My 10/20/24 sermon, God’s Purposeful Plan (Ephesians 1:15-2:10), is online. I posted the architectural blueprints above because that’s what we’re getting a picture of in the passage today: what God intends to do through His rescue plan for His people. His plan is purposeful, working out in our lives to affect how we view our life together and how we walk (or live) in life together. I hope the sermon encourages you.
Weekend Recap – New Series in Ephesians
My 10/13/24 sermon, God’s Rescue Plan (Ephesians 1:1-14), is now online. This launched a new series for us at Crestview, where we’re considering God’s plan for His people in the local church. We began with God’s planning and intentions to save people. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit unite to work for the good of people, decisively changing them and propelling them into new life. I hope this encourages you.
Weekend Recap – Jesus Engages
My 9/29/24 sermon at Crestview, Jesus Engages (Luke 24:1-35), is online. Of course, the big idea is that Jesus rises from the dead. However, Jesus engages people in many ways in this passage, which intrigued me. I think it helps us see how the Risen Christ is still on the move for the good of people, helping us to really live on this side of the resurrection. I hope the sermon encourages you. Have a great week.
Weekend Recap – Exchanges
My 9/22/24 sermon at Crestview, Exchanges (Luke 23:1-56), invited us to consider all the exchanges in the passage of Jesus’s death. Of course, this points to the great exchange of 2 Corinthians 5:21, where Jesus, the One who knew no sin, became sin so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. I hope the sermon encourages you.
He Died – Sacred Warrior
We all love a good 80’s rock ballad. Back in the mid to late 80’s I rocked the mullet and listened to a lot of Christian Heavy Metal. This ballad was one I listened to a lot. And, as I was prepping Luke 23 to preach tomorrow, I remembered the lyrics that went with this song. Maybe you’ll enjoy it, too.
Here are the lyrics:
[Chorus]
He died for you and I
Oh, Jesus
[Verse 1]
On that day
As He hangs on the cross for you and I
He said “Father
Forgive them for they know not what they do”
Oh
[Verse 2]
It’s time you realize what He has done for you
Just open up your eyes and face the truth
Why don’t you realize what God has done for you?
He sent His only Son to die for you!
[Chorus]
And He died for you and I
Oh Jesus
He died for you and I
Oh Jesus
[Bridge]
And when they hung Him on the cross
His face they did not recognize
And when they saw Him hanging there
Oh the pain
[Verse 3]
And when they hung Him on the cross
His face they did not recognize
And when they saw Him hanging there
Oh the pain
[Chorus]
Oh
And He lives for you and I
Oh Jesus
Oh
Weekend Recap – The Passover Lamb
My 9/15/24 sermon, The Passover Lamb (Luke 22:1-71), is now online. The sermon dealt with a long chapter in Luke’s Gospel with everything from Jesus’s Last Supper with the disciples to His betrayal and denial. Digging through all of this narrative proved profitable, though, as we sought to see how Jesus is not just saying God loves us but proving it with action after action. I hope the sermon encourages you.
Weekend Recap – Jesus and the Future
My 9/8/24 sermon, Jesus and the Future (Luke 21:5-38) is online. It was encouraging to work through this passage and again see that when it comes to the future, Jesus isn’t interested in what or when certain events will happen (which seems to be all many people care about — just like Jesus’s disciples in this passage). Jesus is committed to helping His followers (both now and then) understand what kind of people we should be. And, of course, it all comes back to centering on Him, keeping our eyes on Him, and living in the here and now appropriately. I hope this sermon encourages you for the future.
Weekend Recap – Jesus and Religion
My 9/1/24 sermon at Crestview, Jesus and Religion (Luke 20:1-21:4), is online. Religion seems to be a fairly good whipping post these days. The tension in this passage is that Jesus isn’t out to “put religion in its place” as much as to draw out the hearts of those bent on relating to God on their own terms to come to God through Him. I hope this good news is clearly seen in this sermon.
I did mention this Keller chart in my opening.
Many people also appreciated seeing the story of the widow’s gift in context. So, here are some details related to this sermon. I hope they encourage you.
Weekend Recap – Jesus, the King of Peace
My 8/25/24 sermon, King of Peace (Luke 19:28-48), is online (both video and audio are available). This passage included three narratives: Jesus’s Triumphal Entry, Jesus Weeping over Jerusalem, and Jesus Cleansing the Temple. And each of these is showcasing Jesus. They show who He is. They show that He’s unlike any other king we could imagine. They help us lean into a king who is full of compassion and has the authority to call us to reorder our lives. I hope the sermon encourages you as you lean into Him for hope.
Weekend Recap – Jesus’s Mission Changes Us
My 8/18/24 sermon at Crestview, Jesus’s Mission Revealed (Luke 18:31-19:27), is now online. The thing is, when we understand what really drives people, their deepest purpose, it has an effect on our lives. And, for people of faith, understanding what drove Jesus to work for the greater good in people’s lives helps us. His vision and mission were not only compelling for Him as He lived on earth, but they are compelling for us, His followers, as we live life in the here and now. I hope this good news encourages you.
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