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He Died – Sacred Warrior

September 21, 2024 by Phil Auxier


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

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Weekend Recap – The Passover Lamb

September 16, 2024 by Phil Auxier

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.

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Weekend Recap – Jesus and the Future

September 10, 2024 by Phil Auxier

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.

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Weekend Recap – Jesus and Religion

September 3, 2024 by Phil Auxier

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.

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Weekend Recap – Jesus, the King of Peace

August 27, 2024 by Phil Auxier

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.

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Weekend Recap – Jesus’s Mission Changes Us

August 18, 2024 by Phil Auxier

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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Weekend Recap – Trust

August 12, 2024 by Phil Auxier

My 8/11/24 sermon at Crestview, Kingdom Trust (Luke 18:15-30), dug into the narratives of “let the little children come to me” and “the rich young ruler” to help us see the atmosphere of God’s kingdom. Specifically, God’s kingdom produces faith or trust in Jesus Christ our Lord. And, this leads to all kinds of ramifications. I hope the sermon encourages you.

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Weekend Recap – Kingdom Living

August 5, 2024 by Phil Auxier

My 8/4/24 sermon at Crestview, Kingdom Living (Luke 17:20-18:14), is online. This sermon dug into Jesus’s explanation that His coming to earth meant the kingdom of God was here. Further, He envisioned a day when He would return and how His followers were to act accordingly. The text addressed issues of focus, prayer, and relationships with others. I hope it encourages you.

Someone asked me to post the quote from part of the sermon. Jesus relates the days of Noah and Sodom to eating, drinking, selling, buying, and rather normal mundane activities. And, Ralph Davis put it so well:

“[There is] Nothing wicked about these activities in themselves. But those things were the sum total of their lives. Jesus does not hammer on their wickedness but their preoccupations. They were completely absorbed in their own interests…  There is also a warning in this text for professing believers in our day, at least in the West. It is easy to assume that it’s non-Christians who are always preoccupied with their own ‘stuff’ and, as we say, are only gazing at their own navels. But there’s a word here to the modern disciple. You too are liable to be so taken up with brushing your teeth, choosing your earrings, closing real estate deals, building houses, going to work, getting through school, passing your exams, taking kids to music lessons, running Junior to Little League, going to church, the beauty shop and the grocery store, text messaging, mowing the yard, finding a new hair salon, paying the orthodontist, getting allergy shots, that it’s almost like you’re living in Sodom. It’s the frenzied pace of one thing after another that loses sight of the coming of the Son of Man.” (from his commentary on Luke in the Focus series)

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Weekend Recap – Basic Training

July 29, 2024 by Phil Auxier

My 7/28/24 sermon at Crestview, Basic Training (Luke 17:1-19), is online. As Jesus moves toward Jerusalem (and on the heels of inviting followers because heaven and hell hang in the balance), Jesus gives clear instructions for followers related to sin, faith, and worship. In other words, life will be affected after following Jesus. I hope the sermon encourages you. Have a great week.

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Preaching after Vacation 2024

July 23, 2024 by Phil Auxier

I’ve been back at Crestview 2 weeks after my preaching and used them to preach through Luke 16.

On 7/14, I preached Luke 16:1-18, Jesus Knows Your Heart. The hope of this text is that because Jesus knows us, we can lean into Him and find acceptance and satisfaction.

On 7/21, I preached Luke 16:19-31, Adjusting Our Lives. The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus invites us to listen to Jesus and find the new life He offers. I hope these sermons encourage you.

Oh, and check out the new graphic we just got for our Luke series, designed by Seth Yutzy.

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Yeah, that's right. My one, consuming passion is Jesus Christ, my Lord. I'm totally gripped by one message: the Gospel - the good news that God came after me when I was far from Him. So, the life I live, I live by faith in Him: He loved me and gave Himself for me.

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