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Luke 6:22-23 Be joyful in persecution. The bible teaches that obeying Jesus will draw us into a world of conflict. It will bring persecution. We should not run from Christian persecution Message Transcript Blessed Are the Despised, Part 1 Luke 6:22-23 We’re gonna begin, as we have been accustomed to doing, by reading the beatitudes […]

Luke 6:21 Christ restores our relationship with God. We weep when we understand who God is and who we are, as a sinful people before Him.  Message Transcript Blessed Are the Weeping, Part 2 Luke 6:21  The reality of sin is what makes us weep. Not everyone though, wants to acknowledge their sadness and sorrow […]

Luke 6:21 Sin causes us to weep. Blessed people are children of God and they weep because of sin; not over just their individual sin, but over all sin. Message Transcript Blessed Are the Weeping, Part 1 Luke 6:21 Let’s look at Luke 6:20-26. It says that, “Jesus lifted up his eyes on his disciples […]

Luke 6:21 Children of God are God-reliant, not self-reliant. Jesus tells the hearer, that they are dependent creatures and have a constant need for God. Travis teaches how Christ can satisfy that deep hunger and that Jesus is all we need. Message Transcript Blessed Are the Hungry, Part 2 Luke 6:21 Have you ever stopped […]

Luke 6:21 Are you hungry to know God? “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.” Followers of Jesus are hungry to know God, for they shall be satisfied Message Transcript Blessed Are the Hungry, Part 1 Luke 6:21 As we have done in the previous weeks, I want to start […]

Luke 6:20 What does it mean to be the blessed poor. Travis focuses on what Jesus means when He says, ”blessed are the poor.”  Does this mean that a Christian is only blessed if they are financially poor? NO, Certainly not ! Message Transcript Joy in the Wealth of Poverty, Part 2 Luke 6:20 I […]

Luke 6:20 A Christian’s life should have joy. Listen to learn how the wealth of poverty brings joy into a Christian’s life. Message Transcript Joy in the Wealth of Poverty, Part 1 Luke 6:20 It’s been years since sociologist Christian Smith published his book called, Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. […]

Luke 6:20 The blessed poor are God’s Children. Jesus is saying, the blessed poor are those who are completely and totally bankrupt in their spiritual lives, but when they accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior their spirit belongs to God. Message Transcript Blessed are the Poor, Part 2 Luke 6:20 Matthew 15. Remember the […]

Luke 6:20 Who are the blessed poor. “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” We are spiritually destitute and have nothing to offer or bring to a Holy God to allow us access to His kingdom. Message Transcript Blessed are the Poor, Part 1 Luke 6:20 Let’s start by […]

Luke 6:20-49 He who has ears let him hear. Learning how to hear the Sermon on the Mount starts with the understanding, to whom Jesus spoke these words. Message Transcript How to Hear the Sermon on the Mount Luke 6:20-49 The Sermon on the Mount has been at the heart of the church ever since […]

Luke 20:34-40 Our physical death is not the end. The Sadducees saw obtaining wealth and stature was most important in life and their lives were lived as if your best life is now. They did not believe there was an eternal life with God. Message Transcript Sons of the Resurrection, Part 2 Luke 20:34-40 I […]

Luke 20:34-40 The truth regarding resurrection. We continue to look at the challenge of the Sadducees, who didn’t believe in resurrection to eternal life. Message Transcript Sons of the Resurrection, Part 1 Luke 20:34-40 Well, we are in Luke 20 and in our study as we come to the text, we find Jesus fending off […]

Luke 20:27-33 The Sadducees deny the resurrection The Sadducees brought another challenge to Jesus regarding the resurrection.There is a challenge in this message to examine our lives to see if we are doing what the Sadducees did, making Scripture fit how we want to live our lives. Message Transcript The attack on the resurrection, Part […]

Luke 20:27-33 The Jewish Leadership Questions Jesus’ Authority Another challenge is made to Jesus’s authority, this time from the Sadducees and Travis points out that they don’t believe in the afterlife. Message Transcript The attack on the resurrection, Part 1 Luke 20:27-33 Turn in your Bibles to Luke, Chapter 20 as we consider Jesus’ confrontation […]

Luke 20:19-26 When to submit to the authority of Government  Travis points out the Christian’s obligation to government, even a secular pagan government. Message Transcript Render Unto Caesar, Part 2 Luke 20:19-26 Now, it is never wise to set a trap for Jesus. Okay? Just, if that’s ever an open question for you, just kind […]

Luke 20:19-26 What authority are we to follow “Render to Caeser the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” Jesus tells a parable to explain to the listeners, what this answer to the scribes’ question means. Do you have ears to hear and eyes to see what the parable teaches […]

Luke 20:5-8 The hypocritical authority of the Pharisees. As Jesus presses the Jewish leadership with a question of His own, we see the hypocritical authority of these Pharisees, in that they don’t actually care about the truth. Message Transcript The Authority Controversy, Part 4Luke 20:5-8 They don’t care about truth. They don’t care about authority […]

Luke 20:5-8 How to follow teaching that Jesus would approve. In Luke 20:5-8, Jesus is being challenged regarding His authority to teach in the Temple. Christians need to be discerning regarding whose teaching they are following. Would Jesus approve of what you are reading, watching, and listening to? Message Transcript The Authority Controversy, Part 3Luke […]

Luke 20:1-4 How to live under authority without groaning. Christians need to have discernment when it comes to recognizing good authority and good shepherding in a church, and placing ourselves under it. The Bible teaches us how to live under that authority. Message Transcript The Authority Controversy, Part 2 Luke 20:1-4 Starting in verse 1, […]

Luke 20:1-4 Bad leadership and the wrongful use of authority Jesus loves His people and knows His people are following bad leadership. As you listen, hear how Jesus handles the confrontations as our loving Savior and Good Shepherd. Message Transcript The Authority Controversy, Part 1 Luke 20:1-4 Luke chapter 20 as we get into this […]

Luke 19:45-48 Jesus displays obedience to His Father Travis continues teaching about Jesus clearing the temple – Jesus showing us what God is like – which, for us as sinners is quite frightening.  Message Transcript Christ Cleanses the Temple, Part 2Luke 19:45-48 Verse 46 Jesus said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be […]

Luke 19:45-48 Jesus reclaims the Temple From the start of His ministry Jesus has had a concern for the purity of Israels worship. After Jesus cleanses the Temple and starts to teach within it, the Pharisees and Sadducees question Jesus’s authority in regard to anything having to do with the Temple. Message Transcript Christ Cleanses […]

Luke 19:10 Jesus seeks and saves lost. Jesus gave the mission statement for His life in Luke 19:10, “He came to seek and save the lost.” Travis will provide understanding of Jesus’ seeking and saving ministry. Message Transcript Jesus Came to Seek and Save the Lost, Part 2 Luke 19:10  Well, as we come to […]

Luke 19:10 Is Jesus seeking You? Luke 19:10, says, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”  To understand just how great The Saving Power of the Cross truly is, we need to understand just how lost we truly are. Message Transcript Jesus Came to Seek and […]

Selected Scriptures Everyone needs reconciliation with God. NO sinner can reconcile themselves to a Holy God through anything they can do. They need a redeemer. Travis instructs us on the proper Biblical understanding for the death and resurrection of Jesus. Message Transcript The Abiding Power of the cross, Part 2 Selected Scriptures I want to […]

Selected Scriptures Why did Jesus have to die? In order to truly understand the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we have to have a clear understanding of why Jesus had to die.  Travis is going to point us toward the biblical reasons why the death of Jesus is so important to everyone. […]

Luke 19:35-40 Jesus, God in Human Flesh God, the Father, robed His one and only son in human flesh and sent Him to mankind to offer reconciliation between God and man. Message Transcript The Procession of the King, Part 2 Luke 19:35-40 God robed his one and only son in human flesh, in human vesture. […]

Luke 19:35-40 Palm Sunday has arrived! We have seen in this series that the Jewish people of Jesus’s day were expecting a conquering Messiah, who would overthrow Roman rule. What they did not understand was that Jesus was coming twice.  Message Transcription The Procession of the King, Part 1 Luke 19:35-40 We are back in […]

Luke 19:31-34 Jesus fulfills prophesy. God’s plan of salvation for mankind is coming to culmination. God the Father made the plan of salvation and Jesus, the second person of the Trinity, is the fulfillment of the plan. Message Transcript The King Prepares His Procession, Part 4 Luke 19:31-34 Unlike Adonijah, Solomon didn’t put himself forward. […]

Luke 19:31-34 Jesus, the prince of peace. Travis continues discussing Jesus’ preparation for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  We will hear how the peoples’ expectation of Jesus’ coming as King, didn’t match the expectation the people had for their king. Message Transcript The King Prepares His Procession, Part 3 Luke 19:31-34 Well, we’re back in […]

Luke 19:28-30 Jesus and His disciples head to Jerusalem. Jesus is orchestrating His travel and entry into Jerusalem. He is displaying His authority over everything involved. His characteristics of humility, tenderness, and love are being displayed. Message Transcript The King Prepares His Procession, Part 2Luke 19:28-30 So that brings us to a second point for […]

Luke 19:28-30 Jesus’s coronation preparation. What leads up to Jesus’ death on the cross, starts with His royal entry into Jerusalem. The triumphal entry does what it’s designed to do.  It draws attention to truth, to meaning, to significance of a divinely ordained regality for all who have, “eyes to see and ears to hear.” […]

Luke 22:28-30 Future rewards for faithful servants of Christ. Travis extols Jesus’ teaching about future rewards for faithful servants. We can joyfully keep in mind that no matter what we go through in this life, a glorious eternal reward awaits us Message Transcript The Reward of Our Lord, Part 2 Luke 22:28-30 Well, turn in […]

Luke 22:28-30 Loyalty to Christ gives God glory. Have you ever doubted your salvation? Jesus’s encouragement, in these verses, can sustain us in those times of doubt. Travis extols the virtue of being persistent in your loyalty to Jesus. Message Transcript The Reward of Our Lord, Part 1 Luke 22:28-30 Well, turn in your Bibles […]

Luke 22:24-27 What is God’s definition of greatness? Travis describes what Jesus is showing us what biblical greatness is. The pursuit of our greatest ambition and our highest aspiration is to learn the secret of true greatness. Message Transcript The Highest Aspiration, Part 2 Luke 22:24-27 Once again, let’s start our time by reading. You […]

Luke 22:24-30 What should be a Christians ambition? As a Christian, what should our highest ambition be and what reward should we be seeking? Travis explains that Jesus is teaching them and us, they have the wrong ambitions and wrong ideas about their rewards. Travis explains that they are not understanding because they are blinded […]

Luke 22:35-38 We can find joy through persecution and hostility. Travis tells us why we can rejoice over sinners’ hostility towards us and the reason he gives provides us with strength and joy through persecution and any hostility we become subject to.     Message Transcript How to Rejoice in Hostility, Part 2 Luke 22:35-38 Luke 22:35, […]

Luke 22:35-38 Stand up, stand firm, and have courage for Christs’ sake Travis teaches on the reality of hostility. Travis exegetes these verses and gives us the secret to standing up, standing firm, and having courage for Christ’s sake! Message Transcript How to Rejoice in Hostility, Part 1 Luke 22:35-38 Turn in your Bibles to […]

 Luke 21:14-20 God provides a precious promise for us in persecution. Travis expounds upon the pain of persecution. Travis explains there is a depth, a height, and a breadth to the pain of persecution, but we can take heart in the very precious promise God provides for us in persecution. Message Transcript God’s Plan for […]

Luke 21:14-19 We have power from God when persecuted for Jesus’ name. Travis expounds on the power God provides for us as we go through persecution for Jesus’ name. He starts by clarifying what it means to be persecuted for Jesus’ name. Massage Transcript God’s Plan for Persecution, Part 3 Luke 21:14-19 Luke 21, I […]

Luke 21:12-14 God has a purpose in persecution. Through Jesus teaching of His disciples regarding the timing of His second coming, he is preparing His disciples and us for persecution. Travis opens up these verses showing us that God has a purpose in persecution. Message Transcript God’s Plan for Persecution, Part 2                         Luke 21:12-13 […]

Luke 21:12-13 Christians will be persecuted because of Jesus’ name. Travis expounds upon how to be prepared, watchful, and not deceived, regarding the timing of Jesus’ second coming. Travis provides understanding regarding the persecution of Christians and how we are to be faithful. Message Transcript God’s Plan for Persecution, Part 1                         Luke 21:12-13 Well, […]

Luke 22:21-23 The pain of betrayal and how to honor God through it. Pain is its own kind of trial, but there may be no deeper pain than relational pain and suffering. Travis shows us, through this Scripture, how Jesus endured the pain of betrayal while continuing to honor His Father. Travis shares five very […]