Luke 19:28-44 How did Jesus manage to celebrate his triumphal entry into Jerusalem when he knew he was going to be killed the following week? Ever since he had met with Moses and Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration, he had known what was coming. After that experience the gospels record that Jesus told his…
Luke 11:14-22 Christmas is a holiday that brings powerful, deep-seated memories to those who grew up with this celebration. It is a holiday that is much anticipated by children. One of my family traditions was to have an advent calendar that we took turns opening. The calendar was a picture of a Christmas scene, perhaps…
Luke 16:1-15 I want to do a little experiment this morning. In one hand I have a lighted match. Now in the other hand I have a piece of paper. What will happen if I put them together? [paper burns up] How did you feel as I did this? What were you thinking? Did you…
Luke 16:1-15 I want to do a little experiment this morning. In one hand I have a lighted match. Now in the other hand I have a piece of paper. What will happen if I put them together? [paper burns up] How did you feel as I did this? What were you thinking? Did you…
Luke 1 When you think of celebrations, what comes to mind? If you are old enough, you may remember the celebrations at the end of WWII. My father was in Leyte Gulf in the Philippines with the US Navy and he says he has never experienced a celebration as grand as that one. In November…