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Jesus was traveling through Galilee, on his way to Jerusalem. People often gathered around Jesus. Jesus’ disciples and detractors followed him. The tax collectors and sinners wanted to hear what Jesus had to say. He ate with sinners and tax collectors (seen as collaborators with their political enemy,…

Introduction The Gospel in the Gospels We looked at how Jesus presented the Gospel to people in His ministry We have looked at how Jesus presented the Gospel in His stories Today is the last story we will look at. I’m hoping you will see that Jesus’ ministry is immersed in the Gospel. Everything He spoke…

Introduction: Good morning everyone. My name is Eric, I am one of the pastors here at Abide Church. I will be taking the next few weeks to preach through Luke chapter 15. This is a continuation of the series we have been in on Jesus’ teaching through parables. I am really excited that I got this chapter…

The Son of Man came to seek and to save the Lost, and so should we.

1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4 and my speech and my message were…

Lost Sons and Lost Daughters Coming Home for Lent Luke 15:11–24 (ESV) 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger…

Our focus last week was on the first of those last three words, “ Invite !” and we looked at Luke 15 where Jesus told a parable of lost things —a lost SHEEP , and lost COIN , and a lost SON ! In each of those instances, when that which was lost was found, there was great joy! And according to Jesus,…

Turn back in your Bible to Luke 15 . Three Stories Luke 15 contains three parables by Jesus: the stories of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Wayward Son. Luke 15:1-2 All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to him. And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, “This man welcomes…

Luke 15:1-10 Intro : As I was washing clothes Friday, I noticed a few pennies lying in the bottom of the washing machine. I thought, “I should reach in there and get those pennies.” Instead, I let them ride around in the washer one more time. As I walk through the house, I usually see pennies lying here…

Text: “Rejoice with me” ( Luke 15:6 ). Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1–7 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he told them this parable: 4 “What man of you, having…

Today I want to tell you a story. In fact, this is the way that Jesus used to teach his hearers a lesson, but he called His stories parables. Would you turn with me today to Luke Chapter 15. I want us to look at 3 stories but one in particular. Out of all the parables there are some that are very well…

Remember last week, the disciples had their priorities completely messed up. They were arguing about who would be the greatest among them in heaven. Jesus reminds them it is simple faith like the heart of a child that enters heaven, not someone who boasts of what they have done for the kingdom. In essence,…

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am…

Countdown Video: “Fear Not” Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything…

Verse 6 “ All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way ;” Israel had strayed far from God, a dark place spiritually although probably one of their most “religious” times Gentiles were strays… far from this God who was their creator. Wondering aimlessly in this dark world…

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners…

Discouraging times Crooked and perverse generation ( Php2:15 ) Man has traded the truth for lies ( Rom1:23 ) - Even the church can be discouraging Barna reports 3,500 people leave the church a day, 1.2m will leave the church in the next year Disunity, church splits, quarreling Gossip (Transition) Who…

Last week we began a new series called Created for Significance. I want to begin this week by telling you once again that you are significant in God’s Kingdom. You have a place in His kingdom. You have an important role to play. Today, I want to ask each of you a question. What’s really important to…

Introduction I hope we’re all scandalized by the words in v. 2 in our gospel lesson. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” We tend to think of the Pharisees and scribes as the bad guys until we take a deep look and realize that we, or at least…

A couple of weeks ago I started a series Jesus is _______. How would you fill in the blank? We talked about how Jesus is always with you. Today were going to talk about.......... Jesus is scandalous . Often we speak of God’s grace being “amazing,” but let’s take a moment and categorize it as “scandalous.”…

Four things to see: 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” It’s what you would do if you were Jesus 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you…

Ephesians 4:29-32 We have been going through the series The Great Life. One of the biggest lies that Satan tells to the Christians is to downplay in our lives and understanding the life that God has prepared for us. The life of the Spiritual Man, the Spirit filled man, is a life of peace and joy and…

1 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him, 3 but if the sun has risen on him, there shall be bloodguilt for him. He…

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it ? And when she hath found it , she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had…