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Jan 8, 2023

The People Around Jesus

Luke 15:1-10 Introducing “The Prodigal God” by Timothy Keller:

This series is a study of Jesus’ parable we tend to call “The Prodigal Son,” though a better title would be “The Loving Father” or “The Two Lost Sons.”
Though we think of “prodigal” as meaning wayward or rebellious, in truth it means “recklessly extravagant.” We will be looking at God’s extravagant love toward all of His lost children!

Who were the people around Jesus in Luke 15?

There were the tax collectors and “sinners” who came to learn. (v.1)
There were the Pharisees and teachers who came to judge and criticize. (v.2)

In his parables of The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin, Jesus reinterprets for his audience how God responds to those who are lost. (vv. 3-10)

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Jan 8, 2023The People Around Jesus
Jan 8, 2023
The People Around Jesus

By: Phil Peacock
Series: The Prodigal God
Luke 15:1-10 Introducing “The Prodigal God” by Timothy Keller:
- This series is a study of Jesus’ parable we tend to call “The Prodigal Son,” though a better title would be “The Loving Father” or “The Two Lost Sons.”
- Though we think of “prodigal” as meaning wayward or rebellious, in truth it means “recklessly extravagant.” We will be looking at God’s extravagant love toward all of His lost children!
Who were the people around Jesus in Luke 15?
- There were the tax collectors and “sinners” who came to learn. (v.1)
- There were the Pharisees and teachers who came to judge and criticize. (v.2)
In his parables of The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin, Jesus reinterprets for his audience how God responds to those who are lost. (vv. 3-10)
Dec 25, 2022A Shepherd for the Shepherds
Dec 25, 2022
A Shepherd for the Shepherds

By: Phil Peacock
Series: (All)
Luke 2:8-20 Perhaps we all tend to identify with the shepherds of the nativity story because they were just common, ordinary people like us. It was to them that the angels first announced the birth of the Savior, sending them to find the Christ Child in a manger in Bethlehem. Their hearts were filled with wonder, but there was much they did not yet understand about that precious baby. They didn’t know the child sleeping in a manger was also a Lamb.
- John 1:29
- Revelation 5:12
They also didn’t know that he would be a Shepherd.
- John 10:14
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God sent into the world to save us from our sins. He is also the Good Shepherd who came to seek and save us.
Are you ready to follow him today?
Dec 18, 2022Jesus
Dec 18, 2022
Jesus

By: Phil Peacock
Series: What's In A Name?
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21 The name Jesus speaks to the condition of the heart of every person.
- Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?”
The name Jesus speaks to the compassion of the heart of God.
- John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
The name Jesus speaks to the change of heart that God makes possible.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come!”
Dec 11, 2022Immanuel
Dec 11, 2022
Immanuel

By: Phil Peacock
Series: What's In A Name?
Matthew 1:18-25 Immanuel (or Emmanuel) means “God with us.” This is a central promise of the heavenly Father all through the Bible!
- God was in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve.
- God was with Abraham when he traveled to Canaan.
- God was with Joseph while in Egyptian slavery.
- God was with Moses when he stood before Pharaoh.
- God was with Joshua while conquering the Promised Land.
- God was with David as he governed the nation of Israel.
- God was with the world when He send His Son to be born in Bethlehem.
The last promise of Jesus to his disciples before ascending into heaven was, “Surely I am with you always, even to the very end of the age.” Isn’t it wonderful to know that because Immanuel came to earth, God is with you in all your decisions, all your challenges, all your victories and defeats, all your joys and sorrows?
Dec 4, 2022Messiah
Dec 4, 2022
Messiah

By: Phil Peacock
Series: What's In A Name?
One of the most important and most common titles for Jesus in the New Testament is “Christ.” It is the Greek translation of the Hebrew term “Messiah,” which means “The Anointed One.”
In the Old Testament, prophets, priests and kings were often anointed with oil to illustrate their appointment to a high office. Jesus the Messiah fulfills each of those ministries with complete perfection. Isaiah 11 is one of the many messianic prophecies found in the Old Testament. It helps us understand at least three very important characteristics of the One sent by God to bless and to save us.
- He is the Righteous Messiah. (11:1-5)
- He offers Peace and Security. (11:6-9)
- He extends an Invitation to all who are scattered and lost. (11:10-12)
God’s Anointed One, Jesus Christ, offers you a place in His kingdom. Won’t you accept His offer today?
Nov 27, 2022Son of David, Son of Abraham
Nov 27, 2022
Son of David, Son of Abraham

By: Phil Peacock
Series: What's In A Name?
Matthew 1:1-17 The names and titles attributed to Jesus in the first chapter of Matthew go a long way in defining his mission and ministry to a lost and hurting world. We begin this morning by considering the significance of his genealogy.
- The Son of Abraham
- The Son of David
- The Son of Zerubbabel
- The Son of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary
By coming into the world, Jesus related himself to all of humankind— men & women, rich & poor, Jew & Gentile, immoral & pure. By God’s design, there is no barrier to keep any person from receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord!
Nov 20, 2022Forget Not All His Benefits

Nov 20, 2022
Forget Not All His Benefits

By: Phil Peacock
Series: (All)
Psalm 103:1-5 The Benefit of Forgiveness (v. 3a) The Benefit of Healing (v. 3b) The Benefit of Redemption (v. 4a) The Benefit of Fulfillment (v.5a) The Benefit of Renewal (v. 5b)
Nov 6, 2022The Crowns of Christ
Nov 6, 2022
The Crowns of Christ

By: Phil Peacock
Series: (All)
The Crowns of Christ “...and on his head are many crowns.” Revelation 19:12 The Crown He Set Aside
- John 1:14
- Philippians 2:5-7
The Crown He Willingly Accepted
- Matthew 27:27-31
- Philippians 2:8
The Eternal Crown He Gained
- Hebrews 2:9
- Philippians 2:9-11
Don’t you want a King like this?
Oct 30, 2022STAND
Oct 30, 2022
STAND

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Process of Christian Maturity
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” — Ephesians 6:10-13 How do we stand against the devil?
- BE AWARE of the nature of spiritual warfare.
- BE STRONG in the power of the Lord.
- BE EQUIPPED with the Armor of God.
- BE VICTORIOUS! God keeps His promises and never fails.
Oct 23, 2022WALK
Oct 23, 2022
WALK

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Process of Christian Maturity
“I urge you to live a life [to walk] worthy of the calling you have received.” Ephesians 4:1b
- As followers of Jesus, God calls us to “walk” among the people of the world.
- Our Christian walk should be noticeably different than that of unbelievers.
- Our Christian walk should be characterized by love first and foremost.
- Our Christian walk will give credibility to our words of witness.
- Our Christian walk will open our lives to blessings both now and forever.