Link to the theme for the next 5 weeks Luke 24:13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they …

{ILS} The Phone Call Home The content of calls home matches the emotions of the psalms joy, love, fear, anger, sorrow, grief, and gratitude Sometimes in a series of calls, sometimes all in one {MPT} Surely God Is Good To Israel Asaph’s thought is in the present tense but the assurance of the truth comes from the past. {MPT} Does the Most High Know …

Psalm 73_A psalm of Asaph_All Time Notes 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. 3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. 5 They are free from common human bur…

e1_05_04_25_#141_Psalm 30_Out of the Depths {ILS} Coach running to hug a player I have been through the ringer No one thought it would happen I want someone to hug {SCR} Psalm 30:1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.3 You, L…

Psalm 30_A song for dedication of the Temple_All Time Notes 1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. 3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit. 4 Sing the praises of the Lor…

{ILS} The lake Navigate the water Consider the swimming/feeding patterns of the fish What you don’t deal with - crowds, judges, soldiers, governors {SCR} John 21:1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other di…

Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee.[a] It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus[b]), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got …

{ILS} The Baker Paradox - If you meet someone named Baker, you're more likely to forget their name than if you met someone who is a baker. {2} Great illustration of the flimsy memory of names of others Exterior Retention Interval - the time between when you learn a concept and then are tested on it Memory involves four processes: Attention - observ…

We read the entire Good Friday story and build a list of themes to consider Listen to previous podcast comparing all four versions of the Easter story.

{ILS} The Masters Tournament The stunning beauty and difficulty of the golf holes The extraordinary effort to make the flowers bloom The expectations for the patrons Trash management - wrappers on the sandwiches {SCR} Luke 19:28 After Jesus said this, he continued on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.29 As Jesus came to Bethphage and Bethany on the Moun…

c4_03_23_25_#135_John 12:1-8_Blank {ILS} Layers of tension in a room The Traitors, the agendas, the votes The thing is, the people that turn always surprise Compare the photo to the last supper There is an issue of expectations and true outcomes {SCR} John 12:1 Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, home of Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised …

John 12:1 Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, home of Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Lazarus and his sisters hosted a dinner for him. Martha served and Lazarus was among those who joined him at the table. 3 Then Mary took an extraordinary amount, almost three-quarters of a pound, of very expensive perfume made of pure …

Luke 15:1,11-32 - Parable of the Lost Son - All Time Notes 15:1 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.” 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, g…

Pisgah church member and U of SC professor, Dr Britt Terry preached on Luke 13:1-9

c4_03_23_25_#134_Luke 13:1-9_Process and Outcome {ILS} NY Yankees Owner - George Steinbrenner owners in every sport that do not care about winning - profit or prestige Cared deeply about his organization & wanted OUTCOMES - 23 Years and 20 Managers {SCR} Luke 13:1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blo…

Luke 13:6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ 8 “‘Sir,’ th…

Jesus is warned by unlikely allies not to enter the city of Jerusalem. In defiance, Jesus declares his intention to enter the city and change life forever. Click here to watch the video shared at the conclusion of the sermon.

Jesus is warned by unlikely allies not to enter the city of Jerusalem. In defiance, Jesus declares his intention to enter the city and change life forever. Prayer to the Crucified Christ that Brad Shared Lord Jesus, you stretched out your arms of love upon the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace; …

Key Passage - Luke 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Sermon Outline Link

We begin the season of Lent by reading the story of Jesus entering the desert, fasting for weeks, and being tempted to trade everything in for empty promises.

Luke 7:1 After Jesus finished presenting all his words among the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 A centurion had a servant who was very important to him, but the servant was ill and about to die.

A servant of a Roman military leader is ill and several different groups draw together to heal him.

What if your condemnation or redemption is in your own hands?

35 Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36 Be merciful (kindness to the ungrateful and wicked)l, just as your Father is merciful.37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not con…

Jesus takes his followers from across the countryside. He teaches them to break the negative cycle of their ancestors. You can see the pictures referenced using the Google Slides link below Link to Google Slides

We compare and contrast Jesus' message to his followers in two different gospel versions.

Peter and the disciples witness a catch of fish unlike anything they'v ever seen and then they are called to follow Jesus.

Day and night, crowds and isolation, water and land, success and failure all wrapped up in only eleven verses.

Jesus travels from synagogue to synagogue until he arrives in his hometown. He challenges the home crowd and they do not respond well.

Jesus travels home to read an ancient text in the synagogue of his childhood. He proclaims to the people that the ancient message of God has been fulfilled in their hearing.

The story begins with and is advanced by servants who are willing to follow Mary and Jesus.

A group from Nazareth travels to a wedding in Cana and Jesus shows the remarkable power his bringing to humanity.

Paul encourages a new faith community and I compare Paul's previous journey with the message.

Mary is approached by the angel, is told she will be a mother, and she immediately goes to share the news with Elizabeth

The prophet speaks to a torn and broken nation, offering a message of hope and purpose.

The prophet speaks to a torn and broken nation, offering a message of hope and purpose.

John the Baptist's dad Zechariah describes how his child will be like the rising sun on a new day.

We begin the Season of Advent with a text of anticipation and hope.

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do.

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do.