Sermons on Luke (Page 3)
Rx for Anxiety
How can we overcome chronic, debilitating worry when there are so many things to worry about these days? With beautiful words and imagery, Jesus offers three simple truths that give us hope in the face of anxiety. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Our Troubled Nation
How do we handle our disappointment in our government and/or leaders? How should a Christian be involved in politics? *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Faith enough
Do we dare to hope that 2021 will be a better year? Does God really heal today? How much faith do we need to be healed? Why does it seem that God heals sometimes, but not always? When Jesus encounters a desperately sick woman, we learn that even though disappointment is INEVITABLE, hope is INDISPENSIBLE. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching…
The Weary Soul Rejoices
Celebrating Christmas doesn’t seem like the right response to 2020. But is there something in the Christmas story that can give us comfort and joy even in a difficult season such as this?
Christmas 2020 Monologue
Can you imagine hearing the Christmas story retold by someone who was actually there? A story we’re all familiar with, seen from a new perspective that meets us today, right where we are? Even in 2020? Every year at Christmastime, one of our Advent worship services takes a creative turn. We replace the sermon with something we call the “theatrical monologue.” This year, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson retold the story from the perspective of Luke, one of the authors of the…
In the Bleak Midwinter
We all have expectations for how our days, our life, or Christmas will go. But what do we do when things turn out to be less than perfect? In this Christmas message for Advent 2020, Pastor Leah Knight Breton answers questions like, Is God still working in my imperfect and messy life? Is there any hope for Christmas 2020? Is there something to learn from the original Christmas story about God working in less-than-perfect circumstances? Christ’s Church is a strategic…
Song of Silence
How can I find comfort and joy in a season of isolation and stillness? Why is silence so uncomfortable? What opportunities does silence present? We find comfort and joy when we quiet ourselves long enough to hear a new song. Silence can be terrifying, but it can also be just what we need. What if silence is… an invitation? Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and…
Comfort and Joy
Where can we find comfort in the midst of a pandemic? Can Christmas really be joyful in 2020? What can I do with my disappointment at Christmas? Does the birth of Jesus make any difference at all? Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Choose Wisely
How can we make financial choices that will lead to freedom from debt, opportunities for the future and generous giving to the needs of our neighbor? In this message guest Speaker Joseph Sangl shares some powerful biblical principles about money. Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
A Different Kingdom
The political system in Jesus’ day was a mess. It was worse than a mess, it was horrific. And yet Jesus and his followers changed the world. How?… Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Serpents and Doves
How do I decide who to vote for? How can I have political conversations without blowing up my relationships? What does it mean to vote “like a Christian?” How do I get along with people I disagree with politically? Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Discovering Life
When it comes to solving problems, we often get stuck in predictable patterns of thinking and acting. But sometimes the only way to solve a problem is to step outside those familiar patterns. Disruption can prompt us to look and listen for answers in new ways, and new places. Jesus is waiting for us outside the box, in that uncomfortable place, and he can lead us to new and better things. Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace…