Messages

A message from the series “Luke.” Building My Life on the Rock
Luke 6:46-49

Main Point:
If we are wise then we will build our lives on the Rock – Messiah Jesus by putting His words into practice!

*‘Believing’ (intellectual assent) or ‘mouthing’ empty words is not practice!
(verse 46)
Matthew 7:21-23

We must do the will of Father God!

Are you Walking the Walk or just talking the talk?

1. If we put Jesus’ words into practice in our lives then we will be wise, have eternal life, and stand strong in the floods of life.
(verses 47-48)

Psalm 111:10

2. If we do not put Messiah Jesus’ words into practice in our lives, then we will have defeat and destruction.

(verse 49)

The greatest storm in my life will be the final judgment of God!

Revelation 20:11-15

A message from the series “Luke.” Fruit Inspection!

Luke 6:43-45

Main Point :
Messiah Jesus teaches us that if we are true followers of His then we will bear good fruit in our lives – we must examine our fruit which is the true evidence of our hearts.

Matthew 7:15-20

Fruit represents our words, actions, attitudes
– our heart!

Recognize (ginosko) = to know, perceive, have knowledge of

1. We are to understand that only a good heart (true follower of Christ) will bring forth good fruit, for a ‘corrupt’ tree cannot.

(verse 43)

Ephesians 5:8-10

2.We are to examine our lives – to see what kind of fruit we are bearing which reveals whether our hearts are corrupt or good (good in nature, by purity of heart)
(verse 44)
II Corinthians 13:5

3. We must desire to have good hearts by abiding in Christ for only then will the overflow be good fruit.

Abide = stay connected to by faith and obedience!

John 15:1-5

A message from the series “Luke.” The Plank in My Eye
Luke 6:39-42

Main Point:
Messiah Jesus counsels us to first remove the plank in our own eye (my glaring failure), before seeking to remove the speck (minor fault), in my brother’s or sister’s eye!

Verse 39 We should not seek to lead someone else, until we clearly see our own way (have a right account of ourselves).

Verse 40 We should take the stance of a student/learner of Jesus, with humility, not above Him – always trying to correct others – then we will have the right heart and attitude.

1. Focus on your own failures and seek Jesus to transform you! (verses 41-42)

Verse 42 When you focus on other’s faults you can’t even see your own failures!

Psalm 51:9-13

2. If you see a fault in your brother or sister, check yourself to be sure you are correcting them for their good, not your pride, and in love! (verse 42)

Ephesians 4:29

Ephesians 4:15 We are to speak the truth in love to each other!

A message from the series “Luke.” Unrighteous Judging!
Luke 6:37-38

Main Point: Messiah Jesus teaches us that we are not to make unrighteous judgments or to condemn but rather forgive and give grace.

Judge (krino) = distinguish, decide, (by implication – condemn).

* We are called to evaluate fruit! (verses 43-45)

Matthew 7:1-2

Unrighteous Judgment is judging the value/worth of the person based on their actions/attitude.

1.We are not to make unrighteous judgments or condemn because only God is the One who can righteously judge.
(verse 37)

James 4:12

Romans 2:1-4 Since we are subject to sin, failures and mistakes, we have no right to judge another on the basis of theirs!

2. Rather, we are to ‘give’ to others forgiveness and grace as has been given to us.
(verses 37-38)

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are those who are merciful for they will be shown mercy.

A message from the series “Luke.” Unrighteous Judging!
Luke 6:37-38

Main Point: Messiah Jesus teaches us that we are not to make unrighteous judgments or to condemn but rather forgive and give grace.

Judge (krino) = distinguish, decide, (by implication – condemn).

* We are called to evaluate fruit! (verses 43-45)

Matthew 7:1-2

Unrighteous Judgment is judging the value/worth of the person based on their actions/attitude.

1. We are not to make unrighteous judgments or condemn because only God is the One who can righteously judge.
(verse 37)

James 4:12

Romans 2:1-4 Since we are subject to sin, failures and mistakes, we have no right to judge another on the basis of theirs!

2. Rather, we are to ‘give’ to others forgiveness and grace as has been given to us.
(verses 37-38)

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are those who are merciful for they will be shown mercy.

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Luke.” Loving Like God

Luke 6:27-36

Main Point: Messiah Jesus’ teaching is that we are to love like God loves – being merciful and kind to all as He has been to us!

John 13:34-35

Love (agape) = unconditional commitment to one’s good

1. We are to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, bless and pray for those who curse and mistreat us! (verses 27-31)

God is merciful and kind to all of us – even when we were ungrateful and wicked. (verses 35-36)

Romans 5:6-8

2. We are not to retaliate against those who abuse us or take from us as Christ followers, but turn the other cheek, and do to them as you would have them do to you! (verses 29-31)

3. As we do this, we show ourselves to be sons and daughters of God Most High, and our future reward will be great! (verses 35-36)

Matthew 5:43-48

A message from the series “Luke.” How to Really Get Blessed
Luke 6:17-26

Main Point:
Messiah Jesus teaches us how to truly be blessed in our lives as His disciples, in contrast to the world’s view.

His Works and His Word confirmed His authority!

Blessed (makarios) = extremely blessed, fortunate, well off.

1. We are blessed when we are poor (in spirit), hunger (for righteousness), and weep (over our brokenness). (verses 20-21)

Job 8:21

2. We are blessed when we are hated and rejected because of our faith and stance in Messiah Jesus. (verses 22-23)

John 16:2
Matthew 5:13-16

3. Woe to us if we are rich (in our own capability), well fed (from our own sufficiency), laugh now (unconcerned), cavalier attitude), and people speak well of us (lukewarm). (verses 24-26)

II Timothy 3:12-13

A message from the series “Luke.” Who Were Those Guys?
Luke 6:12-16

Main Point:Jesus, the Messiah, calls ordinary people to Himself and send us to do extra-ordinary things!

Acts 4:13

1.These ones Jesus called were ordinary people like you and me!
(verses 14-16)

Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:27-28

2.Jesus first calls them to be with Him.
(verse 13)

Mark 3:13-15

3.He calls them ‘Apostles’ and gives them & us a mission!
(verse 13)

Luke 9:1-6
John 14:12-13