Luke 9:51-62
Dr. Yoost preaches on the theme “Always Looking Forward!” Jesus reminds those who desire to follow him what it means to be a disciple. “The Way” will not be comfortable or glamorous; God offers no deferments, and we are not to look back. Jesus tells us always to look forward as we seek to discern what God is calling us to do.
Luke 8:26-39
Dr. Yoost preaches on the theme “Too Much Religion?” The story of Jesus healing the demon-possessed man reminds us that Jesus can heal us and give us hope for the future as well. While the man named Legion is given a new lease on life, the community is not happy. After all, Jesus has upset their economy! Do we have trouble with the implications of the Gospel?
Luke 7:36-60
Dr. Yoost preaches on the theme “Take Another Look.” Unlike Simon. Jesus is able to see the woman who pours ointment on his feet and dries them with her hair not only for what she has been and who she is. but for who she might with God’s grace become. She knows her need for forgiveness. and that forgiveness comes from Jesus. Then she responds with overflowing gratitude. We need to take another look; open our eyes to the world around us and respond as God calls us to do.
Luke 7:11-17
Jesus was just walking down the road to the village of Nain and his heart broke. Why did it break? What stopped him in his tracks? What did he do about it? Rev. Dan Bogre asks if your heart still breaks for a broken world around you? Have you become numb to the pain and sorrow all around you because of all of the information and statistics you get on a daily basis about the tragedies of life? Jesus mapped out a simple three step process to change the world. Are you ready to take step one?
