IMAGE: THE GOSPEL OF LUKE | PART 2 | HOPE BREAKS THROUGH
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Sunday, March 17, 2024
SERIES: THE GOSPEL OF LUKE | PART 2 | HOPE BREAKS THROUGH
LIVE: 11:00 AM EST
MESSAGE: THE GOOD WAY
Scripture: Luke 6:27–38 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-20; Philippians 2:9-11 ESV
Colossians 1, Philippians 2 ESV and Audio
The Preeminence of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Christ’s Example of Humility
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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LIVE 11:00 AM EST
Sunday, March 17, 2024
SERIES: THE GOSPEL OF LUKE | PART 2 | HOPE BREAKS THROUGH
LIVE MESSAGE: THE GOOD WAY
Scripture: Luke 6:27–38 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
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MESSAGE: THE GOOD WAY
Sunday, March 17, 2024
SERIES: THE GOSPEL OF LUKE | PART 2 | HOPE BREAKS THROUGH
MESSAGE: THE GOOD WAY
Scripture: Luke 6:27–38 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
Images: Love Your Enemies | As Your Father Does | With Overflowing Mercy
Scripture: Luke 6:27–38 ESV
Luke 6 ESV and Audio
Love Your Enemies
27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. 31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Judging Others
37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
SERMON NOTES
Sunday, March 17, 2024
SERIES: THE GOSPEL OF LUKE | PART 2 | HOPE BREAKS THROUGH
LIVE MESSAGE: THE GOOD WAY
Scripture: Luke 6:27–38 ESV
Pastor Philip Miller
Love Your Enemies
- The good way overcomes evil with good.
As Your Father Does
- The good way follows in our Father’s footsteps.
With Overflowing Mercy
- The good way unites in the hope of redemption.
Takeaway:
As an apprentice of the good way of Jesus, who will you extend love to this week?
BenedictionI
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20b-24 ESV
1 Peter 2 ESV and Audio
Submission to Authority
But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
PASTOR TO PEOPLE
When my kids came home with their Awana derby-making kits a little over a month ago, I knew I was in trouble. You see, when we came to Chicago four years ago, we moved from the suburbs to the city, which meant no basement or garage. So I sold off almost all my tools and saws. As I stared at those blocks of uncut wood and my kids’ expectant faces, I knew I was in over my head. I ignored my problem for a few weeks, but then I saw the deadline approaching swiftly. I was in a bind.
Fortunately, Chris Imhof came to my rescue. Apparently, he loves making these derby cars, has all the tools, and lots of experience. He graciously invited us over and skillfully made quick work of all the necessary cuts so the kids could get after the artistic portion of the project. I watched as he easily did what I could not. He was a lifesaver! When the deadline came this Wednesday, I didn’t have to be ashamed, because Chris came to my rescue.
There’s a little glimpse of the Gospel in all of this. Life is kind of like a race, and the deadline is fast approaching. We will all stand before God and give account for how we’ve lived our lives. If we’re honest, sinners that we all are, we lack the tools and skills necessary to be successful on that day. And the deadline is approaching swiftly. We’re in deep trouble.
Which is why it’s such good news that Jesus comes to our rescue. He has all the tools, skills, and experience to meet the deadline with flying colors. He lived a perfect life we could not, died the death we all deserve, and rose again to give us the abundant life we could only dream of! Jesus easily does what we cannot. He is our lifesaver! And when the deadline comes and we stand before God, we won’t have to be ashamed, because Jesus came to our rescue.
So here’s the moral of the story. Make sure Chris Imhof is your friend. But more importantly, make sure Jesus is your best friend. Because in Him you are loved, more than you know!
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