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Series: Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 1

Familiarity with Jesus

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Speaker: Kevin Rogers

Text: Luke 4:14-30

Familiarity can blind us to who a person is. The people in Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth were skeptical of his claims and felt entitled to his power. Therefore, they missed the opportunity to humbly hear his message and respond in faith.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 2

Miracles That Preach

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Speaker: Kevin Rogers

Text: Luke 4:31-44

The miracles of Jesus make a statement about the man. They show us his authority, identity, and mission.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 3

The Call to Discipleship

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Speaker: John Leconte

Text: Luke 5:1-11

Jesus calls you to join his team. This call to discipleship is gracious, definite, missional, and sacrificial.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 4

Two Miracles

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Speaker: Robin Boisvert

Text: Luke 5:12-26

Jesus is willing and able to cleanse the outcast, and he has the authority to forgive sins.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 5

Scandalous Grace

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Speaker: Kevin Rogers

Text: Luke 5:27-39

Jesus drove the Pharisees nuts by showing such great favor to people who were so greatly ill-deserving.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus , Part 6

Sabbath Showdown

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Speaker: Kevin Rogers

Text: Luke 6:1-11

The Sabbath showdown of Luke 6 is just one battleground in a war about whether Jesus is subject to our terms for life or whether he is the one who sets them.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 7

The Blessings of Being a Disciple of Jesus

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Speaker: Robin Boisvert

Text: Luke 6:12-26

Disciples are those who have been chosen by Jesus and have decided to follow him. The kingdom of God and all its spiritual blessings belong to them, though with it comes persecution.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 8

Kingdom Ethics – Love Your Enemies

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Speaker: Robin Boisvert

Text: Luke 6:27-36

Jesus’ command to love our enemies is a personal ethic for persecuted disciples. When we enlarge our frame of reference, we will see that we follow a Savior who exemplified his own command by loving us who were once his enemies.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 9

The Life of Discipleship

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Speaker: Kevin Rogers

Text: Luke 6:39-49

The life of discipleship is an examined life, an authentic life, and an enduring life.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 10

Jesus’ Powerful Word to Heal the Sick and Raise the Dead

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Speaker: Jose Troche

Text: Luke 7:1-17

We are called to humbly believe that Jesus’ omnipotent, unstoppable words of command have authority over sickness and death.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 11

Questioning Jesus

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Speaker: Kevin Rogers

Text: Luke 7:18-35

Jesus did not always meet people’s expectations. He brought an unexpected salvation and built an unexpected kingdom.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 12

Jesus, Friend of Sinners

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Speaker: Robin Boisvert

Text: Luke 7:36-50

Jesus loves to forgive the sins of those with faith because those who are forgiven much love much.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 13

Sower and Soils

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Speaker: Philip Martin

Text: Luke 8:1-15

The question rising from the book of Luke, and now posed by the Parable of the Sower, is this: How are you responding to Jesus?

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 14

Responding to the Light

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Speaker: Robin Boisvert

Text: Luke 8:16-21

Our response to Jesus’ teaching really matters. The good and honest heart that places Jesus and his teaching above all else will bear fruit.

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