Lack of Information or Hardness of Heart
Friday, June 20th, 2008As we come to the next section of Luke, I just want to remind you all of where Pastor Mike left off. Sermon # 90 something…
Jesus had given the parable of the King and the ten minas and referenced it to the historical king Archelaus.
This King represents Jesus, the one upon whom Israel had [...]
Luke 19:28ff Lack of Information or Hardness of Heart by Kevin Hoffman: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBut Wait! There’s More!-Luke 20:27-40
Friday, June 13th, 2008Recently I heard about a man who had spent his life in the Air Force. One of his friends suggested that the family play the Air Force theme song at his funeral. His wife vetoed that idea. With a laugh, she said, “At your father’s funeral, we are not going to play [...]
A Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving-Luke 17:11-19
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Rev. Charlie Vensel
ACTS Church-Littleton (2nd Sermon in New Position)
Sermon delivered 10/14/07
I can recall three rhetorical questions that accompanied me throughout my childhood. I remember them so well because I have carried on the tradition:
The first was, “Were you born in a barn?” That usually came when I left a door open, or didn’t [...]
The Cost of Following Jesus-Luke 14:25-35
Thursday, June 12th, 2008I came across a story this week; a hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, “There is only one thing wrong [...]
Lord, Will Only a Few Be Saved?-Luke 13:22-30
Thursday, June 12th, 2008I am here preaching over an interview weekend. I would think that such a situation should warrant a very safe message; I was hoping for something like John 3:16, for example. However, when I saw our readings for today, I thought, “Oh no! Isaiah is on a rampage (28:14-22) and Jesus is not [...]
Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart-Luke 18:1-8
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Back when I read the newspaper, I used to read the section called “Letters to the Editor.” Some time ago a letter appeared in Jacksonville which sparked my interest. At that time a local Christian woman was getting a good bit of publicity in her fight against nude bars. She had helped a [...]
A Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving-Luke 17:11-19
Thursday, June 12th, 2008I can recall three rhetorical questions that accompanied me throughout my childhood. I remember them so well because I have carried on the tradition: The first was, “Were you born in a barn?” That usually came when I left a door open, or didn’t clean up my room. The second was, “When will [...]
Laboring in the Transformed Heart of Joy-Luke 17:1-10
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Recently saw a cartoon showing a man sweating and grunting, carrying a whole church on his back. Can you identify with that? It seems as though the demands of church membership are pretty heavy, aren’t they? The church is always asking for money, if not to repair something, buy something, or hire [...]
What is Peace?-Luke 12:49-59
Sunday, August 19th, 2007What is “peace?” When I say that word to you, what comes into your mind? A word can mean many different things to many different people. To a sixties hippie, it means, “relax”. To an anti-war advocate, it means, “the absence of military exercises.” To a mother of three [...]
About a Boy - Luke 2:39-52
Monday, May 21st, 2007Introduction:
J. Gresham Machen – d. Jan. 1, 1937 at the age of 56
● Professor at Princeton Seminary for 23 years
● Stood up against liberalism
● Broke from Princeton in 1929 and founded Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia
● Was instrumental in forming the OPC
● On his deathbed, in a telegram to John Murray: “I’m so thankful for the active obedience of Christ. No [...]