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Take Care Then How You Hear 
Scripture: Luke 8:1-21 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
It's human nature to not hear as well as we think we do. Even though our ears are open, we’re not very good at listening. 
 
In our marriages, parenting, friendships, or with colleagues; If we could just learn to listen well, it would transform our relationships. If that’s true when it comes to our human relationships, just imagine how true it must be when it comes to our relationship with God! 
 
In this passage, Jesus is going to teach us how to listen to the Word of God using parables. He’s showing us that the Word of God is like: 
• A Seed in the Soil 
• A Light in the House 
• A Bond in the Family 
 
1. A Seed in the Soil 
God is the sower, His Word is the seed that brings life, and our hearts are the soil. 
Hold fast to the Word. 
 
2. A Light in the House 
God’s Word is like a lamp that shines upon our lives, exposing everything. 
Open up to the Light. 
 
3. A Bond in the Family 
When we choose to listen to the Word of God, we show ourselves to be children of God and members of His family. 
Be part of the Family. 
 
Takeaway: Take care then how you hear. 
• God’s Word is like a Seed in the Soil: What kind of soil are you? 
• God’s Word is like a Light in the House: How are you responding to the light? 
• God’s Word is like a Bond in the Family: Whose family do you belong to? 
 
“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” 
 
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Take Care Then How You Hear
Scripture: Luke 8:1-21
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

It's human nature to not hear as well as we think we do. Even though our ears are open, we’re not very good at listening. 

In our marriages, parenting, friendships, or with colleagues; If we could just learn to listen well, it would transform our relationships. If that’s true when it comes to our human relationships, just imagine how true it must be when it comes to our relationship with God! 

In this passage, Jesus is going to teach us how to listen to the Word of God using parables. He’s showing us that the Word of God is like:
• A Seed in the Soil 
• A Light in the House 
• A Bond in the Family 

1. A Seed in the Soil
God is the sower, His Word is the seed that brings life, and our hearts are the soil.
Hold fast to the Word.

2. A Light in the House
God’s Word is like a lamp that shines upon our lives, exposing everything.
Open up to the Light. 

3. A Bond in the Family
When we choose to listen to th

Take Care Then How You Hear | Luke 8:1–21 | Pastor Philip Miller

The Grace Awakening 
Luke 7:36–50 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
When three people from totally different worlds collide together in one space, you never know what’s going to happen! 
 
Well, something like that is happening at the end of Luke 7. A Pharisee, Jesus, and a Sinner all end up at the same dinner. Who knows what’s going to happen? Whatever it is, it’s going to be crazy. 
 
Throughout this passage, let's look at each of the main characters in turn... 
 
The Sinner 
The Pharisee 
The Forgiver 
 
And together we’ll discover The Grace Awakening. 
 
 
1.The Sinner 
 
When Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus over to his home, a sinful woman walked in, fell at Jesus’ feet, and washed them in perfume ointment and her tears. 
 
God eagerly welcomes every repentant sinner. No one is beyond the forgiveness of God! 
 
 
2. The Pharisee 
 
For Simon, it was a risk to his religious moralism to invite Jesus over for dinner because of his reputation of eating with sinners and tax collectors. 
 
God is never impressed by our religious moralism. There is no one righteous, no not one. 
 
 
3. The Forgiver 
 
The most shocking part of the story is when Jesus forgives the sinful women when they all know only God can forgive sins! 
 
God saves sinners by grace through faith in Jesus. Jesus is the only hope for sinners like us. 
 
 
Takeaway: We are far more sinful than we ever dared realize, and yet in Christ, we are far more loved than we ever dared hope.

The Grace Awakening
Luke 7:36–50
Pastor Philip Miller

When three people from totally different worlds collide together in one space, you never know what’s going to happen!

Well, something like that is happening at the end of Luke 7. A Pharisee, Jesus, and a Sinner all end up at the same dinner. Who knows what’s going to happen? Whatever it is, it’s going to be crazy.

Throughout this passage, let's look at each of the main characters in turn...

The Sinner
The Pharisee
The Forgiver

And together we’ll discover The Grace Awakening.


1.The Sinner

When Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus over to his home, a sinful woman walked in, fell at Jesus’ feet, and washed them in perfume ointment and her tears.

God eagerly welcomes every repentant sinner. No one is beyond the forgiveness of God!


2. The Pharisee

For Simon, it was a risk to his religious moralism to invite Jesus over for dinner because of his reputation of eating with sinners and tax collectors.

God is never impressed by our re

The Grace Awakening | Luke 7:36–50 | Pastor Philip Miller

Disappointment with God 
Scripture: Luke 7:18-35 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
In these early days of His ministry, Jesus has been disclosing more and more of His authority and power. He’s cast out demons, forgiven sins, and most recently he’s raised the dead. 
 
Everyone is asking the question: Who is this Jesus? 
 
Some consider Him a healer; others think He’s a great prophet. Still, others wonder if He’s the Messiah who would restore the Kingdom and make all things new. And just when it seems like there can be no doubt of who this Jesus is, doubt arises from the most unlikely source, John the Baptist. 
 
John the Baptist began to wonder out loud if Jesus really was the Messiah. What gives rise to this doubt is stemming from John the Baptist’s Disappointment with God. John had all these expectations and Jesus wasn’t delivering on them. 
 
Disappointment with God is something many of us can relate to. In this passage we find three scenarios in which disappointment with God so often arises. 
• When Hope is Deferred 
• When Prayers go Unanswered 
• When Desires are Frustrated 
 
When Hope is Deferred 
• Why doesn’t God fix everything right now? 
• Would you dare to believe I have purpose in this pause? 
• Why God doesn’t just fix everything right now: because He doesn’t want any to perish and He longs for all to reach repentance. 
 
When Prayers go Unanswered 
• Why isn’t God intervening in my situation? 
• Would you dare to trust my goodness in this grief? 
• When God says “no” to His children, He always does so from love. 
 
When Desires are Frustrated. 
The topic shifts from John’s disappointment with God to the Pharisee’s disappointment with God. 
• Why can’t God just play by our rules? 
• We want a customized God, made in our own image. 
• Would you dare to hold onto My character in this confusion? 
 
Takeaway: Would you dare to let God be God? 
 
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Disappointment with God 
Scripture: Luke 7:18-35
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 

In these early days of His ministry, Jesus has been disclosing more and more of His authority and power. He’s cast out demons, forgiven sins, and most recently he’s raised the dead. 

Everyone is asking the question: Who is this Jesus?

Some consider Him a healer; others think He’s a great prophet. Still, others wonder if He’s the Messiah who would restore the Kingdom and make all things new. And just when it seems like there can be no doubt of who this Jesus is, doubt arises from the most unlikely source, John the Baptist.

John the Baptist began to wonder out loud if Jesus really was the Messiah. What gives rise to this doubt is stemming from John the Baptist’s Disappointment with God. John had all these expectations and Jesus wasn’t delivering on them. 

Disappointment with God is something many of us can relate to. In this passage we find three scenarios in which disappointment with God so often arises

Disappointment With God | Luke 7:18-35 | Pastor Philip Miller

The Day You Get Your Life Back 
Scripture: Luke 7:1-17 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
1,991 years ago, a Galilean carpenter turned Rabbi, who’d been crucified and buried for three days, arose and walked out of his tomb alive! In a moment that changed history forever, Jesus revealed His death-defying life for all the world to see! 
 
Let’s go back 3 years before that Resurrection morning to the early days of Jesus’ ministry. 
 
Jesus has performed miraculous signs. Everyone marveled at His authority and power; they’d never seen anything like it! 
 
And now, Jesus is about to reveal His astonishing authority over death and His power of resurrection life! And for some, this was the day they got their lives back! 
 
In this passage we discover Jesus as... 
• The Rescuer 
• The Restorer 
• The Resurrection 
 
The Rescuer: 
Jesus banished death to rescue life. 
• He simply speaks and death flees! 
• Jesus is the Word made flesh. His word is life. 
• The Centurion and his servant got their lives back. 
 
The Restorer: 
Jesus plundered death to restore life. 
• He reached down into death and reclaimed this young man’s life! 
• This was the day the young man and his mother got their life back! 
 
The Resurrection: 
Jesus surrendered to death to resurrect life. 
• Jesus is the eternal life incarnate. 
• When we finally come to the end of ourselves, that’s when Jesus shows up. 
 
Takeaway: This could be the day you get your life back! 
 
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The Day You Get Your Life Back
Scripture: Luke 7:1-17
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

1,991 years ago, a Galilean carpenter turned Rabbi, who’d been crucified and buried for three days, arose and walked out of his tomb alive! In a moment that changed history forever, Jesus revealed His death-defying life for all the world to see! 

Let’s go back 3 years before that Resurrection morning to the early days of Jesus’ ministry.

Jesus has performed miraculous signs. Everyone marveled at His authority and power; they’d never seen anything like it! 

And now, Jesus is about to reveal His astonishing authority over death and His power of resurrection life! And for some, this was the day they got their lives back! 

In this passage we discover Jesus as... 
• The Rescuer 
• The Restorer 
• The Resurrection 

The Rescuer: 
Jesus banished death to rescue life.
• He simply speaks and death flees!
• Jesus is the Word made flesh. His word is life.
• The Centurion and his servant got their lives back. 

The Day You Get Your Life Back | Luke 7:1-17 | Pastor Philip Miller

The Good Person 
Luke 6:39-49 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
What is a good person? It’s quite an important question. Have you ever felt like you knew someone who seemed like such a good person and then one day, it all came crashing down? 
 
Have you ever wondered if you are a good person? 
 
Consider these 4 parables that Jesus preaches in the Sermon of the Plain: 
- The Blind Leading the Blind 
- The Speck and the Log 
- The Fruit and the Tree 
- The House Built on a Rock 
 
In each of these 4 parables, Jesus offers a critique and a calling, as he teaches us what it means to be a good person. 
 
The Blind Leading the Blind 
Critique: You’re helplessly lost in the dark. 
- You can’t see to save yourself. 
Calling: I’m here to lead you into the light. 
- If you want to become a good person, you need to step into the light. 
- Jesus is here to lead you into the light. 
 
The Speck and the Log 
Critique: You’re obsessed with the problems of others. 
- A symptom of our spiritual blindness is easily identifying the sins of others while remaining oblivious to our own sins. 
Calling: I’ll teach you to be responsible for yourself. 
- Take the log out of your own eye, and then you’ll see clearly enough to help others. 
- Because the biggest problem in your life isn’t somebody else, it’s you. 
 
The Fruit and the Tree 
Critique: You’re attempting behavior modification. 
- Behavior flows from being. 
- No amount of behavior modification will change the badness that’s in your heart. 
Calling: I’m offering you heart transformation. 
- I’m calling you to come to me because I can give you a new heart. 
- If you want to become a good person, you’ll need a good heart. 
 
The House Built on a Rock 
Critique: You’re in for a catastrophic wipeout. 
- A storm will come along that’ll expose your lack of foundation, and that “good person” image will collapse. 
Calling: I’m giving you the blueprint for an enduring life 
 
Takeaway: Come to me. Hear my words. Do them. And live!

The Good Person 
Luke 6:39-49
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

What is a good person? It’s quite an important question. Have you ever felt like you knew someone who seemed like such a good person and then one day, it all came crashing down?

Have you ever wondered if you are a good person? 

Consider these 4 parables that Jesus preaches in the Sermon of the Plain: 
- The Blind Leading the Blind 
- The Speck and the Log 
- The Fruit and the Tree
- The House Built on a Rock 

In each of these 4 parables, Jesus offers a critique and a calling, as he teaches us what it means to be a good person. 

The Blind Leading the Blind 
Critique: You’re helplessly lost in the dark. 
- You can’t see to save yourself. 
Calling: I’m here to lead you into the light. 
- If you want to become a good person, you need to step into the light.
- Jesus is here to lead you into the light. 

The Speck and the Log 
Critique: You’re obsessed with the problems of others. 
- A symptom of our spiritual blindness is easi

The Good Person | Luke 6:39-49 | Pastor Philip Miller

The Good Way 
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
When comparing Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain in Luke with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, we get the same core message. But in Luke, Jesus is much more efficient and to the point. 
 
This means in Luke, we’re getting the core of Jesus’ central message. 
There are 3 major elements: 
1. The Blessings and Woes 
 o What is the good life? 
2. The Ethics of Love 
 o What is the good way? 
3. The Closing Parables 
 o What is a good person? 
 
Today, our focus is on that middle section - Jesus’ Ethics of Love: What is the good way? 
 
We will be following three key phrases that build into one complete sentence: Love your enemies as your Father does, with overflowing mercy. 
1. Love Your Enemies 
 o By loving your enemies you are: 
  Embracing the Kingdom of Heaven. 
  Breaking the cycle of violence. 
  Reclaiming your agency. 
  Opening up a window of grace. 
 o The good way overcomes evil with good. 
2. As Your Father Does 
 o The good way to love your enemies is to love even when it’s not reciprocal. 
 o We were once God’s enemies, but Jesus laid down his life for us. 
 o The good way follows in our Father’s footsteps. 
3. With Overflowing Mercy 
 o In God’s mercy, he moved toward us, His enemies, with forgiveness and generosity. 
 o Mercy is: 
  Eager to forgive. 
  Triumphant over judgment. 
  Full of lavish grace. 
 o 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? Love Your Enemies as your father does, with Overflowing Mercy. This is the good way of Jesus.

The Good Way
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller
When comparing Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain in Luke with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, we get the same core message. But in Luke, Jesus is much more efficient and to the point. 

This means in Luke, we’re getting the core of Jesus’ central message. 
There are 3 major elements: 
1. The Blessings and Woes
 o What is the good life?
2. The Ethics of Love
 o What is the good way?
3. The Closing Parables
 o What is a good person?

Today, our focus is on that middle section - Jesus’ Ethics of Love: What is the good way? 

We will be following three key phrases that build into one complete sentence: Love your enemies as your Father does, with overflowing mercy. 
1. Love Your Enemies 
 o By loving your enemies you are:
   Embracing the Kingdom of Heaven. 
   Breaking the cycle of violence. 
   Reclaiming your agency. 
   Opening up a window of grace. 
 o The good way overcomes evil with good. 
2. As Your Father Does 


The Good Way | Luke 6:27-38 | Pastor Philip Miller

The Good Life 
Scripture: Luke 6:17-26 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
Jesus has been causing quite a stir up in Galilee. Many are drawing near in astonishment and faith. While others are recoiling back in skepticism and disbelief. Jesus’ own followers are starting to feel the heat. They’ve left everything and followed Him. Now the Pharisees are starting to question where their loyalties lie. 
 
Of course, we know the answer. Because in Luke 6:12-16, we read that Jesus called his disciples to Himself and chose twelve of them to join His inner circle as Apostles. They’ve decided to go “all in” with Jesus. 
 
And with these words, Jesus begins what scholars call “The Sermon on the Plain.” It bears many similarities to the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew. In both sermons, Jesus begins the same, “Makarios!” Which means blessed, happy, well-off, and favored. It’s the Good Life! 
 
In these opening verses, Jesus is answering three crucial questions: 
• Who has the Good Life? 
• What is the Good Life? 
• Where is the Good Life? 
 
1. Who has the Good Life? 
• The good life belongs to the most unlikely people. 
• Despite poverty, hunger, or exclusion, the Good Life belongs to those who seek Christ. 
 
2. What is the Good Life? 
• The good life is citizenship in the kingdom of God. 
• Jesus shows us what the Good Life is by pairing these couplets of “Blessings” and “Woes” in this passage. 
• You can be a loser in the kingdoms of men, but if you belong to the kingdom of God, you’re a winner. 
 
3. Where is the Good Life? 
• The good life is found in the presence of Jesus. 
• Rejections shall fade in His embrace. 
• Give me Jesus. Give me Jesus! You can have all this world, give me Jesus! 
 
Takeaway: Which Good Life are you living for? 
• Are we living for the Good Life here and now? Or are we living for the real Good Life that begins now and comes in fullness in the age to come? 
 
Matthew 6:18–33 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 24 No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. 31 Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” 
 
“Aim at Heaven and you will get Earth 'thrown in': aim at Earth and you will get neither.” - C.S. Lewis

The Good Life
Scripture: Luke 6:17-26
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

Jesus has been causing quite a stir up in Galilee. Many are drawing near in astonishment and faith. While others are recoiling back in skepticism and disbelief. Jesus’ own followers are starting to feel the heat. They’ve left everything and followed Him. Now the Pharisees are starting to question where their loyalties lie.

Of course, we know the answer. Because in Luke 6:12-16, we read that Jesus called his disciples to Himself and chose twelve of them to join His inner circle as Apostles. They’ve decided to go “all in” with Jesus.

And with these words, Jesus begins what scholars call “The Sermon on the Plain.” It bears many similarities to the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew. In both sermons, Jesus begins the same, “Makarios!” Which means blessed, happy, well-off, and favored. It’s the Good Life!

In these opening verses, Jesus is answering three crucial questions:
• Who has the Good Life?
• What is the Goo

The Good Life | Luke 6:17–26 | Pastor Philip Miller

Why are we here? Moses, God and the Meaning of Life 
Scripture: Exodus 3:1–15 
Speaker: Dr. Stefan Gustavsson 
1. A Personal God 
2. The God of History 
3. The God of Liberation 4. A Holy God 
Takeaway: God – not nature – is the ultimate foundation of our existence. And, as he has shown us in history, he is on our side.

Why are we here? Moses, God and the Meaning of Life
Scripture: Exodus 3:1–15
Speaker: Dr. Stefan Gustavsson
1. A Personal God
2. The God of History
3. The God of Liberation 4. A Holy God
Takeaway: God – not nature – is the ultimate foundation of our existence. And, as he has shown us in history, he is on our side.

Why are we here? Moses, God and the Meaning of Life | Exodus 3:1–15 | Dr. Stefan Gustavsson

The Call of Discipleship 
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 27-39; 6:12-16 
Speaker: Pastor Philip 
 
As we come to chapters 5 & 6, we find Dr. Luke brings together two themes like a zipper. Jesus is beginning his ministry and many are drawn to him and choosing to become one of his followers. Yet on the other side, many are skeptical of him, especially the Scribes and the Pharisees. 
Dr. Luke is zippering these two themes together, going back and forth between the Disciples who are drawing near and the Pharisees who are keeping their distance. For today, we will focus our attention on the call of discipleship. 
 
The Command of Jesus 
● Jesus’ Authority is Broad 
 o He knew where the fish were and they caught a large number (5:6a). 
● Jesus’ Vision is Wide 
 o The fishermen caught so many fish they needed two boats (5:6b–7). 
● Jesus’ Ministry is Stretching 
 o Just as the fishing nets were stretching, so will we be stretched in ministry (5:8–11). 
● Jesus’ Call is Transforming 
 o These fishermen will no longer be catching fish, but men. 
 
The Companions of Jesus 
● Jesus’ Authority is Broad 
 o Jesus commanded the attention of the tax-collector, Levi (5:29, 6:12–16). 
● Jesus’ Vision is Wide 
 o Jesus wants to see all people reconciled to Himself (5:30–39). 
● Jesus’ Ministry is Stretching 
 o Jesus’ twelve disciples felt the change and stretching of Jesus’ ministry (6:13). 
● Jesus’ Call is Transforming 
 o It all began with a simple call to follow Jesus (5:27b, 5:10b). 
 
The Commission of Jesus 
● Jesus’ Authority is Broad 
 o He is the Lord and Master of all of life (Matthew 28:18–20). 
● Jesus’ Vision is Wide 
 o He wants all people to come and follow Him (19b–20). 
● Jesus’ Ministry is Stretching 
 o This monumental task will bring Jesus’ disciples to their breaking point, but He knows what He’s doing (20b). 
● Jesus’ Call is Transforming 
 o Because He is with us, what was impossible on our own is now ours to receive. 
 
Takeaways: 
● Will I follow Jesus’ Authority? 
● Will I embrace Jesus’ Vision? 
● Will I stretch toward Jesus’ Ministry? 
● Will I surrender to Jesus’ Calling? 
 
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The Call of Discipleship
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 27-39; 6:12-16
Speaker: Pastor Philip

As we come to chapters 5 & 6, we find Dr. Luke brings together two themes like a zipper. Jesus is beginning his ministry and many are drawn to him and choosing to become one of his followers. Yet on the other side, many are skeptical of him, especially the Scribes and the Pharisees.
Dr. Luke is zippering these two themes together, going back and forth between the Disciples who are drawing near and the Pharisees who are keeping their distance. For today, we will focus our attention on the call of discipleship.

The Command of Jesus
● Jesus’ Authority is Broad
     o He knew where the fish were and they caught a large number (5:6a). 
● Jesus’ Vision is Wide
     o The fishermen caught so many fish they needed two boats (5:6b–7). 
● Jesus’ Ministry is Stretching
     o Just as the fishing nets were stretching, so will we be stretched in ministry (5:8–11). 
● Jesus’ Call is Transforming
     o These fis

The Call of Discipleship | Luke 5:1–11, 27–39; 6:12–16 | Pastor Philip Miller

The Word of His Power 
Scripture: Luke 4:31-44 
Speaker Pastor Philip Miller 
 
One of the best descriptions of Jesus is found in Hebrews 1:3, "He is the radiance of the glory of God, the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power." Jesus is the glory of God up close and personal. If you want to know what God is like look at Jesus! When God speaks and brings all creation into existence, that Word is Jesus. Through Him, all things were made and by Him, all things are sustained. When Jesus speaks stuff happens. 
 
This passage shows Jesus, the incarnate Word of God, wielding the word of His power with astonishing authority as He's, dispatching demons, and mending maladies. 
 
1. Astonishing Authority 
What gave Jesus' teaching such astonishing authority? His Approach, His Content, and His Person. 
At the King's word, souls stir. 
o When the incarnate Word of God opens up the inspired word of God, soul's stir and come to life. 
 
2. Dispatching Demons 
The demon in this passage wants Jesus to be quiet and leave town. It's a challenge to Jesus' authority. 
o At the word of Jesus, the evil spirit flees the scene. 
At the King's word, darkness trembles. 
 
3. Mending Maladies 
Jesus lays His hands on the sick to bring them healing. 
o In both creation and re-creation God uses the hands-on approach. 
At the King's word, renewal begins. 
 
Takeaway: If God is for us, who can stand against us? 
The One who upholds the universe by the word of His power has given us His word that He will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. He promises to be with us always and to the very end. And if God is for us, who can stand against us? 
 
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The Word of His Power
Scripture: Luke 4:31-44
Speaker Pastor Philip Miller

One of the best descriptions of Jesus is found in Hebrews 1:3, "He is the radiance of the glory of God, the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power." Jesus is the glory of God up close and personal. If you want to know what God is like look at Jesus! When God speaks and brings all creation into existence, that Word is Jesus. Through Him, all things were made and by Him, all things are sustained. When Jesus speaks stuff happens. 

This passage shows Jesus, the incarnate Word of God, wielding the word of His power with astonishing authority as He's, dispatching demons, and mending maladies. 

1. Astonishing Authority 
What gave Jesus' teaching such astonishing authority? His Approach, His Content, and His Person. 
At the King's word, souls stir.
o When the incarnate Word of God opens up the inspired word of God, soul's stir and come to life. 

2. Dispatching Demons
The de

The Word of His Power | Luke 4:31-44 | Pastor Philip

The Homecoming 
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
In The Lord of The Rings, when Frodo, Sam, Pippen, and Mary return to the Shire, they come home changed. When they left, they were a ragtag bunch of mischievous friends, but now they’re heroes. However, the other hobbits of The Shire don’t know about their adventures. So, as these four friends arrive home in all their regalia, their old neighbors are left staring. 
 
In Luke 4, at His own homecoming, something a bit like that happens to Jesus. He comes back to Nazareth and He’s changed. The Father endorsed Him from Heaven and the Spirit descended upon Him. 
 
And now Jesus returns North to Galilee in the power of the Spirit to begin His ministry and His old neighbors don’t know what to do with Him. This is Jesus’ homecoming where He reveals to his childhood friends and neighbors, just who He is, and why He’s come. 
 
Luke 4:16–21 | The Prophecy - The days of renewal are here in Jesus. 
Jesus is teaching about the prophecies from the book of Isaiah in the synagogue. 
 
Jesus proclaims that those prophecies have been fulfilled. He is the Servant of the Lord and He is bringing the days of renewal. 
 
Luke 4:22–24 | The Prejudice - The days of humbling are here in Jesus 
The people spoke well of Jesus and marveled at what he was saying, but they couldn’t get over who was saying it. 
 
They ask him to perform a miracle like he’s done elsewhere. But he simply replies that no prophet is acceptable in his hometown. Instead of humbling their hearts, they begin to resist Jesus’ teaching even more. 
 
Luke 4:25–30 | The Peril - The days of decision are here in Jesus 
Jesus references the stories of Elijah and Elisha to make the point that Israel rejects the Lord's prophets. 
 
When you reject God’s mercies and the renewal of all things, great peril will come before you. 
 
Jesus’ warning makes the people livid and they want to throw him off of a cliff. But Jesus slips away. No one can take his life from him. 
 
Jesus has come, and with Him, are the days of renewal. But they will only be ours if we humbly receive Him. 
 
Takeaway: What will you do with Jesus? 
 
C. S. Lewis, in Mere Christianity 
“I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: 
I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept his claim to be God. That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a 
great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God, but let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.” 
 
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The Homecoming 
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

In The Lord of The Rings, when Frodo, Sam, Pippen, and Mary return to the Shire, they come home changed. When they left, they were a ragtag bunch of mischievous friends, but now they’re heroes. However, the other hobbits of The Shire don’t know about their adventures. So, as these four friends arrive home in all their regalia, their old neighbors are left staring.

In Luke 4, at His own homecoming, something a bit like that happens to Jesus. He comes back to Nazareth and He’s changed. The Father endorsed Him from Heaven and the Spirit descended upon Him.

And now Jesus returns North to Galilee in the power of the Spirit to begin His ministry and His old neighbors don’t know what to do with Him. This is Jesus’ homecoming where He reveals to his childhood friends and neighbors, just who He is, and why He’s come.

Luke 4:16–21 | The Prophecy - The days of renewal are here in Jesus.
Jesus is teaching about the prophecie

The Homecoming | Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 | Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

A Savior Like None Other 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
Scripture: Luke 3:21–4:13 
 
When being interviewed for a job, people are always asking about the same things: your background, your credentials, your qualifications, and your experience. They’re trying to see if there’s a fit between the job and what you have to offer. You’ve got to get the right person in the right assignment if you want to have the right outcomes. 
 
In 1st century Israel, there was one position in particular that so many longed to see filled, the Messiah. Then one day, Jesus of Nazareth stepped out onto the stage of history as the Savior of the World. 
 
Luke is going to show us that Jesus stands alone, uniquely prepared, to be a Savior like none other. Luke gives us three accounts concerning Jesus. His Baptism, His Genealogy, and His Temptation. 
 
Let’s consider each of these accounts as we discover Jesus to be the Son of God, the Son of Man, and the Son of Righteousness. 
 
1) Son of God - Luke 3:21–22 
In His Baptism – We see Jesus is divine. 
 - Jesus’ baptism brings hope to all of creation. 
 
2) Son of Man - Luke 3:23–38 
In His Genealogy – We see Jesus is human. 
 - Son of David - heir of the throne. 
 - Son of Abraham - heir of the promise. 
 - Son of Adam - heir of humanity. 
 
3) Son of Righteousness - Luke 4:1–13 
In His Temptations – We see Jesus is perfect. 
 - Jesus is the true and better Israel, Adam, and humanity. 
 
Takeaway: Jesus is our only, all-sufficient Savior! 
 
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A Savior Like None Other
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller
Scripture: Luke 3:21–4:13

When being interviewed for a job, people are always asking about the same things: your background, your credentials, your qualifications, and your experience. They’re trying to see if there’s a fit between the job and what you have to offer. You’ve got to get the right person in the right assignment if you want to have the right outcomes.

In 1st century Israel, there was one position in particular that so many longed to see filled, the Messiah. Then one day, Jesus of Nazareth stepped out onto the stage of history as the Savior of the World.

Luke is going to show us that Jesus stands alone, uniquely prepared, to be a Savior like none other. Luke gives us three accounts concerning Jesus. His Baptism, His Genealogy, and His Temptation.

Let’s consider each of these accounts as we discover Jesus to be the Son of God, the Son of Man, and the Son of Righteousness.

1) Son of God - Luke 3:21–22
In His Baptism 

A Savior Like None Other | Luke 3:21-4:13

A Voice in the Wilderness 
Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
 
Dr. Luke has been weaving together the stories of these two remarkable boys—John and Jesus—born six months apart, both of whom will be integral in this new chapter of redemption that God is writing in salvation history. God is clearly on the move, and these two boys will be central to His saving work as it breaks through! 
 
 
The last we heard of John was in Luke 1:80, “And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.” But today we’re going to see him rising into the height of his ministry. John the Baptist will prepare the way of the Lord, crying out as a voice in the wilderness. 
 
 
John’s call, in this passage, is to the “why”, “what”, and the “how” of repentance. 
 
 
The “Why” of Repentance 
Repentance is a call to rethink the way you’re living, to turn around, and head in a whole new direction. Repentance feels like death, but it is the only way to life. 
 
 
The “What” of Repentance (3:3-6) 
There are four major life-patterns that John is calling people to turn away from. 
 
 
1. Cultural Religiosity (3:7-9) 
In John’s day, like ours, people hid behind their religious cultural heritage and failed to love God for themselves. 
When the Lord shows up, He will separate those who truly know him and are bearing good fruit, from those who are fruitlessly going along with the religious cultural flow. 
 
 
2. Disintegrated Faith (3:10-14) 
Repentance is about getting right with God, but the fruit of repentance is about living right with others. Loving God rightly means loving others rightly. 
 
 
3. Hypocritical Fakery (3:15-17) 
Jesus will baptize, not with water but the Holy Spirit and fire. 
The Lord is separating the valuable and genuine from what is worthless and false. Jesus can see through all the fakery, and He’ll sort it out perfectly on the day of judgment. 
 
 
4. Defiant Indulgence (3:19-20) 
John called Herod out for his Defiant Indulgence. Herod figured that the rules didn’t apply to him because he was in power. 
Repentance is turning away from ourselves, and turning instead toward God. 
 
 
The “How” of Repentance 
Whenever we feel the weight of conviction, we’re faced with a choice. To yield in tenderness or to become defensive. 
 
 
Repentance means surrendering to the Lord, and walking in faithful obedience. 
 
 
That’s why we need Jesus. Jesus took the fire, he felt the purging and rose again to clothe us in his righteousness forever. 
 
 
Takeaway: Repentance is good news, if you and I will receive it. 
 
 
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A Voice in the Wilderness
Scripture: Luke 3:1-20
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller


Dr. Luke has been weaving together the stories of these two remarkable boys—John and Jesus—born six months apart, both of whom will be integral in this new chapter of redemption that God is writing in salvation history. God is clearly on the move, and these two boys will be central to His saving work as it breaks through!


The last we heard of John was in Luke 1:80, “And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.” But today we’re going to see him rising into the height of his ministry. John the Baptist will prepare the way of the Lord, crying out as a voice in the wilderness.


John’s call, in this passage, is to the “why”, “what”, and the “how” of repentance.


The “Why” of Repentance
Repentance is a call to rethink the way you’re living, to turn around, and head in a whole new direction. Repentance feels like death, but it i

A Voice In The Wilderness | Luke 3:1-20 | Pastor Philip Miller

Lost in Jerusalem 
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
Imagine Dr. Luke sitting down to interview Mary about her son, Jesus. Of all the key witnesses he’d interviewed, his conversation with Mary must have been the most precious. She may have said, “Let me tell you when I first realized that He knew exactly who He was. He was 12 years old, just a boy, and we accidentally lost Jesus. We left him behind for 3 whole days in Jerusalem.” 
 
When Mary and Joseph finally found him, Jesus responded, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” With these words Jesus is showing us His belonging, believing, beholding, and becoming. 
 
1) Belonging - Jesus is running to His home 
 
2) Believing - Jesus is seeking out His refuge 
 
3) Beholding - Jesus is embracing His delight 
 
4) Becoming - Jesus is defaulting to His habits 
 
Takeaways: 
- When I’m lost, where do I run for home? 
- When I’m scared, where’s my safe space? 
- When I’m at leisure, where do I seek joy? 
- When I’m pressured, what are my default habits? 
 
Under pressure, we default not to our instincts, but to our habits. Jesus’ spiritual muscle memory sent him running to His Father. 
 
What would it look like to build the kind of spiritual muscle memory, those spiritual habits, that will serve us well the next time the pressure mounts and crises hits? Remember, the only way you and I get to run to God as our Father is because of Jesus. Jesus isn’t just our example to follow, He’s our Savior who makes us children of God. 
 
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Lost in Jerusalem 
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

Imagine Dr. Luke sitting down to interview Mary about her son, Jesus. Of all the key witnesses he’d interviewed, his conversation with Mary must have been the most precious. She may have said, “Let me tell you when I first realized that He knew exactly who He was. He was 12 years old, just a boy, and we accidentally lost Jesus. We left him behind for 3 whole days in Jerusalem.”

When Mary and Joseph finally found him, Jesus responded, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” With these words Jesus is showing us His belonging, believing, beholding, and becoming.

1) Belonging - Jesus is running to His home

2) Believing - Jesus is seeking out His refuge

3) Beholding - Jesus is embracing His delight

4) Becoming - Jesus is defaulting to His habits

Takeaways:
- When I’m lost, where do I run for home?
- When I’m scared, where’s my safe space?
- When I’m at leisure, where 

Lost In Jerusalem | Luke 2:41-52 | Pastor Philip Miller

Light and Glory 
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 
Speaker: Pastor Phillip Miller 
 
What kind of story are we living in? Is life a comedic story? Or is it a tragic story? We call those who see life as a comedy, optimists. Their cheery outlook drives innovation, entertainment, and hopefulness. As for those who see life as a tragic story, we call them pessimists. They are honest about the pain and struggle life has to offer. 
 
But there’s a third kind of story… a redemptive story. Redemptive stories see the brokenness of the world for what it is, but the light always breaks through. 
 
The Bible characters we meet today, Simeon and Anna, see life as a redemptive story. These two aged saints have spent their whole lives awaiting the redemption of God… 
 
1. The Sign of Redemption 2:22-24 
 
As Mary and Joseph redeem their firstborn son and present Jesus to the Lord. They are acknowledging they’re living in God’s redemptive story. 
 
God has redeemed… we owe Him our everything! 
 
2. The Hope of Redemption 2:25-33 
 
Simon and Anna were waiting for the consolation of Israel. They were anticipating her redemption and longing for her salvation. 
 
God will redeem… we look to Him for everything! 
 
3. The Cost of Redemption 2:34-40 
 
The redemption of Israel can only come through the suffering of the Servant of the Lord, Jesus. 
 
God is redeeming… we’re receiving His Everything! 
 
Takeaway: Redemption is here, and His name is Jesus! 
 
This is not a feel-good comedy, neither is this a depressive tragedy. This is a redemptive story. It’s the story we live in, by grace through faith. It’s a story worth trusting in, hoping upon, and waiting for. It’s the story of Jesus. Our Light, our Glory, and our Redeemer! 
 
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Light and Glory
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40
Speaker: Pastor Phillip Miller  

What kind of story are we living in? Is life a comedic story? Or is it a tragic story? We call those who see life as a comedy, optimists. Their cheery outlook drives innovation, entertainment, and hopefulness. As for those who see life as a tragic story, we call them pessimists. They are honest about the pain and struggle life has to offer. 

But there’s a third kind of story… a redemptive story. Redemptive stories see the brokenness of the world for what it is, but the light always breaks through.  

The Bible characters we meet today, Simeon and Anna, see life as a redemptive story. These two aged saints have spent their whole lives awaiting the redemption of God… 
 
1. The Sign of Redemption 2:22-24 

As Mary and Joseph redeem their firstborn son and present Jesus to the Lord. They are acknowledging they’re living in God’s redemptive story. 

God has redeemed… we owe Him our everything! 

2. The Hope of Redemp

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