Verse by verse teaching through the Word of God with Pastor John Terry

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The most common experience for a follower of Jesus might not be what you’d think at first. In reality it’s pressure. Pressure to conform to the culture and pressure to stop trusting Jesus. That struggle is at the heart of Paul’s message in 1 Thessalonians 2.

1 Thessalonians 2:11-20

1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Have you experienced difficulty or tragedy that seems to have put your life off track? You might be on your own Emmaus. Pastor Tom Fuller explores how the presence of an ordinary looking man can change your discouragement into delight.

Luke 24:14-35 Discouragement or Delight?

Some believe that getting power and authority are ways to satisfaction in life. Others feel they are very wrong. Interestingly, the answer lies somewhere in between. Jesus had a fascinating view on power and authority we can learn from.

How to become powerful - Luke 22:24-38

Jesus employs some cloak and dagger to hold a very special feast in secret to show His disciples the real meaning behind a feast they had attended every year. What new meaning will it have for you?

Luke 22:7-23 The Secret Last Supper

The latter half of Luke 18 shows us by contrast two men. One thinks he has it made in this age and the age to come. All he needs is his train ticket to heaven punched. The other has nothing in this age, but recognizes who Jesus is, throws off what little he has and clings to Jesus. Which is going to heaven? Which are you?

Seeing Clearly - Luke 18:18-43

There are two big minefields that every Christian must face. The problem of persecution and the problem of popularity. Both can make you ineffective for the Lord. Add to that the Blaspheme of the Holy Spirit - and you have a very lively section of Luke’s gospel!

Luke 12:1-12 Popularity & Persecution

Who are your superheroes? In Jesus’ day they were the Pharisees and Scribes. They controlled the economic, the religious life, and the social life of Israel. Every boy wanted to grow up to be a Pharisee. But Jesus takes them on and reveals not only their fatal flaw, but the fatal flaw in us all - and the answer to that flaw.

Luke 11:37-54

How do you approach God in prayer? Many think that Jesus gave us a script to recite. But the Lord’s Prayer is so much more - and gives us some real clues as to how we relate to God and to ourselves and this age.

Luke 10:38-11:4 - Approaching God Part 1

Contrary to what you might think, God does not bully Himself into your life. In fact, there is much preparation you need to do in order to have a mind ready to receive the kind of love and character that is God. Want to find out how?

Luke 10:21-37 - Are You Ready for Jesus?

There are five big reasons why people don’t commit themselves to Jesus Christ. What are they and how can we avoid them? This is at the heart of the biggest section of Luke’s gospel.

Reasons (not) to follow Jesus - Luke 9:51-62

You likely have never looked at these Bible stories in this way before. What are the two main character traits of a human? Jesus reveals the default negative human characteristics and demonstrates how to get rid of them.

Luke 9:37-50 - The Default Human Character

Deciding whether Jesus is the Messiah is the most important decision you will ever make. Don't you think it's worth serious consideration? Here in Luke's gospel we see the clearest depiction of why it matters.

Luke 9:18-27

Have you ever wanted to do something for God? Now’s your chance. Find out what mission He’s sent you on and how to keep your head in the face of opposition.

Luke 9:1-17 Your Mission

Fear. We all face it. Fears we can see and fears we can’t. What to do about fear is key to living a full life. There is one way to conquer fear and the secret is in Luke Chapter 8.

Luke 8:40-56

We don’t all confront demon possessed people on a daily basis (hopefully never) but you have an enemy that is invisible to you that you face each and every day. How do you be successful in this battle that you cannot see? Jesus shows us the way through His battle with the Devil.

Confronting the Enemy - Luke 8:26-39

Are you experiencing difficulties in life that seem like a raging storm about to capsize the little boat you call your life? If Jesus Christ is in the boat with you there is a key element He brings that makes it bearable.

Luke 8:16-25 - Do you have Jesus in your boat?

There's an old saying: "Don't judge a book by its cover." We're often guilty of that when it comes to judging people by what group they belong to, their political beliefs, how they look and the people they hang out with. Jesus encounters a man who would have been hated by most Jews except for his softness of heart towards Yahweh. It gives us valuable lessons in how to love the unlovable.

Luke 7:1-10 - Loving the Unlovable Part 1

You've heard the saying: "Judge not, lest ye be judged". So what does that mean, really? You might be surprised and delighted - and challenged.

A Better Perspective - Luke 6:37-49

Christians have an opportunity afforded to no one else. When you find out about it at first you might think this isn’t something very positive. But when you realize what’s at stake in the lives of others you understand that it’s totally worth it.

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