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Luke ACT 4, Stories from Jesus

In Luke 14-19, Jesus is still walking … but he starts telling more stories. Story is the language of the heart. Jesus uses his stories to teach and meet us where we are. He always points us back to him. Some of Jesus most famous parables are in this section, but the key theme remains: Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Have you ever felt lost? Jesus tell us all of heaven rejoices when someone come home to him. Come hear his stories and can rediscover the Savior.


Luke Series Overview
Have you ever lost something … something that was precious to you? It could be a family member, a wedding ring, a career, or, today, even you phone. Parts of our lives are precious to us. The question is: how far would you go? If someone or something is lost, how far would you go to seek and save them? We live in a world fill with lost people. People are searching, seeking, something bigger and better—something to fill the gap we sense in our hearts. People are longing for salvation but finding it in the wrong places. We need a savior.

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The Gospel of Luke is the story of God himself, Jesus Christ, coming to earth to seek and save the lost. Luke is a long book, but it shows us many dimensions of Jesus. In every section we see Jesus seeking us. He comes as a baby through the incarnation … seeking us. He performs miracles to show his power .. as he seeks us. He walks along the road with us as we ask questions. He dies for us … but then he rises again. And now, he sends his followers out into the world to seek the lost.  

It’s the call of Jesus. How far would you go … to seek the lost?  

What is the point? These books begin with hope, but end in disappointment. The spiritual state of the people are unchanged. The political and social reforms don’t address the core concerns of the heart. The book points us forward to the need for the new covenant which would renovate the human heart as prophesied by Jeremiah (ch 31) and Ezekiel (ch 36).  

 

Act I Sermon Schedule:
12/3 Luke 1:1-4 Intro: Letter to Theophilus & Overview
12/10 Luke 1:5-38 Prediction of John and Jesus’ Birth
12/7 Luke 1:39-80 Mary’s Prayer and Zechariah’s Prophecy
12/24 Luke 2:1-52 The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Morning at 10am
Christmas Eve 4pm & 5:30pm

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Commentaries:
David E. Garland, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Volume 3 (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011).
Robert H. Stein, The New American Commentary, Vol 24 (Nashville: B&H, 1992).
Darrell Bock, Luke: NIVAC
Darrell Bock, Luke: Baker Exegetical Commentary
Mike McKinley, Luke For You found HERE.  
Green, The Gospel of Luke (NICNT).  
Craig Blomberg, Jesus and the Gospels 
Craig Blomberg, Interpreting The Parables.  
Philip Ryken, Luke (Reformed Expository Commentary). 

Books and Articles: 
Preaching on Luke by Scott Gibson
Four Reasons You Should Preach Through Luke by Philip Howell (9 Marks). Find article HERE.  
A Meal With Jesus. by Tim Chester Find book HERE.  
Preaching on Luke by Des Smith (TGC). Find article HERE.
To Change The World.  James Davidson Hunter. 
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller (Luke 15). 

Previous Sermons in this Series

In-Between Faithfulness – Pator Bob Erbig – Stories with Jesus – 6-30-24

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Pastor Bob Erbig finishes our sermon series Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus, with his sermon entitled: "In-Between Faithfulness" based on Luke 19:11-27.
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Lost on the Jericho Road – Pastor Bob Erbig – Stories with Jesus – 6-23-24

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June 23, 2024
Pastor Bob Erbig continues our sermon series, Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus, with his sermon entitled: "Lost on the Jericho Road" based on Luke 18:35-19:10.
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Stories About Humility – Pastor Dave Hentschel – Stories with Jesus – 6-16-24

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June 16, 2024
Pastor Dave Hentschel continues our sermon series Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus, with his sermon entitled: "Stories about Humility" based on Luke 18:15-34.
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A Humble Exaltation – Pastor Bob Erbig – Stories With Jesus – 6-9-24

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June 9, 2024
Pastor Bob Erbig continues our sermon series, Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus, with his sermon entitled: "A Humble Exaltation" based on Luke 18:9-14.
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The Parable of the Persistent Widow – Noah Graves – Stories With Jesus – 6-2-24

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June 2, 2024
Noah Graves continues our sermon series, Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus with his sermon entitled: "The Parable of the Persistent Widow" based on Luke 18:1-8.
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The Parable of the Shrewd Manager – Pastor Dave Hentschel – Stories with Jesus – 5-19-24

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May 19, 2024
Pastor Dave Hentschel continues our sermon series, Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus, with his sermon entitled: "The Parable of the Shrewd Manager" based on Luke 16:1-13.
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The Women of Luke’s Gospel – Pastor Bob Erbig – Stories With Jesus – 5-12-24

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May 12, 2024
Pastor Bob Erbig continues our sermon series, Stories With Jesus, with his Mother's Day sermon entitled: "The Women of Luke's Gospel."
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The Parable of the Prodigal Sons – Pastor Dave Hentschel – Stories with Jesus – 5-5-24

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May 5, 2024
Pastor Dave Hentschel continues our sermon series, Luke Act 4: Stories with Jesus with his sermon entitled: "The Parable of the Prodigal Sons" based on Luke 15:1-32.
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