Religions usually say that people have certain oblgations before their god or gods. And people who are religious know how hard it can be to fulfill those obligations. But what if, somehow, we could over-fulfill them? Or what if someone else could fulfill them on our behalf? Pastor Luke teaches from Hebrews 8:6–7 in “New Covenant,” the concluding message in… Continue Reading →
Priest—Bigger, Part 4
Sometimes, circumstances in our life make us feel alienated from God. But God has provided priests to be the solution, and Jesus is the ultimate high priest. Pastor Luke preaches from Hebrews 34:14–5:4 in “Priest,” part 4 of his 5-part series “Bigger.”
Heaven in the Real World—Bigger, Part 3
Christians believe that when Jesus returns he will establish his Kingdom on earth in a glorious new age free from pain and every form of oppression. But we don’t have to wait for that, because Jesus taught that his kingdom is already present in this world. Pastor Luke preaches from Hebrews 3:1–19 in “Heaven in the Real World,”… Continue Reading →
Angels — Bigger, Part 2
In this world, people have all kinds of problems. We get sick, we get tired, we feel pain, we die. Is there a solution to these problems? Some say no, all you can do is roll with the punches. Others say yes, we can escape the material world. What does Christianity say? Pastor Luke teaches… Continue Reading →
Bigger (Part One)
How do you deal with problems? Big, complex, long-lasting problems? What help does God offer to people who are facing big problems? Pastor Luke looks at Hebrews 1:1–4 in “Bigger,” the first message in a new series “Bigger.”
Bigger Barns — Uncluttered, Part 6
Which do you need more: new things, or new places to store them? We conclude our “Uncluttered” series with a lesson from Jesus about what to do when we start thinking we might need bigger barns. Pastor Luke teaches from Luke 12:13–21 in “Bigger Barns,” part 6 of his 7-part series “Uncluttered.”
Eternal Life – Part 2 of “Bread of Life”
Some of the things Jesus says make our head ache, because our expectations of the conversation don’t align well with his. We’d like Jesus to tell us how to have the kind of relationship with God that King David had, where we trust God and God blesses us. That can still happen, but Jesus has… Continue Reading →
