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Joel Gilbert
Contributing sermons since Aug 29, 2022
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Contrasting Characteristics Of The Kingdom Of God
Contributed on Dec 8, 2025
In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus discusses some contrasting realities of the Kingdom of God
Thoughts of kingdoms Human drawn Boundaries (interesting, we don’t see any boundaries when looking from space) Leaders Governing systems and structures Maybe languages when it comes to thinking about the Kingdom of God, what does that mean? As we have on a few other occasions in our study of Luke, ...read more
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Faith And Fealty
Contributed on Dec 1, 2025
As the disciples as Jesus to increase their faith, Jesus urges that faith is more a matter of quality than quantity. Our ultimate responsibility is faithful obedience.
Faith is an interesting issue. Over the years, I’ve heard stories of people who seemed to demonstrate great faith as they recounted the ways that God has answered prayer. One such person was George Mueller. He lived from 1805-1898. In an era when people would pay “pew rents” in order to have ...read more
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Scandalous Grace
Contributed on Nov 17, 2025
Jesus urges His followers to be aware of stumbling blocks - whether they are in our path or blocks that we might place in the paths of others. He calls us to demonstrate radical forgiveness - modeled after his scandalous grace.
In response to the ridicule of the Pharisees and their propensity to greed and service to mammon, Jesus turns aside to his disciples with some very important and challenging comments. He begins by noting that they and we should… Recognize Reality (1-3a) Luke 17:1 ESV And he said to his disciples, ...read more
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God's Stewards
Contributed on Nov 10, 2025
A life with Jesus is fraught with the struggle between master's. In the parables and teachings of Luke 16, Jesus urges that we should serve God as his stewards with our resources, righteousness, and relationships.
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been able to learn about the ways that God considers us and how He searches for us and welcomes us when we come home, when we truly repent. While life with God is one of peace and rest because of His great love for us and because of Jesus’ substitutionary ...read more
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Lost Sons And A Prodigal Father
Contributed on Nov 3, 2025
While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.
How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Luke: That You May Know
Contributed on Dec 2, 2024
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Gratitude
Contributed on Oct 22, 2024
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James: Wisdom For Believers (Exiles)
Contributed on Aug 12, 2024
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Thessalonians: Pressed & Persecuted
Contributed on Sep 11, 2023
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Commu.n.i.t.y.
Contributed on Aug 28, 2023