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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Fire, judgment, separation, crisis, – can bring a new opportunity for growth in faith.
Lodgepole pinecones are very compact, and they will only open to disperse their seeds under intense heat, as in a forest fire. We hear a similar idea today in our Gospel that fire means judgment, which results in separation, creating a crisis, but which also means opportunity. So, fire, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-53
Denomination: Catholic
Fuego, juicio, separación y crisis pueden traer una nueva oportunidad para crecer en la fe.
Las piñas de pino o conos de los pinos torcido son muy compactas y solo se abren para dispersar sus semillas bajo un calor intenso, como en un incendio forestal. Hoy escuchamos una idea similar en nuestro Evangelio: el fuego significa juicio, lo que resulta en separación y crea una ...read more
Jesus obviously had not read Dale Carnegie's book "How to make friends and influence people" He hated hypocrisy and called it as it was even if it meant offending the Jewish religious hierarchy
Lk 12:49-56: Gentle Jesus meek and mild? You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” I have a great respect for John and Charles Wesley but I would have to say You have to be kidding - as we see in the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-56
Denomination: Anglican
Following the charge to not worry about others or about earthly possessions - Jesus seems to make another hint toward toward the cross and toward his time away from his people. In doing this, he calls his people to be ready and waiting while he is gone.
Are we there yet? land marks, milestones along the way long middle section of the book we’ve turned toward Jerusalem Jesus is ultimately preparing his disciples for his departure and preparing them and us to continue ministry in His absence. Even in the midst of the part of Luke in which we find ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:35-53
Denomination: Baptist
Why would Jesus tell us He came to cause conflict? It is actually a warning.
A Warning Against Conflict Luke 12:49-53 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 49 “I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 “But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51 “Do you think that I came to provide peace on ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
This is the 48th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".
Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#48] BRINGING FIRE TO THE EARTH Luke 12:49-59 Introduction: Today, we are looking into a passage that might feel a little intense at first glance. Jesus speaks here about bringing fire to the earth, about division, and about the urgency of His mission. It’s a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-59
The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.
Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more
Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships
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