Sermons Change Lives
Jesus Assaults the Temple Luke 19:45-20:8: How to Overturn Injustice. Jesus’ dramatic cleansing of the temple was a direct assault on religious corruption. Instead of confronting Roman oppression, Jesus targeted the temple, the heart of Jewish worship, which had become a hub of exploitation under corrupt leaders. He overturned tables and drove out merchants profiting …
Stones Cry Out Luke 19:28-44 audio video notes. Until this point, Jesus squelched every outburst by people labeling him the Messiah. He’d heal someone and say don’t tell anyone. Large crowds would want to make him king and Jesus would withdraw and hide (Joh 6:15). It will be different today. He will not only allow …
King Servants and Subjects Luke 19:11-27 audio video notes. The man of noble birth was made king and returned. He called the servants forward to see what they had gained with what they’d been given. How did they do with the privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities of life? We’re only told about three of the ten: …
Zacchaeus When Jesus Reached the Spot Luke 19:1-10 audio video notes. Jesus came down Main Street. The way I see it is the disciples are around him to keep people from rushing Jesus. Zacchaeus could see him coming. He had a bird’s-eye view. As Jesus reached the sycamore fig tree, the spot of embarrassment where …