West Laurel Baptist Church

Introduction Last week we talked about faith. Faith is believing and acting on what God says. To know what God says, you need to hear from him. Through... listening to real, biblical preaching reading the Word and mingling with the people of God - the church - church member and I talked the other day…

Introduction This week we are going to talk about faith. Faith is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the church today... and It is even more of a confusing concept in the culture. == Faith is not wishful thinking. It is not wishful thinking with some consideration of God mixed in. Some people…

Introduction Recap last week Gospel according to Jesus... 23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Count the cost? Yes Now you know the cost. I really hope that sticks with you. == Today’s big idea is that Jesus is coming back…

Introduction Last week we looked very briefly at Peter’s confession that Jesus was the Christ of God Christ = Messiah Reign on David’s throne forever (Israel had it great under David and Solomon, but this would be even better.) Overthrow Roman oppression Heal everybody - awesome health care plan Jesuscare…

Introduction Luke has shown us lots of miracles. Ch. 4 Jesus cast a demon out of a man who was in the synagogue. Then he healed Peter’s mother-in-law and lots of other people. Ch. 5 Jesus has Peter catch this miraculous load of fish after they had been working all night for nothing. Cleanses a leper…

Introduction Good morning! Last week - Jesus told us what to do with truth. Hear it - He who has ears, let him hear. Treasure it - for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks he has will be taken away Share it - not under bed or jar, but on a stand ==…

Introduction What is a parable? If you have been in church for a while, you probably know that a parable is a story. It’s a story that teaches a truth in a really memorable way. Once we go through this parable carefully, you will probably always remember it. What a wonderful method of teaching this is!…

Introduction We are going to see an episode in the life of Christ today that we could pass over pretty quickly, but... I hope and pray that it will teach us a lot about the person and the heart of Jesus. There tend to be two theological extremes in orthodox Christianity Rational - somewhat cold - very…

Introduction Good Morning! Business Meeting in 2 weeks. We have seen in our study of Luke so far that Jesus has authority... in his teaching over demons over sickness over nature and over the law itself. Today we will meet a man that truly understands authority. We are going to see someone who embodies…

Introduction Good morning! Last week Jesus spoke some very hard truth to me, and hopefully to you. I have dealt with it continually this week. ((You know, if I preached on tithing, and you don’t tithe, you could just go fix it. You could set up a bank draft and be done.)) But... Jesus told us that we…