Luke (Series) (Page 9)

Luke 10:17-22 – After a successful missionary outreach, Jesus praised God for hiding the kingdom message from some and for revealing it to others. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches that, like Jesus, we shouldn’t argue with this doctrine, we should praise God for it!

Luke 10:17-20 – When the disciples returned from their mission trips ahead of Christ’s visits to various places, they were excited about their success. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches that Jesus redirected their focus to what was really worth rejoicing about.

Luke 10:8-16 – Jesus’ disciples were becoming evangelists as they visited places ahead of Christ’s upcoming visit. Pastor Rod Bunton applies this passage to our own obligation to be the salt of the earth.

Luke 10:1-12 – When Jesus sent disciples ahead of His planned journey, he made sure that they were equipped with the proper attitude and carried out the work in the best way. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches that it was important for the disciples to have the right perspective about seeing and believing.

Luke 10:1-12 – Jesus sent disciples to places where He would soon visit to prepare the way and to proclaim the need for a savior. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Christ felt compassion because these sheep were without a shepherd and headed for judgment.

Luke 9:57-62 – Jesus encounters three men who declare that they want to follow him, but none of them seem ready. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at this third passage in Chapter 9 that focuses on the theme of following Christ.

Luke 9:51-56 – A planned visit to a Samaritan village provided Jesus with another opportunity to teach His disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explores the lesson in mercy when the Samaritans refused to receive them.

Luke 9:46-50 – Children held low status in society during the time of Christ, which is exactly why He told His disciples to become like the child. Pastor Rod Bunton concludes his teaching from this passage about the importance of humility in our spiritual growth.

Luke 9:46-50 – Even in the presence of the Messiah, the disciples became infected with pride. Pastor Rod Bunton begins to look at this passage and the importance of humility in our spiritual growth.

Luke 9:37-45 – After the magnificent “mountain top” experience of the transfiguration, Jesus encountered a very different “valley.” Pastor Rod Bunton teaches about the spiritually weak disciples who failed to strengthen their faith through prayer.

Luke 9:27-36 – Although the apostles had heard from Jesus about his plans to die on the cross at Jerusalem and to be resurrected, they didn’t fully understand. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches that Peter, James, and John were given a unique preview of Jesus’ post-resurrection glory.

Luke 9:23-27 – What does it take to become a disciple of Christ? Pastor Rod Bunton tells us that it takes something that is not natural to man and requires the supernatural power of God.