Monthly Archives: March 2019

Resurrection

Chris Kaskel Passage: Luke 20:27-40 Point: Today is Good Friday. This is the day on the Church calendar when we recognize and celebrate Jesus’ death on the Cross. Today’s scripture is from the week before Jesus’ death. The Sadducees have … Continue reading

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On Paying Taxes to Caesar

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 20:20-26 Prayer: Father, the sheer wisdom of Jesus is one of the great draws of who he is. He takes what by any measure seems to be a heart-felt question and instead of caving to the … Continue reading

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The Parable of the Tenants

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 20:9-19 Prayer: Father, give us the confidence that the Cornerstone supplies! Jesus is our cornerstone! He is the one that looked the devil in the eyes and did not blink. He is the one who faced … Continue reading

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Quiet Power

Mike Ferrante Passage: Luke 20:1-8 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your humble leadership.  You are the creator of all things! Many religions champion their gods with the enormous ceremony and bastion them with militaristic enthusiasm.  Even we are tempted … Continue reading

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The Weeping Fury of a Prophet

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 19:41-48 Prayer: Father, the singular force of Jesus amazes us. His human passions move us. He shows us that God sheds tears. His love is profoundly personal and compelling. Instead of gloating over his predictions in … Continue reading

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The Triumphal Entry

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 19:28-40 Prayer: Father, what a day this must have been for Jesus and all his followers. To ascend the steep climb from the depth of the Jordan, and the barrenness of Jericho, to the fruitful heights … Continue reading

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The King, the Servants and the Money

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 19:11-27 Prayer: Father, Jesus’ coming to Jerusalem as king is a foretaste of Him coming in power at the end of the age. Truly when He comes a mixture of wrath and blessing, judgment and mercy, … Continue reading

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The Calling of Zacchaeus

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 19:1-10 Prayer: Father, whether Jesus is supping with a sinner or hanging on a cross next to a thief he is seeking and saving the lost! In Zacchaeus we see the power of redemption. He is … Continue reading

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Never Too Busy

Mike Ferrante Passage: Luke 18:31-43 Prayer: Lord, in your glory, the cross was set before you like a flint.  You knew the world was about to be lunged onto your shoulders, and the sin of us all would be vanquished.  … Continue reading

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Exchanging Wealth For Truer Possessions

David Sulcer Passage: Luke 18:15-30 Prayer: Father, like the tiny babies who were brought to Jesus who exemplified the Kingdom of God, and the rich younger ruler who came to Jesus and lost the meaning of the Kingdom of God, … Continue reading

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