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Preparations: Seeing Jesus

Today's message explores the story of a blind man healed by Jesus, emphasizing themes of faith, persistence, and God's power. The blind man's recognition of Jesus as the "Son of David" and his relentless cries for healing demonstrates his deep faith, which Jesus honors by restoring his sight. This miracle not only transforms the man's life physically, socially, and spiritually but also glorifies God, inspiring others to praise Him. The sermon encourages believers to cry out to God persistently, trust in His power, and live as testimonies as of His goodness, so their lives may inspire others to seek and glorify God. 

Preparations: The Cost Of Following Jesus

Preparations: Faith and Reliance on Jesus for Redemption

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Luke 18, where he contracts the Pharisee and the tax collector to show that true righteousness comes from humanity and reliance on God's mercy, not self-righteous actions. Through the tax collector's example, we learn that recognizing our need for God's grace, rather than comparing ourselves to others or trusting in our own moral efforts, is the way to be justified before God. Ultimately, Jesus calls us to approach God with childlike humility and depend solely on His mercy, as only through Jesus' sacrifice are we redeemed and made righteous. 

Preparatins: Remaining Faithful

In this sermon, Jesus teaches the importance of consistent, tenacious prayer, using the parable of the widow and unjust judge to show how persistence n prayer prevents us from losing hope. He emphasizes that abiding in God and aligning our desires with His leads us to produce spiritual fruit that blesses others, reflecting God's goodness and love. Finally, Jesus reassures us that God's timing is perfect, as He delays His return to allow more people to know Him, urging us to faithfully pray, share the gospel, and await the fullness of  God's justice. 

Preparations: The Coming Of God's Kingdom

Preparations: Faithfulness and Gratitude

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Faith; Thanksgiving, Healing / Luke 17:11-19; Leviticus 13:45-46; Leviticus 13:1-8; Luke 8:24; Luke 9:49; Philippians 3:7-10

True faith is demonstrated through obedience to God’s Word, as seen in the story of the ten lepers who were healed when they followed Jesus' command. It reminds us that Jesus’ instructions always align with God’s law, and faith is revealed in action, not just belief. The message also highlights the importance of gratitude, urging believers to respond to God’s work in their lives with thankfulness, like the one leper who returned to thank Jesus. Through our faith, obedience, and gratitude, others can witness and experience God's presence.

Preparation: Faith or Duty

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Preparations: Forgiveness

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 17:1-4; Romans 7:18-19; Romans 12;1-2; Romans 14:13; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 18:21-22 

The message encourages us to be vigilant against temptations and not lead others into sin. Jesus warns that causing others to stumble is serious, and Will reflects on his own failure to live up to this teaching. We are reminded of the importance of repentance, not just for personal guilt, but to seek joy and transformation in Christ. 

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