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When It's Time to Start Over

When It's Time to Start Over

Most people assume that they’ve got things pretty much figured out. When they begin to learn about God, they figure with a few tweaks they’ll be good to go. Jesus explained why far more drastic adjustments are often needed. This message looks at when those changes are needed and the joy that can motivate them when they are.

Luke 5:27-39 // [outline]

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Why Jesus Doesn't Heal Everyone

Why Jesus Doesn't Heal Everyone

When we hear of Jesus’ miracles, we can either feel cynical or disappointed if we don’t see Him respond in the same way in our lives. This message looks at why Jesus healed people and why He doesn’t always heal people today.

Luke 5:17-26 // [outline]

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When God Feels Like the Enemy

When God Feels Like the Enemy

Sometimes we can feel so beaten down and rejected that it feels like God’s against us. This message looks at a person who hoped in Jesus but wasn’t sure whether Jesus had any hope for him. It shows us how we can know that Jesus cares no matter how hard life feels.

Luke 5:12-16 // [outline]

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What Makes a Person Willing to Leave Everything?

What Makes a Person Willing to Leave Everything?

Peter’s transformation from bystander to follower provides a case study in how Jesus seeks to work in our lives.

Luke 5:1-11 // [outline]

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All Talk and Plenty of Action

All Talk and Plenty of Action

Jesus made some remarkable claims that people, at first, struggled to accept. He went on, however, to prove those claims with incredible miracles and acts of power. This message looks at how we should understand those miracles today and what we can learn from them.

Luke 4:31-44 // [outline]

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Why Did They Turn on Jesus?

Why Did They Turn on Jesus?

In His famous hometown sermon, the good news is rejected, and Jesus is almost killed because of the crowd’s preconceptions. This message looks at the good news about Jesus and the obstacles that keep us from receiving it.

Luke 4:14-30 // [outline]

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