Stan Smith preaches on Luke 5:12-16. This account of Jesus cleansing a leper will encourage us to see Jesus for who He really is.

The story of Jesus calling His first disciples (in Luke 5:1-11) will challenge us to pledge our allegiance to the founder of our faith: Jesus Christ. In Him, we become part of a new people, a new nation, called to fish for people and point them toward saving faith in Christ.

Luke 4:31-44 will tell us that Jesus has authority. What does that mean? He had power that impacted His teaching, His encounters with demons, and His healing. Yet, Jesus emphasized His teaching ministry as the main purpose of His ministry. His authority is still with us today through the presence of His Holy Spirit and His Word.

In this sermon we'll look at the story of Jesus being rejected by His hometown in Luke 4:16-30. This passage shows us that Jesus has good news for those in low places and for outsiders. But that good news may be rejected by those who do not like how Jesus changes the status quo of this world.

In this sermon we will look at the temptation of Jesus from Luke 4:1-15. Unlike the first man, Adam, Jesus did not fall to sin. He shows us how to resist temptation through trusting the Word, putting God first, and interpreting the Bible in a way that honors the Lord. Jesus' victory over sin and His death on our behalf makes it possible for us to know God and follow Him.

Luke 3:21-38 will switch our focus from John the Baptist to Jesus. This passage will show us that Jesus is both the Son of God (fully God) and the Son of Man (fully human). Since Jesus is the Son of God, He will one day bring God's judgment because He pleases His Heavenly Father. Since He is the Son of Man, He can understand what we go through.

In this sermon, we'll talk about John the Baptist and his message of repentance from Luke 3:1-20. John called people to repent and prepare for Jesus by bearing fruit and acting justly. Even though John experienced persecution, he kept his focus on the coming One (Jesus) who would be even mightier than him.

Elder Josh Wines brings us back to the Gospel of Luke. We will discover more about who Jesus is through Luke 2:41-52 and its description of Jesus' boyhood visit to the temple in Jerusalem.

We will start a new sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. This sermon will be an introduction to the book and the first two chapters, focusing on Luke 1:1-4. We can trust what Luke writes about Jesus because he is presenting an orderly account of Jesus' life based on eyewitness testimony. This book should give us certainty about the truth of Jesus Christ.

Elder Tom Toone shares from Luke 10:25-37 about how everyone needs compassion. Using the quintessential Parable of the Good Samaritan, we highlight practical steps for showing compassion both to our brothers and sisters in Christ, and the unsaved world around us.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "Am I as compassionate as I think I am?"

"Do I know how to use discernment before I go about sharing any 'Words of Wisdom' with those who are in the midst of suffering?"

In this sermon, Elvis Ritz will be preaching for us one last time before he assumes his new role as a pastoral assistant up in Sunbury. He will share about our calling to serve others and the reward in heaven that awaits us from Luke 22:24-30.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "How did Jesus serve us? "How do you serve others?""

Jesus is the Hope of Christmas.

In this sermon, we'll skip ahead to Luke 2:22-40, when baby Jesus is presented at the temple. Two senior saints (Simeon and Anna) have been longing to see the Messiah and in this story, their hopes are fulfilled. Jesus was and will be the fulfillment of our hopes as well. This Christmas, we can trust in Him.

Where have I seen God keep His promises?

How can I wait for God to fulfill my hopes?

In this sermon we look at how God showed His mercy to His people through the birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-80. He showed mercy on Elizabeth and Zechariah by giving them a child and He showed mercy on His people by sending John to prepare the way for the Savior, Jesus Christ. God continues to treat us far better than we deserve and show us mercy today.

How have a seen God's mercy in my own life?

How have a responded to God's mercy?

In this sermon we return to celebrating the hope of Christmas from The Gospel of Luke. We'll focus on Luke 1:39-56 and Mary's song of praise. This song celebrates the upcoming birth of her Son, Jesus Christ, and rejoices in how He reflects the loving care of His Heavenly Father.

Why is Jesus worth celebrating? How do I celebrate Jesus?

In this sermon, ESBC member and seminary student Stephen Howard preaches. He'll share about Mary the mother of Jesus from Luke 1:26-38. This passage will help us see that God chose to enter the world through an unlikely person from an unremarkable place. The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary describes the Savior foretold by the prophets and demonstrates that nothing is impossible with God.

Why did God choose to enter the world through an unlikely person from an unremarkable place?
If nothing is impossible with God, how should I live?

Life can often feel discouraging. When we are in the middle of those discouraging times, it can be tempting to succumb to hopelessness. Through the story of Zechariah in Luke 1:5-25, we can discover that the good news of Jesus provides Hope for the Hopeless.

When am I tempted to feel discouraged or hopeless?

How can Jesus be a source of hope to those who feel hopeless?

How to start 2021 well grounded.
A message from Elder Wade Hutcheson.

How do you know love?