scripture: luke 15:1-15:32

Can you imagine someone wishing you dead while wanting you to give them hard earned money? That would be outrageous! Well this is what happens in the final scene of the 3 part of the parable that Jesus tells, showcasing the fact it is Gods love that is actually outrageous.

Lead Pastor, Mike Mozingo launched our new sermon series, Ducks in a Row', this week with a powerful message about 'The One.' Who is our one? What are we willing to give up for the one? If you would like to know why God cares about 'the one' and what does that even mean, continue listening to how this message. The one is not just about the person across the street, but the person behind bars and the person sitting next to you on the couch ... because Jesus died for everyONE.

While Sam Scotti and his family are on vacation, Brian Oliva shared with us this morning from Luke chapter 15. This is the audio podcast.

In three parables that Jesus tells we find that there is great rejoicing in heaven when someone repents from their sin and turns towards God. We also see another group of people that thinks they are righteous and in no need of God's grace. These are the pharisees, and often our own hearts can become like theirs, thinking that we have earned the grace of God through our obedience rather than remembering that we are just as sinful as those we may pass judgment on.

Love Forgives

Love Forgives

Join us today as Teaching Elder Adam Vinson continues the Summer series on Parables in Luke 15. Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByWNkY1YBNCBN0xoM0p1QXBaclE?resourcekey=0-qD6_pc1G39R1qE59jo2ntA&usp=sharing

Luke 15 records 3 parables Jesus told to teach us the value of the lost and the importance of sharing the Good News.

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"'By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.' Their grumbling triggered this story..."

Listen as Pastor Mark teaches that when our hearts have been changed by experiencing God's love, our response will be expressing our love back to Him by loving Him and others.

There is no greater parable ever given than the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The full context of Luke 15 gives us incredible depth to the purpose of this parable as well as the wonderful powerful message that is contained within its words. Listen in as we uncover what Jesus intended to communicate...as well as a special dedication of "Salvation Through the Eyes of a Prodigal" to my dad!

Baptism - Reason to Celebrate Luke 15

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The love of the Father does not scold or demand reparation from the lost. Instead, the Father receives, restores, and rejoices when the lost are found.

Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were scoffing at Him. Luke 16:44

Today, we look at Luke 15 to see what celebration and joy look like in an upside-down kingdom. What excites the heart of God? Jesus brought a new Way (a new kingdom) not a new religion.

Pastor Joe continues with the Parables.