Posts in Luke
JESUS THE BAPTIST (LUKE 3:1-20)

John the Baptist's mission was to get people ready for Jesus the Baptist.
John said: “I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire". (Luke 3:16)
Are you ready to meet Jesus? There's only one way to get ready - chuck a u-ee.

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DON'T WASTE YOUR YOUTH (LUKE 2:39-52)

We live in a culture that expects very little from youth except that they act like good consumers and spend their (parents) money. Are we doing the same in church by expecting too little from our youth?
When Jesus was 12, he was clear about his identity, his priorities and his life's mission. He was also able to engage in meaningful theological discussion with elders.
What would it look like if we followed his example and pursued spiritual growth with a passion?

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HOW TO DIE HAPPY (LUKE 2:21-38)

Do you have any life goals? things you want to achieve or see happen before you die? If you don't - you don't know what you're living for. And if you do - and you actually achieve them all, will they have been the best things to pursue, and more importantly, will they have been good preparation for the life beyond the grave? Find out how to live well, and die well.

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SOVEREIGN AND HUMBLE GOD (LUKE 2:1-20)

There is so much more to the Christmas story than you think. God is totally in control of every aspect of your life, including every inconvenience and unwanted detour. And He's humbly entered your world to rescue you from much worse things, and to give you great joy and real peace. Have you experienced that yet?

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HELL - AND HOW TO AVOID IT (LUKE 16:19-31)

Jesus believed in hell. He spoke about it more than anyone else in the bible. And when he did, he used lots of extremely graphic images. What did he say about it? And more importantly, how can you avoid going there?

The word on the street
Do you believe in hell? How can you avoid going there?

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CHRISTMAS 2010 (LUKE 2:1-20)

Everyone has a birthday. So what's the big deal about this kid called Jesus? Does his birth really affect my life at all? He came to confront your pride, deal with your guilt, calm your fears, and address your doubts.

Word on the street
How will you celebrate Christmas?
Does the birth of Jesus make any difference to your life?

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WHY GOOD PEOPLE GO TO HELL (LUKE 18:9-14)

Do you consider yourself a good person? According to Jesus,
Religious people with good morals are in real danger of going to hell.
And seriously flawed sinners have a great chance of going to heaven.
Wanna know why?
Maybe it's time to rethink your view yourself...and your approach to God.

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