Happy new year, faithful readers.  Last Sunday, we studied Luke 8:4-21, where Jesus reveals that we become members of His true family, with hearts of fruitful soil, able to impact others by shining His light, when we receive & retain His Word, & practice it in our daily lives; listen to: “Let Them Hear” (Jan 2, 2011) at: http://thecrossing. ( Read more... )

Hey!  A Merry Christmas (Eve) to you.  Last Sunday, we studied Luke 7:1-17, where Jesus reveals that He, as King over the Kingdom of God, has power to overcome death; listen to: “Season of Hope” (Dec 19, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. This week, we’ll continue by reading and reflecting on the next passage on your own ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we studied Luke 6:1-36, where Jesus teaches us what identity in the Kingdom of God looks like; listen to: “Counter-Cultural” (Dec 12, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. This week, we’ll continue by reading and reflecting on the next passage on your own: Luke 6:37-49.

[Luke 6:37-38] As we learn from King Jesus ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we had a guest speaker, so to keep you resonating with Jesus through Luke, I’m challenging you to read the next passage on your own: Luke 6:1-11.

Ever feel guilty taking a day off? How would you feel if people imposed a lot of regulations & stipulations about how to spend it? The passage we’re reading records 2 events that reflect the ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we studied Luke 5:12-26, where Jesus reveals He is able to heal, cleanse & forgive people’s sins, and how that has very little to do with man-made religion; listen to: “Forgiveness Has Come” (Nov 28, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. This week, we’ll continue by reading and reflecting on the next passage on ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we studied Luke 4:41-5:11, where Jesus models for us a lifestyle of faith: poured out in ministry, being refreshed through solitude with His Father, & calling other people to join Him in pouring out their lives in ministry with Him; listen to: “Are You All In?” (Nov 21, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm.   ( Read more... )

Last week, we reflected on Luke 4:21-30, where Jesus inaugurates His ministry, proclaiming the coming of the King & Kingdom, a time of fresh starts for all who will follow Him. His hometown friends & family reject that, so He goes to those who will listen; read and reflect on the next passage on your own: Luke 4:31-41.

[Luke 4:31-32] So Jesus leaves ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we explored Luke 4:14-21, where Jesus inaugurates His ministry, proclaiming the coming of the King & Kingdom, in a little, rural church in His back-water hometown; listen to “Fresh Starts Found Here” (Nov 7, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some context as you read and reflect on the next ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we explored Luke 4:1-13, where Jesus prepares for the inauguration of His ministry in a time of fasting & prayer, and faces off against His enemy - that liar, deceiver & tempter we call Satan; listen to “Round One: Fight!” (Oct 31, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some context as you read the ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we explored Luke 3:15-22, where Jesus is baptized by John, revealing His identity, which shapes our new identity in Christ; listen to “Son of God” (Oct 24, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some context as you read the next passage on your own & reflect. This week’s reading is from Luke 3:23-38 ( Read more... )