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A Long Walk With Jesus
Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 3, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Don't Look At Me, Look At Him
Contributed on Feb 3, 2003
Don’t look at me, look at Jesus. He was full of grace. He was full of truth.
Don’t Look at Me, Look at Him John 1:1-18 Pastor Jim Luthy In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life ...read more
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2. A Reason To Put Faith In Jesus
Contributed on Feb 3, 2003
An event in Jesus’ life that caused his disciples to really trust him.
A Reason to Put Faith in Jesus John 2:1-11 Pastor Jim Luthy It’s not only possible, but even probable that some of you came this evening struggling to put your faith in Jesus. Some may have come with a friend or with your parents with a general idea of who Jesus is and what Christianity looks ...read more
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3. Thriving In A World Of Evil
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.
Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more
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4. Healing For Calloused Hearts
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
Jesus wants to produce life in you and through you. His number one desire is healing the one thing that can stop you—a calloused heart.
Healing for Calloused Hearts Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Jim Luthy Let’s try a few riddles from justriddlesandmore.com. Write down your answers and I’ll give the solutions at the end. 1. Cathy has six pairs of black gloves and six pairs of brown gloves in her drawer. In complete darkness, how ...read more
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5. A Party! Invite All You Can Find
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
We prepare for the wedding feast of Jesus by getting dressed appropriately and inviting anyone we can find.
A Party! Invite Everyone You Can Find Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jim Luthy I. Who Do You Listen To? A. Protesters in Portland 1. Free Speech 2. No right to insist that others listen or agree B. Listening and agreeing with Jesus 1. Growing credibility among people 2. Ultimate ...read more
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6. Jesus On Current Events
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?
Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more
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7. The Land Of Fulfillment
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
Only those who hear his words and put them into practice live in the Land of Fulfillment.
The Land of Fulfillment Matthew 5:1-7:29 Pastor Jim Luthy There is a place we’ll call the Land of Never. It’s not Never Land. It has no mermaids, no pirates, no Captain Hook or Tinkerbell. But it does have quite a few Lost Boys. The Land of Never is an imaginary place that is the ...read more
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8. The Kingdom Of Heaven
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.
The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You ...read more
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9. People Like You Make The World Go 'round
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p
People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two ...read more
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10. You Must Be Born Again
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
You must be born again. Don’t be bitten by the ways of man who look to natural remedies for our separation from God. Don’t come and tell God you’ll do better. Simply look to Jesus with belief and receive him as Lord.
You Must Be Born Again John 3:1-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Not long after I became a believer, I sat down in a Denny’s restaurant and told a friend of mine about Jesus. He grew up in a Catholic home and was a bit familiar with the things I shared with him. He was a decent man and listened ...read more
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11. Zeal For You Consumes Him
Contributed on Apr 28, 2003
His love has arrived and he desperately desires for it to fall on you. Are you sold out to his love or are you selling out?
Zeal for You Consumes Him John 2:12-25 Pastor Jim Luthy After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found men ...read more