"Living Water" John 4:21-24 by Josh Vires (Click Here To Listen)

In John 4, we see Jesus having a conversation with a woman at Jacob's well. As the words of that conversation are spoken, it is realized that Jesus wants the Samaritan woman to realize that He has something great to offer her. He offers her water that isn't from the well. He offers her living water. This lesson will guide the listener and the reader of the word through a study of what it is that is truly great about this living water.

"The Unprofitable Servants" Luke 17_7_10 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

Jesus challenges His apostles to consider how they would act toward a servant.  As master, none of them would be expected to invite the servant to sit down and eat with him - Lk 17:7.  As master, any one of them would expect the servant to prepare his meal and serve him, eating only after he is done - Lk 17:8. As master, none of them would likely thank the servant for doing what has been commanded of him - Lk 17:9, so they are to view themselves in regards to what they do as servants.  When they have done that which they were commanded, they should view themselves as "unprofitable" servants - Lk 17:10a.  That is, they have simply done their duty as servants, doing nothing worthy of merit - Lk 17:10b.

"What Does The Lord Requirs Of You?" by Michael Reed Micah 6:6-8 (Click Here To Listen)

The text for our study is Mic 6:6-8.  A passage considered by many to be one of the most comprehensive and all-embracing statements in the Old Testament in which Micah raises the question:  "What does the Lord require of you?"  Micah answers his own question, and makes some important points.  Not only for the sake of Israel of his day, but for the benefit of the Lord's church today.  For as with all of the Old Testament, it was written for our learning - cf. Ro 15:4

"The Rich Man And Lazarus" Luke 16:19-31 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

We come now to a familiar story told by Jesus: "The Rich Man And Lazarus".  Commonly referred to as a parable, though I have my doubts. It is the only one in which names of actual individuals are used one was certainly a real-life person, Abraham.  But even if this story is a parable, parables told by Jesus were true-to-life not fantasy stories, but illustrations based upon events that were actually possible.  There are similarities with this story and "The Unjust Steward"... Both start out by saying "There was a certain rich man..."  The previous parable stressed the proper use of wealth;  This story illustrates one who did not "make friends...by unrighteous mammon", however both call us to repent before it is too late.

"The Unjust Steward" Luke 16:1-16 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

These parables answered the charge that Jesus received sinners and ate with them, beautifully illustrating "The Father's Yearning Love For The Lost".   At the beginning of Luke 16, we find that Jesus now turns to his disciples. He tells the parable of "The Unjust Steward" (Lk 16:1-8a). He makes the application of the parable (Lk 16:8b-13), and responds to the derision of the Pharisees who heard Him (Lk 16:14-15). The parable of "The Unjust Steward" is considered by many to be difficult.  It has caused much perplexity, it has made some wonder if Jesus was commending the unjust steward for dishonesty. But the main point of the parable should be clear enough when we consider it carefully, and that is exactly what I hope to do as we begin  this sermon.

The Power of An Invitation by Michael Reed (Click Here to Listen)

There is something about an invitation.  An invitation makes us feel special, wanted and accepted.  An invitation is a powerful way to reach out to others; a man invites a lady out for a date, a business person invites a client out for lunch, a housewife invites a friend over for coffee, a family invites another family to supper. 
Invitations are important in the Bible as well, both God and Jesus extended invitations. People extended invitations to their families and friends. In this study we will look at some of the invitations found in the Bible. 

"The Prodigal Son" Luke 15:11:32 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

"The Prodigal Son" (prodigal meaning"wasteful"). It can rightfully be called the parable of "The Loving Father". For it reveals more about the love of the father than of the sinfulness of the younger son.  The parable also reveals much about the heart of the unforgiving elder son, whose purpose in this parable is to rebuke those unwilling to reach out and receive the lost who repent.