Working Faith in a Weary World - Robert Hamilton

1. Springboard Passage: 1 Kings 19-1-18 a. Context surrounding Elijah narrative b. Temptation to get disheartened and cynical 2. We live in Dark Days a. Matthew 24:12-13 b. II Timothy 3:1-7 3. True Faith is a Faith that Shines (Is Lived Out) a. God still has a work for His church b. Talk about rich heritage in the faith we have been given. c. Have the opportunity to shine the light of Christ into the darkness d. Show where in scripture the idea of the practicality of the Gospel comes from. 4. How are we to live out our faith? a. Watch your mouth Listen more than you talk -James 1:19 Control your mouth -James 1:26 Talk about Good Things -Ephesians 4:29 b. Help those in Need Take care of those in need -James 1:27 What we do needs to back up what comes out of our mouth -James 2:14-17 Bonus verses: Galatians 6:10; James 2:18 5. Invitation

Answering Scoffers - Nathan Rages

In Luke 16:14-18, Jesus responds to the Pharisees who were scoffing at His teaching.  His wide-ranging answer covers seven areas:

1. The evil of loving money (v14-15).

2. The differing values of God and the world (v15).

3. The transition between Old and New Covenants (v16).

4. The urgency of getting into the Kingdom (v16).  

5. The truthfulness of every detail in God’s word (v17).

6. The continuing importance of God’s Law (v17). 

7. The evil of divorce (v18). 

The Shrewd Manager - James Voon

This sermon from Luke 16:1-13 covers one of Jesus' most surprising parables in which a dishonest man is presented as a positive example:

1. The parable itself (v1-8).

2. The lessons to be learned:

     Buy heavenly friends (v9).

     Give according to what you have (v10-12).

     Be devoted to the right Master (v13).

Sins of the Older Brother - Nathan Rages

In this sermon from Luke 15:25-32, we examine the second half of Jesus' famous Prodigal Son parable which is focused on the older brother.  Six things about him:  

1. Was a hard worker (v25,29).

2. Was estranged from his father (v25,29).

3. Resented the grace given to his brother (v27-28,32).

4. Trusted in his own righteousness (v29).  

5. Denied his father’s goodness toward him (v29-30).

6. Had a final opportunity to repent (v31-32). 

Sunday, October 12th Worship Meeting Location

Because many Redeeming Grace Church members will be participating in the Fall Fellowship Camp, October 9-12, the worship service on Sunday the 12th will be held at the chapel of the Turkey Hill Ranch Campground near Freeburg, MO at 10:00am, with lunch served afterwards.  Anyone is welcome to join the meeting at the Campground.  Our regular weekly schedule will resume, Lord willing, after the Camp.

The Prodigal Son and God's Lavish Forgiveness - Nathan Rages

In Luke 15:11-24 Jesus tells His most famous parable, commonly known as the Prodigal Son.  This message goes though the three parts of the story:

1. His sin (v12-16). 

   a. Rejecting his father.

   b. Living indulgently.  

   c. Suffering miserable consequences.

2. His repentance (v17-20). 

   a. Coming to his senses.

   b. Facing his sin against both God and man.

   c. Trusting in the father’s mercy.

   d. Following through with his good intentions.

3. His forgiveness (v20-25, 32).

   a. Welcome.

   b. Restoration. 

   c. Celebration. 

Lost and Found - Nathan Rages

Luke 15:1-10 contains two very similar parables about a lost sheep and a lost coin:

1. The Complaint: “This man receives sinners” (v1-3).

2. The Parables (v4-10):

     a. Lostness 

     b. Value 

     c. Search  

     d. Recovery 

     e. Celebration