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Sitting at Jesus' feet and listening to him

Are You a Martha, or a Mary? – Luke 10:41-42

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Don't be like Martha, so distracted you fail to spend time with Jesus. Instead, be like Mary, sitting at his feet and learning from him.

The marks of a disciple

The Marks of a Disciple of Jesus – Luke 9:23

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A disciple will follow Jesus wherever he leads. He calls us, not to be fans, but to deny self, to daily take up our cross, and to follow him.

How to be Fruitful: Pull the Weeds – Luke 8:14

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Don't let the weeds and thorns of life choke out the Word of God sown in our lives. Get rid of everything that would make us unfruitful.

Don't stumble over Jesus

Don’t Stumble Over Jesus – Luke 7:23

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Jesus warned us not to stumble over him. To not let our expectations for what a savior should be like, keep us from him.

The lordship of Jesus

The Lordship of Jesus – Luke 6:46

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Do you call Jesus Lord? The Lordship of Jesus involves being obedient to his direction. Honoring him with our lives and all that we are.

Because you say so

Because You Say So – Luke 5:5

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If, after a fruitless season of service, Jesus, "Try it this way." Would we obey and toss out our nets on the other side of the boat?

Worship the Lord Alone – Luke 4:6-8

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Don't fall prey to the appeal to worship the things of this world, even the good things. Worship the Lord and serve him alone.

Brood of vipers

Repent, You Brood of Vipers! – Luke 3:7-8

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You brood of vipers! John's call to repentance was forceful with no holds barred. And the people responded to his call in droves.

doctrine of the work of Jesus

The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ

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The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus' atonement for us is essential for our salvation.

news of great joy

News of Great Joy for All People – Luke 2:10-11

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Good news of great joy. It was 2000 years ago. And it is still news of great joy for the world today. The savior has come into the world.

A willing spirit

A Willing Spirit – Luke 1:38

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.How do you respond when God calls on you to do something that uncomfortable. Like Mary, do you respond with a willing spirit?

unexpected answer to prayer

An Unexpected Answer to Prayer – Luke 1:18

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How do you respond when your prayer is answered in an unexpected way? Do you doubt, like Zechariah? Or rejoice in what God is doing?