Sermon Archives

Jesus’ walk to Jerusalem is about to end and his passion week is about to begin. Jesus traveled through many villages and regions, but his plan was to end up in Jerusalem.

We have a responsibility to be good stewards of the Master’s resources and live in anticipation of his soon return.

Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He sought out Zaccheus, who realized his need, repented, and put his faith in Jesus.

Jesus knew what lay ahead (vv. 32–33), but pressed on anyway. He came to glorify the Father, and die in place of sinners. Jesus went through Jericho to reach a poor blind man just as he went through Samaria to save an adulterous woman at a well.

Jesus called his disciples to follow him first and foremost, leaving behind earthly possessions and relationships. But following Jesus is not without reward. Eternal life belongs only to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ and trust him as Savior.

Salvation is absolutely impossible without the power and grace of the merciful God.

Discipleship is first and foremost dependence on God alone. We can’t come to God out of self-righteousness.

The Lord instructs his followers in every age that perseverance involves prayer. Jesus taught that there are right and wrong ways to prayer. Giving up is wrong. Pressing on in faith is right.