100 - Sign of the Times (Part 2)
July 5, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 21:20–24
In Luke 21:20–24, Jesus predicts the coming destruction of Jerusalem, warning that when the city is surrounded by armies, those in Judea should flee without hesitation. He describes a time of great distress, fulfillment of prophetic judgment, and widespread suffering, including death, captivity, and scattering among the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the appointed time is fulfilled, signaling both divine judgment on the city and a turning point in redemptive history. The passage emphasizes the seriousness of rejecting God’s visitation in Christ while also showing that even judgment operates within God’s sovereign plan.
99 - Sign of the Times (Part 1)
June 28, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 21:5–19
In Luke 21:5–19, Jesus warns His disciples that the impressive temple they admire will one day be destroyed, and He expands the warning to include a future marked by deception, conflict, persecution, and upheaval. Rather than promising ease, He prepares His followers for endurance, urging them not to be frightened when these things occur. In the midst of hardship, Jesus assures them that persecution will become an opportunity for testimony and that He will give them the wisdom and words they need. The passage calls believers to steadfast faith, trusting God’s sovereignty in every trial. Ultimately, Jesus declares that it is by endurance that they will gain their lives.
98 - The Generous Gift of Nothing
June 21, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 21:1–4
In Luke 21:1–4, Jesus observes wealthy worshipers contributing large sums to the temple treasury and then notices a poor widow placing in two small copper coins—an amount of seemingly little value. Yet Jesus declares that her offering surpasses all the others because, while they gave out of their abundance, she gave out of her poverty, offering all she had to live on. The passage highlights that God measures generosity not by the size of the gift but by the sacrifice, faith, and wholehearted devotion behind it, commending the widow as an example of sincere and selfless worship.
97 - Pretense vs. Piety
June 14, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 20:41–47
In Luke 20:41–47, Jesus turns from answering the religious leaders’ questions to challenging their understanding of the Messiah and exposing their spiritual hypocrisy. He begins by asking how the Messiah can merely be “David’s son” when David himself, speaking by the Spirit, calls him “Lord,” pointing to the Messiah’s greater divine authority and identity. Jesus then warns the crowd to beware of the scribes, who crave public recognition, honorific clothing, and the best seats, while inwardly exploiting others—“devouring widows’ houses”—and masking their corruption with long, showy prayers. The passage draws a sharp contrast between true messianic authority and religious pretense, ending with a sobering declaration that these leaders, despite their outward respectability, will face greater condemnation because of their abuse of spiritual responsibility.
96 - Stumped By The Savior (Part 3)
Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 20:27–40
In Luke 20:27–40, Jesus is confronted by the Sadducees, a religious group that denied the resurrection of the dead. Attempting to trap Him with a hypothetical question about marriage in the afterlife, they present the case of a woman who had been married to seven brothers in succession. Jesus responds by explaining that life in the resurrection is fundamentally different from earthly life: those raised from the dead neither marry nor die, but live eternally as children of God. He then points to God’s words to Moses at the burning bush—“the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob”—to show that God is the God of the living, not the dead, affirming the reality of resurrection life. The passage highlights Jesus’ wisdom, the certainty of eternal life, and the hope believers have beyond death.
95 - Stumped By The Savior (Part 2)
May 31, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 20:19–26
In Luke 20:19–26, the religious leaders try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Knowing their deceitful motives, Jesus asks for a denarius and points to Caesar’s image on the coin, declaring, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” With this wise response, Jesus affirms both the believer’s responsibility to submit to lawful authority and the greater truth that our ultimate allegiance belongs to God, whose image we bear.
94 - The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers
May 10, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 20:9–18
The parable of the wicked tenants in Luke 20:9-18 tells the story of a landowner who plants a vineyard, leases it to tenants, and then sends servants to collect some of the fruit at harvest time. Each servant is mistreated—beaten, sent away empty-handed, or even killed—by the tenants. Finally, the landowner sends his own son, thinking they will respect him, but the tenants kill him too, hoping to seize his inheritance. Jesus concludes by warning that the kingdom of God will be taken from those who reject it and given to others who produce its fruits, emphasizing the seriousness of rejecting God’s messengers and the ultimate consequence of unfaithfulness. The parable is a vivid reminder that God expects faithfulness, accountability, and respect for His authority, and that rejecting His Son brings judgment.
93 - Stumped By The Savior (Part 1)
May 3, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 20:1–8
In Luke 20:1–8, as Jesus teaches in the temple during Passion Week, the religious leaders—chief priests, scribes, and elders—confront Him and demand to know by what authority He acts. Rather than answering directly, Jesus counters with a question about the origin of John the Baptist’s ministry: was it from heaven or from men? The leaders find themselves trapped—if they affirm it was from heaven, they expose their own rejection of John; if they deny it, they risk the anger of the people who regarded John as a prophet. Choosing self-preservation over truth, they claim ignorance. In response, Jesus refuses to answer their question, exposing their unwillingness to acknowledge divine authority and highlighting the spiritual blindness and political calculation that govern their leadership.
92 - The Second Temple Cleansing
April 27, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 19:45–48
In Luke 19:45–48, the second temple cleansing happens during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, right after His triumphal entry. When He enters the temple, He finds people buying and selling and drives them out, saying the temple is meant to be a house of prayer, not a “den of robbers”—drawing on language from Isaiah 56:7 and Jeremiah 7:11. The moment shows His anger at how worship had been corrupted and His authority to confront it.
91 - The Triumphal Coronation
April 19, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 19:28–44
In Luke 19:28–44, Jesus approaches Jerusalem and deliberately fulfills prophecy by entering the city on a colt, prompting a joyful crowd of disciples to praise Him as king, declaring peace and glory from God. As He draws near, however, the tone shifts—Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, lamenting that the people did not recognize the time of their visitation and the peace He offers. He foretells the city’s coming destruction because of this spiritual blindness, highlighting both the celebration of His rightful kingship and the deep tragedy of rejection by those He came to save.
90 The Parable of the Minas
March 29, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 19:11–27
The parable of the minas in Luke 19:11–27 hits with urgency: what God gives you is meant to be used, not buried. Jesus tells of a master who entrusts his servants with resources and then returns expecting results—rewarding bold faithfulness and exposing fearful inaction. The message is sharp and clear: the issue isn’t how much you’ve been given, but what you do with it. Are you risking, growing, and investing your life for God’s kingdom, or playing it safe and calling it faith? When the King returns, excuses won’t matter—only faithfulness will.
89 Jesus & Zacchaeus
March 22, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 19:1–10
In Luke 19:1–10, Jesus Christ enters Jericho and seeks out the most unlikely of hearts—Zacchaeus, a wealthy and despised tax collector whose life was built on exploitation. Though hidden in a tree, Zacchaeus is seen, called by name, and invited into grace before he ever has a chance to change, revealing that salvation begins with Christ’s initiative, not our merit. This encounter transforms Zacchaeus from a man of greed into one of radical repentance and restitution, demonstrating that genuine faith produces visible change. Jesus’ declaration that “the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” reminds us that no one is beyond redemption, and that true salvation is not only about being found, but about being made new.
88 - Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
March 15, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 18:35–43
Luke 18:35–43 explores the story of a blind beggar who persistently cries out to Jesus for mercy as He passes by. Though the crowd tries to silence him, the man refuses to be quiet, demonstrating a bold and unwavering faith that Jesus both hears and can heal. When Jesus stops and restores his sight, the miracle reveals not only Christ’s compassion but also the power of persistent faith that refuses to be discouraged. The passage ultimately challenges listeners to consider whether they, like the blind man, are willing to call out to Jesus with desperate trust and then follow Him once their eyes are opened.
87 - The Blood of Jesus Christ
March 8, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 18:31–34
In Luke 18:31–34, Jesus plainly tells His disciples that He is going to Jerusalem where He will be mocked, beaten, and killed—yet will rise again on the third day. Though the prophecy is clear, the disciples cannot grasp its meaning because the true purpose of Christ’s suffering is still hidden from them. The passage reminds us that God’s redemptive plan is often unfolding even when we cannot yet understand it, calling us to trust the Savior who walks willingly toward the cross for our salvation.
86 - Jesus & The Rich Young Ruler
March 1, 2026 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann • Luke 18:18–30
In this sermon on Luke 18:18-30, we explore the story of the rich ruler who asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus challenges him to let go of his wealth and follow Him, revealing the difficulty of placing anything above God's calling. This message encourages us to reflect on what might be holding us back from fully committing to Christ and the eternal rewards that come from choosing Him above all else.