THE ENCOUNTER
A Series In Luke
May 12th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: The Prodigal Father
May 12, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke
One of the most famous parables of Jesus is said to be the Prodigal Son story in Luke 15. The story is not so much about the lost son, but it is about the father who shows extravagant, lavish love to the sons - not just to the repentant one, but also to the elder son who is unwilling to accept his brother. This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching the sermon titled 'The Prodigal Father' based on Luke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjcivgmqyn0&t=911s-32.
May 5th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Don't Worry, Be Ready
May 5, 2024 • Mike Orchard • Luke
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says that we are to enter the Kingdom of God by the narrow door and that once entered, we can live without anxiety and worry because He will be our source. But where do we find the door, and what is required to enter it? Join us as Elder Mike Orchard brings the fifth message in our series on Luke from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnse9hyar8g&t=742s-34 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnse9hyar8g&t=802s-30.
April 28th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Becoming True Neighbours
April 28, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese
You must have heard the famous quote, “You can choose your friend, but you can’t choose your family.” What about choosing your neighbour? Well, Jesus was asked a question by an expert religious leader, “Who’s my neighbour?”. Instead of giving a one-word answer, Jesus told him a story that became popular as ‘the good Samaritan’ story. This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching a sermon titled Becoming True Neighbours based on Luke 10: 25-37.
April 21st | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: The Bread of Life
April 21, 2024 • Gary Overett • Luke 9
In Luke chapter 9, at the feeding of the 5000, we see how Jesus met the needs of the crowd while providing teaching and guidance for his disciples. He trains them to understand their future mission as well as showing them how to depend on him to complete it. We have the opportunity to learn of God's provision as well. This week, Gary Overett is sharing a sermon titled The Bread of Life based on Luke 9:10-17.
April 14th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Overcoming Temptations
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke
Everyone faces the temptations of some sort. Christians are not immune to them. Jesus, the son of God during his earthly life, had faced all kinds of temptations, yet he overcame them without falling into them. What was Jesus' secret to overcome temptations? This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching a sermon titled Overcoming Temptations, based on Luke 4:1-13.
April 7th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Joyful Visitations
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke
When was the last time you heard God speak to you? How will you respond to God if you haven't heard God speak for a long time, and suddenly He breaks the silence for you? Luke, in the first two chapters of his Gospel account, presents several people whose lives changed forever because God spoke to them in an unexpected place and manner. During the next seventy days (10 weeks), we plan to read through the Gospel of Luke, and each week, we will receive weekly reading portions to help us stay focused.