The Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Luke - Vineyard Community Church Hopewell

The Kingdom is Near

July 7, 2024 • Ray Weickel • Luke 4:14–44, Colossians 1:13–14, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Discover how Jesus ushers in God's Kingdom and the transformative power it brings. Explore the Gospel of Luke, understand the clash with worldly values, and learn practical steps to live out Kingdom principles. Join us in embracing our role as Kingdom people, empowered to bring change in a broken world.

The Transcendent Kingdom

July 21, 2024 • Tim Holmes • Luke 6

The world we live in can often feel like a snow globe being shaken from left to right, up and down, but whichever direction the culture around us takes, as Kingdom People, we can find stability and purpose in the unshakable truth, goodness and beauty of the Transcendent Kingdom of God.

The Compelling Kingdom

July 28, 2024 • Ray Weickel • Luke 9:1–6, Luke 7, Luke 8

Explore the compelling Kingdom of God as presented in Luke. This sermon contrasts the life-changing call of Jesus with the modern trend of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. Discover the true power and authority of the Kingdom and reflect on what it means to truly follow Jesus.

Kingdom Greatness

August 4, 2024 • Ray Weickel • Luke 9:18–20, Luke 9:46–50, 2 Timothy 2:2

Explore the Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Luke and its impact on our lives. Learn about true greatness and success, contrasting cultural views with Kingdom values. Discover how to live out Kingdom greatness by serving others and pointing to Jesus. Dive deep into Luke 9:18-20 and 9:46-50.

Kingdom Prayer Prevails

August 11, 2024 • Chris Cirulo • Luke 11:1–13, Genesis 32:22–30, Matthew 7:11

In Luke 11 Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, giving them a model of prayer that is short, simple, but that speaks important things about the Kingdom of God. Listen and learn the truth that prayer is about lining yourself up with God's will more than simply asking for things, as well as the importance of persistence in prayer.

The Narrow Door

August 18, 2024 • Lou Federico • Matthew 7:13–23, Luke 13:22–30

This sermon explores the Kingdom of God through the lens of the "narrow door" as described in Matthew 7:13-23 and Luke 13:22-30. Pastor Lou Federico delves into the challenges of living a life aligned with Jesus, emphasizing repentance, devotion, and consistency in our journey toward eternal life.

Kingdom Wealth and Stewardship

August 25, 2024 • Ray Weickel • Luke 16:1–17, 1 Timothy 3:5

In a world obsessed with material possessions, how do we view wealth in light of God's Kingdom? This sermon delves into Luke 16:1-17, challenging us to reassess our relationship with money and stuff, emphasizing stewardship, and exploring how our financial choices reflect our faith and devotion to God.

The Long Awaited Kingdom

September 1, 2024 • Tim Holmes • Luke 21, Matthew 13:31–32, Revelation 19:7

This message encourages us to live in hopeful anticipation of the Kingdom's full realization and to remain faithful in the present.

The Kingdom's Mission

September 8, 2024 • Ray Weickel • Luke 24, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Ephesians 3:7–10

This sermon concludes our summer journey through the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the Kingdom of God and the Church's mission post-resurrection. We explore the Church's purpose, our role in sharing the Good News, and how our togetherness reflects Christ’s call to know Him and make Him known