Teaching Archive

Luke: The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

November 9th, 2014

In Luke 20:9-18 Jesus tells a parable about wicked tenants of a vineyard in order to warn Israel about rejecting him.

Luke: The Authority of Jesus

November 2nd, 2014

In Luke 19:45-20:8 Jesus’ divine authority is both demonstrated and challenged.

Luke: King Jesus

October 26th, 2014

Luke 19:28-44 describes Jesus as the Messiah and King who is worthy of worship.

Ezekiel’s Call to be a Watchman

October 19th, 2014

[Ezekiel 3:16-21] If you see something, say something.
Guest Speaker: Ben Reese

Luke: Faithful Stewardship

October 12th, 2014

In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus tells a parable to illustrate the necessity of faithful stewardship until his future return.

Luke: Jesus and Zacchaeus

October 5th, 2014

In Luke 19:1-10 we see how Jesus’ encounter with a man named Zacchaeus illustrates his mission to seek and save lost people.

Luke: I Once Was Blind But Now I See

September 28th, 2014

Luke 18:31-43 describes the disciples’ blindness and Jesus’ healing of a blind man.

Luke: Jesus and a Rich Ruler

September 14th, 2014

In Luke 18:18-30 Jesus’ encounter with a rich ruler reveals how a person can gain eternal life.

Luke: Jesus and Children

September 7th, 2014

[Luke 18:15-17] Why is Children’s Ministry a vital part of our mission at Antioch Community Church?

Pass It On – Psalm 48

August 31st, 2014

[Psalm 48] How can we pass on the greatness of God to the next generation?

Luke: Pride and Humility

August 24th, 2014

In Luke 18:9-14 Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee and tax collector to illustrate two very different ways to approach God.

Luke: Persistent Prayer

August 17th, 2014

In Luke 18:1-8 Jesus urges his disciples to pray persistently for God to bring justice to his people.

Luke: The Coming of God’s Kingdom

August 10th, 2014

In Luke 17:20-37 Jesus teaches about the coming of God’s kingdom upon the earth.

Luke: Jesus Heals 10 Lepers

August 3rd, 2014

[Luke 17:11-19] Will I allow Jesus to clean my heart and remove the years of sin and filth?

Luke: Discipleship in Community

July 27th, 2014

[Luke 17:1-10] How does Jesus tell us to live together as disciples in community?

Luke: The Rich Man and Lazarus

July 20th, 2014

[Luke 16:19-31] How can you possibly reconcile the concept of judgement in Hell with the idea of a loving God?

Luke: The Dangers of Loving Money

July 13th, 2014

In Luke 16:14-18 Jesus rebukes the self-righteous Pharisees and explains that his teaching about money is in line with the Scriptures.

Longing for God

July 6th, 2014

[Psalm 63] Why should our lives be marked by a relentless longing after God?

Give Love

June 29th, 2014

To love is to give
Guest Speaker: Andrew Peterson

Luke: Wise Stewardship

June 22nd, 2014

In Luke 16:1-13 Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest manager in order to teach his disciples about wise stewardship.

Luke: Embracing God’s Heart

June 15th, 2014

In Luke 15:11-32, Jesus tells a parable about a gracious father and his two lost sons.

Why Conflict

June 8th, 2014

[James 4:1-10] Why Conflict

Luke: Lost and Found

June 1st, 2014

[Luke 15:1-10] Jesus wants us to embrace God’s heart for people.

Come On! Get Happy!

May 25th, 2014

Guest Speaker: Michael Johnson – Psalm 1

Luke: Costly Discipleship

May 18th, 2014

In Luke 14:25-35 Jesus explains the high cost of following him as a disciple.

Luke: The Great Banquet

May 12th, 2014

In Luke 14:15-24 Jesus tells a parable of a great banquet to explain who will be included in God’s kingdom.

Luke: When Jesus Comes to Dinner

May 4th, 2014

[Luke 14:1-14] What are the traits Jesus wants in his followers?

Priorities For Mission

April 27th, 2014

In John 21 Jesus reinforces to Peter the priorities essential for a lifetime of gospel mission.

Resurrection Hope: Easter 2014

April 20th, 2014

[Romans 5-8] How does belief in the risen Jesus bring hope in a broken world?

Luke: Entering the Kingdom

April 13th, 2014

[Luke 13:22-35] How can a person enter into the kingdom of God?

Luke: Jesus and His Kingdom

April 6th, 2014

In Luke 13:10-21 the healing of a disabled woman on the Sabbath illustrates what Jesus’ kingdom is all about.

Luke: Tragedy, Repentance, and Fruit

March 30th, 2014

In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus urges the crowd to respond to him through the spiritual fruit of repentance.

Luke: The Crisis of Jesus

March 23rd, 2014

[Luke 12:49-59] In Luke 12:49-59 Jesus explains the great crisis that his coming creates.

Thankfulness in the Life of a Disciple

March 16th, 2014

Luke: Waiting for Jesus

March 9th, 2014

[Luke 12:35-48] How can we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who are waiting for the return of our Master?

Luke: Fighting Worry

March 3rd, 2014

[Luke 12:22-34] In order to grow in a life of gospel generosity, we must fight our tendency to worry about material things.

Luke: Supersize Me!

February 23rd, 2014

In Luke 12:13-21 Jesus uses a family dispute as an opportunity to warn his disciples about the dangers of greed and materialism.

Luke: Fearful and Fearless

February 16th, 2014

Luke 12:1-13 describes how disciples should be characterized by fear and fearlessness as they represent Jesus in this world.

Luke: What Does Jesus Hate?

February 9th, 2014

In Luke 11:37-54 Jesus responds to Jewish religious leaders with a blistering rebuke of their religiosity.

Luke: Darkness and Light

February 2nd, 2014

Luke 11:14-36 describes Jesus’ power over spiritual darkness and his ability to bring those who properly respond to him into the spiritual light.

Luke: Lord, Teach Us to Pray

January 26th, 2014

In Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples how to grow as people of prayer.

Luke: The One Thing

January 19th, 2014

In Luke 10:38-42 Jesus’ meal with two sisters creates an opportunity to teach about the priorities in a disciple’s life.

Why Do We Plant Churches?

January 12th, 2014

[Matthew 16:18; 28:16-20; Acts 13-14; 19] Why do we plant churches at Antioch?

Self-feeding Through the Word of God

January 5th, 2014

[2 Timothy 3:14-17] Self-feeding Through the Word of God

The Way of Wisdom

December 29th, 2013

[Proverbs 16:1-9] To have godly wisdom in decision-making you must: 1) Know God, 2) Know yourself, 3) Know others, 4) Be flexible.

Who Am I in Jesus Christ?

November 24th, 2013

[Ephesians 1:3-14] Who am I in Jesus Christ?

Luke: Loving the Unlovable

September 8th, 2013

[Luke 10:25-37] Jesus calls us to show love and compassion to all people, including those we’d rather not love.

Luke: Jesus is Boss

September 1st, 2013

[Luke 10:1-24] Jesus is Boss

Luke: The Demands of Discipleship

August 25th, 2013

[Luke 9:51-62] What does Jesus demand of everyone who follows him on the costly road of discipleship?

Luke: When Majesty Meets Messiness

August 18th, 2013

[Luke 9:37-50] Jesus demonstrates his majesty as the Son of God by meeting us in and rescuing us from the messiness of our lives.