https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/podcasts/85127/ The newest sermons from Woodland Christian Church on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Woodland Christian Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/scottlapierre-08.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/podcasts/85127/ en Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:36:19 +0000 30 Scott LaPierre no The newest sermons from Woodland Christian Church on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/228262339315416 In Luke 23:44–49, God surrounds the death of Jesus with unmistakable signs—darkness at noon, the sun's light failing, and the responses of a hardened centurion and a shaken crowd. In this sermon, we consider how these supernatural events function like divine credentials, testifying that Jesus is no ordinary man and His crucifixion is no ordinary death. We explore how the darkness symbolizes both the evil of the moment and the judgment of sin, and how the "light failing" points to the Light of the world willingly stepping into the darkness we deserve as our Substitute. The passage calls us to respond like those who witnessed the cross: not as spectators, but with reverent faith, repentance, and trust in the Savior who laid down His life for sinners. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/228262339315416 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:56 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/213261649112141 Luke 23 places two men in identical circumstances—same guilt, same sentence, same suffering, and the same Savior crucified beside them—yet they respond in completely opposite ways. One thief joins the crowd in mocking Christ: "Save Yourself and us!" He wants relief from consequences, not rescue from sin. The other thief fears God, confesses his guilt, defends Jesus' innocence, and then offers one of the simplest, most faith-filled prayers in Scripture: "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." In this message we see the two criminals as living illustrations of Jesus' parables—same setting, different responses, different destinies. The decisive issue is not the "cross" we are on—our trials and suffering—but what we do with Christ. We also listen in as Jesus responds with astonishing certainty and compassion: "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise," highlighting salvation by grace through faith apart from works—immediate, personal, and eternal. Finally, we address a common objection: is it fair that someone can repent at the end of life and receive the same salvation as someone who has served the Lord for years? Jesus answers with the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20), exposing envy and reminding us that salvation is God's generous gift. And we close with a sober warning against presuming on a deathbed conversion, because Scripture repeatedly says, "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/213261649112141 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:44:09 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/282623491169 Jesus is hanging on the cross, praying, "Father, forgive them," while nearly everyone around Him is mocking, testing, and daring Him to "save Yourself" (Luke 23:35–41). In this exposition, we see the irony of their words, why Jesus refused to save Himself so He could save us, and how the inscription above His head declares the truth: Jesus is King. We also contrast the two criminals—one demanding relief, the other fearing God, confessing sin, and defending Christ—showing that saving faith has evidence. Finally, we consider how Christ's mercy and kindness lead sinners to repentance, giving hope that even the worst can be forgiven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/282623491169 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:55:26 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1312618465984 On the way to the cross, Jesus shows astonishing compassion. Though falsely accused, brutally beaten, and led to be crucified, He turns His attention away from His own suffering and toward others—warning the daughters of Jerusalem and praying for His enemies: "Father, forgive them." In Luke 23:27–34 we see the mercy of Christ, the danger of spiritual blindness, and the hope of forgiveness for sinners who repent and believe. This message calls us to behold Jesus' compassion, confess our sin, and respond with faith, humility, and a willingness to forgive as we have been forgiven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1312618465984 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:50 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/125263247226 In Luke 23, Simon of Cyrene is suddenly pulled from the crowd and compelled to carry Jesus' cross. In that moment, Simon becomes a powerful picture of what Jesus calls every disciple to do: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. Carrying the cross isn't about comfort, convenience, or popularity—it's about dying to self, living for Christ, and walking the path of humble obedience even when it's unexpected, costly, and misunderstood. In this sermon, we'll look at Simon's brief but unforgettable appearance in Scripture and learn what it means for us today to follow Jesus with true, cross-bearing discipleship. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/125263247226 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:54:31 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/18261846323316 Jesus never struggled to draw crowds—but He did call people to something deeper than attendance: discipleship. In this sermon, we look at the sobering difference between being close to Jesus physically and being committed to Him spiritually. From Luke 9:23, we hear Christ's call to every would-be follower: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Him. From Luke 14:27, we see that taking up the cross isn't optional—it's a defining mark of true discipleship. Then in Luke 23:26–27, Scripture gives a living illustration as Simon of Cyrene carries the cross behind Jesus, while a great multitude follows along. Together, these passages confront the danger of being part of the crowd without becoming a disciple. Crowds can look impressive and feel like spiritual success, but they are often shallow, easily swayed, and content to watch. Disciples, by contrast, follow Christ with costly obedience. This message calls you to examine whether you are merely near Jesus—or truly following Him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/18261846323316 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:01 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1231255406508 Centuries before Jesus stood before Pilate, God gave a prophetic preview in Zechariah 11—including the shocking choice of a substitute and the tragic rejection of the true Shepherd. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1231255406508 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:27 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1225251910473305 Jesus the Passover Lamb stands at the center of Holy Week. Imagine Jerusalem 2,000 years ago during Passover—the city packed with pilgrims, families rehearsing the Exodus story, and lambs being selected and examined for sacrifice. Into that deliverance-soaked week, Jesus arrives, and everything the first Passover foreshadowed begins to find its fulfillment in Him. And then—into that Passover-soaked city—Jesus arrives. To understand Luke's account of Jesus standing before Pilate, we have to begin where the Bible begins: Jesus the Passover Lamb. Once we see Him that way, everything else becomes clearer and heavier with meaning. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1225251910473305 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:35 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/121125183107919 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/121125183107919 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:59 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1262541533916 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1262541533916 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:09 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11282519594310 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11282519594310 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:45:42 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/912251846492956 Peter wept bitterly because God turned his failure into repentance. Explore why Peter wept bitterly (Luke 22:61–62). A single, providential look from Jesus pierced his heart, and brokenness became the path to restoration (Psalm 51:17; John 21). If you've failed publicly or privately, there is hope: the same Savior who saw Peter sees you. Peter wept bitterly—and grace met him there. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/912251846492956 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:57 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/96252218254280 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/96252218254280 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:42 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/83125517282068 Jesus faced the power of darkness at Gethsemane—Judas's betrayal, the arrest, and the cosmic clash of light vs. darkness—while showing that the power of darkness is limited to an "hour" under God's sovereign plan. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/83125517282068 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:42 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/8162517533403 Jesus as the Last Adam is one of the most powerful truths in Scripture, as Christ came to save us from the consequences of Adam's sin in the Garden of Eden. Unpack Jesus as the Last Adam from 1 Corinthians 15:45, Romans 5:12-20, and Luke 22:42–43, learning how the obedience of Christ brought redemption where the first Adam brought sin and death. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/8162517533403 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:27 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/724252140136314 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/724252140136314 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:41 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/72625211677729 Unpack some of Jesus' final instructions to His disciples to live as pilgrims in hostile environments. As the world grows increasingly resistant to the Gospel, Christians today must understand their true citizenship and mission. From being royal ambassadors during Christ's ministry to becoming pilgrims in hostile environments after His crucifixion, the disciples' journey mirrors our own. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/72625211677729 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:15 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/6202513803278 Perseverance of the saints is not just a theological idea—it's a powerful reminder that true saving faith always endures. Learn what it means to persevere as a believer, even in the face of trials and failures. The perseverance of the saints is a work of Christ in us. Though we may stumble, true believers rise again and walk in repentance, proving the genuineness of their faith. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/6202513803278 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:31 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/6725156402116 Have you ever felt spiritually confident, only to be blindsided by weakness? Pastor Scott LaPierre unpacks the biblical warning in 1 Corinthians 10:12: "Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall." This is a wake-up call for every believer, illustrating how spiritual pride and overconfidence can render us vulnerable to temptation, as seen in Peter's case in Luke 22:31-34, who denied Jesus despite his bold declarations. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/6725156402116 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:59 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/41225214611168 Learn how Jesus redefines greatness through humility and service in this sermon on Luke 22:24–30. Explore the surprising moment when the disciples begin to argue over who is the greatest only moments after Jesus washed their feet and revealed His betrayal and coming death. Instead of rebuking them harshly, Jesus offers a life-changing teaching on true greatness, humility, and servant leadership. Instead of rebuking them harshly, Jesus offers a life-changing teaching on true greatness, humility, and servant leadership. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/41225214611168 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:27 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/4325237241912 Discover how God uses even betrayal for His glory. What do Ahithophel and Judas have in common? Both were trusted companions—both committed heartbreaking betrayals—and both served a purpose in God's sovereign plan. Walk through the betrayal of King David by Ahithophel and how it foreshadows the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas Iscariot. See God's sovereignty over their betrayals and be encouraged God is sovereign over our betrayals. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/4325237241912 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:56 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/32325336596126 Jesus instituted the New Covenant at the Last Supper, fulfilling God's promise in Jeremiah 31:31-34. Learn how Christ's words, "This is My body… This is the new covenant in My blood," revealed the redemptive purpose of His death and forever changed how we understand communion. From the blood of the Old Covenant in Exodus to Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, understand the deep spiritual meaning behind the bread and the cup and how they point to our salvation and eternal hope. If you're a believer, whether you've taken communion for years or are learning about it for the first time, I hope this helps you remember and rejoice in Christ's love for you. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/32325336596126 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:44 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/3125239176868 What is the true meaning of Jesus's Last Supper and Passover? Luke 22:7-18 reveals the deep spiritual significance of the Last Supper, how it fulfilled the Passover, and what it means for believers today. Learn why Jesus earnestly desired to celebrate this meal with His disciples before becoming our Passover Lamb and how it foreshadows the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Heaven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/3125239176868 Religion & Spirituality Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:19 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/2222558573927 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/2222558573927 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:14 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/21425157191237 Do you know what truly shapes our obedience? Our actions are governed by what we fear. Drawing from the timeless examples of Abraham, the Hebrew midwives, Pharaoh, Saul, and even the religious leaders, we learn that obedience to God flows from a genuine fear of Him—and not from our fear of man. Why? because we obey what we fear. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/21425157191237 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:01 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/26254474581 Discover the powerful call to vigilance. Jesus commands us to "stay awake and be watchful" so that we are always ready for His return. In this message, learn how being alert—watching rather than merely predicting—produces obedience and prevents disobedience. Drawing on teachings from Luke 21 and other prophetic scriptures, this sermon challenges us to live each day in anticipation of Christ's imminent return. Learn how spiritual watchfulness can transform your life and prepare your heart for the blessed hope of His coming. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/26254474581 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:04 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12825528425478 Are we in the End Times? The Parable of the Fig Tree in Luke 21:29-33 serves as a warning and guide for recognizing the signs of Christ's Second Coming. Jesus rebuked people in His day for failing to discern His First Coming, and He expects our generation to recognize the signs leading to His return. In this message, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains how this parable is misinterpreted, what generation Jesus referred to, and why His words are more certain than creation itself. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12825528425478 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:08 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12225174244067 What does the return of Christ really look like? Unpack the powerful prophecies in Luke 21:25-27 and Daniel 7:9-14, illuminating the Son of Man's coming, the Great White Throne Judgment, and the kingdom that will replace all earthly rule. Learn the cosmic disturbances that will accompany Jesus's second coming, the symbolism of the cloud as God's presence, and how repentance prepares us for His arrival. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12225174244067 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:53 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1112530536440 Discover the profound mystery of dual fulfillment in Bible prophecy. Explore its layered meanings and relevance in Scripture. Examine key prophecies, including Samuel's Son of David, Isaiah's Virgin Birth, Joel's Day of the Lord, and Jesus's prediction of Jerusalem's destruction. Learn how these prophecies reveal God's plan and clarify Luke 21:20-24. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1112530536440 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:40:46 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/13251849185329 Dive deep into the topic of Christian persecution from a biblical perspective. Using Luke 21:12-19 to shed light on the reality that every Christian will face persecution in the future when they stand firm in faith. Learn how persecution can serve as an opportunity for witnessing, the importance of remaining steadfast when facing opposition, and how God's sovereignty covers us through trials. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/13251849185329 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:36 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12152432976510 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12152432976510 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:13 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12424216171862 Daniel's Seventy Weeks prophesied the temple would be destroyed: "The people (Romans) of the prince (antichrist) who is to come shall destroy the city (Jerusalem) and the sanctuary (temple)" (Daniel 9:26). At the Triumphal Entry Jesus prophesied through tears that Jerusalem would be destroyed, but the disciples thought the temple would never be destroyed (again). Then, Jesus began the Olivet Discourse with this astounding statement: "As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down" (Luke 21:6). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12424216171862 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:11 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1022242343281968 The nature of the thousand years, or millennium, in Revelation 20:1-8 is widely debated. The four views of the end times are postmillennialism, amillennialism, premillennialism, and preterism. Maybe you wonder what each view means. Hopefully, this answers that for you! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1022242343281968 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:57 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/9252418122875 We can learn much about sacrificial giving from the account of the widow's mite in Luke 21:1-4 and Mark 12:41-44. The widow's mite teaches that giving is much bigger than the gift. The gift is an iceberg above the water, and below the surface is the sacrifice that went into it. The gift is a tree, and the roots in the ground are the sacrifice that went into it. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/9252418122875 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:32 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/82124340113117 Christ is whose Son? Jesus asked, "David says in the Book of Psalms, "'The Lord said to my Lord."' David thus calls him Lord, so how is he his son?" (Luke 20:41-44; see also Matthew 22:41-46 and Mark 12:35-37). How can David call the Messiah "Lord" if the Messiah is also his Son? How can the Messiah be both David's Lord and Son? https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/82124340113117 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:54:12 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/810241535542957 Because marriage is a big part of this life, a common question is, "What happens to married couples in heaven?" We learn the answer when the Sadducees tried to trap Jesus with a hypothetical question about levirate marriage (Luke 20:27-40, Matthew 22:23-33, and Mark 12:18-27). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/810241535542957 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:32 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/73024154756244 They tried to trap Jesus with this question: "Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?" (Luke 20:22). If Jesus said they should pay the tax, it looks like He is supporting Rome. But if he says they should not pay the tax, He will be considered a traitor to Rome, arrested, and possibly executed for treason. He responded, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what Is God's" (Luke 23:25). Just as the coins with Caesar's image belong to Caesar, people with God's image belong to God. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/73024154756244 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:53:21 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11224235537149 Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22 at the end of the parable of the vineyard owner: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." In a few days, the religious leaders arrest Jesus and murder him. They look victorious, and he looks defeated, but this verse lets everyone know he will be victorious, and they will be defeated. Even though they rejected Jesus, God the Father chose to exalt him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11224235537149 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:50 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/14241544254672 The Parable of the Vineyard Owner and the Wicked Husbandmen is in Matthew 21: 33-46, Mark 12:1-12, and Luke 20:9-18. As the owner continued to send servant after servant after servant (the way God sent prophet after prophet after prophet), it says much about the tenants and how stiff-necked and rebellious they were. But it says even more about the vineyard owner (God) who kept sending them, because of how longsuffering he is. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/14241544254672 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:45:29 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12302355452102 In the Song of the Vineyard in Isaiah 5:1-7, the owner comes looking for fruit. He didn't send servants too early when the tenants were not ready. God isn't going to expect us to produce fruit that we aren't ready to produce yet. But because of all God has done for his vineyard he still expects fruit. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12302355452102 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:56 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/121523548413649 Jesus' authority was questioned by the elders, chief priests, and scribes in Matthew 21:23-27, Mark 11:27-33, and Luke 20:1-8. The religious leaders "were afraid of the people" (Mark 11:32). They wouldn't obey Jesus, but they would obey man because we obey what we fear. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/121523548413649 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:49 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1222347285676 According to Exodus 12:1-6 families were to get a lamb on the tenth day of the month of Nisan, examine it, and sacrifice it on the fourteenth. The five days between the tenth and fourteenth look forward to the days between the triumphal entry and crucifixion when Christ, our Passover Lamb, was examined. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1222347285676 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:41 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/112023627161908 The second instance of Jesus cleansing the temple of corruption is in all three synoptic Gospels (Matthew 21:12-16, Mark 11:15-18, Luke 19:45-48). The first instance is only in John 2:12-25 right after the wedding at Cana when Jesus' ministry began. The first thing Jesus did after his ministry began was cleanse the temple, and the first thing he did after making his triumphal entry into Jerusalem was cleanse the temple. These two cleansings serve as bookends on Jesus' three-year ministry and reveal his heart for "pure and undefiled religion" (James 1:27). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/112023627161908 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:37 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11172309482260 Jesus weeps over Jerusalem in Luke 19:41-44. After the triumphal entry, in the midst of the shouting, worshiping, multitude, was a weeping King. Jesus saw the Jews' coming judgment for rejecting him in five days. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11172309482260 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:28 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1112232027412605 The Jews misunderstood Old Testament prophecies of Jesus' Coming. The Old Testament compressed prophecies of Jesus' first and second coming, leading the Jews to believe all the prophecies would be fulfilled in one coming. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1112232027412605 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:45:59 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1020231535194998 At the triumphal entry Jesus's "disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice" (Luke 19:37). The Pharisees said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples" (Luke 19:40). Jesus responded, "I tell you, if these were silent, even the rocks will cry out." This was the one and only time that Jesus permitted a public demonstration on his behalf. On this day there would be no silencing the welcoming of the Son of David, Israel's king. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1020231535194998 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:45 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1014232331374371 Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem is one of the unique accounts that's found in all four gospels (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-40, and John 12:12-19). The account fulfills the prophecy in Zachariah 9:9 and reveals Jesus's Messiahship and Kingship. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1014232331374371 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:51 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/103232232295424 Romans 11:22 says, "Behold the kindness and severity of God," which is illustrated in this parable. The faithful servants experience the master's kindness. They were commended, put in charge of cities, and will spend eternity in heaven. The unfaithful servant was rebuked, called wicked, and his mina was taken from him and given to someone else. And this is nothing compared to what the master's enemies experienced: they were brought before him, slaughtered, and will spend eternity in hell. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/103232232295424 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:07 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/9302351532607 In the parable of the minas the servants have been "entrusted with the gospel" (1 Thessalonians 2:4). To be a faithful steward we must preach the gospel so that the mina multiplies. The servants are told they will be "over cities," (Luke 19:17, 19) which means ruling with Christ during the Millennium. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/9302351532607 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:43 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/92123525257236 Sometimes people wonder, "Is restitution needed for salvation? I committed all these sins before becoming a Christian. Do I need to do anything about them now?" If there's one place in Scripture that could cause us to think restitution is needed for salvation, it is the account with Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. Let's look at it in detail to see what it does and doesn't teach about restitution for salvation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/92123525257236 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 1:08:07 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/96231329591761 The account of Jesus healing blind Bartimaeus is found in Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43, and Mark 10:46-52. Unbelievers are as spiritually poor and blind as Bartimaeus was physically poor and blind. When they cry out for mercy, he gives them spiritual sight. Like blind Bartimaeus they move from darkness to light, become Jesus's follower, and glorify him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/96231329591761 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:57:48 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/912333685561 Matthew 19:26 and Luke 18:27 loosely state that, "With God all things are possible." This verse and some others (such as Isaiah 54:17 and Philippians 4:13) sound wonderful, but are they true the way people quote them? https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/912333685561 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:55:32 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/8222341445287 The account of Jesus and the rich young ruler is sobering (Luke 18:18-23 and Mark 10:17-27). The rich young ruler looks zealous, humble, and sincerely interested in spiritual matters. But he was willing to walk away from Jesus because earthly wealth meant more to him than heavenly wealth. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/8222341445287 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:47 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/81823203387103 All three synoptic Gospels record one of the most beloved accounts: Jesus blessed little children (Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17). Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Learn why Jesus said the kingdom of God belongs to infants and those like them. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/81823203387103 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:47 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/630231350466018 The tax collector prayed, "God, be merciful to me a sinner" and went home justified, or declared righteous (Luke 18:13). How do we explain this when he didn't offer any sacrifices? He offered what God wanted: "the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart" (Psalm 51:16-17). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/630231350466018 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:55:46 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/61623430446995 We see the danger of self-righteousness in the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-12). Self-righteousness causes us to look down on others. The Pharisee reveals the two ways we become self-righteous: by thinking about what we don't do and do. Only Jesus was righteous enough. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/61623430446995 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:38 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/6323150363974 The Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge is commonly misunderstood. The wrong interpretation is, "Be persistent in prayer until God gives you what you want." The correct interpretation is if an unjust judge can be persuaded to give justice to a woman he has no regard for, then how much more will God, who is just, give justice to his elect whom he loves. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/6323150363974 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:45:18 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/523231512303274 In Luke 17:33-37 Jesus taught "one will be taken and the other left." People are "left" to enter the kingdom. Other people are "taken" in judgment to the Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 19:11-21). This resembles the way the wicked people in Noah's day were "taken" by the flood. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/523231512303274 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:42:11 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/51023142745210 Jesus told us to remember Lot's wife (Luke 17:32). Genesis 19:26 says she became a pillar of salt. What are we supposed to learn about her that makes her so important? https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/51023142745210 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:40:05 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/572312885103 In Luke 17:22-30 lightning is a metaphor for the Second Coming of Christ. Just as lightning is visible, quick, and unexpected, Jesus's Second Coming be too. In Acts 1:11 the angels said Jesus would return from heaven the same way that He ascended to heaven: bodily and physically for all to see. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/572312885103 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:53 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/41223162343462 In Luke 17:20-21 Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is in your midst." Jesus said this because He was on the earth and people could see Him, hear Him, and touch Him. He had the kingdom with Him. To be near Jesus was to be near the kingdom. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/41223162343462 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:57 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/3232354332195 In Luke 17:11-19 Jesus cleansed ten lepers of their physical leprosy. Only one of them returned and ended up being cleansed of his spiritual leprosy. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/3232354332195 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:54:43 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/31723034487507 In Luke 17:7-10 Jesus preached The Parable of the Unprofitable Servant. When we think of all Christ has done for us, our response should be, "We are unworthy servants. We have only done our duty." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/31723034487507 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:48 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/120231836475798 Luke 17:3-4 ties forgiveness to repentance: "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him...and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him." So, is repentance a condition for forgiveness, or should we forgive people unconditionally? Unfortunately, scholars don't agree. There are two groups: One group says forgive whether people repent or not. This is known as unconditional forgiveness. Another group says forgive if people repent. This is known as conditional forgiveness. I am in this camp. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/120231836475798 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:45 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1112301885806 Jesus said, "If he repents, forgive him" (Luke 17:3-6). In Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant. Both passages teach the importance of forgiving because we've been forgiven. Christians should be the most forgiving people because we are the most forgiven people. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1112301885806 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:54:35 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1623234915442 In Luke 17:3 Jesus said, "Pay attention to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him." Paul said something similar about focusing on ourselves in Galatians 6:1: "Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on ourselves, lest we be tempted." In Judges 20 we see the lessons God wanted eleven tribes to learn when confronting Benjamin and it helps us see what we should focus on when rebuking others. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1623234915442 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:51 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/122722530341754 Romans 14:13 says, "Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother." We should look at examples of stumbling blocks in the bible, so we can avoid putting them before others. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/122722530341754 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:31 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/121522712103146 What produces godly repentance? The account of the rich man and Lazarus reveals what does not and does produce godly repentance. Miracles do not produce godly repentance. Scripture (Moses and the Prophets) does produce godly repentance. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/121522712103146 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:55:55 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12822436593950 The account of the rich man and Lazarus shows us what happens to unbelievers when they die. There are 13 verses in the account and most of them focus on the rich man. Aside from being told Lazarus was in comfort at Abraham's side, or bosom, there's nothing else said about him. Instead, almost all the attention is on the rich man and his experience as an unbeliever. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12822436593950 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:40 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/113022212321368 In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus taught the account of the rich man and Lazarus, who went to Hades. The rich man went to a place of torment. Lazarus went to a place of comfort, also called Abraham's bosom (or Abraham's side in the ESV). We can learn much from these two and what happened with them. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/113022212321368 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:09 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/111622234182124 What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? Can people divorce? What are the conditions for people to remarry? Why did Jesus repeatedly associate divorce and remarriage with adultery? How can we harmonize Matthew 5:31-32 with Mark 10:11-12 and Luke 16:18? Listen to this sermon for answers. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/111622234182124 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:54:17 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1110222235344131 Colossians 2:2 discusses the mystery of Christ. In the Bible, a mystery is something concealed until God reveals it. Jesus is called a mystery because He was concealed and then revealed. He was hidden in the Old Testament, but God provided two ways for people to look forward to Him in faith: prophecies and shadows. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1110222235344131 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:12 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/10272225471773 Paul wrote, "For the Love of Money Is the Root of All Kinds of Evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). Maybe you've heard, "Money is the root of all evil." Is money the root of all evil? Listen or watch this sermon to find out why the love of money (versus money itself) is the problem. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/10272225471773 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:15 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1029224452713 Jesus Christ our righteousness offers us His righteousness by grace through faith. It's part of the classic double imputation that takes place at every conversion. Our unrighteousness is imputed to Christ, and His perfect righteousness is imputed to us: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21). This is why we don't need to try to justify ourselves. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1029224452713 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:39 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/101222174214695 The Parable of the Unjust Steward (also called the Parable of the Shrewd Manager) teaches that money is the foundation of faithfulness. This is Jesus's most controversial and confusing teaching, because it seems to commend immorality. But if we understand what He was and wasn't saying, we'll see it is a fantastic, challenging parable. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/101222174214695 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:32 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/10822211353024 We can learn wonderful lessons from the prodigal's son's brother and Jonah. Reading Jonah 4 is like reading Luke 15:25-31. If God is going to put two similar accounts in the Bible – one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament – it seems He's trying to drive home the points they make. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/10822211353024 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:42:52 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/92222232976671 We like God's grace to us, but we don't always like God's grace to others. Grace is unmerited favor. It is undeserved, which means by nature it is unfair. People are being given what they did not work for or earn and that upsets us. We will look at two examples of this in Scripture and then discuss the application for us. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/92222232976671 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:51:06 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/98222011415197 Psalm 100:2 says, "Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!" This verse doesn't just tell us to serve the Lord, it tells us HOW to serve the Lord: with gladness. And it is evident the older son in the parable of the prodigal son was not serving the Lord with gladness. Perhaps we don't always serve the Lord with gladness, so we can learn from him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/98222011415197 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:39 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/9222031302367 Ephesians 5:1 commands us to, "Be imitators of God [the Father] as beloved children." The parable of the prodigal son gives us a wonderful view of God the Father and reveals how we should be toward others as we imitate Him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/9222031302367 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:30 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/82722416217938 We understand the father being glad the son returned home, but what father would give his son the best robe, a ring, shoes, and the huge celebration after living so rebelliously? The son didn't deserve any of this, but grace is when sinful people receive favor they don't deserve. Romans 5:20 says, "The law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace increased all the more." The son's sin increased, but the Father's grace increased more. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/82722416217938 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:30 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/81222210338145 Sometimes people believe God the Father is the God of the Old Testament and He is filled with wrath and judgment, and God the Son is the God of the New Testament and He is filled with compassion and mercy. But we see God's compassion for sinners in both the Old and New Testaments. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/81222210338145 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:53:14 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/8622145256921 The prodigal son's father reveals what it is like for God the Father when one of His wayward children who has been living in rebellion and immorality repents and returns home. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/8622145256921 Religion & Spirituality Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:50:02 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/73122534426250 Can God forget the sins we commit? If God can forget sins, how can He be said to be omniscient, or all-knowing? If God can't forget things, how can He say He forgives us any more than angry people in marriage counseling forgive their spouse when they can't forget it? The biblical answer is God doesn't forget our sins, but He chooses not to remember them: "I will remember their sins no more" (Hebrews 8:12, see also Jeremiah 31:34 and Isaiah 43:25). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/73122534426250 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:44:33 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/716222330514718 Luke 15 contains three parables, and the themes are repentance and joy. The third parable about the prodigal son does something different than the previous two. Instead of using the words repent and joy, we get to see repentance and joy demonstrated by the father and son. The son is never said to repent, but we get an answer to the question, "What does repentance look like?" by examining his actions. This allows us to draw out wonderful lessons about to apply to our lives. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/716222330514718 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:55:46 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/7922317431361 Luke 15:17 says the prodigal son came to himself, or came to his senses. This is one of the best descriptions in Scripture of what it means to be trained God's discipline (Hebrews 12:11). He recognized he was experiencing discipline versus a trial. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/7922317431361 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:12 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/62322195848023 We see frequent examples in Scripture of why we should rejoice over the results versus the motivation. When other men began to prophesy Joshua was concerned, but Moses rejoiced (Numbers 11:26-29). When a man was casting out demons, the disciples were concerned, but Jesus said to let him continue (John 9:38-41). Paul said some people were preaching the gospel with good motivation and others with bad motivation, but he rejoiced that the gospel was being preached Philippians 1:15-18). The prodigal son returned to his father because he was hungry (Luke 15:17). We can rejoice he returned home. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/62322195848023 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:31 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/61622254502250 What leads to repentance? Romans 2:4 says, "God's kindness is meant to lead [us] to repentance." When we are thinking of repenting we wonder, "Will God really forgive me? Have I done too much for Him to be able to love me? Would God ever want a relationship with me again?" It is thinking about God's kindness that gives us the confidence that we can repent and be forgiven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/61622254502250 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:17 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/611221534372640 We are prone to wandering from God the Father. Generally, when we have sin in our lives we want to be as far away from God as possible. We don't wander physically like the son in the parable, but we do wonder spiritually. We don't physically go to a far country, but we avoid praying, reading the Bible, attending church and fellowship. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/611221534372640 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:54 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/32522172575597 In Luke 15, verses eight and 10 Jesus said, "There is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents." Because there are so many people, it is easy to feel like we are not special to God. We are one of who knows how many other people who have been saved. Could our salvation be that meaningful to God? These parables answer that question. There's joy in heaven, not just over the salvation of hundreds or thousands of people, but over one sinner who repents! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/32522172575597 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:46:10 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/319221137363358 Jesus said of Himself, "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10). The Parable of the Lost Sheep, better than any place else in the Gospels, reveals Christ's heart to seek and to save the lost. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/319221137363358 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:49:23 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/35221921172069 Psalm 32:1-4 describes what it feels like being burdened by sin. David was one of the most vibrant and vigorous men in Scripture, but his sin prematurely aged him. His health deteriorated dramatically at an early age, especially in Old Testament times, and especially for a man as physically gifted and strong as he was. The tax collectors and sinners drew near to Jesus to have their sin burdens lifted. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/35221921172069 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:53:10 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/22522221213243 The danger of self-righteousness is that it prevents people from recognizing their spiritual sickness. Self-righteous people think they're spiritually healthy, so they don't look to the Great Physician. If you're sick, but you think you're healthy you don't know anything's wrong. You won't get the medical attention you need. You keep getting worse, often without knowing it. It is dangerous to be physically sick and not know it, but it's even worse to be spiritually sick and not know it. If you're physically sick and don't know it, the worst you can experience is physical death. But if you're spiritually sick and don't know it the worst you can experience is eternal death. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/22522221213243 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:59 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/218221223127347 Luke 15:1 says, "Tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to Jesus." The end of the previous chapter contains the strongest verses in all of Scripture regarding discipleship. Jesus preached them because the crowds were bloated. They were filled with people who weren't true disciples. Jesus wanted to thin the ranks. The tax collectors and sinners not only remained but drew closer to him. They were tired of their spiritual sickness, and wanted to be made well. Are you spiritually sick? There is a Physician who wants to make you well. Jesus wouldn't turn away the tax collectors and sinners in his day and he doesn't turn them away in our day. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/218221223127347 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:25 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/25222216463105 In Luke 14:28 Jesus said, "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?" Jesus wanted to prevent people from starting to follow him and then stopping later. Expectations shape experiences. When you know the cost involved in following Christ, there's a better chance of persevering. So, he used two illustrations that both involve foresight. He wants us to have the foresight to NOT be like the failed tower-builder. Instead, he wants us to have the foresight of the king who knows ahead of time not to go to battle, but seeks terms of peace instead. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/25222216463105 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:53:37 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1302237405179 It is as though Jesus said, "You cannot be my disciple if you won't do these things." This is probably the clearest teaching on discipleship in all of Scripture. "Great crowds" followed Jesus. While many popular religious leaders would try to make the crowds even larger, Jesus seemed to try to stop people from following Him. Of all the statements He made that turned people away, we have reached the most shocking: "Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:27). Learn what this means. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1302237405179 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:47:22 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1224211717157438 What does it mean to love Christ? In Luke 14:26 Jesus said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple." We know Jesus didn't literally mean to hate our parents, spouse, children, and siblings, because that would contradict other verses: First Timothy 5:8 says, "If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." If we're told to care for our family members, how could Jesus tell us to hate them and mean that literally? In Matthew 5:44 Jesus said, "Love your enemies." If Jesus tells us to love our enemies, He isn't going to tell us to hate our family members and actually mean it. So how do we explain this? In Scripture, the word hate doesn't always mean hate. Sometimes it is used to create a contrast, or to elevate one thing above another. In this case the word hate means, "Love less." Jesus expects us to love him more than our family members. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/1224211717157438 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:48:18 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12192161652793 In Luke 14:26 Jesus said, "If anyone comes to me and does not…" and then he listed things that make it seem like He tried to discourage people from following Him. In this sermon we looked at a few other examples of this happening. Because if Jesus said these things in His day and they're recorded for us, then we should hear the same thing in our day so that we know what is involved in following Him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12192161652793 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:35 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12421029396258 In the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:15-24, Jesus said, "A king gave a great banquet and invited many." Those who had been invited began to make excuses, which represent the excuses many people give to the gospel. In response to the king invited the Gentiles, and all those who are poor, crippled, blind, and lame. Spiritually speaking these people represent all of us. Do we make excuses too? https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/12421029396258 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:56:06 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/112621159297524 David and Mephibosheth, in 2 Samuel 9, is one of the most beautiful accounts in the Old Testament. When we read Scripture, we want to be David defeating Goliath or Elijah on Mount Carmel, but we are Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was unable to walk because he was made lame through a fall, and spiritually speaking, we are unable to walk with God, because we have been made lame through the fall. Mephibosheth was condemned to die because he was descended from Saul, like we're condemned to die because we're descended from Adam. David sought Mephibosheth like God seeks us. David showed Mephibosheth kindness because of Jonathan, like God shows us kindness because of Jesus. King David brought Mephibosheth into Jerusalem, like King Jesus brings the spiritually lame into the New Jerusalem. Mephibosheth was adopted by the king, like we are adopted by the King. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/112621159297524 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:58:29 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11521225712118 Jesus said, "Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 14:11). This is one of the most common themes in Scripture: "God puts down one and exalts another" (Psalm 75:6), "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up," (James 4:10), "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time" (1 Peter 5:6). Adonijah is a perfect Old Testament example of disobeying this teaching. First Kings 1:5 says, "Adonijah exalted himself, saying, 'I will be king.'" He took the best place and had to give it up to someone more honorable than him: Solomon. Then with shame he had to take the lowest place (Luke 14:7-10). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/woodlandchristian/sermons/11521225712118 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Scott LaPierre 0:52:59 no Scott LaPierre - The Gospel of Luke