Luke: Doing God's Business

Summary: The seventy-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus tells a parable about ten servants.

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Luke: Doing Gods' Business
Stewart Barcelo

Passage Lessons:

  1. Jesus will return with the kingdom of God

  2. Jesus leaves His servants resources to do business with while He is away

  3. When Jesus returns, His servants will receive rewards based on their faithfulness, while He was away

  4. Enemies of Jesus will receive ultimate judgment when He returns

Luke: Zacchaeus - A Life Transforming Encounter with Jesus

Summary: The seventy-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus encounters Zacchaeus.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Luke: Zacchaeus - A Life Transforming Encounter with Jesus
Roger D

Luke: Seeing Beyond What We See

Summary: The seventy-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Bartimaeus receives more than sight.

Scripture: Luke 18:31-42

Luke: Seeing Beyond What We See
Laural Jeanson

Lessons:

  1. Following Jesus means trusting Him even when we cannot see what He is doing.

  2. Don’t let the obstacles or the crowd keep you from calling out to Jesus.

  3. Jesus changes the lives of those who see Him.

Luke: The Rich and the Kingdom of God

Summary: The seventy-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. An interaction between Jesus and a rich man.

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Luke: The Rich and the Kingdom of God
Rudy Friesen

Summary:

  • This man’s wealth made his life comfortable, and gave him power and prestige.

  • When Jesus told him to sell everything he owned, Jesus was touching the very basis of his security and identity

  • The man did not understand that he would be even more secure if he followed Jesus than he was all his wealth

  • Jesus does not ask all believers to sell everything they have, although this may His will for some. He does ask us all, however, to get rid of anything that has become more important to us than God

  • If my basis for security has shifted from God to what I own, it would be better for me to get rid of these possessions

Luke: Trust in God's Mercy

Summary: The seventy-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. 2 Parables and a call to have faith like a child.

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Luke: Trust in God's Mercy
Stewart Barcelo

Application Questions:

  1. Prayer: Have I ever prayed to God the way the tax gather did?

  2. Approval: Do I base God’s approval of me on the spiritual practices you do/don’t do?

  3. Comparison: Is there a spirit of comparison shaping how I approach God or other people?


Clarity is Kindness

Summary: An open conversation about the past, present, and future of Genesis House Church.

Clarity is Kindness (Disclaimer)
Andrew Dexter

Luke: Prayer - The Meaning of Faithful Perseverance

Summary: The seventy-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches a parable on prayer.

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Luke: Prayer - The Meaning of Faithful Perseverance
Andrew Dexter

Luke: Are You Ready for the Return of Christ?

Summary: The seventieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The second coming is foretold.

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Luke: Are You Ready for the Return of Christ?
Andrew Dexter

Luke: Healed for a Season, but Saved for Eternity

Summary: The sixty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Ten lepers are cleansed.

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Luke: Healed for a Season, but Saved for Eternity
Andrew Dexter

Luke: Forgiveness Between Believers

Summary: The sixty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. “Be on your guard! If your brother … repents, forgive him.”

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Luke: Forgiveness Between Believers
Stewart Barcelo

Luke: Two Men with Two Different Destinies

Summary: The sixty-seven message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The rich man and Lazarus.

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Luke: Two Men with Two Different Destinies
Roger D

John: Hallmarks of those Who Recognize Christ

Summary: A Message from the Book of John. Jesus’ public Ministry, and first converts. Aidan visits from Pineridge House Church.

Scripture: John 1:35-51

John: Hallmarks of those Who Recognize Christ
Aidan Bailey

Luke: The Heart that God Sees

Summary: The sixty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 16:14-18

Luke: The Heart that God Sees
Andrew Dexter

Luke: Investing with Eternity in Mind

Summary: The sixty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Luke: Investing with Eternity in Mind
Andrew Dexter

Luke: Our Good, Good Father

Summary: The sixty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Luke: Our Good, Good Father
Various

Luke: The Pursuing Love of God

Summary: The sixty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Luke: The Pursuing Love of God
Andrew Dexter

John: Jesus, the End of Condemnation

Summary: Sermon from the Book of John where the religious leaders try to trick Jesus by bringing to him a woman caught in adultery.

Scripture: John 8:2-11

John: Jesus, the End of Condemnation
Andrew Dexter

1 Peter: Worship, Witness, and Walk (Combined Church Service 2026)

Summary: From our joint service with Pineridge House & Chapel House. Each pastor preached part of the sermon (Andrew Dexter, Dan Jansen, Bryce Clements).

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

1 Peter: Worship, Witness, and Walk
Dexter, Jansen, Clements

Luke: Acting Like a Disciple

Summary: The sixty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on acting out your faith as a disciple.

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Luke: Acting Like a Disciple
Roger D.

Application Questions:

  • Are you part of the crowd, or are you a disciple? Are you a church-goer, or are you following Jesus into suffering?

  • If you find yourself in an environment where Jesus is not popular, will you continue to follow Him?

  • Have you seen Jesus as worthy of all this? Is there nobody you’d rather be like?

  • Has your Christianity become too comfortable? What will it take to finish?

  • Are you in danger of being thrown out, like the useless salt?