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Anticipation is Making Me Wait When we know something is worth it, we will wait for it.  We are waiting for the "revealing of the sons of God" and the "redemption of our bodies".  We, along with all creation, are eagerly longing to be set free from "bondage to decay" which mankind's (our) sin has placed us in.  Sure, our waiting and sin involves suffering, but all the suffering on earth is a very little thing in comparison with the glory to be revealed and given.  An exposition of Romans 8:18-25, 50 minutes English and Hebrew.

Messiah Rejected and Condemned Or, the Innocent Condemned, the Guilty Released.  After being sent to Herod Antipas, Jesus was sent back to Pilate.  Pilate declared Jesus innocent of all charges and tried to release Jesus in what might be called the "Barabbas Affair".  Just who was the "crowd" shouting "Crucify him" early that Passover morning?  Had the "fickle" crowd changed their mind since shouting "Hosanna" a few days before? Was there a crucifixion scheduled that morning even before the priests brought Jesus to Pilate?  An exposition of Luke 23:13-25 (English and Hebrew), 47 minutes.

Jesus' Plans for Passover How God incorporates the plans of the wicked, be they men or Satan, to bring about His purposes. God's anticipation of the plans of the wicked shows His sovereign knowledge and power. God planned for Jesus to die at Passover more than 1400 years before it happened. An exposition of Luke 22:1-13. 40 minutes English/Hebrew.

When the Son of Man comes... will he find the faith on earth?  Exposition of Luke 18:1-11.  The parable of a widow whose persistence is an example for believers to keep the faith until Jesus comes.  There will be difficulty and a time interval until He returns, but be assured, He's coming back.  English and Hebrew, 43 minutes.

Herod the Varmint Sometimes political rulers need to be put into place.  God's plans won't be affected or even postponed because of human political rulers - those little destructive varmints.  Political rulers, in general, oppose God's work in Jesus. An exposition of Luke 13:31-35.  English and Hebrew. 47 minutes.

Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven's Door Or, "Salvation:  A Limited Time Offer".  Sermon: an exposition of Luke 13:18-32.  Someone asked Jesus if "Those who are saved are few?"  He taught with parables (and illusions to the Old Testament) that the door to salvation is open now.  But a time will come when the door is shut.  Many will come knocking, thinking they will be granted entrance.  But they will end up outside, weeping and gnashing teeth over their lost opportunity.    English and Hebrew, 54 minutes.

His Kingdom Will Come Get on the right side of history.  An exposition of Luke 11:1-4, the so-called "Lord's Prayer".  This short prayer, about 35 words total in most English translations, says a lot about God, and how believers (should) view life.  The Fatherhood of God is emphasized.  English and Hebrew, 47 minutes.