Division by the Gospel, Luke 12:49-56

What does it mean for Jesus to cause division? What brings about division? In our varying texts from Sunday, we hear that division occurs because God’s truth stands against the world’s lies. And ultimately, Jesus will cause division as he deals with our sins upon the cross. For those who reject the work of Christ, his work stands against them and for those who receive it, they will live with an inner division of the old versus the new that is overcome by faith in the One who has died for them.

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Fear and Anxiety in an Age of Faith, Luke 12.32-40

Fear and anxiety are part and parcel of this life in a broken and sinful world. What are we to do about these feelings when they come upon us? Father Jeremiah reminds us that in this Age of Faith we can look to God’s promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ and poured upon us by the Holy Spirit to begin dealing with these responses to the world around.

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The Death of Idolatry, Luke 12:13-21

When someone asks Jesus to give a judgment concerning an inheritance with his brother, Jesus tells him that we must be on watch for coveting in our hearts and tells a parable of a man who received blessing above measure. But for this man, he loses it all in his death having no faith, but only focused on greed. What is it about coveting and greed that makes it idolatry? Father Jeremiah helps us to identify the answer and wrestle against this idolatry.

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The Kingdom that Makes Ready, Luke 12.32-40

Father Jeremiah walks us through Jesus’ words, “Fear not, little flock…” How can we begin to be free from anxiety and fear when there are so many cares in this world? Listen now to find out more!

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Diversion and Distraction, Luke 12.13-21

How do our material possessions and the many other goods that we have contribute to distraction and diversion from the importance of the Gospel and Jesus himself? In this sermon, Father Jeremiah considers these things through the Parable of the Rich Fool found in Luke 12.13-21.

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