January 8, 2023
The Savior’s Gospel John 3:1-15 Sunday, January 8, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton One cannot fully understand the motive of Nicodemus without reading 2:23-25. The context is Jerusalem and more importantly, it was Passover. The curious crowds followed Jesus because He performed miracles. He recognized their faith was superficial. One of the 70, one of… Read More »
November 20, 2022
Grumbling or Gratitude? Philippians 2:3-18 Sunday, November 20, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Only four days away from Thanksgiving, I sensed it was time to pause from Hebrews. In all honesty I think I need what God gave me this week more than you! It is so easy to grumble, isn’t it? I want to… Read More »
October 30, 2022
Leave the Bottle Behind! Hebrews 6:1-12 Sunday, October 30, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton I still remember the smell of pine rosin that we sprayed on our hands before a football game. The pine rosin helped us get a better grip on the football. In Hebrews 4 the writer reminded the church of the importance… Read More »
October 2, 2022
Dangerous Drifting Hebrews 2:1-4 Sunday, October 2, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton May I encourage you to make a commitment today to not miss a Sunday for the next three months? That’s only thirteen Sundays. We begin a new series today from Hebrews. It is a sermon, not a letter, prepared for Jewish Christians who… Read More »
September 25, 2022
After Forty Days Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-11 Sunday, September 25, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Ascension of Christ is the crowning act of Jesus’ sacrifice. He has blessed us and we return to our place of worship Sunday after Sunday with joy blessing Him in return. When Jesus ascended the Holy Spirit descended just… Read More »
September 11, 2022
Approaching the Cross Luke 23:26-47 Sunday, September 11, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The love and compassion of Christ exude from the pages of the crucifixion. In the midst of His sufferings His selflessness emerges. He is more concerned for others than Himself as He approaches His cross. He even saves a criminal while hanging… Read More »
September 4, 2022
What Good News Does to Some People Luke 22:54-65, 23:6-25 Sunday, September 4, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Remember, we are in the Passion narrative of Luke’s gospel. Luke moves quickly to the cross scene because that is just the way it went down. Jesus’ enemies expedited Him through their ludicrous legal system. The Good… Read More »
August 21, 2022
Already, But Not Yet Luke 17:20-37 Sunday, August 21, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Pharisees were growing more curious about Jesus. They felt like it was time to ask Him about the Kingdom of God since the OT has so much to say about it. Wisely, Jesus connects the Kingdom of God with His… Read More »
August 14, 2022
The Simple Truth About Life After Death Luke 16:14-15, 19-31 Sunday, August 14, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton By now I am sure you have picked up on how Luke likes to emphasize Jesus’ love for the poor, and the socially outcast. This parable graphically explains that the eternal consequences of greed are severe. Remember… Read More »
August 7, 2022
You Can Come Home Anytime Luke 15:11-32 Sunday, August 7, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Muttering their disapproval of Jesus and His treatment of sinners, the Pharisees point out that they know nothing about the nature of God. In three parables Jesus teaches them about the attitude of God towards those who are lost. Sermon… Read More »
