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If I asked you, "What is the kingdom of God like?" how would you reply? Would you think heaven? That's what most Christians would say. Certainly if you're not a Christian believer you would think heaven, but Jesus isn't talking about heaven. The kingdom of God is not heaven. - https://sermonsbydelbertyoung.com/

What IS The Kingdom Of God Like? (Luke 13:18-21) - By Delbert Young

Jesus always causes problems when he goes to church. Attending this church/synagogue were hurting crippled people, spirits, at least one indignant leader, people wanting to serve God, hypocrites, and there was Satan somewhere in the mix probably in the opponents of Jesus. So, when Jesus shows up at church problems are bound to happen.

When Jesus Goes to Church (Luke 13:10-17) - By Delbert Young

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, but peace does not mean the absence of conflict even in family. Peace is calm confidence through conflict and division even in family. Jesus does not allow "peace at any price." It's hypocrisy. One of the saddest events to observe is family division. However, Jesus assures us it will happen when people become serious about him and no one is left out - father, son, mother, daughter, in-laws, out-laws. Every person who follows Jesus will have a personal relational price to pay. This included Jesus with his own family

Peace at any Price? No! - Luke 12:49-53 - By Delbert Young

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Does worry and anxiety add a single hour to life? How about this? Do you think worry and anxiety could do the opposite? Could it possibly take hours from life? Worrying does the opposite from what we are attempting to accomplish. Instead of making life better, it takes from life. Stress and anxiety cause our blood pressure to rise. They cause loss of sleep. Major health problems are stress and anxiety related. It's a war.

War of Worry! (Luke 12:22-34) - By Delbert Young

Jesus said the yeast of the Pharisees is hypocrisy. This is worse than their being hypocrites. The warning is beware their stuff doesn't get inside you - in your head or in your heart. Once in it's like yeast (leaven) in bread. It permeates, infuses, and saturates. It's necessary to realize we are all being yeasted by someone or someones. I'm attempting to yeast you at this very moment. It's how we learn and change. All yeasting is not bad. Jesus' warning to all is Be on guard against the yeast of the Pharisees which is hypocrisy.

The Yeast of the Pharisees - Luke 12:1-9 - By Delbert Young

Jesus said your rituals are without reason. They're stupid. There isn't a glimmer of intelligence in them. It's like washing the outside of a dish, but not touching the inside. The reason they did/do these foolish things is for greed – to maintain control. They raped people by ravaging, robbing, and plundering them. This is not love. It is rape. It's the violent act of ravaging the souls of people. Jesus spared no words

Clean Outside, but Nasty Inside - Luke 11:37-44 - By Delbert Young

Because they repented that generation of Ninevites was not destroyed. That's the sign of Jonah. Jesus was the same sign. If that wicked generation did not repent, it would be destroyed. They didn't and were. In A.D. 70, 40 years later, Rome sent its armies and destroyed everything beginning in Galilee to Judea even burning and dismantling their religious temple. They got their sign alright. Sometimes getting a miraculous sign from heaven is not good.

They Got the Sign of Jonah - Luke 11:29-36 - By Delbert Young

Even though generation specific, let's step back and ask, 'How is our generation concerning wickedness?' I've never seen such blatant vileness and wickedness. It's the most wicked generation in recent history and becoming more wicked every day. What used to be sacred is now mocked. What used to be in the closet is openly paraded. Evil is publicized and in the name of being politically correct, our children are taught to accept, encouraged to participate, and be wicked. What was once wrong, sin, and avoided is now "cool" and embraced.

A Wicked Generation - Luke 11:24-29 - By Delbert Young

Do people slander people? Do slanderous rumors circulate like wild fire? Are poisonous, character damaging thoughts planted by rumors and slander? Have you ever listened to a slanderous rumor? What affect did it have on you toward the person being slandered? Were you now poisoned? Sadly, there's something about human nature that finds a sick delight in rumors unless the slanderous rumors are about them. I have learned to hate rumors and slander even if about my worst enemy. They are venomous to my mind and I already have enough poison in there.

The Beelzebub Slander Luke 11:14-23 - By Delbert Young

I can recite this prayer in 15 seconds, but sometimes I get lost in prayer talking to Father God. I think that's what the disciple witnessed when he watched Jesus pray. He wanted to experience and wanted others to experience what Jesus experienced , so he said, 'Lord, teach us to pray.'

Lord, Teach Us To Pray pt 2 - Luke 11:1-4 - By Delbert Young

One of the life lessons Jesus displayed to his disciples was praying. He allowed them to see and observe him pray. Certain people should see us pray. I don't mean standing on the corner as a Pharisaical hypocrite (Mat 6:5), but your children should see you pray. Your parents should see you pray. One of the inspirations of my life was and is watching my children pray teaching their children to pray. Watching and listening people you admire and respect pray is an inspiration as it was to this disciple. It's a life lesson.

Lord, Teach Us To Pray pt 1 - Luke 11:1-2 - By Delbert Young

What is the only one thing needed? Was Jesus saying Martha was cooking too many dishes and only one casserole was needed? Of course not! The one thing Jesus seeks above all else is time with you, time when you sit at his feet. 'Martha, Martha, I am way more interested in our spending time together than anything else you can do for me. That's the one thing needed by you and the one thing I need.' That one thing will stop our bowing to society or bowing to anything else. - https://sermonsbydelbertyoung.com/

Only One Thing is Needed - Luke 10:38-42 - By Delbert Young

A thing Jesus was happy about was he got to reveal God to us. Jesus was stoked and full of joy because Father, Lord of heaven and earth was revealing the things of the kingdom of God to all people. Even little children can get it. We don't need to be a Bible scholar. Jesus and his disciples were likely in Samaria at this time. The Samaritans got it. The Good Samaritan story is coming. We don't need to be a Jew. Satan can't blind or stop anyone from seeing the things of the kingdom. We learn it's totally up to Father to reveal hidden things and it's up to Jesus to reveal the Father.

Jesus, Joy, and the Good Samaritan - Luke 10:21-37 - By Delbert Young

Once I, a pastor, became so embittered I wanted a similar thing to take place on someone. I wanted the person to be destroyed, burned up, gone, dust, and evaporated. "God hit them in the jaw. Break their teeth out" (Psa 3:7) Break their arm (Psa 10:15). Make them vanish. Sweep them away (Psa 58)." I was biblical, but I knew better. The only person I was destroying and burning up with hate was me. I was feeding my hatred with those scriptures. I thought I was the godly one, but I didn't realize what spirit I was of.

God, Burn Them Up - Luke 9:51-56 - By Delbert Young

The disciples 'could not' drive out a demon. They tried and tried. How many demons did Jesus give them power and authority to drive out? All demons, yet they failed. Have you ever failed as a disciple and follower of Jesus? I certainly have. When I fail ministering to others, or fail personally, I've learned there's a spirit involved that I 'could not' handle. It's not that I didn't try. How about you? Ever fail as a Christian?

The Disciples Could Not - Luke 9:37-44 - By Delbert Young

Jesus said I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, SOME WHO ARE STANDING HERE WILL NOT TASTE DEATH BEFORE THEY SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Either there are some two-thousand year old men walking around, or Jesus came again bringing the kingdom of God. Did some of those standing there that day live to see Jesus come again in his glory? Did we miss the second coming of Christ? What does this mean?

The Kingdom Will Come Before You Die - Luke 9:26-27 - By Delbert Young

I think it interesting Jesus asked these questions. Even more interesting he asked these questions when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him. <br />
However, my real point is his disciples were with him obviously praying too. Here's my thought. Have you ever been praying and felt God asked you a question? I have. Actually, I think it's every time I seriously pray in private. Why does Jesus ask us questions?

I think it interesting Jesus asked these questions. Even more interesting he asked these questions when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him. 
However, my real point is his disciples were with him obviously praying too. Here's my thought. Have you ever been praying and felt God asked you a question? I have. Actually, I think it's every time I seriously pray in private. Why does Jesus ask us questions?

Two Questions - Luke 9:18-25 - By Delbert Young

'Who, then, is this I hear such things about?' What a pertinent and significant question! Question meaning, go on a quest to discover the answer. It's a question every person should ask. It's an old question, but new every day. Every day someone asks it. One day you asked it. I asked it. It's the most important question you ever asked and the one question every person needs answered as quickly as possible.

Who, Then, Is This? - Luke 9:7-9 - By Delbert Young

It's close to eighteen months since the disciples were originally selected. They've heard a hundred messages spoken to a hundred crowds. They've heard Jesus in a hundred debates with the Pharisees. They've observed Jesus heal hundreds of people and drive out hundreds of demons. His message and methods were imbedded into their minds. How many messages have we heard? How many crowds have we been a part? It's time for us to do.

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