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Step Three: Focused Hope, Part B
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful conclusion to "Focused Hope," where we dive deep into Matthew 6:10—"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In this episode, discover how our prayers can embody our desire for God's presence and purpose.We'll explore the dual nature of our longing: the Already, where we experience Christ's nearness and model His Kingdom as ambassadors, and the Not Yet, where we eagerly await the full revelation of our Blessed Hope and the ultimate establishment of love, truth, and justice. Tune in for a compelling journey of faith that will inspire you to pray with renewed passion and purpose!
Step Three: Focused Hope, Part A
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this first half of a two-part sermon, "Focused Hope," as he dives into Matthew 6:10: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In this episode, Pastor Luke explores how our prayers should reflect a deep longing for both the nearness of God and the ways of God. Discover how to live in the power of the Spirit while eagerly anticipating the full revelation of our Blessed Hope, and learn to model the culture of the Kingdom as an ambassador of love, truth, and justice, all while awaiting the day when these ideals are fully realized. Tune in and ignite your prayer life with focused hope!
Step Two: Transcendent Adoration, Part B
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in the powerful conclusion of "Transcendent Adoration" as we dive deeper into Matthew 6:9: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." In this episode, we explore how the Lord’s Prayer reminds us of our profound need for transcendent adoration, celebrating our connection to our heavenly Father as His cherished possession. Discover how our prayers elevate and separate us in reverence, inviting God to reveal and exalt His Name on earth. Tune in for a transformative message that calls us to honor the holiness of our Creator!
Step Two: Transcendent Adoration, Part A
In this inspiring first part of "Transcendent Adoration," Pastor Luke Ahrens explores Matthew 6:9, inviting you to embrace the depth of the Lord's Prayer. Discover how this prayer is not just a routine, but a profound reminder of our need to adore our transcendent Father. As we pray, we celebrate our unique connection to Him, join in the adoration of His greatness, and petition for His Name to be revealed and exalted on earth. Dive into this transformative episode and deepen your understanding of what it means to truly honor God in prayer!
Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer, Part B
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful conclusion to the message "Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer," as he dives deep into Matthew 6:5-8 and 6:14-15. Discover how to shed superficial and empty prayers, focusing instead on what truly matters: being seen by your Father, being heard in your innermost needs, and cultivating peace in your relationship with Him. This episode challenges you to elevate your prayer life from mere routine to a profound, impactful dialogue with God. Tune in and transform your prayer experience!
Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer, Part A
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful sermon as he unpacks the essentials for transformative prayer based on Matthew 6:5-8 and 14-15. Discover why it’s time to eliminate superficial and empty prayers and focus on what truly matters: being seen by your Father, being heard in your deepest needs, and cultivating peace through genuine forgiveness. Prepare to deepen your relationship with God and elevate your prayer life to new heights!
4 Realities You Will Be Experiencing 37 Minutes After You Die, Part B
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful continuation as he unpacks the profound truths from Luke 16:19-31. Discover what awaits just moments after death, including the stark contrast between torment and blessedness, the jarring culture shock of life’s great reversal, the clarity that comes from confronting our responses to Scripture and Jesus, and the sobering reality that our destinies are sealed forever. This is a thought-provoking episode that challenges you to reflect on what truly matters in this life. Tune in to grasp the urgency of these eternal realities!
4 Realities You Will Be Experiencing 37 Minutes After You Die, Part A
Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this thought-provoking sermon as we dive into Luke 16:19-31, exploring the stark realities that await us just moments after death. Discover the immediate experiences of eternal torment or blessedness, the shocking cultural reversal that redefines our earthly perceptions, the clarity on repentance that reveals our responses to Scripture and Christ, and the chilling finality that seals our destinies forever. Tune in for a compelling reminder that our choices echo into eternity!
Truth and Grace on Divorce and Remarriage, Part B
In this powerful follow-up, we explore how to deepen our relationship with Jesus as the ultimate authority in healing after divorce. Join us as we discuss the importance of softening our hearts, surrendering regrets, and experiencing the transformative forgiveness that leads to true freedom. Whether you’re navigating your own journey or supporting someone else, this episode invites you to embrace hope and grace in every difficult relational situation.
Truth and Grace on Divorce and Remarriage, Part A
On today's program, we explore how to make Jesus the ultimate authority in our relationships, soften our hearts toward Him and our spouses, and allow His healing to mend our brokenness, especially in light of divorce. We’ll discuss the importance of surrendering our regrets and finding the forgiveness that leads to true freedom. Whether you're navigating your own hindered marriage journey or seeking to support others, this episode is a call to embrace truth wrapped in grace.
Assumptions Buster, Gospel Edition, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensIn this follow-up sermon, we continue our exploration of Luke 16:14-17, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees about their obsession with wealth and self-justification. Join us as we uncover the deeper meanings behind His challenging words and reflect on our own spiritual journeys.In this episode, we’ll cover:1. Self-View vs. God's Perspective: How do we assess our lives? Unpack the uncomfortable reality that God’s judgment of us is far more accurate than our own or that of others.2. Selective Engagement with Scripture: Are we choosing only the parts of the Bible that resonate with us? Discover why God’s unwavering commitment to His Word calls for a deeper, more holistic approach to our faith.3. God's Pursuit of the Unlikely: We often envision God seeking the "righteous." But what about those deemed "lost"? This discussion challenges the belief that only the seemingly good are within His reach, revealing God’s relentless love for every soul.Tune in for a compelling message that encourages you to examine your priorities and align your heart with God’s truth. Let’s invite transformation into our lives!
Assumptions Buster, Gospel Edition, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensIn this sermon, we dive deep into Luke 16:14-17, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees' love for money and their misguided self-justifications. Join us as we explore the profound implications of Jesus' words and uncover the true nature of our hearts before God.In this episode, we’ll discuss:1. Self-Perception vs. Divine Insight: How do we measure ourselves? Discover the unsettling truth that God evaluates us far more accurately than our self-assessments or how others view us.2. Selective Scripture Engagement: Are we picking and choosing the parts of the Bible that suit us? Learn why God’s commitment to His Word goes beyond our casual approach to Scripture, and how that affects our spiritual growth.3. Who Does God Pursue? We often think of God seeking out "good" people. But what about the “rotten” ones—or ourselves? This segment challenges the notion that God is only after the seemingly righteous, revealing His relentless pursuit of every heart.Tune in for a powerful message that will inspire you to reflect on your affections and realign them with God’s truth. It’s time to transform our hearts and invite God to reshape our priorities!
Real World Savvy, Applied to Eternal Priorities, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Luke 16:1-131. Jesus wants you to remove the disconnect between your present lifestyle choices and your eternal priorities with urgency. (vv 1-8)2. Jesus urges you to steward your temporary resources decisively, generously, faithfully, and single-mindedly based on God’s priorities. (vv 8-13)
Real World Savvy, Applied to Eternal Priorities, Part A
In this thought-provoking sermon, we dive deep into Luke 16:1-13, where Jesus shares the parable of the shrewd manager. Join us as we unpack the layers of this fascinating story and explore what it truly means to manage our resources in a way that aligns with our eternal priorities.How can we be savvy stewards of the temporary wealth entrusted to us? What lessons can we draw from the manager’s questionable tactics that apply to our lives today? We'll discuss the urgency of aligning our lifestyle choices with our spiritual goals and the call to use our resources generously and wisely.Discover why Jesus challenges us to be more shrewd than the world in our dealings and how faithfulness in the small things can lead to greater spiritual rewards. Whether you're grappling with financial decisions or seeking a deeper understanding of stewardship, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your priorities and embrace a life of intentional generosity.Tune in as Pastor Luke Ahrens shares insights that will reshape your perspective on money, relationships, and your ultimate purpose!
Transform Our Affections God, Part B
In this episode titled "Transform Our Affections, God!", we dive into Jonah 4:4-11, exploring God's profound question to Jonah: “Do you do well to be angry?” We examine how God shapes our affections through the Holy Spirit, challenges our misguided emotions, and ultimately seeks to transform our hearts both vertically toward Him and missionally toward others. Through Jonah’s struggle, we reflect on our own priorities and consider how God's grace invites us to embrace a mission of love and compassion for the world around us. Join Pastor Luke Ahrens as he encourage us to align our affections with God's heart!
Transform Our Affections God, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 4:4-4:11God, in His grace, is shaping our affections by the Holy Spirit. God, in His grace, is challenging our misguided, sinful affections. God, in His grace, wants to transform our affections, both vertically and missionally.
Confronted by the Grace of God, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:10-4:4Do you understand the heart of God? Do you reflect and imitate the heart of God?
Confronted by the Grace of God, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:10-4:4Do you understand the heart of God? Do you reflect and imitate the heart of God?
Time Is Running Out, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:4-3:10Believe God fully.Humble yourself before God with urgency. Turn from sin and yield to the Spirit internally and externally. Hope and rest in the mercy of God in Christ.
Time Is Running Out, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:4-3:10Believe God fully.Humble yourself before God with urgency.Turn from sin and yield to the Spirit internally and externally.Hope and rest in the mercy of God in Christ.
Embracing the Tension of a Second Chance, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 2:10-3:5A Second Chance is God drawing you into…a) the identity of an Unconfused Foil.b) the blessing of Unending Felicity.c) the fruitfulness of Uncomfortable Following.
Embracing the Tension of a Second Chance, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part AText: Jonah 1:17-2:10
Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part BText: Jonah 1:17-2:10
Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part AText: Jonah 1:17-2:10
Grace When You Are Running From God, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Grace When You Are Running From God, Part BText: Jonah 1:1-16
Grace When You Are Running From God, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Grace When You Are Running From God, Part AText: Jonah 1:1-16
3 Passions of a Member at Vertical Church, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: Hebrews 10:19-25
3 Passions of a Member at Vertical Church, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: Hebrews 10:19-25
Were Men and Women Created by God for Complementary or Identical Roles? Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3Biblical Perspective on Men and Women: Equal in Value before God Unique in (some) God-given Roles Thrive Together in Mutual Honor under ChristThe Model for Complementarianism is the Trinity and also Christ with the Church.God calls Men to serve with Loving Leadership, and Women to serve with Respectful Influence.
Were Men and Women Created by God for Complementary or Identical Roles? Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3Biblical Perspective on Men and Women:Equal in Value before God Unique in (some) God-given Roles Thrive Together in Mutual Honor under ChristThe Model for Complementarianism is the Trinity and also Christ with the Church.God calls Men to serve with Loving Leadership, and Women to serve with Respectful Influence.
Preparing for a New Season of Missions in Our Church, Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: Matthew 16; Acts 11, 13, 14One Promise and Five Commitments of a Missional, Church Planting Church: Jesus promised to build His church and overcome the gates of hell. Multiplication of missional leadersFollowing the voice and lead of the Holy Spirit Overcoming challenges and spiritual opposition Prayer cover until the work is done…and beyond Celebrating the work and power of God!
Preparing for a New Season of Missions in Our Church, Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensText: Matthew 16; Acts 11, 13, 14One Promise and Five Commitments of a Missional, Church Planting Church: Jesus promised to build His church and overcome the gates of hell.Multiplication of missional leaders Following the voice and lead of the Holy Spirit Overcoming challenges and spiritual opposition Prayer cover until the work is done…and beyond Celebrating the work and power of God!
How Should a Local Church be Led and Cared for? Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsThe Biblical model for leadership is shepherding–like the Good Shepherd. Scripture describes a variety of roles within the local church that are engaged in leading, administering, and serving the church family under the authority of Christ. We need more aspirational, mature, faithful, humble, and available servants of Christ in order for His church to thrive. Text: 1 Peter 5, 1 Timothy 3
How Should a Local Church be Led and Cared for? Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsThe Biblical model for leadership is shepherding–like the Good Shepherd. Scripture describes a variety of roles within the local church that are engaged in leading, administering, and serving the church family under the authority of Christ. We need more aspirational, mature, faithful, humble, and available servants of Christ in order for His church to thrive.Text: 1 Peter 5, 1 Timothy 3
What is Your Next Step on the Discipleship Pathway? Part B
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsSummary: Your discipleship pathway begins and ends with a passion to be like Jesus and be with Jesus.
What is Your Next Step on the Discipleship Pathway? Part A
Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsSummary: Your discipleship pathway begins and ends with a passion to be like Jesus and be with Jesus.
The Biggest Family Asset: The Blessing of the Lord, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 26 What triggers the Blessing: Obedience to the Word of God and clinging to His promises. What hinders the Blessing: Unconquered family strongholds. What enables the Blessing: God’s grace and presence; and our faithfulness. Truth, time, even conflict, will reveal and confirm the Blessing of the Lord.
The Gospel: Forever in God's Family, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Galatians 4:4-7 • The Gospel: God wants you to be part of His family: The Father initiated bringing you into the family; (v. 4) The Son gave his life to enable you to join the family; (v. 5) The Spirit is the internal evidence that you are indeed family. (v. 6) • What it means to be in The Family: You are now adopted, chosen by God; (v. 5b) You are no longer an outsider; (v. 7a) You are now a privileged heir. (v. 7b)
The Gospel: Forever in God's Family, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Galatians 4:4-7 • The Gospel: God wants you to be part of His family: The Father initiated bringing you into the family; (v. 4) The Son gave his life to enable you to join the family; (v. 5) The Spirit is the internal evidence that you are indeed family. (v. 6) What it means to be in The Family: You are now adopted, chosen by God; (v. 5b) You are no longer an outsider; (v. 7a) You are now a privileged heir. (v. 7b)
The Gospel: Eyes Opened to a New Reality, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 24:13-35 The Gospel is confusing if my perspective on Christ is limited. (vv. 13-24) The Gospel becomes clear as I understand the truth about Christ’s suffering and glory. (vv. 25-27) The Gospel transforms my reality as I experience a relationship with Christ. (vv. 28-35)
The Gospel: Eyes Opened to a New Reality, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 24:13-35 The Gospel is confusing if my perspective on Christ is limited. (vv. 13-24) The Gospel becomes clear as I understand the truth about Christ’s suffering and glory. (vv. 25-27) The Gospel transforms my reality as I experience a relationship with Christ. (vv. 28-35)
The Gospel: Your New Identity, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
The Gospel: Your New Identity, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
The Gospel: God's Unbelievable Gift! Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 You were as good as dead. (vv. 1-3) But God chose to make you spiritually alive by his mercy, love, and grace. (vv. 4-7) Your salvation is a gift from God, not initiated or earned by you in any way. (vv. 8-9) Even your good works are an extension of God’s gift. (v. 10)
The Gospel: God's Unbelievable Gift! Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 You were as good as dead. (vv. 1-3) But God chose to make you spiritually alive by his mercy, love, and grace. (vv. 4-7) Your salvation is a gift from God, not initiated or earned by you in any way. (vv. 8-9) Even your good works are an extension of God’s gift. (v. 10)
The Gospel: A Call to Sow, Seek, and Celebrate, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Texts: Luke 8:4-15 & Luke 15:1-10
The Gospel: A Call to Sow, Seek, and Celebrate, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Texts: Luke 8:4-15 & Luke 15:1-10
The Gospel: An Invitation to Meet Jesus, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: John 1:43-51
The Gospel: An Invitation to Meet Jesus, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: John 1:43-51
Spiritual Leadership Nurtures Legendary Faith, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 25:19-34 Spiritual Leadership is actively taking my family toward the Presence, Promises, Practices, Purposes, and Power of God. Spiritual Passivity is prioritizing my comfort over God’s calling. My choice will result in Fruitfulness and Grace or Chaos and Regret.