Citadel Square Sermons

The Gospel of Luke | What Do We Have to Give? - Luke 20:19-26

Ben Miller preaches from Luke 20:19-26 as we continue in our study of the Gospel of Luke.
This week we continue the showdown with the religious leaders that began at the start of chapter 20. As their motivations have now been exposed, this week we see their primary goal on full display: they want to get rid of Jesus. In a passage that records some of Jesus’ most famous words, Luke takes us further into the human heart than we often venture. Do we love Jesus’ full authority over our lives? Or do we, like the religious leaders, also have pockets of our lives where we want to silence the voice of the Son of God?

The Gospel of Luke | The Rock in the Vineyard - Luke 20:9-18

Jonathan Suggs preaches from Luke 20:9-18.
After Jesus' authority is challenged in the temple, he responds with a thinly veiled parable that mirrors God’s dealings with his people and their leaders’ rejection of his servants. Their greed would ultimately lead them to reject his Son, not knowing that the one they killed would be the cornerstone who will have the last word in all of our lives.

The Gospel of Luke | By Who's Authority? - Luke 20:1-8

Jared Johnson preaches from Luke 20:1-8.
This week we’ll see Jesus enter the temple in Jerusalem, just days before he is crucified. As he enters, he is confronted by the religious leaders and questioned about his authority. This confrontation teaches us about who Jesus is and how his authority gives us reason to trust in him and surrender our own authority for something greater.

The Gospel of Luke | A House of Prayer - Luke 19:45-48

Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Luke 19:45-48 as we continue our series through the Gospel of Luke.
As Jesus enters Jerusalem he confronts those who were desecrating the temple and reminds them that God's house should be a house of prayer. The leaders tried to kill him, but many people hung on every word as he continued to teach and preach just days before his crucifixion.

The Gospel of Luke | Worship and Weeping - Luke 19:28-44

Steve Lindenmeyer begins Part 4 of our study through the gospel of Luke and preaches from Luke 19:28-44.
This week we will see the much-awaited and anticipated revelation of King Jesus as he enters Jerusalem. Many react with joyful worship and celebration while others respond with skepticism and doubt. As Jesus enters the city, his humility, authority, compassion, and power will be on full display.

The Gospel of Luke | The Fruits of Faithfulness - Luke 19:11-27

Our Student Ministry Director, Ben Miller, preaches from Luke 19:11-27.
As Christians, we know that Jesus will return again and consummate his kingdom. However, one of the biggest tensions in the Christian life is figuring out the “here and now.” How do we know that what we do in this life will pay off in eternity? Does God see our everyday acts of faithfulness? In this week’s passage, Jesus will address this tension, showing that God does see, and will reward, his faithful servants.

The Gospel of Luke | Today Salvation Has Come - Luke 19:1-10

Jonathan Suggs, our Young Adult Director, preaches from Luke 19:1-10.
In this passage, we see Jesus passing through Jericho, his last stop before Jerusalem when a famous tax collector named Zacchaeus tries to catch a glimpse of him. Jesus shockingly addresses Zacchaeus and tells him to come down. What seems like an incidental moment changes everything and teaches us about the nature of true conversion, God’s mission, and the seemingly inconsequential ways he works in everyday life.

The Gospel of Luke | To See the King - Luke 18:35-43

Pastor AJ Rankin continues our Gospel of Luke series and preaches from Luke 18:35-43.
As Jesus approaches Jericho, he encounters a blind beggar. When told that Jesus passing by, the blind man calls out for Jesus to have mercy on him because he wants his sight to be recovered. Jesus restores the blind man’s sight and he begins to glorify God by way of following Jesus. The people around them praise God for this miracle. As we consider our own circumstances personally and as a church, how is the power of God being displayed in us so that others may see and praise him?

The Gospel of Luke | Fulfillment Foretold - Luke 18:31-34

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Luke 18:31-34.
Jesus takes the twelve aside to once again tell them about his coming fate on the cross. He explains the heinous mistreatment and gruesome beating that lay ahead for him before his death. He also tells them that he will rise again on the third day. Despite hearing all this, the disciples do not grasp the significance of his words, as the meaning is hidden from them. We know that Jesus came to die and be resurrected, but why? And how does his fulfillment of his mission change us?

The Gospel of Luke | The Rich Ruler - Luke 18:18-30

Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Luke 18:18-30.
This week we will see a rich man run up to Jesus and ask the most important question that could ever be asked, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus' interaction with this man will dispel some of the most common misconceptions about salvation and encourage us to consider what prevents us from wholehearted surrender to His lordship. Jesus will show us once again that though the Christian life is costly, the treasures of His Kingdom are well worth it.