Paul Barnhardt - Be Wise, Be Welcomed, Be Warned
Paul Barnhardt examines the urgent necessity of considering the consequences of putting off the gospel, using three consecutive passages from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 14:31-32, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 16:19-31) to contrast the wisdom of making peace with God with the peril of spiritual unpreparedness. He explores major themes such as the coming judgment of God, the readiness required to seek divine pardon, the boundless mercy and open-armed welcome of the heavenly Father toward returning sinners, and the solemn finality of eternal torment for those who neglect repentance. Ultimately, he stresses the critical importance of responding to the Word of God and receiving salvation through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ while time and opportunity remain.

Jason Wahls - The Lord Jesus Seeks Sinners
Jason Wahls explores the narrative of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10, focusing on the powerful intersection between a seeking sinner and a seeking Savior. He addresses key themes such as the universal reality of human guilt and sinfulness, the fleeting nature of spiritual opportunity, the priority of seeking salvation above all else, and the personal, purposeful initiative of Jesus Christ in seeking and saving the lost. Emphasizing the authority of Christ's mission, he clarifies how a sinner recognizes their lost condition, responds by receiving the Savior, and obtains the absolute assurance of forgiveness and eternal life based on the word of God.

These messages are a part of our 2026 Winter Gospel Series and were recorded on 2/3/26