Author Archives: Dustin Long

This week we continue in Luke Chapter 1. Gabriel comes to see Mary and has an even more miraculous message. John was the forerunner to the Christ. But God is still preparing for the coming Savior.  We see some great responses today to God’s expected work. How we will respond to God’s completed works isContinue reading “Preparing for the Savior, Luke 1:26-56”

Luke 1:1-25, 57-79 We are beginning a new series today, the Gospel of Luke. Between Luke’s Gospel and its sequel, Acts, Luke wrote more words of the New Testament than any other author. His Gospel was written primarily to a Gentile Audience, so you see his handling of OT prophecies a little different than say,Continue reading “The Gospel Witness”

During the month of November, our sermons focused on Psalm 103. The purpose was to reflect on Thanksgiving and all of the blessings God has bestowed upon His people. David spends time in this Psalm reflecting on the Greatness of God. He shows us how God reveals this greatness. God has done amazing things inContinue reading “Reflecting on Thanksgiving”

A pastor friend in Oklahoma shared in a Facebook group today that he had visited with a friend who was facing discouragement. He himself had faced discouragement. I responded with a comment that I, too, had faced discouragement. What did all of this discouragement center around? Ministerial life (and everything else) in 2020. Discouragement canContinue reading “Find Something Small”

We are reaching the end of our Truth, Love, and Faithfulness series and we are exploring the second half of Third John.  So far in these letters, we have seen several commendations: The Lady and Her Children, Gaius, those who walk in love and truth. We have also seen some warnings: Do not follow the deceivers,Continue reading “Truth, Love, and Faithfulness- Part 4”

We are continuing our study of Second and Third John. These are beautiful letters that have a very personal feel. Remember, Danny Akin described them as “Postcard” Epistles. John is combatting an early form of Gnosticism or Docetism, that Christ was not in the flesh and that the Christ in the flesh was not God. Today,Continue reading “Truth, Love, and Faithfulness- Part 2”

We are going to spend the next few weeks looking at Second and Third John. These are beautiful letters that have a very personal feel. Danny Akin described them as “Postcard” Epistles: Letters that get straight to the point and encourage and exhort. John seems to be combating an early form of Gnosticism or Docetism,Continue reading “Truth, Love, and Faithfulness- Part 1”

When we look at the comparison of the Wise and the Foolish Builders, we see Jesus’ conclusion to His most famous sermon. There is much to be mined here. In doing so, we are able to answer a few questions: 1. What do the storms in this parable represent? (vv. 7:24-27) How many times haveContinue reading ““The Foundation of God’s Authority” from Matthew 7:24-8:1, The Sermon on the Mount”

I want to apologize for the language included in a Tweet I am going to share. I normally wouldn’t share this type of material. But I want you to hear the desperation in her words and voice. I want you to see it in her eyes and expressions. Watch this ******Language Warning****** It is veryContinue reading “A Burden for the Lost”