JLP.church Sermon Podcast Pastor Luke Jones

It can be hard to forgive someone — especially a family member — when they've hurt you. But when you're the one who did the hurting, accepting forgiveness from the one you've hurt can be even more difficult. Pastor Luke teaches from Genesis 33:1-17 in "Family Reunion," the concluding message in his series, "Stairway to Heaven."

It's wise to look back occasionally to see where you've come from, as people often learn from experience. If we believe God is at work in that history, it can also give our lives meaning. Jacob found this out the night that he wrestled with God. Pastor Luke preaches from Genesis 32:21-32 in "On the Ropes," part 5 of his 6-part series, "Stairway to Heaven."

In this installment of “Ask Me Anything,” Pastor Luke addressed eight questions. This message was delivered in gathered worship on Sunday, June 30, 2022 at Jewel Lake Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. TIMESTAMPS 00:15 What is the peace that passes all understanding? 07:54 What is a theophany? 11:29 What is 'third wave?' 11:46 What doctrine is worth fighting over? 12:03 What color was Jesus' robe at the crucifixion? 16:00 How did the Bible come together and who put it together? 23:31 How can we offer sacrifices today and should we? 26:49 Can Christians lose their salvation? Pastor Luke teaches from Philippians 4:4-8 in "Ask Me Anything."

No matter how bad (or good) your circumstances might be, there's one thing you can do—something you'll probably do automatically without even trying—that is guaranteed to make them worse. The good news is you don't have to do that. You can do something else instead. Pastor Luke teaches from Genesis 29:31-30:24 in "Father's Daze," part 4 of his 6-part series, "Stairway to Heaven."

The story of Jacob and Leah and Rachel is more of a cautionary tale than fairy tale. But underneath everything, it is a love story. Pastor Luke looks at Genesis 29:14-30 in "Surprise Party," part 3 of his 6-part series, "Stairway to Heaven."

Christians are acutely aware (most of us) how far we are from being like Christ. Maybe we struggle to be better, and maybe we don’t. Do you think people like that belong in church? Why or why not? Pastor Luke teaches from Genesis 28:10-22 in "Heaven's Gate," part 2 of his 6-part series, "Stairway to Heaven."