THE PHYSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE
"The Physician's Perspective" is a compelling collection of talks that explore the books of Luke and Acts from the Bible. These talks delve into the life and teachings of Jesus and the early years of the Church, all presented through the meticulous and insightful lens of Dr. Luke, a physician and companion of Paul on his missionary journeys.
In the final week of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney’s sermon, "Heart of the Matter," stresses the significance of a heart aligned with God. A heart open to Him allows us to receive the Gospel and navigate life's challenges with faith. God's Kingdom is for everyone and we must share this message without prejudice. We are encouraged to examine ourselves and invite God's Spirit to renew our hearts, guarding against bitterness and pride. Listen and be challenged.
In week eight of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Christian focuses on the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to boldly witness and share the gospel with others. He uses Paul's example from the Book of Acts, highlighting how Paul’s missionary journeys, despite suffering and opposition, were driven by his commitment to share the good news of Jesus Christ. We are challenged to reflect on how we define success, emphasizing that true success as Christians is being faithful in sharing our testimony about the grace of God. Listen and be challenged.
In week seven of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Samson preaches from Acts 15:36–16:40, focusing on Paul’s unwavering consistency in following Christ, even when faced with difficulties such as breakups, barriers, and beatings. Paul leaned into relationships when his missionary team split, trusted God’s vision when his plans were blocked, and remained faithful by singing and praying when beaten and imprisoned. Pastor Samson drives home the point that what we practice consistently will determine how we respond in difficult times. Listen and be challenged.
In week six of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney's sermon, "Hate What God Hates," focuses on the destructive nature of pride, which is highlighted as the sin God hates most according to Proverbs 6 and 8. Through the example of King Herod in Acts 12, who was struck down for his pride and failure to give glory to God, the message illustrates the consequences of self-exaltation and the importance of humility. Pride takes many forms, often unnoticed in ourselves, and can destroy our relationship with God and others. We are called to repentance and surrender to God as the solution, knowing that humility opens the door to God's grace and true peace. Listen and be challenged.
In week five of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney's sermon, "Struggling to Thrive," centers on the challenges faced by the early church in Acts 6 and how these struggles relate to the church today. He highlights internal conflicts, such as the discrimination between Greek-speaking and Hebrew-speaking believers, emphasizing the importance of unity, service, and wisdom. He also addresses external threats, like persecution, which paradoxically led the church to thrive and spread the Gospel. The sermon calls for embracing diversity as part of God's plan and emphasizes the role of the next generation in continuing the mission. We are encouraged to obey Jesus, preach His message, expect miracles, and disciple others, ensuring that the church thrives amid struggles. Listen and be challenged.
Week four of "The Physician's Perspective" welcomes Lance Lang, Founder of Hope is Alive, an addiction recovery program. He shares from Luke 5, the story of a paralyzed man brought to Jesus by his friends, who were so desperate for his healing that they tore off the roof of a house to lower him down before Jesus. He illustrates how Jesus told the man to take his mat as a symbol of his past struggles, which now serves as a testimony to God's healing power. We are encouraged to embrace our past, even the painful or shameful parts, as a "mat" that can be used to show others God's transformative power and grace. Listen and be challenged.
In week three of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney highlights Jesus' ascension as a key moment that completes His work on Earth and begins His ongoing ministry in heaven. Pastor urges us to stay spiritually ready for Jesus' sudden return and to live empowered by the Holy Spirit as witnesses of Christ's message. We are called to embrace our divine purpose, live with a mission, and confidently await the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives. Listen and be challenged.
In week two of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney preaches on the concept of stewardship, using the parable from Luke 16 as a foundation. Through this sermon, we see that everything we have is not truly ours but is entrusted to us by God, and we will one day be held accountable for how we manage these resources. Jesus teaches that we cannot serve both God and money and how we use money reflects who or what we truly serve. Listen and be challenged.
In week one of our new collection of talks entitled, "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney preaches from the book of Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, who meticulously documented the life and ministry of Jesus. Pastor shows us that a personal encounter with Jesus can transform every aspect of our lives, give us a new heart, spirit, and purpose: to impact the world. Listen and be challenged.