By Craig Brian Larson
Preached at Lake Shore Church, in Chicago
On Luke 14:7-11
Preparing for the Accountability That Comes to All God’s Servants
I delivered this sermon to my church on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Many Christians take their spiritual responsibilities lightly. They think God will forgive them for whatever they do wrong, and so he will not hold them accountable for their neglect. They are in for a rude awakening and a painful experience on Judgment Day. Do not let that happen to you. In this sermon based on Luke 12:41-48 Jesus teaches that people handle their responsibilities under God in four ways:
1. Wisdom and faithfulness.
2. Self-indulgent wickedness.
3. Informed disobedience.
4. Ignorant disobedience.
God deals with each person’s response in a different way. Click the message audio to learn more.
https://craigbrianlarson.libsyn.com/god-holds-his-servants-responsible-and-accountable
Audio: God Is Rightly Jealous for the Glory of His Name
God is holy because it is true and right for God to receive all glory and to protect the glory of his name.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on June 20, 2021
The Holy One Is Righteous and Just
To say God is holy is to say he is the sovereign king who always does what is right and just. In fact, his character and will are the yardstick of righteousness and justice, and he will not compromise that standard for anyone.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on June 13, 2021
Absolutely Pure
Who wants food with a long list of artificial ingredients? Who wants corrupt politicians? Who wants polluted air and water? Pure is good.
To say God is holy is to say he is absolutely pure, meaning he is uncontaminated by any trace of evil.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on June 6, 2021
Trusting God When Loved Ones Pass Away
You may have loved ones who have passed away from COVID or some other disease, even though you prayed much and had strong faith for their recovery. If you are feeling disillusioned and now have trouble with prayer, here are important truths that can restore your full faith.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on May 30, 2021
Most Sacred
This is the fourth message from the series, “Seven Aspects of God’s Holiness.”
When God describes himself as holy, it means he is the one we must treat with ultimate reverence and even with appropriate fear. Of all that exists, he is the one who is not merely sacred, but most sacred.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on May 9, 2021
Perfect Goodness
This is the third message from the series, “Seven Aspects of God’s Holiness.”
God is holy because he alone is perfectly good. Thus in his holy goodness he is infinitely gracious, loving, righteous, just, benevolent, generous, kind. In his holy goodness, he is the giver of every good thing.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on May 2, 2021
Seven Aspects of God’s Holiness: Exalted in Awesome Majesty
This is the second message from the series, “Seven Aspects of God’s Holiness.”
God is holy because he is the royal Majesty in heaven. He is high above and transcendent over all creation. He is resplendent in unapproachable light. His beauty is beatific, inspiring unending bliss.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on April 25, 2021
Seven Aspects of God’s Holiness: The Only God
This is the first message in the series, Seven Aspects of God’s Holiness.
God is holy because he is the only God. The Holy One is different from us as a potter is different from the clay.
by Pastor Brian Larson, delivered to the congregation of Lake Shore Church in Chicago on April 18, 2021