Every Last Word

Luke 8:16-21

Have you ever been told that you look just like one of your parents? Or maybe you have the same mannerisms as a brother or sister. What about your spiritual family? Do you live in such a way that others will be able to see the family resemblance? Is it easy to see from your actions that you are a child of God? Dr. Philip Ryken asks these questions on Every Last Word. 

Luke 7:18-35

Are you disillusioned with God? Are you disappointed because your expectations haven’t been met? Maybe God didn’t heal you or provide certain finances? John the Baptist dealt with these same struggles. The very man who proclaimed Christ as the Messiah was now doubting that himself. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken shares how John dealt with his doubts in a way that sets an example for each of us on Every Last Word.

Luke 7:11-17

Have you ever been faced with someone who is mourning a death, and not known how to respond? It’s easy to turn away because we don’t know what to say or how to handle their grief. Jesus meets grief head on. When faced with a widow who was burying her only son, he doesn’t shy away from the uncertainty of what to do. How does Jesus Christ confront death? Find out from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 6:43-48

Everyone is in a way like a tree, bearing good fruit or bad fruit. A friend might bear bad fruit because of his thoughtless actions. While a coworker bears good fruit, as seen in her work habits. How does a person produce good or bad fruit, and how can you change the fruit of your own life? Find out how on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 6:37-42

We find it easy to point out the faults of others, but it's often difficult to see anything wrong with ourselves. Other people’s sins always seem much bigger than our own. How do hold others accountable for their actions, while not being hypocrites ourselves? How do we take the speck out of our friend’s eye when we have a log in our own? Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 6:27-36

Sometimes it’s hard to love the people we like, let alone those we don't! If our friends and family can drive us crazy, how can we expect to love people that we don’t want to be around? But Jesus commands us to love in this seemingly impossible way. How can we follow Jesus Christ’s example of loving our enemies? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 6:12-26

Most leaders want a stellar group of followers to represent them and do their bidding. Some gather a group of intellectuals, while others surround themselves with people who are wealthy. Still others find followers with social influence. But who is it that Jesus chose as his apostles? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 6:1-11

Do you feel like your life is always in the fast lane? Are you worn out juggling your job, your family, and your other responsibilities? Do you wish you could help others, but are too burnt out or simply don’t have time? Do you find yourself yearning for a space in life where you can rest? Jesus offers a rhythm of life that provides new joy and rest. Find out about this offer on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 5:27-39

Have you ever warned your kids not to hang out with the wrong crowd? The ones who cheat or do drugs or lack good character? We always advise our kids to choose their friends wisely. But did Jesus himself follow these rules when choosing his disciples and friends? Find out who Jesus hung out with and why on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 5:12-26

Sin makes us like first century lepers: disfigured, unacceptable both to God and other people, and unable to help even ourselves. The leper in Luke was an outcast. He was considered as good as dead by society, but he still ran to Jesus and cried out for healing. How did Jesus respond to him? How does he respond to us when we turn to him for new life? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 9:23-27

Do you feel comfortable with your life right now? Are all your ducks in a row? Is your life running smoothly and comfortably? Today Dr. Philip Ryken will look at what it means to follow Christ on Every Last Word. The way we live now has huge eternal implications. 

Luke 5:1-11

Have you ever been doing something that you love, but then something else came up that was so important, you gladly dropped everything for it? Well Peter found himself in this exact spot when Jesus came along. He was faced with a decision that could change his life forever. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken shares how he responded to the call of the Lord Jesus Christ on Every Last Word. 

Luke 4:31-44

Different people exercise their authority in different ways. A general does it by barking out orders and enforcing strict military discipline. The traffic officer does it by blowing his whistle and by handing out citations. The tax collector does it by conducting an audit and assessing penalties. But how is it that the Lord Jesus Christ exercised his authority? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 4:22-30

Who is Jesus and what does he want with me? We have heard the news of his virgin birth. We have read about his baptism as the beloved Son. We have seen his struggle with Satan and listened to his preaching of the gospel. And in each of these cases, we have been  confronted with his claims. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 4:14-21

Of all the great sermons that have ever been given since the beginning of time, there is no greater sermon than the one that Jesus preached in his hometown of Nazareth. It was a sermon designed to bring people to saving faith, to give them hope in trouble, and to help them see the glory of the Son of God. Hear about this remarkable message from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 4:1-13

Jesus had come to destroy the devil and to liberate people who were enslaved to Satan by sin. Rather than waging a secret war or launching some kind of sneak attack, Jesus took the fight directly to Satan. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.