Kingdom Striving

KINGDOM STRIVING

11/09/2025; Luke 13:22-35; Richie Pendred; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Jesus is the Savior for all people who warns us to strive to enter the narrow door—a call that involves knowing, loving, and actively walking in His ways. Therefore, we must set aside distractions and deterrents, bow the knee to King Jesus, and obey His commands until He returns.

I. KING’S WARNING – (Luke 13:22-30)
   A. Narrowness Explained – (Luke 13:22-27)
      1. Warning Given – (vv.22-24)
      2. Warning Illustrated – (vv.25-27)
   B. Followers Revealed – (Luke 13:28-30)
      1. Imposters Cast Out – (v.28)
      2. Faithful Feast – (v.29-30)

II. KING’S LAMENT – (Luke 13:31-35)
   A. Herod’s Plot – (Luke 13:31)
   B. Jesus’ Response – (Luke 13:32-35)
      1. Jesus Laments – (vv.32-34)
      2. Jesus Warns – (v.35)

III. KING’S CALL – (Application)
   A. Respond to the King
   B. Evaluate Your Priorities
   C. Obey the King