Are You Accepted by God?
Speaker: Miles Nelson
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Date: 7.27.2025
In one of Jesus’ most famous parables, we see a comparison between a religious leader and one of the most hated sinners of his day. By comparing their prayers, Jesus shows us what it really looks like to find forgiveness and be accepted by God.
Are You Coming to the Wedding?
Speaker: Ethan Lee
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Date: 7.20.2025
Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet shows us that the Kingdom of Heaven is an invitation to a feast we could never earn, but are freely invited to because of his love. The question is, will we reject it, fake it, or truly accept it and come dressed in the righteousness Christ has provided?
Have You Found The Kingdom?
Speaker: Darren Nelson
Scripture: Matthew 13:44–46
Date: 7.13.2025
Jesus tells two short, parallel parables driving home the value of his kingdom. With each story he invites us to reflect on how valuable God’s kingdom is, and what our response will be if we see the kingdom rightly.
Which Way Are You Lost?
Speaker: Darren Nelson
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Date: 6.29.2025
Jesus tells a story that reveals the heart of the Gospel to both rebellious sinners and religious moralists. In telling about two sons and their father, Jesus takes us into the heart of the Christian message and how we can properly relate to the God we call Father.
How Do We Find Justice?
Speaker: Nick Shorts
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Date: 6.22.2025
Where is God in our world’s suffering today? Will he respond to the many injustices we see daily in our lives and on the news? Jesus tells us a parable to encourage us to pray and take heart because justice is coming.
How Do You Hear?
Speaker: Tim Theule
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
Date: 6.15.2025
Today, we step into our new summer series, “The Stories Jesus Told,” with a look at The Story of the Soils. It’s a “gateway” story that is meant to shape the way we hear all the rest of Jesus’ stories. It’s a story that invites a response.