In just two short verses, Jesus offers a powerful image of the Kin-dom of God: “Again he asked, ‘What shall I compare the kin-dom of God to? It is like…
But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So it is…
Luke 18:9–14 Jesus told this parable to those who were confident in their own righteousness and looked down on others. Two men went to the temple to pray—one a Pharisee,…
The three “Lost Stories” in the Gospel of Luke are among the most beloved parables of Jesus. On July 27, Pastor Dave offered a wonderful sermon on the “Lost Sheep.”…
We are continuing the sermon series on parables found in the bible. Luke Chapter 15 is a powerful section of scripture that focuses on God's boundless mercy and the joy…
The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall because it had been founded on rock. – Matthew 7:25…
I had a bad dream recently. I was the designated guest preacher for a nearby church, so I left early knowing the pastor in charge wanted me there on time.…
Everyone loves a good story. Sitting around a campfire, enjoying ice cream with friends, or at a family meal, we treasure that moment when stories appear. “Tell me a story!”…
When we speak about the word forgive, we may not immediately recognize that it is a transitive verb—a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Too often,…
Our opening prayer at the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. services begins, “We are easily drawn away from serving you by the enticements of wealth, ease, and comfort,” and ends, “Help us place our…