This sermon series examines the parables of Jesus in both the gospel of Matthew & Luke. The parables are Jesus’ most popular form of communication, and are often focused on the Kingdom of God/Heaven.
August 11th - August 25th 2019
Luke 15:11-24
God joyfully runs with mercy to welcome his prodigal children home.
Luke 10:25-37
The Good Samaritan is a subversive story meant to draw us into the ultimate act and person of love.
Luke 16:19-31
A life dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of wealth is a wasted life.
Luke 18:1-14
Our hardships in prayer are caused by having too high a view of ourselves and too low a view of God.
Matthew 25:14-46
True disciples of Jesus are so transformed by the gospel that the King’s interests joyfully become their own.
Matthew 25:1-13
While awaiting the promised return of Jesus, we must stay ready and prepared.
Matthew 22:1-14
Only those who respond appropriately to the invitation of the king will enter the Kingdom.
Matthew 21:23-46
Whoever you are, you will not be rid of Jesus. He will eventually expose you for who and what you truly are. And that will either be the worst thing or the best thing that ever happens to you.
Luke 15:25-32
Self-righteousness is a dangerous, blinding, and suffocating sin that must be remedied through an encounter with the grace of God.