Parables from the People: The Mustard Seed. Just what does a seed growing into a tree and becoming a home to birds have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven? Well, Jesus thought is was a fitting analogy (Matthew 13:31-32) and in this installment of Parables from the People we hear just how much the […]
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PftP: Kingdom Parables
Parables from the People: This week explores the Kingdom Parables. Listen how Jesus uses tales of pearls, treasure, and a fishing net to help us better understand the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:44-52). This week’s message was shared by Jeffery Owens.
Christmas With Us: New Beginnings
Spend Christmas with us, as we look back at the birth of Jesus and look ahead to His coming again. This new series starts at the very beginning of the New Testament, Matthew 1:1-17. Here Matthew lays out the genealogy of Jesus. This lineage is not one typically thought of for a King, yet God […]
GoTC – 3
As we continue to explore how we can be God’s people doing God-things, we look at Matthew’s story in his relationship with Jesus (Matthew 9). In going after hearts, Jesus wasn’t afraid to step into the mess – including breaking bread with collectors like Matthew. By stepping into the mess, Jesus met Matthew where he […]
Matthew – To the Cross and To the World
This week wraps up the series in Matthew, reflecting on Jesus’ journey to the cross and his call for us in this world. As followers of Jesus, we must take up our cross and go out into the world with the gospel.
A prepared heart
The parable of the sower, shared in Matthew 13, tells of different hearts. The hardened heart, the emotional heart, the distracted heart, and the soft, prepared heart. And it’s the prepared heart that allows for the deep roots to become established. Listen to this and reflect on where your heart is today and where you […]
Deadly Silence
Jesus faced a challenge as he stood in a synagogue on the sabbath and saw a man with a withered hand. One does not work on the sabbath, but Jesus asks is it better to do harm or good on the sabbath. The Pharisees stood silent while Jesus did not hesitate and healed the man. If […]
Rest for the Weary
Jesus’ words for the tired and weary still hold for you today. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your […]
The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen… no, not the classic movie, the original Dirty Dozen. As Jesus looked out over the crowds, his heart broke because there were so many people but so few workers ([truth version=”msg”]Matt 9:36-38[/truth]). So he put together a rag-tag group and gave them a mission: have a heart for the lost and go […]
Miracles, Ministry and Misdirection
Ever find yourself saying “No good deed goes unpunished”? No matter how good your intentions seemed at the time, whatever you thought was going to be good blows up in your face. Ministry is often messy, and almost never simple. We are not perfect, and will make mistakes and face obstacles. Ministry is going to […]