If your beliefs have ever shifted or changed, then you are not alone. The Bible provides all kinds of examples of individuals and groups who reshape their theological convictions. If we pay close attention to the narratives, we will find some help along the way as our faith grows and evolves.
Through this new series, we’ll be exploring why we believe what we believe and what happens when our faith shifts and changes.
We'll wrap up this series on the parables with the Parable of the Sower. Jesus uses a simple metaphor to illustrate what it means to be humble and teachable.
Jesus turns a question from Peter into a teachable moment for all of us as we thoughtfully consider the people we resent, hold grudges against, and refuse to forgive.
The parable of the dishonest manager is one of the most confusing passages in the Gospels. We will use this unique story for a second week to help us uncover our feelings and perspectives about money and resources.
The parable of the dishonest manager is one of the most confusing passages in the Gospels. For two weeks we will use this unique story to help us uncover our feelings and perspectives about money and resources.
This week we will be praying for our teachers, school administrators, students, bus drivers, school employees, and parents as the school year begins. This passage in the Sermon on the Mount will help us frame our hopes and dreams for the coming year.
The parable of the sheep and the goats helps provide clarity on what it looks like to be a follower of Jesus and challenges us to love more boldly - not because we have to, but because we can.
In a continuation of last week's passage and message, Jesus creates more tension at a community dinner. He tells one more parable that likely left a significant impression on the listeners. We're hoping it has the same effect on us today.
While at a banquet, Jesus uses the occasion to talk about honor, humility, and who should have been invited. His teaching should shape the way we approach our priorities and our relationships.
What happens when ideas and opinions turn into judgments? We find ourselves in dangerous territory. Jesus has a lot to say about one of our favorite pastimes.
What happens when ideas and opinions turn into judgments? We find ourselves in dangerous territory. Jesus has a lot to say about one of our favorite pastimes.
Jesus tells this story of a master and three servants to help us learn three important truths about faithfulness, stewardship, and opportunity.
Jesus tells a story that we have traditionally called The Prodigal Son. That title, however, only tells half of the story. God's unconditional love is larger and more comprehensive than our hearts and minds can begin to fathom.
Luke records a peculiar and unique story that has puzzled and fascinated Bible readers throughout history. This parable will help us all thoughtfully consider how we live and how we use the resources we have.
Near the beginning of his ministry, Jesus uses an analogy to explain why his friends, and some of his gatherings, are atypical for a 1st-century rabbi.
Before we jump into the parables of Jesus, we want to lay some foundational ideas and principles that will help us learn and grow together. For the second week, we'll look at a few more passages that will help us deepen our understanding of growth and why we often get stuck in our journey with God.
Before we jump into the parables of Jesus, we want to lay some foundational ideas and principles that will help us learn and grow together. For the next two weeks, we'll be looking at a few passages that will help us deepen our understanding of growth and why we often get stuck in our journey with God.
This week we begin a new series digging into the parables that Jesus tells throughout the Gospels. Jesus, the master storyteller, uses profound and simple stories to reveal the nature of God’s Kingdom and so much more.
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The last words of John's Gospel help us understand one of the issues that can hinder our faith and complicate our relationships.
Sometimes the only cure for what ails us is the kindness of God.
The resurrection is the final piece of the faith puzzle that helps us understand what this life is all about.
A confrontation in the Garden. Peter's denial. Jesus' discussion with Pilate. We will look to the 18th Chapter of John to prepare our hearts as we enter Holy Week.
“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.” John 17:20-21
Remaining in Jesus’ love sounds desirable and doable, but He repeats the word remain an awful lot in this chapter. Maybe it’s not so easy. Jesus tells us how to stay attached.
Jesus has a conversation with two disciples, Thomas and Philip, that we get to learn from. He answers questions about where we are headed, who God is, and how the Holy Spirit will help us along the way.
As Jesus shares a final meal with his friends, he uses a simple act of love as an example that will shape the rest of their lives. In light of Will French’s beginning to this series, this one act has the potential to shape our calling in powerful ways.
This week’s text leads us to the triumphal entry, which is, to this point, the culmination of Jesus’ ministry on earth. Jesus, however, knows what is to come and knows the call before him in the coming week. What do you feel Christ has called you to in your life? What is our response when we receive the call from God?
In preparation for the Lenten season, we will be looking at a few passages in the first part of John's gospel. During Lent, we will journey through the second half of John, where he gives us an intimate and detailed account of the last week of Jesus' life.
