James tells us that behind every conflict is idolatry. Today, we talked about how our desires can become idols, which leads to our conflict with others. https://t.co/IIHMFBJ14I
Conflict is inevitable, but as followers of Jesus, we are called to the vocation of peace making. This sermon begins our 10 week series with a challenge about why it matters that each one of us commit to become a peacemaker. https://t.co/PxBlFjHv4A
Transformation and being a living sacrifice comes when we surrender to God’s ways and word; we are all like Samson and need to surrender and become living sacrifices. https://t.co/nOGott1RSn
On Easter Sunday we celebrate that Jesus' resurrection promises us that the power of sin, the hold of death, and the reign of evil have been broken! https://t.co/8rPmxrBwMc
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate that the King has come, and we remember that our job as disciples of Jesus is to do whatever we can to provide opportunities for people to meet Him. https://t.co/pDqdIETUtV
In John 3, Jesus wanted Nicodemus to see his need for a Savior. The invitation to us today is the same. To participate in God's Kingdom, we have to look up to Jesus to do for us what we couldn't do for ourselves. https://t.co/NQhnFUyxRp
Mark tells us that the way of Jesus is the way of the cross, and this means suffering. Today, we talked about how suffering in pursuit of God's Kingdom is infinitely worth it. https://t.co/3DZ8XjUzG7
In the season of Lent, we're invited to consider the example of Jesus. He is the only one to ever perfectly resist sin, so He is the only one qualified to rescue us from it. https://t.co/cjm3No43Dk
What is it you really want most? What would you give up for it? The two short parables of the hidden treasure the pearl of great price tell us that the only thing worth giving everything for is the Kingdom of God. https://t.co/pqBCKTXB3h
In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we are challenged about choosing the way of pride or the way of humility. Humility is necessary for life in the Kingdom of God, but pride is an obstacle. https://t.co/4A9xF1Njiu
The Parable of the Sheep and The Goats tells us that solidarity and compassionate care are normal, expected behaviors in God's Kingdom. https://t.co/3hSKM4mFQE
The Parable of the Rich Fool challenges us to consider whether we will live according to the economy of the world or the economy of God's Kingdom. https://t.co/3orCvFvMQs
Sunday, Linsey Field preached the parable of the Good Samaritan, which at it's core tells us that the Kingdom of God is built on love. https://t.co/XiI3SDUtYM
Sunday, we read the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13. We learned that participation in God's Kingdom requires transformation by God's Word. https://t.co/5qiMj6hbSl