A Story for Diane
Most of us live our lives trying to do the right thing and be the best person we can be. Isn't that what God wants us to do? Won't we surely be rewarded by Him for our good deeds? In this week's parable, we will hear how our spiritual resumes are worthless before God, and what it will take to enter the kingdom of God.
How to Maintain Your Spiritual Health
How is your spiritual health these days? Is it good? Full of vitality? We are going to look at what Jesus has to say about keeping it in good shape in our parable for today.
Be Careful With Money and Possessions
In the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus warns against storing up treasures for ourselves. On the day our life is demanded of us, all our earthly riches will no longer be irrelevant. Titles will no longer impress. It won't matter what cars sat in our garage. What will matter is if we have a real life with God. Let's learn what does it mean to be "rich toward God."
Forgiving Much, Loving Much
Isn't it fun to think of all the nice things we could buy if we were wealthy - like sports cars, luxury homes, exclusive vacations, and security in retirement. What is wrong with wanting nice things? Let's learn what Jesus says when asked for financial advice.
Stories for Christian Pessimists
Sometimes when we look at the world with all its problems and darkness, it seems like evil is winning. The score is 12 to 0 and all is lost. But Jesus tells us to not let the scoreboard fool us. In response to this kind of discouragement, Jesus offers a reassuring pep talk in some parables about the kingdom of God
It's Suppertime
Jesus offers the greatest invitation you will ever receive in your life! The supper is ready; come and eat.
The World's Greatest Father
Father's Day is the day many of us honor and remember fathers. Cards, T-shirts, and coffee mugs are being given away to dads all around the world. In our message, Jesus is drawing us a story picture of the world's greatest father in our passage.
I've God a Whole New Outlook
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! A group of men in the Temple area of Jerusalem are acting strangely. They don't even seem like the same people from a few days ago! What in the world is going on? Inquiring minds need to know. Let's find out . . .
Re: Easter
The Easter story is filled with many "Re" words, and they jump out at us as we read this story. We can re-joice because the Good News re-garding Easter is for us. We are re-minded that death is defeated. Let's explore the meaning of these words and many others in our Easter message. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Jesus Loves Short People
Have you ever been written off as a hopeless cause by people around you or even by yourself? Have you ever written someone else off as a lost cause? If so, I'm glad you're listening in because our story for today has something for you and me to take to heart.