What does success look like? People had a lot of expectations for Jesus, but He had His own definition of success--to give His life in faithful obedience to the Father. He came to die for us. And He teaches that anyone who wants to be His disciple will do the same for Him. This redefines success for us, too--to give our lives in faithful surrender to Him.

Faith in Jesus includes trusting what He can do through us. Jesus empowered His disciples to join His mission, as seen in their commissioning and the feeding of the 5,000, challenging us to believe we are worthy and capable through the Holy Spirit.

Jesus uses His power to restore what sin has broken, as seen in stories of people seeking His healing. His Spirit-driven power continues to restore today, encouraging us to boldly pursue Jesus’ power through faith.

Jesus’ absolute authority can be intimidating, but stories of Him calming a storm and casting out demons reveal His perfect goodness. Trusting Jesus means believing He uses His limitless power only for good, addressing the core question of God’s goodness.

Faith in Jesus is practical, shown through obedience to His words. His teachings on the sower, the lamp, and His true family highlight that true faith involves listening to and acting on His instructions, giving Him authority in our lives.

Jesus died to forgive sins, declaring complete forgiveness for His followers. A story shows how trusting His forgiveness allows us to approach Him without shame. Jesus is God, with unconditional mercy, enabling a relationship with a holy God.

Faith is central to our relationship with Jesus, but what kind does He celebrate? A story reveals the confidence and trust Jesus desires, showing His compassion as He initiates miracles out of love. To follow Him, we must trust His tender care and reflect it toward others.

Jesus introduced the Kingdom of Heaven, a way of life counter to the world’s values. By trusting His way, we experience and reveal a life that aligns with God’s design, prioritizing His kingdom in all we do.

Speaker: Nelson Guimaraes

Scripture: Luke 6:17-47

Jesus taught that relating to God is about loving people, not following rules. He fulfilled the law by revealing its true purpose—to turn people toward God. We must guard against rule-based religion and love others as Jesus did.

Speaker: Jared Cowgur

Scripture: Luke 5:33-6:11

Jesus’ miracles demonstrate His power to reverse the curse of sin, restoring people physically, socially, and spiritually. We must recognize our need for His healing and forgiveness and help others come to Him in faith.

Speaker: Jared Cowgur

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26