Most of us are motivated by fear in the church. We live in fear of others disapproval and ultimately the Lord's disapproval. But what if Jesus already approves of us? How would that change our lives?

What should we do when Christianity stops making sense?

The Rich Ruler and Zacchaeus the Tax Collector provide two contrasting ways to approach Jesus with our material wealth. This mini-series will explore both.

There are two ways to approach God. One is with our accomplishments. The other is with our need. One is the way of religious pride. The other is the way of gospel humility. Only one makes us right with God.

True prayer is vulnerable. How do you continue to appeal to God and not lose heart? Especially when prayer seems fruitless? Jesus addresses this difficult question with a story. And his answer will surprise us.

Life in the Kingdom is upside down and strange. We need guidance. In our passage this morning, Jesus gives us critical guidance: we must learn the difference between hope and hype; fascination and decision.

The Pharisees cannot see God's kingdom even though it is right in front of them. So Luke wants us to learn to see the Kingdom from an unlikely person.

On this Pentecost Sunday, we are going to focus on the gift of the Holy Spirit. What does it mean that God's love has been "poured out" into our hearts?

The life of Jesus depicted in the Gospels is a deep resource for the Christian life. So is the death and resurrection of Jesus. But how many of us are drawing upon the ascension of Jesus on a daily basis? One scholar calls the ascension of Jesus our hidden resource. Let's explore how this Sunday.

Exploring our intellectual barriers to belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus.