Matthew's House is a foundational passage about discipleship. It dismantles three powerful myths that keep us from a life of invitation.

What if our obedience is not about earning God's salvation, but extending God's invitation to the world?

God treasures us and trusts us to be his representatives to the watching world. Election does not freeze invitation, it fuels invitation.

Jesus compares himself to a cornerstone. This means he is essential and foundational to our lives, not optional. This changes everything! Especially how we build our identity and our understanding of community.

Luke 19:45–20:8. Part of the series “The Gospel of Luke”. Preached by Joe Haack. Hope Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio.

Luke 19:28–40. Part of the series “The Gospel of Luke”. Preached by Joe Haack. Hope Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio.

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?

Luke 19:11–27. Part of the series “The Gospel of Luke”. Preached by Joe Haack. Hope Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio.

Luke 18:31–43. Part of the series “The Gospel of Luke”. Preached by Joe Haack. Hope Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio.

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.