Are you using Jesus or are you worshiping Jesus? Is He the end goal or a means to your own personal ends?

Jesus does not denigrate the desire for greatness, He redefines it. The challenge for us is to pursue greatness as Jesus defines it.

Orphan Sunday reminds us of our calling to be the hands of Jesus; to reach out to those neglected by society and to take them in our arms and bless them.

If how we deal with money is reflective of our commitment to Christ, then how can we most effectively help people follow Him in this area? Momentum: Building Hope, Changing Lives.

If Jesus is the embodiment of both grace and truth, how do we find the right balance between the two and live that out through our lives?

We return to our study of Mark this week to find Jesus' disciples debating who among them was the top dog. Christ uses this teaching moment to show us what is truly important.

Guest speaker Daron Earlewine concludes our study of the prodigal son by focusing on the truly reckless, extravagant love of a father. This story is told by Jesus our true older brother to help us understand the very nature and heart of His Father.

The parable of the Prodigal Son doesn’t end with the return and repentance of the wayward younger son who was lost and then found. Jesus points out that the older brother was lost, too.

How often do we approach the church with an attitude of Give Me What I’m Entitled To as opposed to an attitude of What Can I Give Back?

“There will be rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.” This is the joy of the new community of Jesus--a community that recognizes we are all lost in our sin, helpless like sheep without a shepherd.