Text: Luke 15 / Date: 9-24-2023 / Location: Calvary Christian Reformed Church (Edina, MN)

The three parables of Luke 15 show us the search and celebration in finding what's been lost. Will we intentionally seek the lost and valued souls that need to be redeemed to God's family?

Text: Matthew 6:25-30 / Date: 7-30-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part of a seven message series for the Twin Cities SERVE event under the theme of "What Do You Want?". The week explored what we really want, worth, freedom, hope, love and acceptance, signficance, and making a difference.

Text: Luke 7:26-50 and Matthew 18:21-35 / Date: 7-2-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

From a series of messages on the parables. We look again at grace. Do our actions suggest that we understand our need for grace and that we recognize the gravity of God's forgiveness?

Text: Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 18:9-14 / Date: 6-25-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

From a series of messages on the parables. Are we generous or greedy when it comes to grace? Through the parables of "The Workers in the Vineyard" and "The Pharisee and the Tax Collector" we consider our posture before God and our response to grace.

Text: Matthew 25:14-30 / Date: 5-14-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

From a series of messages on the parables. The master has entrusted us with an invaluable gift. Are we acting with good stewardship? What are we doing with the treasure we've been given?

Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 / Date: 5-7-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

From a series of messages on the parables. Jesus speaks to the final judgment and separation of those who follow him and those who don't. If we are secure in his future promises to us, how do we watch for weeds in our lives and our churches while reaching out to those without the assurance of eternity with God?

Text: Matthew 7:24-29 and Luke 12:13-21 / Date: 4-23-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

From a series of messages on the parables. Jesus uses little stories to teach big lessons through which we see his kingdom. In the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders we examine the strength of the foundation we are building our lives on. Through the parable of the Rich Fool we are challenged to evaluate our focus. Is our vision on the present or the future? Are our souls invested in the temporary or the eternal?

Text: John 20 / Date: 4-9-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part of our Lenten Series "On the Way to the Cross".  On Easter Sunday, a reminder that we are all called to be witnesses to the resurrection. How often do we testify to the things we love, and where does our faith rank on that list?

Text: Matthew 26:31-35 and Luke 22:54-62 / Date: 3-12-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part of our Lenten Series "On the Way to the Cross".  To experience the fullness of grace we must first recognize our sin and the ways, like Peter, we deny Jesus in our lives.

Text: Ruth 3:10-4:22 / Date: 2-19-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part three of three looking at the story of Ruth.  The redemptive story reaches it's climax for Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, and all of God's people.  How do we respond to The Story of Ruth?