We receive encouragement from the parable of the sower and the seed.

Our teens returned from a week at camp, and we hear a follow up message about being justified before God.

Jesus was a friend of sinners, but he never said that sin was okay. In Luke 7, Jesus faces two types of sinners. Our special guest presents this story to show us that we need God's grace.

We finish our series, Parenting as a Paradigm for Discipleship, on this Father's Day. We've worked through "a nurturing mother" to "a guiding father." Fathers model and coach. Today we discuss how the paradigm of fathers providing perspective relates to discipleship.

The Lord disrupts a vain call to worship, to call people to true worship.

Jesus coached his disciples. He answered their questions, but he also asked them questions. He helped his disciples discover truths.

Paul frames his discipleship around the image of a guiding father, who models behavior for his children.

Psalm 80 is an ancient prayer, which Jesus clearly answers. Why did many of those who sincerely prayed Psalm 80 throughout their lives not see Jesus as the answer to their prayer? What can we learn from them?

Jesus was intentional and thoughtful. He chose to walk with his disciples continually. We are relearning to "relationally" and intentionally make the choice to disciple.

The Lord’s mercy provides persistent hope.