“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” — Matthew 13:44, ESV The Kingdom is Like… Matthew 13:24-58 Intertwined Crops (vs. 24-30, 36-43) Small Seed (vs. 31-33) Priceless Treasure (vs. 44-46)

“He who has ears, let him hear.” — Matthew 13:9 (ESV) The Four Soils Matthew 13:1-23 The Purpose of Parables ( vs. 10-17) The Four Soils Explained (vs. 1-9, 18-23)

This sermon is a partial recording picking up in Matthew 12:42. Sorry for the inconvenience. “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” —Matthew 12:30 (ESV) With Jesus or Against Him? Matthew 12:33-50 Good Tree or Bad Tree? (vs. 23-37) Adulterous or Repentant? (vs. 38-42) Unclean Spirits or Holy Spirit? (vs. 43-45) Opposition or Family? (vs. 46-50)

Matthew 12:1-32

God Is Our Refuge Psalm 46 How should Christians respond in the wake of school shootings?

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28, ESV Revealing the Kingdom Matthew 11:16-30 Some people are never happy (vs. 16-19) Some people will never believe (vs. 20-24) Some people are too clever for their own good (vs. 25-27) Some people come to Jesus and find rest (vs. 28-30)

John’s Questions and Jesus’ Gentleness Matthew 11:1-15 Why is John the Baptist asking this question? Why does Jesus answer John’s question this way? Why is the gospel offensive to some? What was so great about John the Baptist, and us?  

Listen as Pastor Tim  gives testimony about his week long trip to Ecuador where he ministered with Verbo Cuenca. View Photos of Tim’s 2018 Ecuador Trip

A Dangerous Mission Matthew 10:24-42

Seeing & Sharing the Gospel An Invitation to Labor with Jesus in His Gospel Harvest Matthew 9:18-38 Joining Jesus’ gospel work in our normal lives (v. 18-35) Sharing Jesus’ compassion for the lost ( v.36) Seeing the harvest like Jesus (v. 37) Praying earnestly for laborers ( v.38a) Answering Jesus’ call to labor in the harvest (v. 38b)