In today's world we like the hear the sugar-coated, happy ending to the story, but Jesus tells a story that is not so heartwarming. Pastor Shane dives into the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus which takes us through a story of a man who went to heaven when he passed on from this earth, and a man who went to Hades. The details in this story remind us that this world is not our forever home and it is important to share the hope we have through Christ with those around us before it is too late.

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Pastor Shane continues in the Moral of the Story series by teaching on the parable of the three servants where we learn that two servants multiplied what their master had given them while the third buried his in the ground. We are reminded of the reality that, much like the first two servants, true believers of Christ grow in Him and bear fruit for the world to see unlike the third servant who took what the master had to offer and buried it.

Pastor Shane teaches on the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids and the importance of salvation today as we are not guaranteed tomorrow. No one knows the day or the hour of Jesus' return, and while he is preparing a place for us in heaven, we should be preparing our hearts for His coming.

Pastor Shane continues the Moral of the Story series by sharing the parable of the Good Samaritan. Throughout the story we see that we can not earn our salvation through our good deeds, but because of our salvation we do good to those around us.

Jesus once told a story of an individual who was unable to pay the debt he owed. He was graciously forgiven so he forgave another persons debt, but that person refused to show the same mercy to anyone. Pastor Shane reminds us that as believers we are called to forgive others just as God has forgiven us, even though it is not always easy.

Pastor David teaches on the parable of the rich fool, a story told by Jesus to reiterate the importance of having priorities aligned with those of the Kingdom of God. A sobering reminder to all that the things of this world are merely temporary pleasures and when we remain focus on those, we lose sight of the heavy spiritual issues our world is plagued with. Contrary to the worldly treasures we store up, how we handle these 'hot topic' issues will impact many generations to come.

Jesus tells a story about a prodigal son being welcomed back into his family with celebration even though it was not deserved. He uses this story to illustrate to his disciples and the Pharisees that each lost person returning home to their Father is worthy of celebration, despite what cultural norms will tell you. Join us on this Father's Day as Pastor Shane dives deeper into the context of this parable and what our response as believers should be to those wandering from the fold of God.

Jesus often told stories in the form of parables to discuss challenging truths in a way that the recipients could understand. Pastor Shane kicks off a new series diagnosing different parables used by Jesus starting with one about seeds that fall on different types of soils. The moral of the story is this: Your reception of the Word depends on the condition of your heart.

Psalm 45 describes the Messiah and His church by comparing him to a groom and his bride. Join us as youth pastor Lance Myers unfolds this description of Christ that we find in scripture and how we as believers respond as the bridegroom of Christ.

When Jesus' time dwelling on this earth was coming to an end he left believers with the most important charge of all: go out and make disciples. Pastor Shane dives into the importance of these final words on earth and how they still ring true in our lives today even after several generations.