In this passage, Jesus tells a parable of a great banquet where the guests invited turn it down due to pathetic excuses. The banquet host then sends invitations out to the lame, crippled, and poor, and makes them his banquet guests. Jesus uses this parable to illustrate the foolishness of peoples' rejection of his kingdom for the pursuit of temporary pleasures, and also the incredible grace of Jesus that extends an invitation to his kingdom to poor, undeserving sinners like us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage, Jesus confronts the self-righteous, prideful hearts of the religious leaders by healing a man on the Sabbath. He then challenges the group around him through two parables, each designed to expose the pride and selfishness in all of our hearts, and point us to repentance and towards humility. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon, from the book of Luke, we see the conviction and compassion of Jesus that motivated his mission and calls us to repentance. Confronted with possible danger and threats from Herod, Jesus remains unswayed. He is committed to see his mission through to the end and expresses his compassion for those who would ultimately reject and crucify him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage, Jesus is asked the question: who will be saved? Jesus’ response, while not a direct answer to the question, is a passionate plea to examine our lives and to make sure we have chosen the narrow door. He reminds us that there is only one way of salvation, that today is the day of salvation, and that the door of salvation is open to all who respond in repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage, Jesus illustrates, through a real life example, what fruitful transformation and unrepentant barrenness look like standing side by side. We are reminded that, left to ourselves, we are all disabled by sin and without hope. When Jesus heals the disabled woman, we see a clear picture of God's compassionate, transforming power followed by the religious leaders’ true disability - indignant spiritual barrenness. Jesus closes this section with two parables teaching us about the kingdom of God: that it brings unexpected grace, takes over where it is planted, grows gradually, and always reaches out to others. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage, Jesus urges the crowds following him to repent and put their faith in him, lest they perish like others around them. He explains through the parable of the fig tree that this time of God's grace that we enjoy on Earth is not a sign that sin will go unpunished, but that it is God's patience and mercy that waits for us to turn to him and bear fruit in keeping with repentance. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage, Jesus issues a clear call to commitment and a reminder that there is no middle ground when it comes to following him - we are either for him or against him. He goes on to show how following him rarely comes without conflict, and how we shouldn’t be surprised when the gospel brings division or causes lines to be drawn. Jesus ends this section with an urgent parable calling us to get right with God before it is too late. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage, Jesus exhorts his followers to be ready for his return. The temptation is to assume that Jesus' return will be sometime in the distant future, and that we have time to live self-centered, godless lives in the mean time, as illustrated by the parable of the foolish homeowner. Jesus contrasts that lifestyle with the parable of the wise servants, urging us to be ready for our master's return. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from John, the disciple Thomas begins with an attitude of disbelief towards the resurrection of Jesus. After Jesus appears to him, however, Thomas confesses him as "my Lord and my God." Each of us must choose how we will respond to the resurrection of Jesus. Will we refuse to believe, or will we acknowledge him as our Lord and our God? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.