If you lived in the first century and you happened to hear Jesus speak, what would he have talked about? The answer might surprise you. In this message, we explore one of Jesus' most famous parables - a story that summarizes his mission and his message.

In this Launch Sunday message, Ryan Lokkesmoe explores the biblical account of when Jesus launched his public ministry - when he stepped out of obscurity onto the stage of history. Jesus announced his true identity and mission to a group of friends and neighbors, and their reactions mirror the ways that we often misunderstand Christ. (Text: Luke 4:16-22)