This week, we wrap up our series titled, The Heart of God, The Heartbeat of Our Church, where we have studied how Jesus describes the heart of God and how the church can mirror it.Looking at the parable of the prodigal son. it is easy to overlook the older brother's role in the story as Jesus talked to the sinners and religious elites in the crowd. Neither brother had to earn their way into their father's house, since the father's grace was freely given. But the older brother believed that he had earned his place, refusing to show grace to his younger brother. The older brother had deceived himself into thinking he was self sufficient and not in need of receiving the father's love and grace.

"The Surprising Book & Burden of Habakkuk, when God Doesn't" Habakkuk 1:1-4

"Prayer as an Expression of Love, Growing Together" Luke 11:1-4

"Generosity as a Joy, Growing Together" Luke 20:45-21:4

"Service Through Submission. Growing Together" John 13:1-17

"Avoiding Pride and Seeking Humility, Unity Through Humility" Philippians 2:1-11

"Growing Together, Unity Through Humility" John 17:20-26

"The Angels News of Great Joy; Advent Week 3" Luke 2:8-20

"Mary's Faith & Our Peace; Advent Week 2" Luke 1:26-38

"The Great Commission" Matthew 28:16-20