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There is nothing like sitting around the campfire with family and friends. How could a place like the campfire be a gathering location for us to practice and live out discipleship as a family? Follow along in the next in the Summer Discipleship series. 

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We spend so much time preparing to go on vacation and to travel during the summer months. Yet, how much time and effort do we put into our faith during our travels? Join us for the next in the Summer Discipleship series as we see how we can travel with purpose.

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This week’s sermon begins with a question about the frequency of praying for external changes versus praying for personal transformation. Then, the focus shifts to the theme of our current sermon series: the transformative power of Jesus' parables.

This parable is found in Matthew 21, and its message is about the importance of inner transformation. Pastor Ben, understanding the struggle of the Pharisees who found it challenging to accept Jesus' message, encourages us to reflect on our own resistance to change and potential complacency in our faith, just like the Pharisees.

The parable of the two sons, one who initially refuses but later complies and the other who agrees but doesn't follow through, is used to underscore the significance of actions over words. We are urged to acknowledge our resistance to God's call to active service and transformation. Despite the challenges, Pastor Ben offers hope by emphasizing that Jesus' message promises change and transformation for everyone, including us. He points out that, unlike the Pharisees, we’ve already been transformed by faith and are God's beloved children.

In conclusion, we’re challenged to maintain hope and actively participate in God's work, even when it seems difficult or unlikely. We're encouraged to cultivate a mindset of radical hope and trust in God's transformative power. We're also urged to consider our roles in this ongoing transformation and live out our faith with renewed commitment and action.

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The summer is now in full swing! What does it mean and look like to live our faith during the unique moment of summer? Join Pastor Jared as we explore why it could be beneficial to stop and intentionally plan what our summer months could be. 

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In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ben begins by emphasizing the focus on Jesus' parables for the summer, specifically the Parable of the Mustard Seed, highlighting its transformative intent. The small but significant mustard seed is contrasted with our modern cultural preference for "bigger is better," with things like oversized soft drinks, large trucks, massive TVs, and giant cruise ships. Then, we hear the touching story of Hattie May Wyatt, a poor 6-year-old girl in the 1800s who saved 57 cents to help build a larger church building for Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Her small contribution went on to inspire significant developments, including not only the establishment of a larger church, but also Temple University and Good Samaritan Hospital.

In closing, we are encouraged to appreciate the power of small acts of faith and service, trusting that God can use them to create significant, lasting impacts in His kingdom.

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Many people look forward to the day they retire from the workforce, yet how does Jesus talk about retirement and planning for the future? Join Pastor Jared as we explore how a follower of Jesus lives a faithful retirement. 

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This summer, we focus on the Parables of Jesus, stories meant not just to teach but to transform his disciples. The series began with the parable of the unforgiving servant, emphasizing the command to forgive others as God forgives us. The following week covered the parable of the lost sheep, highlighting God's character and the Christian mission to seek the lost.

This week's parable is the sower, which is both familiar and confusing. It illustrates that discipleship involves actively listening to Jesus and allowing his word to transform us, yielding a harvest of righteousness. Pastor Ben uses various examples to show that what we love, we tune into and practice, and urges us to examine what or who we give attention to in our lives.

He challenges all of us, and especially fathers on Father's Day, to reflect on whose voice and teachings our actions echo. Pastor Ben goes on to emphasize the importance of listening to Jesus, rather than being quick to speak or argue like in today's noisy culture, as this particular parable encourages a shift from speaking to listening, and calls for actively receiving and practicing Jesus' word to bear fruitful lives.

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