Just outside the walls of Jerusalem, Jesus tells another parable to emphasize how he needs the disciples to continue to work in his absence. I focus on on a character that does not get much fanfare, but does not need it.

Setting up just outside the gates of Jerusalem, Jesus tells a parable of three servants who are each given an incredible responsibility as their master leaves town. 

How do we respond to important invitations and what do we do to prepare for the event?Click for the Opening Image 

On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus tells a story of a fictional king that throws a wedding party for his son. Nothing goes as planned, the guest list changes multiple times, and the intensity of the story gets the attention of everyone.

As part of our Women in Leadership Sunday, Dr. Britt Terry encourages everyone to consider where we have come from and where we are going.

Dr. Britt Terry joins me to discuss the text she will use for Women in the Pulpit Sunday, how our paths have crossed in three locations across South Carolina, and to describe her deep connections to the church. 

Jesus tells a story of remarkable tenacity, where the owner of a vineyard stops at nothing to have as many workers employed as possible. 

Season of Lent, traveling to Jersusalem, Jesus tells a story of workers hired throughout the day to help illustrate God's preferred vision.

Peter asks, how many times to we have to forgive and Jesus answers emphatically with a story. Link to Google Sheets - https://bit.ly/2-26SermonNotes

Each time the followers of Jesus try to limit the scope of his message, he expands it even further.