Pastor Rob continues our study in the Gospel of Mark, examining three brief parables that Jesus used to teach us about the Kingdom of God, about Himself, and about how He would have us live in order to align ourselves in the days ahead with His purposes and plans.

Jesus tells a parable about seeds and soils to describe the impact of the Gospel on a person's spiritual growth and transformation. In light of the importance of the soil (the heart) to growth, Pastor Ted asks us, "What is the condition of our hearts?"

Comfort and Joy is found in all circumstances when we clearly see the grace of Jesus. The Prince of Peace has come, He has been born, and He is giving grace every day.

Pastor Rob shares the mystery, miracle, and mission of the grace shown to us during the incarnation of Jesus.

Jesus was born to bring peace but along the way idols interfered with the comfort and joy found in the Prince of Peace. Pastor Rob identifies the problem, solution, and key response toward sustaining peace in your life.

Our source of comfort and joy should be Jesus' father-like love that never stops redeeming, caring for, and transforming us.

In Jesus the Mighty, All Power-Full God came to earth to heal, rescue, and restore people and creation.

Pastor Lon reminds us that we weren't meant to live alone. We were meant to have the Wonderful Counselor Jesus with us in the mental, physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life.

True disciples count it a privilege to obey Jesus and do His will. Continuing our studies in Mark, Pastor Rob explains that this response comes as we feel the seriousness of our sin and grasp the immensity of Jesus' grace.

Jesus adds another dimension to His focus. Up to this point He had been attracting the public through miracles and large-group teachings; He had a "come and see" ministry. Now Jesus looks for and picks followers, showing us a "go and send" focus. Pastor Rob describes the steps Jesus took to pick His followers and also calls us to move from a "come and see" mindset to a "go and send" way of life.