For some folks these days, it's hard to see what God is doing in the world. What is the kingdom of God? How does it happen? Jesus tells us in this parable.
Includes My Story from Wendy Calvert.
Why does Jesus teach in parables to begin with? Why not just speak plainly? In this passage Jesus tells us...with a parable!
Includes My Story from Paul Kiehl.
While we can't control whether or not others hear and receive the word of God, we can control whether or not WE hear and receive the good news. In this story Jesus gives us three cautions to help.
2020 leaves us much to be discouraged. This is a message about hope for the future and resisting cynicism by having an eternal perspective. Pastor Marta preaches about hope from Philippians 3.
The year is 49AD and the young Christian Church is growing with many Jews believing Jesus is the Christ. The former Pharisee, Paul is called to take the Gospel to the Gentiles in Asia Minor and Europe. Let's follow Paul on his three journeys and what he encounters, culminating in his final no-return journey to confront Caesar in Rome.
