Wedding Banquet and Counting the Cost
September 15, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Matthew 22:1–14, Luke 14:28–33
This week we’re studying a parable about a wedding banquet hosted by a king and a separate parable about building a tower and going to war. On the surface, these hardly seem to have anything in common. But as we dive into each parable, I hope we’ll see a consistent theme emerge: God shows his grace by inviting everyone into his Kingdom, but he demonstrates his righteousness by requiring everyone to live up to a high standard of discipleship.
Counting the Cost (Wednesday)
January 12, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Luke 14:25–35
Let's take a close look at some of the most challenging teachings Jesus gives us, starting with the idea of "counting the cost" of following Jesus. Jesus teaches us to hate our family, to carry our cross, and to leave everything behind when we follow him. In this video we'll explore what all of this means, practically speaking.
Peace on Earth
December 19, 2021 • Bryan Fojtasek • Luke 2:4–14
The people of Bethlehem didn't make room for Jesus, because they didn't understand the value of God's greatest gift to the world. What about us? Do we understand the amazing gift God gave the world when he sent Jesus to be born as a baby in a manger? When you understand how important Jesus is, you make room for him in your heart.
Nothing is Impossible
December 5, 2021 • Luke 1:26–38
The Christmas story begins when Gabriel makes two stunning appearances--first the Priest Zechariah in the Temple, then to the teenage Mary on the outskirts of Israel. In each case, Gabriel announces good news about a miraculous pregnancy. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, both Zechariah and Mary would play a central role in bringing God's promises to fulfillment.
Fulfillment (Week 9)
August 8, 2021 • John 14:6–7, Jeremiah 31:31–34, Ezekiel 36:24–27, Acts 13:32–33, Luke 24:44–47
Jesus came to be the blessing that Israel couldn't be. Everything that God planned and promised in the Old Testament was fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.