Storytellers

Greed and Gratitude

December 1, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 12:13–21

The holidays are are good time to slow down and reflect on God’s provision. Sounds good, right? Yet, if we were honest, how often do we believe that what we have or have accomplished, is because of OUR hard work? Are we storing up treasures here instead of focusing on God’s Kingdom? Don Pearson look at a parable in Luke to help us keep the right perspective.

How to Pray - Part 2

November 24, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 11:1–4

Prayer can be confusing. How do we know if we are praying for the right things? Do we pray too often or not enough? Are our prayers aligned with God’s will? As Don Pearson continues our Storyteller series, they’ll dig deeper in Luke to help us understand more about coming to God with our hearts.

How to Pray - Part 1

November 17, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 11:1–4

Are you sad, frustrated, or overwhelmed with something in your life right now? Have you prayed about it? As Don Pearson continues our Storytellers series in Luke, he invites us to bring our needs to God in prayer. Even if God chooses not to answer the way we hope, we will still be secure in our loving Father’s arms.

Our Neighbor and the Gospel

November 10, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 10:25–37

Who has hurt you? Who do you distrust? Are you at war with anyone in your heart? That person is your neighbor. As Don Pearson explores the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’ll see one of the most radical calls on our lives as Christinas–we are to love even our enemies. Jesus loved first and we are to “do likewise.”

The Mountaintop and the Mission

November 3, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 9:28–37

The pressures of life! As soon as you read that, what came to mind? Maybe you have one big thing that consumes you or maybe a long list of them that keeps you from engaging more fully in our mission to always make disciples. Don Pearson continues our series in Luke and invites us to follow Jesus’ example to step away to pray and commune with God, so we can be refreshed and ready.

The Cross and the Throne

October 27, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 9:23–27

Life is about choices. One of the biggest ones we face each day requires us to decide if we will serve others or serve ourselves. Don Pearson explores the next section in our Luke series and invites us to consider what it means to pick up our cross daily and follow Jesus.

Jesus Meets Our Needs

October 20, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 9:10–17

When you are in need, who do you call–your parents, your best friend, or do you cry out to Jesus? How do you feel when someone sees your need and responds? As Don Pearson continues our Storyteller series in Luke, he shares the story of Jesus’ miraculous provision, the impact His compassion had, and encourages us to follow Jesus’ example and show compassion to others.

The Power of Christ Over Sickness and Death - Part 2

October 13, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 8:40–56

Do you find yourself praying for a miracle? How do you respond when the answer is different than what you desired? In part two of this teaching, Don Pearson continues to dive into the true purpose of miracles; exploring their place in our faith-walk today and reminding us that we have been given hope, not from the possibility of a miracle alone, but from the God of Miracles Himself.

The Power of Christ Over Sickness and Death

October 6, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 8:40–56

Jesus’ ministry was marked by miracles. There are still miracles today. Have you experienced one personally? Have you prayed for one that never happened? Don Pearson explores our next section in Luke and reminds us of the ultimate miracle–the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that saves us from our sin.

The Power of Christ Over the Supernatural

September 29, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 8:26–39

Who is Jesus to you? Is He your Lord and Savior or just a legend with no real impact on your life? Don Pearson continues our series in Luke and invites us to see who Jesus really is, as well as the power He has over sin and darkness.

The Power of Christ

September 22, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 8:22–25

When life gets tough, where do you turn? Do you rely on your own abilities or knack to solve problems? Or do you turn to Christ? Don Pearson continues our Storyteller Series in Luke and reminds us that we can trust Jesus, knowing that He will either calm the storm or sit with us in the boat as life crashes around us.

A Listening Heart

September 15, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 8:4–15

Those who have ears, let them hear! Sounds easy enough, right? Yet there are so many things in our lives that can keep us from hearing or seeing the good news God has for us. Don Pearson relaunches our Storyteller series in Luke with a teaching on the parable of the soils, and helps us open our hearts to receive God’s gifts.

True Worship

July 7, 2024 • Stu Quackenbush • Luke 7:36–50

When is the last time that you felt strong, overwhelming emotion over God’s gracious, undeserved, and life-altering love for you? Stu Quackenbush continues our Storyteller’s series in Luke and points us to how understanding the depth of mercy we have received, supercharges our passion for Christ and energizes our worship of Him in all that we do.

Faith, Doubt, Grace - Part 2

June 30, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 7:18–35

We all struggle from time to time with doubt. Life’s circumstances can really throw us for a loop and cause us to question God. We aren’t alone. Even those who saw Jesus’ miracles firsthand, questioned Him when things didn’t go the way they expected. Don Pearson shares the grace Jesus offers, even when we stumble and doubt.

Faith, Doubt, Grace - Part 1

June 23, 2024 • Don Pearson • Luke 7:18–35