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Relentless Prayers and a Willing God - Bryce Staggs

September 4, 2022 • Bryce Staggs • Luke 11:5–13

In The Parable of the Persistent Friend, Jesus taught the need for consistent prayers. Many of us are not receiving certain things simply because we have failed to ask.

Relentless Prayers and a Willing God - Jesse Haack

September 4, 2022 • Jesse Haack • Luke 11:5–13

In The Parable of the Persistent Friend, Jesus taught the need for consistent prayers. Many of us are not receiving certain things simply because we have failed to ask.

Relentless Prayers and a Willing God - Ben Johnson

September 4, 2022 • Ben Johnson • Luke 11:5–13

In The Parable of the Persistent Friend, Jesus taught the need for consistent prayers. Many of us are not receiving certain things simply because we have failed to ask.

God Doesn’t Owe Us Anything

August 28, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Matthew 20:1–16

In The Parable of Laborers in the Vineyard, Jesus confronted an entitled religious mentality that thought those who had been around longer deserved more. We must never move past the reality that God doesn’t owe us anything.

Too Forgiven to Be Unforgiving

August 21, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Matthew 18:21–35

In The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Jesus answered how many times we should forgive another person who has wronged us. If you realize how much you have been forgiven for in your life, it should not be a stretch to forgive others as well.

The Unwelcomed Are Welcome Here

August 14, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Luke 14:12–24

In The Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus taught to welcome those who are typically unwelcome. Those who think they deserve God’s presence rarely experience it.

Seeking the Worst Seat - Bryce Staggs

August 7, 2022 • Bryce Staggs • Luke 14:7–11

In The Parable of the Wedding Feast, Jesus encouraged His followers to avoid pursuing places of privilege. Exaltation is not attained by proving greatness but by relentlessly prioritizing humility.

Seeking the Worst Seat - Nick Jefson

August 7, 2022 • Nick Jefson • Luke 14:7–11

In The Parable of the Wedding Feast, Jesus encouraged His followers to avoid pursuing places of privilege. Exaltation is not attained by proving greatness but by relentlessly prioritizing humility.

You Can’t Take It With You

July 31, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Luke 12:13–21

In The Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus taught how unreliable our possessions could be to forming and completing our lives. Live for something that outlives you.

Unrighteous Righteousness

July 24, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Luke 18:9–14

In The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Jesus contrasted one who thought he was righteous and another who knew he was not. If we believe our works to be righteous, we reveal our hearts to be unrighteous.

Leaving Jesus Destitute

July 17, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Matthew 25:31–46

In The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Jesus taught that whatever we do for others, or refuse to do, directly correlates to our relationship with Him. By refusing to meet the needs of others, many of us have left Jesus destitute.

Seize the Opportunities God Gives You

July 10, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Matthew 25:14–30

In The Parable of the Talents, Jesus taught us to be faithful to steward whatever God has entrusted to us. It’s not about what you have but what you do with what you’ve been given.

Be Ready When It’s Time to Go

July 3, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Matthew 25:1–13

In The Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus warned disciples to prepare for His return. While we know neither the day nor the hour, we can guarantee that He will come again to gather those who belong to Him.

The Danger of Entitlement

June 26, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Luke 17:7–10

Jesus taught that those who serve God should not become entitled. Even if we do all God cmmands of us, we are still unworthy servants who should still be amazed to belong to Him.

The Irony of Religious Resentment

June 19, 2022 • Travis Agnew • Luke 15:11–32

In The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus showed the grave mishandling of the religious community to those whose lives were being changed. We cannot confuse our relationship with the Father as something we deserve.