The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders

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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders

Not so Secret secrets // Week 10

July 28, 2024 • Megan Dennis • Luke 6:46–49

Key Scripture

Luke 6:46-49

46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for a beautiful day spent in your creation, for the freedom to worship you freely.

Help me to reflect on your words. May I learn to have a strong foundation so that I will be able to follow and obey you no matter what storms come my way.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

More from Not so Secret secrets: The Parables of Jesus

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September 1, 2024 • Pastor Derek Crawford • Philippians 2:12–13

Key Scripture https://www.bible.com/bible/111/php.2.12-13 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your provision. Thank you for allowing us to join in your mission, to be a part of your community. Thank you Holy Spirit for moving into the Park this season. Thank you Jesus for being Lord. Please bless our return to The Dock. Amen

The Parable of the sheep and the goats

August 25, 2024 • Pastor Jason Miller • Luke 6:43–45, Micah 6:8, Matthew 25:31–46

Key Scripture https://www.bible.com/bible/111/luk.6.43-45 43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. 45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/luk.6.43-45 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Prayer Heavenly Father, Thank you for Jesus, the perfect example of love, grace and mercy. Holy Spirit, teach me to walk in His footsteps, to love as He loved, and to serve as He served. Help me to have your heart, to grow in compassion, to seek justice and to extend mercy to those around me. Shape my heart to reflect Your heart so I can show those around me your amazing love. In Jesus’ name, amen!

Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman

August 18, 2024 • Pastor Jason Miller • James 2:5–13, Luke 7:36–50

Key Scripture https://www.bible.com/bible/111/jas.2.5-13 5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong? 8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 11 For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. -------- Prayer Father, thank you for your mercy. Holy Spirit, speak and move through your Word in my life. Help me to listen when you speak, to respond when you call and to turn my life over to Jesus. In Jesus’ holy name, amen!