The Parable of the hidden treasure, pearl and nets

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The Parable of the hidden treasure, pearl and nets

Not so Secret secrets // Week 3

June 9, 2024 • Megan Dennis • Matthew 13:44–52

Key Scripture

Matthew 13:44-52

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

51 “Have you understood all these things?”Jesus asked.

“Yes,” they replied.

52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

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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!