Textbook Beginnings
Mark Howard
People often look to the origins of Apple or Amazon to discover the secret sauce of success. When it comes to Church growth, the church I Thessalonica isn’t a bad place to look: in many ways they were a model congregation. This week, we consider their textbook beginning and what it has to say to […]
The path to prosperity
Mark Howard
Want to become well-equipped, not only to handle your own life challenges, but also to encourage others amid theirs? In this brief parable, Jesus reveals how!
Unexpected Judgment
Mark Howard
So far in Matthew 13 we’ve seen the unexpected way Jesus’ Kingdom advances now. In the parable of the net (47-50) the focus turns to the future. As we start a new school year, this vision of ‘the end of the age’ should shape our priorities.
Unexpected Value
Mark Howard
What is the greatest treasure on earth? What do you treasure more than anything? In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus shows us that his Kingdom is by far the greatest treasure, and those who see this will give up everything to be a part of it!
Unexpected Growth
Mark Howard
Small things can make a big difference. And when it comes to the Kingdom of Jesus, Matthew 13:31-33 teaches that it’s small, behind-the-scenes things He uses to accomplish his big, eternal purposes!
Unexpected Timing
David Royes
What is God doing in the world today? And what does it look like when we see His Kingdom is advancing? In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus presents a parable that should encourage us and also challenge our expectations.
Good News To The Nations
Michael Goodlin
Like Jonah, we can be reluctant to share God’s Word. Jonah 1:1-3 points to four things that should encourage and motivate us.
Unexpected Responses
Mark Howard
As we seek to share our faith, we often face discouragement or fear of rejection. In the parable of the sower, Jesus prepares us to handle the mixed responses we often encounter.
Unexpected Methods
Mark Howard
Life is full of disappointments. These disappointments often come because our expectations are out of line with God’s promises. In Matthew 13, Jesus redefines our expectations. In the parable of the sower he shows us that whenever the Word is being spread, His Kingdom is advancing, even when it might seem like not much is […]
Blessing Reconsidered
Brian Stenson
What does it mean to be “blessed”? In Psalm 1, God sharpens our focus and presents us with His perspective.
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