Aug 21, 2016
Persistence and Perspective
By: Brian Lewis
Series: Parables of Jesus
In Luke 18, we find two parables whose main characters are a widow, a tax collector and a Pharisee. These parable serve to remind us not to give up and that God's criteria in seeing the importance of people is very different than our culture's.
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- Aug 21, 2016Persistence and Perspective
Aug 21, 2016Persistence and PerspectiveBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusIn Luke 18, we find two parables whose main characters are a widow, a tax collector and a Pharisee. These parable serve to remind us not to give up and that God's criteria in seeing the importance of people is very different than our culture's.
- Aug 7, 2016Are You Ready?
Aug 7, 2016Are You Ready?By: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusIn Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus finds several ways to explain the importance of being prepared. We know that He will return, but we do not know when. Are we ready?
- Jul 31, 2016Wise and Foolish Builders
Jul 31, 2016Wise and Foolish BuildersBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusWhen building a house, it is essential to begin with a strong foundation. What is the foundation of our spiritual lives?
- Jul 24, 2016Count the Cost
Jul 24, 2016Count the CostBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusIn the Parable of the Tower, Jesus makes the point that a builder would not begin a tower without first considering the cost. Although there are blessings in following Jesus, it is not always an easy path. What will that commitment cost?
- Jul 10, 2016The Two Sons
Jul 10, 2016The Two SonsBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusAs Christians, we sometimes know the right answers and say the right things. One of the sons in this parable is a lot like that. As Jesus points out, the right answers do not count for much if our actions do not match up.
- Jul 3, 2016The Wedding Banquet
Jul 3, 2016The Wedding BanquetBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusThe king planned an amazing banquet for the wedding of his son. He invited many, but they refused to come. How doe people respond today to the invitation of God? Are we ready?
- Jun 26, 2016Be Strong and Courageous
Jun 26, 2016Be Strong and CourageousBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscLast week in VBS, we shared the story of Joshua with a great group of kids from our community. This lesson ties those thoughts together with some reminders about God's faithfulness and our need to set aside fear.
- Jun 19, 2016A Father’s Love
- Jun 5, 2016The Good Samaritan
Jun 5, 2016The Good SamaritanBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusIt's very easy sometimes to let stereotypes get in the way of how we see people. If someone in the first century heard this cast of characters--a Priest, a Levite, a Samaritan--they might already have in mind who the hero and villain of the story might be. Jesus challenges our judgment and challenges how we see others and who we should be.
- May 29, 2016Lost and Found
May 29, 2016Lost and FoundBy: Brian LewisSeries: Parables of JesusIn Luke 15, we find three parables of things that were lost and later found, and we learn something very important about God. He wants desperately to find the lost, and he wants to restore a relationship with them.