“The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind.” (Matthew 13:47) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew

…in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” (Matthew 13:44) The parable of the hidden treasure is perhaps the most misunderstood parable in the Bible. It is frequently misinterpreted and incorrectly taught.  I want to expl

The WEEDS “Let both grow together until the harvest” (Matthew 13:30)     He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, h...

The Seed “…the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. The earth produces by itself…” (Mark 4:27)   Tonight we are looking at another parable of the kingdom. It is a very short parable. And, continuing with the same theme that Jesus began

The Sower “He who has ears, let him hear.” (Matthew 13:9)   And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on

  All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of t

When you see the word culture you should think mission, or more specifically, sending. Because that is literally what mission means. Mission literally means “to be sent.” And as you ask yourself, “If an abiding relationship with Christ will inevitab

Through out the history of the world, even American history, society was built around the extended family. It wasn't until recently that America has abandoned the extended family for the nuclear family. In this message we look at the great value of the ex

An introduction to a 3-week series explaining the simple 3-fold mission of MISSIODEI. Worship Christ, Build Uncommon Community, and Engage the Culture in Mission.  

One New York Times columnist said that we are living in the "Age of Anxiety." With constant headlines about national unemployment rates and nuclear weapons, the unknowns of terrorist attacks or global warming, housing markets, interest rates, healthcare,