Kingdom Parables: Grace and Envy

We always hear about how God’s grace is amazing, but in today’s parable, Jesus talks about how it can be irritating to us. So what’s so amazing (and irritating) about grace?

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Kingdom Parables: Forgiveness

We can be grateful that there are no limits to God's forgiveness of our sins. But in the kingdom of heaven, God's treatment of us is what we should extend to others. Jesus told a parable to teach his disciples about forgiveness without limits.

Associate pastor Sandy Carter brings the message.

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Kingdom Parables: Kingdom Perspective

A good perspective gives us a better view of the truth. To gain the best perspective on God and this world where we find ourselves is to study the life and teachings of Jesus. At the end of Matthew 13, Jesus provides a kingdom perspective on final judgment and on religion.

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Kingdom Parables: Worth Everything

Some find him when they're not looking. Others find him after a long search. But when we truly encounter Christ, it's life-course-altering moment of joy. Have you had an experience with Christ that mirrors the discovery-joy-total abandon rhythm of the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl?

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Kingdom Parables: A Little Changes Everything

The Mustard Seed parable and the Parable of the Yeast are similar in meaning, but they come from a different perspective. Why did Jesus use imagery usually associated with sin to teach about the kingdom? What do we learn about Christian life from this parable?

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Kingdom Parables: Where It Starts

The Parable of the Mustard Seed is well-known, but its principles still run contrary to our intuition about how we want or expect God to work. What can we learn about the kingdom of heaven through a tiny little seed?

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Kingdom Parables: What's With the Weeds?

If God is good, why is there evil and suffering? In a simple little story, Jesus addresses this question and teaches how the kingdom of heaven coexists with evil until the appointed time.

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