When we look around, we can get disheartened, discouraged, angry, and even confused. It is only when we look up that we’ll be able to see the truth and find the hope we’re looking for in the midst of hardship and discouragement. 1 Peter 1:3-12

Jesus makes it clear what the cost of discipleship is. And this morning as we look at who this call is to, what it prohibits, and what it demands we see the great calling that it is to be a disciple of Christ. Luke 14:25-35.

Jesus is the one and only invaluable treasure on this earth. It’s not that there aren’t other valuable things in this world; it’s that in comparison to Jesus and what he gives us, nothing is even remotely as valuable as he is.  Matthew 13:...

Every believer is called and enabled to influence the world for Christ. The question is never: are you called or able to influence others? The question is simply will you seek to? Matthew 13:24-33

Naturally, we struggle to comprehend the depth of our sinfulness and the greatness of the love and mercy of our God. This parable presents both in shocking fashion as Jesus tells a story of two radically sinful sons and their Father whose love ...