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Jesus didn’t come just to fix temporary problems. He came to bring the ultimate solution to our deepest need—to save, restore, and reconcile us to God. He wasn’t the King they expected…but He was the King they needed.

We were honored to welcome a special guest speaker from Family Life Network. Family Life Network has been reaching people with the hope of Jesus through Christian radio and ministry, and we’re grateful to partner in that mission.

As Jesus nears Jerusalem, the crowds expect the Kingdom of God to appear immediately. In response, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Minas. The parable reminds us that while we are saved by grace through faith, we are also created for good works that God prepared in advance for us to do. Our salvation is a gift, but our lives are meant to reflect faithful obedience to the King. The parable challenges us with an important question: Are we faithfully using what God has entrusted to us?

What does persistent prayer really say about our faith? In this message, we walk through Jesus’ parable of The Persistent Widow, discovering that persistence in prayer is not about wearing God down—it’s about trusting who He is. Jesus reminds us that we are called to pray always and not give up, even when answers seem delayed.

In this message, The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31), Jesus tells a sobering parable about wealth, compassion, and eternity. The story confronts us with a challenging truth: judgment comes not only from the wrong things we do, but from the right things we refuse to do. The rich man isn’t condemned for cruelty, but for indifference—ignoring the suffering at his gate while living in comfort. Lazarus, though poor and overlooked in life, is honored in eternity. Jesus reminds us that blessings are not proof of God’s approval, and suffering is not proof of His absence. 

What would you change if you knew your time was limited? In this message from the Storyteller series, Jesus’ parable of the Shrewd Manager challenges us to examine how we are using what God has entrusted to us. Jesus isn’t praising dishonesty—He’s calling His followers to live with urgency, wisdom, and eternal purpose.

In the parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32), Jesus reveals the depth of God’s heart toward us, a grace that is unearned, unending, and open to everyone. From the wayward younger son to the resentful older brother, this story confronts our assumptions about fairness, repentance, and love.

In Luke 15, Jesus tells two powerful parables—the lost sheep and the lost coin—to reveal the heart of God. While the Pharisees believed godliness meant keeping their distance from sinners, Jesus shows us that God’s grace is marked by pursuit, not avoidance.

In this message from the Storyteller series, Jesus’ parable of The Great Banquet reminds us that God’s invitation is both gracious and wide—but it must be received, not assumed. This teaching challenges us to examine how we respond to God’s call today. The table is set. The invitation has been sent. The question is not whether God is willing—but whether we will come.

Jesus’ parable of The Rich Fool challenges how we think about money, security, and success. In Luke 12:13–21, Jesus reminds us that life is not measured by what we accumulate—but by how we live rich toward God. Are we depending on wealth, control, and ourselves—or on God, who provides what truly lasts?