This sermon continues our series on “the kingdom of God”.

Jesus tells a parable that compares God’s realm to a great dinner party. And the story has a shocking twist — you’ll be amazed at who attends the party, and who’s left out.

The Danger of Religion [ 36:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

What image do you see when you imagine God?

Images are powerful things. We may say that we understand God to be a God of love and grace, but do we hold on to images of a judgmental, distant, critical God? Are our images more “bully” than “loving creator”?

This sermon looks at some (perhaps surprising) images that are given to us in scripture.

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall [ 33:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

We’re continuing our series on “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.”

In today’s scripture, Jesus invites us to look at the world from a radically different perspective — one of inclusion and grace, which is certainly not the way the world usually works.

Want to be part of God’s great movement to transform this world? Listen as we explore how that’s done.

Radical Makeover [ 40:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

We’re continuing to study “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.”

Is there any place in your life today where you feel defeated, a victim of circumstances, awaiting the inevitable?

If so, this week’s service is for you.

We look at two gospel passages — a parable, and a healing story — that can give us profound insight for allowing God’s power in to the places where we feel most defeated.

Joy at Midnight [ 39:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

This sermon continues our series on “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” it was Jesus’ mission — and should be ours — to usher in the Kingdom of God. “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as in Heaven.”

So if that’s our goal, we’d better get really clear on what a space looks like when God becomes ruler. In two parables examined in this sermon, Jesus sketches a picture for us so that we will know what kind of changes should be going for in ourselves, our families, our workplaces, our churches, our world.

The Secret of Success [ 37:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup