Kingdom Stories
Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” One could use a thousand words to describe something that is beyond words...and in just one moment of seeing it, you would have a greater understanding than all the words in the world could give you. This is why Jesus often used stories – pictures put into words – to describe for us how the kingdom of God works. Come and listen with us to the stories of Jesus about the Kingdom of God!
June 22, 2025- Insight
We kicked off our new sermon series Kingdom Stories by diving into the Parable of the Sower—a story Jesus used to reveal the deeper truths of God’s Kingdom. The message reminded us that God’s grace is both personal and powerful, reaching each of us in unique ways through the “seed” of His Word. Just as a farmer scatters seed generously, Jesus spreads the good news of God’s love to all—regardless of how it’s received. Some hearts are ready to grow, others are rocky, thorny, or hardened. Yet God’s Spirit keeps working, always reaching, always transforming.
We were also encouraged to reflect on the kind of “soil” we are in different parts of our lives and to step into the dual role of both receiver and sower. Whether it’s through words of encouragement, acts of service, or sharing our faith, each of us is called to sow seeds of hope and grace. Even if the growth isn’t visible right away, we can trust that God is moving beneath the surface. The secret of the Kingdom is simple yet profound—God’s presence is with us, His grace is abundant, and He is always at work in ways we often cannot see.
June 29, 2029- Vision
This week’s sermon invited us to look deeply at how the Kingdom of God operates—often hidden from plain sight, yet filled with unstoppable potential. Through parables like the mustard seed, we were reminded that God’s kingdom does not begin with spectacle or earthly power but with small acts of grace, quiet faith, and simple obedience. Like a tiny seed that becomes a sheltering tree, God’s work grows in ways we don’t expect, transforming lives and communities beyond what we can imagine.
The message encouraged us to recognize the places where God is already at work—in our families, friendships, and daily encounters—and to trust that growth sometimes involves discomfort and surrendering our plans to God’s larger vision. We heard how ordinary believers, like Stephen and Philip in Scripture, made an extraordinary impact by stepping out in faith and service.
July 6, 2025 The Two Kingdoms
July 6, Message
July 13, 2025 Wisdom
We invited us to reflect on the deep, universal search for fulfillment. From the gold rush to Solomon’s wealth, we chase what we think will satisfy—but so often find it comes up short. Jesus tells us there’s a better way: the kingdom of heaven is the only treasure worth giving everything for. It’s not earned. It’s given. It’s grace. And it changes everything.
July 20, 2025- Grace
This week’s sermon, The Parable of Grace and the Kingdom of Heaven, is a powerful reminder that God’s ways are not our ways—especially when it comes to grace. Through the parable of the workers in the vineyard, we were challenged to rethink our assumptions about fairness, effort, and reward. In God’s kingdom, grace is not earned but freely given—whether you’ve followed Him for decades or just arrived today.
We also revisited the story of the rich young ruler, a striking example of how relying on our own goodness or achievements can blind us to our need for grace. His story reminds us that no amount of rule-following or moral effort can substitute for a humble, trusting heart before God.
July 28, 2025 and August 3, 2025 Guest Pastors
August 10, 2025- Kingdom Celebration
Kingdom Celebration