Parables (Part 10) – A Mustard Seed
Victor Gluckin
Jesus told his disciples that the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed. Through this parable he teaches that the coming of the kingdom of God, though universal in the end, starts in a small and almost unnoticed way. This helps us make sense of the day in which we live and teaches us […]
Parables (Part 9) – The Lost Items Found
Victor Gluckin
As Jesus spent his time with “sinners”, he would often clash with the “religious” of his day. They grumbled at how Jesus would meet and share with such people. In answering their grumbling, Jesus tells three parables about lost things being found. He said that there is celebration in heaven when a sinner returns to […]
Parables (Part 6) – The Fig Tree
Victor Gluckin
In part 6 of our series on the parables of Jesus, we look at a small but powerful record in Scripture. This short parable tells us that God is not done with us yet, but that there is a deadline for each of us to make our decision to believe. The parable of the fig […]
Parables (Part 5) – The Good Samaritan
Victor Gluckin
In part 5 of our series on the parables of Jesus, we look at a story he tells to teach about the priority of love. He challenges his listeners (and us today) to not be too busy, religious or afraid of the cost to get involved and love! After all, it is the most important […]
Parables (Part 2) – The Sower
Victor Gluckin
How is the gospel working in your life? In part 2 of our series on the Parables of Jesus, we look at the parable of the sower, where Jesus teaches how the “word” works in hearts and what to be watchful for to ensure the gospel’s growth and fruitfulness.
Parables (Part 1) – Ears That Hear
Victor Gluckin
Jesus often spoke in parables, common stories with a deep and spiritual meaning. He spoke this way to separate those who had ears that heard and those who were listening. In part 1 of our series on the Parables of Jesus, we learn why he spoke like this.
Still True On December 26th…
Victor Gluckin
Christmas is the great celebration of God’s gift to the world, His son Jesus. But the realities and truths of Christmas Day are still true on December 26th, and everyday! God loves you, can be trusted and has a plan and purpose beyond just one day.
The Snake Crusher
Victor Gluckin
In the beginning God created the world perfectly. God’s relationship with humanity was close and founded on love. But the crafty serpent proposed tempted Adam & Eve to turn away from their Creator. But as they learned the consequences of their choice, God also injected a hopeful promise of a coming one who would defeat […]
Victory Through Gratitude
Victor Gluckin
Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past builds confidence to trust Him in the present. God builds maturity in His people by proving Himself faithful in small areas of life so that we can know to trust Him in the “big” moments and day of battle. A look at King Hezekiah’s example of great faith.
Restoration
Victor Gluckin
The world around us is broken. Like a Main Street in America, changed by time, there are signs of what the creation and humanity itself used to be like. There is a reason why things are this way and there is a plan for it to change. This message is call “the gospel”.
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