Author Archive
Humble Pie
Jesus teaches the crowds and his disciples the importance of humility if they are to follow him.
Speaker: Mike Steele
Love God, Love Others
A look at the two commandments that Jesus declared should be the guiding motivation behind all we do, say and facebook.
Speaker: Marnie Clagett
The Pharisee’s and Herodian’s pose a clever question in order to trap Jesus in his words.
Author: Mike Steele
Owners or Slaves?
Part 2 of 2
In response to the religious leaders question of Jesus’ authority, Christ tells a story that shows their misuse of their calling to be a light to the nations. It’s never been Israel for Israel, but rather Israel for the world. Blessed to be a blessing. The interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders paints a picture for current followers of Jesus that challenges us – how can the people of God miss God?
Speaker: Mike Steele
By what authority?
Part 1 of 2
In response to the religious leaders question of Jesus’ authority, Christ tells a story that shows their misuse of their calling to be a light to the nations. It’s never been Israel for Israel, but rather Israel for the world. Blessed to be a blessing. The interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders paints a picture for current followers of Jesus that challenges us – how can the people of God miss God?
Speaker: Mike Steele
The Parable of the Forgiving King
In response to Peter’s question on forgiveness, Jesus tells a parable to illustrate the great debt that has been paid on our behalf. When we realize this extreme grace and allow it to penetrate our hearts it transforms us and enable us to forgive our brothers and sisters in an ongoing way. For the follower of Christ, forgiveness is not quantitative but rather qualitative.
Speaker: Mike Steele
Ideal Church
When you think of the word “church” what comes to mind? For many, it’s words that describe pain, hurt, or disappointment. Many of us bear wounds and scars from those we call “brothers and sister”, but why? Didn’t Jesus have something different in mind?
Speaker: Mike Steele
A Crumb From the Master’s Table
Jesus teaches his disciples that the mercies of God are not bound by their theology or tradition.
Speaker: Mike Steele
The “Idea” of Church
What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient… highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed – fully understood – that sticks; right in there somewhere.
A single idea from the human mind can build cities. an idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules.
