Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he...

What is the Kingdom of God like?  Here’s another parable Jesus offered in explanation: “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who...

“Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?” “Jesus said...

“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.   At his gate was laid a beggar named...

The Parable of the Good Samaritan “ On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to...

“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Five of them...

Page 1 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.   And he called one of...

“ Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.   The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So...

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet “ Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:   “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared...

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager “Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions....

“ To the glory of God” “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do , do all to the glory of God.” (NIV, 1 Cor. 10:31 )   These are...

I had a dream a few nights ago, in which I was sitting at a table with many esteemed Bible scholars and clergy.  They gave me an...

There’s a story in I Kings, Chapter 13 (see whole passage at the end of this message), about a “man of God” that was sent to to a very...

“ Do not repay evil with evil, or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that...

Paul said to the Christians in Ephesus…. people that had been born again, sealed, recipients of the Holy Spirit…these words: “Get rid of...

Happy Birthday IJerry! I know that you’re not here to celebrate with your family, and I’m over here in France again, and can’t be with...

Last week we talked about Jesus, the Son, and His Heavenly Father.  We also talked about how we could  become the sons (and daughters) of...

Sometimes the things we don’t understand, but accept as true, because we feel we must, come back to haunt us later.  Life is full of...

Two weeks we talked about what the first century church really looked like, and what the essential  elements of that church were.  But...

BLOGS FROM DEAN’S TRIP TO FRANCE LAST MONTH I am now in Lyon, having traveled by train from Lille here this morning. It was a three-hour...