Why did Jesus speak in Parables? // Speaker: Rev Ashley Graham

Kingdom Parables (Part 1): The Purpose of Parables

TELLIN' STORIES - WEEK 9 - PHARISEE AND TAX MAN

looking at the Parable of the Sower // Rev Ashley Graham

Kingdom Parables (Part 2): How Is Your Heart?

Hear It. Keep It. Bear Fruit.

TELLIN' STORIES - WEEK 10 - NAGGING NIEGHBOR

Kingdom Parables (Part 3)

Some of the most poignant moments in the gospels come when Jesus calls a person by name, but it only happens once in all the many parables he tells. Most parable characters are identified by the role they play, standing (or falling) as representatives for the purpose of teaching a lesson. But Jesus names one character whose identity is repeatedly dismissed and devalued by his foil in the story. Lazarus is given a name, and in that decision his humanity is emphasized. That focus also calls our attention to the lies that can cause us to dehumanize others in the same way that the rich man does to Lazarus. 

Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash



The Lies that Dehumanize

Kingdom Parables (Part 4)

When Jesus' disciples are confronted by the contrast between Christ's vision of peace and wholeness at the end of time, compared with the reality of injustice and pain in the here and now, he tells them a story about persistent advocacy. The knowledge of God's plan for healing gives us strength to not lose heart with the hard work of calling for justice and love in a world that needs to hear that challenge. 

Art: Pittman, Lauren Wright. Tangled Blessing. Non-commercial use permitted.

Sometimes Faith is a Bit of a Brawl

Part 5 of our weekly sermon series exploring Jesus' Parables // Speaker: Rev Ashley Graham

Kingdom Parables (Part 5)

Upper Room Media is a ministry of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Its mission is to bring the word of God from a timeless faith into your hearts and mind anywhere at anytime.

The Orthodox Church worships God in continuity with the earliest Church, and as such is the oldest Church. It is a Church of balance: between the mystical and the tangible; between spirituality and theology; between the worship of God and service to humanity. Everything is in balance, otherwise known as right worship, which means Orthodox. It is not a denomination, but rather pre-denominational. It is not a religion but rather a life with God in Christ. 

The Orthodox Church worships God in spirit and truth (John 4:24) and dynamically incarnates that truth in every age - empowering all people from all walks of life to love God, others, and themselves. 

Contact us for more information.

We are a friendly, evangelical church in the heart of Magherafelt. Our beliefs are biblical and our welcome is warm.

Welcome to the sermon feed for Abiding Peace Lutheran Church: Journey of Faith. We would love to have you with us for worship, but if you can't join us on Sunday mornings, we hope these messages bring the challenge and grace of the gospel to your life.

Are you looking for a place to learn more about faith but aren’t interested in the pomp and circumstance of church life?

Have you avoided Church for years because it just didn’t feel like home?

Sozo is a group of normal people that just want to support one another and follow Jesus.

Sozo puts the STUDY of The Word above; what clothes we wear, what social background we have, what color skin we are born with, or any of the other issues that may divide us.
Sozo seeks to nurture the UNITY that Jesus paid for on the cross. Giving us the means to pull together and manage whatever life throws at us.
Sozo values the mission of God however it manifests itself in each of our lives. Though we are unified in our goal, we want to help each other BE who God created us to be. 
Sozo is more than a Church… we are a FAMILY. We don’t simply “do Church” but focus on the business of loving, laughing, crying, encouraging, helping, and being there for one another.

Simply put… Sozo is A CHURCH YOU CAN CALL HOME.

New tracks tagged #Parables