Messages

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Shawnee Campus." Can you afford to follow Jesus? In this passage Jesus tells us to count the cost of following him. The cost is high. But could it be the cost of not following is even higher?

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Olathe Campus." Jesus can set you free from the tyranny of trying to please others. And the tyranny of trying to please yourself. Following Him will cost you. But not following Him costs us so much more. And you’ll end up fighting a war you cannot win. With a God who loves you, and longs for you to surrender. Unconditional surrender. But who welcomes us in, not as slaves or even subjects. But as daughters and sons. The God who made me. Who died for me. Who rose victoriously for me. Who gives me His Spirit to actually be able to live this out. And forgiveness when I fail. Hope that one day all things will be made new. Church, the cost is high. But is it?

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Leawood Campus." Can we afford to follow Jesus? We all know counting the cost before beginning a project is essential in planning. The Parable of the Tower of Kings reminds us there are costs to following Jesus some of us are unwilling to acknowledge. Jesus's personal sacrifice on the cross demonstrated the cost of our lives was worth it all.

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Downtown Campus." Jesus can set you free from the tyranny of trying to please others. And the tyranny of trying to please yourself. Following Him will cost you. But not following Him costs us so much more. And you’ll end up fighting a war you cannot win. With a God who loves you, and longs for you to surrender. Unconditional surrender. But who welcomes us in, not as slaves or even subjects. But as daughters and sons. The God who made me. Who died for me. Who rose victoriously for me. Who gives me His Spirit to actually be able to live this out. And forgiveness when I fail. Hope that one day all things will be made new. Church, the cost is high. But is it?

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Brookside Campus." Can you afford to follow Jesus? In this passage Jesus tells us to count the cost of following him. The cost is high. But could it be the cost of not following is even higher?

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Shawnee Campus."

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Olathe Campus." I wonder what you’ve been through, either through your own mistakes, the way life has turned out, or the traumas caused by another that has left you feeling broken. It doesn’t matter who you are, what your past is, or what mistakes you’ve made there is still room for you at this table. If you recognize that Jesus is really all you have,you are exactly the kind of person that Jesus compels to come and join him at his banquet. Jesus sees your brokenness, your need, your poverty, and he offers them for his riches, comfort, and life. If you’re feeling this way, and you want this feasting joy, let me urge you to show up. Jesus' feast is for anyone who shows up.

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Leawood Campus." What is the most exciting thing you have ever been invited to? In Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet, He invites anyone who is willing to come to the greatest party ever held in the history of the world! But will we say yes to His invitation? What makes us say no? Listen as Jesus tells us all about it. ~~~~ Luke 14:15-24 July 5, 2020 Andrew Jones ~~~~~~~~~ CONNECT: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1304/responses/new WEB: http://ChristCommunityKC.org/leawood IG: https://www.instagram.com/christcommunitykc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/christcommunity.leawood

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Downtown Campus." One of the most striking differences between human beings and animals is our ability to imagine. Albert Einstein has famously quipped, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination encircles the world.” Now clearly, the 20th century scientist wasn’t downplaying knowledge but rather ratcheting up the importance of imagination. Imagination is the faculty of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses. It explores rather than settles. And in Jesus’ parables, he employs our imaginations to explore the world through God’s eyes. One long-held image for God’s Kingdom by Israel is that of a feast. And more than any of the elements at the meal, the most pertinent question is “who is at the table?” This question is central to what Jesus has come to do, and so what He has called us to do. Jesus wants us to see what He sees rather than create a world in our own image. And when you do...it changes every meal you eat.

A message from the series "Parables: from the Book of Luke - Brookside Campus." I wonder what you’ve been through, either through your own mistakes, the way life has turned out, or the traumas caused by another that has left you feeling broken. It doesn’t matter who you are, what your past is, or what mistakes you’ve made there is still room for you at this table. If you recognize that Jesus is really all you have,you are exactly the kind of person that Jesus compels to come and join him at his banquet. Jesus sees your brokenness, your need, your poverty, and he offers them for his riches, comfort, and life. If you’re feeling this way, and you want this feasting joy, let me urge you to show up. Jesus' feast is for anyone who shows up.