What Do We Really Value? | Bill Koogler

As the events leading to the cross unfold in Matthew 26:1–16, devotion and betrayal appear side by side. As the Revealed + Rejected series continues, Pastor Ray explores the tension surrounding Jesus as hidden motives surface and God’s redemptive plan moves forward, reminding us ...  Show more

In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus reveals a powerful picture of the final judgment. This message challenges us to reflect on how our faith is expressed through acts of mercy, compassion, and care for those in need. As the Revealed + Rejected series continues, Pastor Kwan helps us to und ...  Show more

Friends, we are reading during these weeks of summer from the thirteenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, which contains many of the great parables of Jesus. But I want to focus just on one today because it’s so rich both theologically and spiritually: the parable of the wheat and ...

Luke 12:13-34.Jesus called the man who became rich in this life but not rich towards God a fool. There is nothing wrong with saving and building wealth, but if that is all we seek for our salvation and security, then we are considered fools. To be rich towards God is to seek Him ...  Show more

The parable of the Talents must be heard in the context of Matthew’s storyline. Jerusalem is about to fall. Jesus has repeatedly warned everyone to make ready for the end. In American terms, the market is about to crash forever. The makers of widgets and the economy that suppo ...

Friends, Pope Benedict XVI memorably told us that the Church does three essential things: It worships God, it evangelizes, and it serves the poor. This week, the first reading from the prophet Amos and the Gospel parable of the rich man and Lazarus bring that third task vividl ...