Lost & Found: Sheep, Coins, Brothers (Stories of the Kingdom, Part 5)

“Lost & Found: Sheep, Coins, Brothers” (Luke 15:1-32) Stories of the Kingdom: Part 5 This is the fifth of a nine-part series of mini-sermons designed to help students reflect upon Jesus’ parables, the kingdom of God, and living as kingdom people. A couple months ago we looked at the first part of Luke 15 and talked about lost sheep and lost coins. We concluded that … Continue reading Lost & Found: Sheep, Coins, Brothers (Stories of the Kingdom, Part 5)

If You Build It, He May Come (Stories of the Kingdom, Part 4)

“If You Build It, He May Come” (Luke 12:13-21) Stories of the Kingdom: Part 4 This is the fourth of a nine-part series of mini-sermons designed to help students reflect upon Jesus’ parables, the kingdom of God, and living as kingdom people. The Christian life is difficult. It is also beautiful, hopeful, and meaningful, but it is difficult. The Scriptures are clear with us that … Continue reading If You Build It, He May Come (Stories of the Kingdom, Part 4)

Asking from a Friend: The Language of the Kingdom (Stories of the Kingdom, Part 3)

“Asking from a Friend: The Language of the Kingdom” (Luke 11:1-13) Stories of the Kingdom, Part 3 This is the third of a nine-part series of mini-sermons designed to help students reflect upon Jesus’ parables, the kingdom of God, and living as kingdom people. Kingdoms are typically defined by a series of features. A kingdom has a leader–the king–and his subjects. A kingdom has boundaries. It … Continue reading Asking from a Friend: The Language of the Kingdom (Stories of the Kingdom, Part 3)