Jesus shares a story about an owner of a vineyard that may seem very unfair at first, but as we explore it, we find that this story beautifully captures the Kingdom of Heaven. 

Jesus shares a story about an owner of a vineyard that may seem very unfair at first, but as we explore it, we find that this story beautifully captures the Kingdom of Heaven. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpp9eS9Kjlu8ZhYGzgCThjYVGQrg_RC3KDuZHpuGLBifP4DZrAOFMAJ0Lb-gKqawb2nSmW557HJDlIwAHba_plU6-qFIrL2h7ErKLThGICpw7S7wjc3Ve-Epgp1y2wudX31DzGckcBzvAs6OqLd3G5TCWjRwcPlU3I5joNI75X2UnsDVs8TJ0SThA6/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Workers in the Field // Parables part 6

 We dig into Jesus' parable about a treasure hidden in the field. 

We dig into Jesus' parable about a treasure hidden in the field. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30dlSM6cNO8fjzOdLKNfCJT6Q-vxM6l-gxe3StfBSf1FswEYPI_0ZdtX6y4f8BmS77TcnT4L_TIfdenYAFwPxX8MYbrVBLgbs3m-d1yCialiYdEoe0Byv2SW9Ed991LuE9_FNw2JuLCGI1Cb2be5wHd7pJt4V_z0BEwHmz870IPrnTMcH_hs5GAg9/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Hidden Treasure // Parables part 5

 We take a look at a couple of parables that Jesus shares at a dinner with religious leaders. 

We take a look at a couple of parables that Jesus shares at a dinner with religious leaders. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOuyzHRpeglJwiPTJD2G5gxUl-9dmpdnvl_wSUFw2WqAFAzmgW5SUJS9ysYAgqktyAGC0t-fLn81RLBLOt814ZRqTbAuq0JmD2UE3cFXXkrFLtDODlSLJIwwwGwHMzdrDSNOpoEfp8TEEQGoU7mwBzCUessl1jOM4r_80eDaZely91cDApOGQA39y/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Invited Guests // Parables part 4

 Jesus responds to criticism He receives for His open welcome of broken  and sinful people with beautiful stories of His heart to pursue that  which is lost. 

Jesus responds to criticism He receives for His open welcome of broken and sinful people with beautiful stories of His heart to pursue that which is lost. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31H4fiA709WEN2D30mV0o6QvQ_xG7jVPBI58AXzu-0i3l6Z9emodo8MzJ1tPNfH-pjxufF6f81QMZmJmK8GkJLeClslEcsSGv0Dv4YqaLzuPp3uGdtFlgHrZzee-GfgQ3r6IfQKv5bdk0zga0AomcCSmRtDohi5DvlNOfkkzQyA1ethgbQoTcNo6n/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin // Parables part 3

We take a closer look at Jesus' story of a Pharisee's judgment and criticism of a repentant and prayerful tax collector. 

We take a closer look at Jesus' story of a Pharisee's judgment and criticism of a repentant and prayerful tax collector. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2R19ne2UNyT7DSzOJSGa5eTrq8W7XsIvWYYUVi3BTQKE1WhqN8QvhjaYQ6jSZEpygRGL29fZiVxA7GJKyWiR45D8RoMN0BIHDErY3M61D2A3D-3SCcYGQbRzG5PPjlqz2Vdpwkn3rfhKV669la3WUrkhJcA74A1h7zyzjiEMpT3kZt7SoDZ7z9ks/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector // Parables part 2

We consider the incredible significance of what's come to be known as The Watershed of the Parables, Jesus' Parable of the Sower.  

We consider the incredible significance of what's come to be known as The Watershed of the Parables, Jesus' Parable of the Sower. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2fNGkqS1tWOYRLRBO6_cZXF8foXLWKAY-UKhhB-C1ulfHluDWWUEgMAV6VjPgjzf13XWdcthYyEp0ZPThmq6EWjpn4M5CfDXxPcnZ8FRKNLk4s_QQnDL-cz9fCI3uR0lXmHfCWiJm0VXkjyxM-a0SCYrsDIOgjMIO13npO-EHZ2K1KZSV8Io98ZB/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Parable of the Sower // Parables part 1

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Series Conclusion / Freely + Lightly part 6

Jesus uses an icon of work in order to illustrate rest in Him. True rest for our souls isn't a result of doing nothing, but it's found it being who we're meant to be and doing what we're meant to do.  

Jesus uses an icon of work in order to illustrate rest in Him. True rest for our souls isn't a result of doing nothing, but it's found it being who we're meant to be and doing what we're meant to do.

Created for Good Works // Freely + Lightly part 5

The kind of rest that Jesus offers in Matthew 11 is a very specific, and necessary rest that we all crave...rest for our souls. 

The kind of rest that Jesus offers in Matthew 11 is a very specific, and necessary rest that we all crave...rest for our souls. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihVoq8oFZlgpqNLfFs0h_gAF7JWyoJKjui3k-UWnXueW4Qy_mFcvqXHiEaKvgci6s8kzTh2VHTlHr6zd1W3slDd4rjmdy71gXpeORsuu-hLwEutTKHdiEEh15rdEh8pgztaVmM0BPG_fYz9b3ZqMxfMkaOgv54IRlx6laIU5FEuNaDQQwN599-u7o/s1280/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Rest for our Souls // Freely and Lightly part 4

We consider an invitation that is similar to Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11, spoken through the prophet Isaiah. 

We consider an invitation that is similar to Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11, spoken through the prophet Isaiah. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8SrgBSSBSHwN-jQOs0MSlOrm31B3XeE5TcHEydNFGMue-GuCNt8FX1BG3CPnlg9Xog8-DPLNOE9Z75e62qC75uZ6j50OON-P4Vccs0TFzrGAQXDHqYSg_WjOAK6cwCUMqgkrw6V-QbYAoJToQSMVIxtaFRHDfOUNxaigiYMbZOC5k8_Qs6W3QqE0/s1280/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Come to Me // Freely and Lightly part 3

Refreshing messages from a grace-gripped, gospel-fueled church in Chattanooga, TN

 Jesus offers us freedom from the overwhelming burden of a lifetime of self-salvation projects. 

Jesus offers us freedom from the overwhelming burden of a lifetime of self-salvation projects. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgcE8xH5wXtaoSYaOcVVO5bNv0c6r5Sj5qeFlIKq5bMAv5QdbfMougkNHqH1YcOA_lHh_MoneuUFo2cxCZKyh0skFfXK-RvIhToIDKrz37-WdyHrc-KqCqEKPNMiUCglQiItPqyOEFOjbdQ0K6BpS8IlJjPtFMdiR8A4UrVKzTBWCPry7LSc6PQuT/s1280/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

A Better Yoke // Freely and Lightly part 2

What do you do with the mad that you feel? And what do you do with the worry, anxiety and stress that we all do our best to manage. This is an incredibly important conversation about stepping out from under the impossibly heavy yoke of religion and under the yoke that Jesus offers each of us. 

What do you do with the mad that you feel? And what do you do with the worry, anxiety and stress that we all do our best to manage. This is an incredibly important conversation about stepping out from under the impossibly heavy yoke of religion and under the yoke that Jesus offers each of us. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrIOgygUt6P6uDZhGDsSpGg84WFpDKw61QpCfhdlU7IA-IBcbyJhn0pjnBIHYFmQdgA80UUoYxU5z2YyCF6s1psMVv6nhVHf0io_QQbU0jirlJ5CUHcNuXL-EdaOT-rleYxlhYNazVvVjN6tn5FAK_tckJRxqrWPGIzhxtfdPrVANWraUJk95Yq2iM/s1280/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Cast your cares // Freely and Lightly part 1

 Embracing the journey and the process of becoming who it is that God's created us to be. 

Embracing the journey and the process of becoming who it is that God's created us to be. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AW5ca_Gy-93KiKfGXGnO7utTn17DWw5dw8JbrkNQh16M-KkufJ2D5liRZ4kZxnnocZNfvczwAFWAQix7hYAb8MgtytztzlVmwamq1DEE_LmmEUOMG55AEMJKBm-RUOfN0DrEiG_s18mfxKXnWGnC1Cetgv5pRhUHWUeUNA1e5d1VLibTwoADfrjL/s1920/Becoming%20copy.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Becoming

Jesus is near the brokenhearted, through all the pain and struggles this life brings. 

Jesus is near the brokenhearted, through all the pain and struggles this life brings. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUT_73y9FmGXdJFyUCMcwBQtpKr7zsLC6sWaMOTIMdwqKN8WnWz3Kv1lhCcgbsI2L3TPg2qfZmxzwprQ9qpxAnu2tiiqGPmtenjyy_ftTCt4tvgxOkksMrtWPxCjJG_Ku6LcF20V7rpYXxVavs278iDlCnfbYaHrQHcV5MyCq5F_4dXVf55aO00IVz/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Near the Brokenhearted

An important conversation about the significance of unlearning all the  things that get in the way of remembering who we truly are and what we  have in Christ. 

An important conversation about the significance of unlearning all the things that get in the way of remembering who we truly are and what we have in Christ. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZy1OLa2pjPGYkLL-9G9w1F1ucq7rUX5uooTp4_I5hw9WPDW4FuPS7jSEG3fOtCFcixSbJlEvYv7vwqbtyNxp9kt8hCL3H1V10gGLpPmDxrtGPXtRQYfdhMW76MNJdoL9QSflGulKZ5xhYSgpH8Gh7UY3lHVNG2YJgw043EJJ7ILxpCPm30ks4Lsz/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Unlearning

 A conversation about the beautiful and scandalous old testament story of Hosea and Gomer. 

A conversation about the beautiful and scandalous old testament story of Hosea and Gomer. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDthMB2ou2wuwCaoPt2EMQKVZzmsQ1prvvUtmpFdscimT5cIemeDou55adawSZIzDW47Af1nFk-_xngjh9I7Dmq189Iqbm_222T8G468HoAxyxmLVhVeQ0-7pI4wzr2qW97opXQ0_zRtBUIVotK-Ip_OJXBFEisYddkMJgd4VGgNbuesrqDjxo1I9o/s2000/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Runaway Bride

 An important conversation about our struggle with finding confidence. 

An important conversation about our struggle with finding confidence. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_x6FSum3OMwRZy2JYSMBkS1KrdjWgRR22aqgLRZCa1iWTTmvujEg0Z8uE1quJR77CQKOVETx13qOu0vManFuA3ZlAZ6fmklc0MQXmnBGyTcuaLXO9H4vIxluGB62iKBSOKGRBEyCmzrvYoxEkLTrZP4LuFDQQ1Ut7lSN3rIdycGItCOYuUTtYWHS/s2000/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Finding Confidence 

We delve into Galatians 5:6, where the Apostle Paul proclaims that the reality that only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. 

We delve into Galatians 5:6, where the Apostle Paul proclaims that the reality that only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gw6grSEUvr9dMhV_BV9bJBl6_tBsZiS0-4tZujlkfcBaKQA9Tsa5tH8UGCpwr3Re0VVWMubs8dP0rOa4k495JtR_8rhoBOGLh85y9Xc60XORlc69co9NDVVypV0AqrN56TeCNnGaswuGXQhuP206wmbEqUqoadrDbZytQdmBBaCRoqPukv-0HCF6/s1920/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The only thing that counts

A conversation about the beginning of Holy Week and Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem. 

A conversation about the beginning of Holy Week and Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHUiQi6XiYTkNjOpkmm2SCB51-xfeD3icRYhxBPSCX1K6PSsM6OjB6beEr0QcYrutpJsBjorlTUwbZU-D-2FhmizEeeVSYsB0qaOY1g5hYmOMSeQgHWcBmozbXYInp89CIT_GNRP9AvnBAbLiSl2oDYQPaY2A8XLFEApNNPIQTrbinnDs6oaEwP8z/s3840/palm%20sunday%20-%20slide.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Palm Sunday

 We delve into the parable of the workers in the vineyard. 

We delve into the parable of the workers in the vineyard. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoswvfvvQv8Tvzzh1YYcTFx6KSTBf9PRZa5SFTe4FYD1e-AYNFi77ZOHo7klMlaY3cLST4eihA4FVMTMO8r4dUdyb1PLQVxtyuyXYkFYyj55kTWWW5X3ihnPsisGHeFJCekVm4zbbUehGMKT9Kp7tZXmm8yHLOZrhv2cXt0SBvjtMaPzZo9icBdkU/s3840/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Unfairly Good

A simple, straightforward Grace filled message. Doesn’t get any better

Grace upon Grace

Comfort

Relevant Church - Chattanooga

Love Life and See Good Days <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUwmE3g4Tvw/XP6LMxazgxI/AAAAAAAAAd8/x3JuzpIhQMYd0aZRf-nA1VhiOM7uTeBtQCLcBGAs/s1600/Joy-of-Belonging.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

The Joy of Belonging - part 1

Vulgar Grace <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paFicB8bsDM/Xa267vaKqQI/AAAAAAAAAfI/X1rrRszyWFY2FDWe4VeNVllAaTeCsUeMACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

God's Mystery - part 1

Introduction <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nkB92ke-GBE/XT8DwGInEvI/AAAAAAAAAec/gPk0VWHpi_MBh6sMYavb12nzKQHQhwQcQCLcBGAs/s1600/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Renewed Mind - part 1

The Right Mirror  <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nkB92ke-GBE/XT8DwGInEvI/AAAAAAAAAeg/tL3b-a6sikUVmlRKGjHaCeffHQtYPzKhACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Renewed Mind - part 5

A focus on WHY Jesus arrived, for WHOM He arrived and HOW He arrived

Relevant Christmas Service (2019)

Our Firm Foundation  <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paFicB8bsDM/Xa267vaKqQI/AAAAAAAAAfM/vGlAcjjQD2IUBtFPCtsiuNXsX-DQg15zwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

God's Mystery - part 8

In Him you have been made complete <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paFicB8bsDM/Xa267vaKqQI/AAAAAAAAAfM/vGlAcjjQD2IUBtFPCtsiuNXsX-DQg15zwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

God's Mystery - part 6

He Restores My Soul  <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctn-8eAwlD8/XMcplbT-KWI/AAAAAAAAAdc/i8IwjGSpIPoCKDqryuTWUXrHQp74BvD2ACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/it-is-Well.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

It is Well - part 5

God's Mystery - part 3

Such Confidence we have Through Christ <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nkB92ke-GBE/XT8DwGInEvI/AAAAAAAAAeg/tL3b-a6sikUVmlRKGjHaCeffHQtYPzKhACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/000.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Renewed Mind - part 6

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