A messages from the series “Marks of Maturity.” Jesus loved like no other. He hung out with people who had horrible reputations, he spent time with the religious elite, he loved and invested heavily into 12 guys who often didn’t seem to have a clue including the one who would eventually betray him. This is a love that is far different than what we know or are even capable of. But the good news is that we’re called to share HIS love, not our own and He shares that love abundantly with us.

A messages from the series “Marks of Maturity.” An intimate relationship with God is one of the marks of a mature believer and is much more than a “check in” once a week on Sunday mornings. An intimate relationship implies constant communication, eagerness to spend time together, and knowing all the character traits of the one you love. Listen in as Elder Dan Carlson teaches us how to nourish our relationship with God the Father.

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” Jesus was not the messiah that people were expecting and it took some stern words from Him to show His disciples that He was doing something much more significant than simply an earthly reign as a king. Those who chose to follow Him would have to choose to follow Him in all ways, up to and including death.

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” John the Baptist was a forerunner of the Messiah and the prophet that fulfilled what was prophesied in the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi. Jesus proclaimed that John was the greatest prophet on earth. Yet John the Baptist was not as blessed those who would believe in Jesus as the Messiah.

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” When life takes away that thing you’ve been treasuring and building your life around, what do you do? In this parable, which has more to it than meets the eye, Jesus tells us exactly what we have as the foundation of our lives.

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” Through the years, God the Father has sent His prophets, calling Israel to turn back to him. But they were met with violence because people did not want to hear the message that God had for them. So finally God sends his Son. Surely they would treat Him better. Listen in today as we hear a pointed parable that Jesus directed at the Pharisees and chief priests.

A messages from the series “Stand Alone Messages.” Jonah was quick to have God’s grace shown to his own people, but wanted God to show wrath to his enemies. Where is our Nineveh and is it beyond being reached for Christ?

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” God has given us infinite riches as His children and He expects us to use them to grow the Kingdom. The riches could be money or time or spiritual giftings, or skills and talents. All are to be used to grow the Kingdom of God. Yet often we are too steeped in unbelief to trust that God would provide all we need.

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” Our Father is not an unjust judge who needs to be badgered to answer our prayers. God wants us to come to Him constantly and consistently in faith with our requests, having faith that He will provide the answer with speed.

A messages from the series “Parables of Jesus.” Are you a critical spirit, trusting in your own goodness or do you humbly admit your insufficiency to be counted righteous before God? This pointed parable speaks to the tendency in all of us to rely on our own self-righteousness rather than relying on Jesus as our only means of being justified before God the Father.