Heart of the Father | Pastor Chris

True Fiction | Wk 4 - Kingdom Value | Pastor Chris

What is the Kingdom of God really worth? In Week 4 of our True Fiction series, Pastor Chris Hoyt explores two of Jesus' shortest parables, The Hidden Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46). Through a humorous story about an unexpected discovery while repairing a broken sewer line, Pastor Chris reminds us that some of life's greatest discoveries happen while we're simply trying to fix what's broken. These two parables reveal a powerful truth: the Kingdom of God doesn't become valuable when we discover it. It has always been priceless. The question is whether our eyes have been opened to see it. But the story doesn't end there. What if there was a third treasure hunter in these parables? One who gave up everything, not because He found treasure, but because He found us. If you've ever wondered whether following Jesus is worth it, this message will remind you that before you ever treasured Christ, Christ treasured you. Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

True Fiction | Wk 3 - Kingdom Growth | Pastor Rob & Tara

What if the Kingdom of God doesn't grow the way we expect? In Week 3 of our True Fiction series, Pastor Rob & Tara Schwartz unpack Jesus' parables of The Mustard Seed and The Yeast (Matthew 13:31-33), revealing a Kingdom that often begins in the smallest, most ordinary ways. A tiny seed becomes a place of shelter. A little yeast quietly transforms an entire batch of dough. These parables remind us that God's greatest work is rarely loud or immediate. His Kingdom grows through influence rather than force, transformation rather than power, and faithful obedience rather than instant results. If you've ever wondered whether your small acts of faith matter, or questioned whether God is still working when you can't see it, this message will encourage you to trust the process and the One who is growing His Kingdom. Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

True Fiction | Wk 2 - New Heart | Pastor Kim

Why do some people hear God's Word and experience lasting transformation while others seem unchanged? In Week 2 of our True Fiction series, Pastor Kim Hoyt explores Jesus' Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23) and reveals that the difference isn't the seed. It's the soil. Through powerful biblical teaching and a deeply personal story of healing, Pastor Kim reminds us that every heart goes through seasons. Some become hardened by pain, some remain shallow, others become crowded by life's distractions. But God has never looked at a heart and declared it beyond hope. The Gardener is still cultivating. The seed is still good. And new life is still possible. If you've ever wondered whether your heart can be restored, this message is for you. Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

True Fiction | Wk 1 - New Kingdom | Pastor Rob

True Fiction | Week 1: New Kingdom What if the stories Jesus told weren't just clever illustrations... but invitations that exposed the condition of our hearts? In Week 1 of our new summer series, True Fiction, Pastor Rob unpacks two of Jesus' shortest parables: the new wine and old wineskins and the new patch on an old garment. These fictional stories carried eternal truth, challenging people then and now to let go of old ways of thinking so they can receive the new life Jesus offers. Discover why Jesus taught in parables, why some people walked away transformed while others simply thought, "Cool story, bro," and what it really means to have ears that hear. The question isn't whether you've heard the story. The question is... has the story changed you? Listen now and discover how Jesus still uses simple stories to transform willing hearts.

Heart of the Father | Pastor Chris

Most of us know Luke 15 as the story of the Prodigal Son. But what if we've been looking at the wrong person all along? In this Father's Day message, Pastor Chris Hoyt explores one of Jesus' most beloved parables through a different lens. This isn't simply the story of a rebellious son. It's the story of a faithful Father. As Jesus responds to religious leaders who questioned why He welcomed sinners, He paints a breathtaking picture of God's heart. A Father who gives freedom instead of control. A Father who remains faithful even when His children wander. A Father who runs toward reconciliation instead of waiting with condemnation. If you've ever wondered whether you've wandered too far, made too many mistakes, or somehow disappointed God beyond repair, this message is for you. Discover the incredible truth that while the son forgot who he was, the Father never forgot whose son he was. And maybe today you'll discover that God isn't standing with crossed arms waiting to condemn you. He's watching the road, maintaining a place for reconciliation, and ready to run toward you the moment you turn toward home. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 (NLT)