Who should be first? Who should be last? Jesus' challenges what we perceive as fair in this surprising parable.

Matthew 20:1-16

Student Pastor Stu Quackenbush teaches on Isaiah 51.

Jesus taught His followers about the value of humility and powerlessness. What about when others sin against us? Are we to be a doormat?

Matthew 18:15-35

The story of Esther is known for the remarkable courage of the woman that God used to save a nation. But what about some of the other characters? Find out more about the three men that were in her life.

Esther

Who is the greatest? An embarrassing question at first glance and yet we all wonder about our value. Jesus’ response to this question surprised those from His day. It may surprise you too.

Matthew 18:1-14

A mountaintop conversation. A powerful image of Jesus transformed in all His glory. This teaching has much to offer those who can relate to mountaintop experiences followed by darkest depths.

Matthew 17:1-13

Loving the people closest to us is easy (well kind of). But how about our enemies? Steve High and Trevor Hunt take a unique look at the story of the good Samaritan.

Luke 10:25-37

The cross. An instrument of pain and death. How could it possibly be the way to true life? 

Matthew 16:21-28

A special Mother's Day presentation from Colleen Geisel–executive director of Alpha Women's Center. Be inspired to explore purpose and calling even in the ordinary through the story of Esther.

Tensions rise and commitments deepen as those around Jesus decide what they think of Him. Discover the dramatic background where Jesus asks Peter "Who do you say that I am?"

Matthew 16:13-20

Preferences are powerful but there is something even greater. Discover the antidote to living out of preferences in a story of confrontation and faith.

Jesus prayed that His followers would be one, but too often churches are known more for what divides than what unites. Preferences are powerful and we all have them. What do we do with them?

Matthew 15:1-9

A story of two lost sons and a loving Father. Which son do you identify with? Have you experienced the embrace of the Father? 

Luke 15:11-32

Fear is common to all of us. Common but not easy to overcome. Learn from this remarkable story with Jesus, some waves and simple faith.

Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus performed many miracles. Some for individual and some for huge crowds. The feeding of the five thousand is one of the most well-known of those miracles and for good reason. But do you know who that miracle was for? The answer may surprise you.

Matthew 14:13-21

There were many responses to Jesus. There still are. Who is Jesus to you?

Matthew 13:53-14:12

Disruption. Generally something we avoid. But what if we embraced it? What if God wants to use disruption to move us to something greater? Warning: This teaching will be disruptive!

Matthew 13:51-53

A treasure, pearl and a net. How can the stories that Jesus told about these items bring clarity to your life? This is the second of a two-week teaching on six stories about the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 13:44-50

Jesus told stories using common settings and language for the people of His day. This series on parables opens with the story of a farmer, some seeds, four soils and some very different results. What kind of soil is your heart?

Matthew 13:1-23

Words tumble effortlessly and sometimes flippantly from our mouths. Jesus had much to say about the power words and what they truly reveal.

Matthew 12:15-50

Controversy. It surrounded Jesus and it surrounds us now. His enemies looked for opportunities to trap Him even as He showed mercy and helped the helpless. So what drives controversy and how are we to engage in the world around us?

Matthew 12:1-14

What weighs you down? Jesus invited people to take on a different kind of life. Discover the freedom that awaits.

Matthew 11:20-30

No one really likes to wait. But sometimes in the waiting we find something even better. Are you waiting through pain or challenging circumstances right now?  

Isaiah 40:31

Often we feel guilt around the topic of prayer. We don't know where to start, feel we don't pray enough or simply feel unworthy to pray. So what does it look like to have a guilt-free prayer life? 

Ephesians 6:18