Patches and Wineskins

June 28, 2026

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Pastor Jeff Manion begins our new sermon series, The Parables, by exploring the stories Jesus used to reveal deep spiritual truth. We see how Jesus used everyday images—torn garments and old wineskins—to show that his kingdom is something entirely new, not a patch on an old way of life. We discover that Jesus consistently defied expectations and called people to follow him rather than simply add him to their existing plans. This message challenges us to examine whether we've been trying to fit Jesus into our lives or truly surrender our lives to him. Following Jesus is about being transformed from the inside out.

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The Pharisee and Tax Collector
Pastor Jeff examines Jesus's parable of the Pharisee and tax collector in Luke 18, exposing the danger of self-righteous pride in the Christian life. We discover that the Pharisee's confidence in his own performance blinded him to his need for God's mercy, while the tax collector's humble confession—"God, have mercy on me, a sinner"—highlights a right posture before God. We learn that a right heart posture isn't boosted by spiritual achievements but humbled by an accurate view of our sin and God's holiness. We are challenged to examine our own hearts for self-righteousness and come before God with empty hands, ready to receive his mercy.
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The Prodigal Son
Guest Pastor Ricky Jenkins explores Jesus's parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, revealing the Father's heart toward wayward hearts. We discover that God's compassion runs to meet us before we even finish our confession, showing that his love is never earned by good behavior or lost through failure. We learn that even though we often turn from the Father’s love like the sons in this story, we are encouraged to confess our sin honestly, and receive the Father's grace that welcomes every wandering heart home.
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Week 4
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The Wedding and the Thief
Pastor Jeff explores Jesus's parable of the watchful servants in Luke 12, teaching us how to live faithfully while waiting for his return. We discover that Jesus’s promised return should help us live with purpose and hope instead of fear. We learn that our master is surprisingly a serving master, calling us to embody that same servant heart as we wait. And we are challenged to stay ready through daily confession, cultivating a servant's posture toward others, and trusting that Jesus's return will eventually make all things new.
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