Matthew 21:23-32 is a story in which Jesus tells a parable about 2 sons. By Noel Piepgrass

Matthew 21:23-32 is a story in which Jesus tells a parable about 2 sons. By Noel Piepgrass
In this first message in a series on the first three chapters of the book of Ephesians, Noel shows us how God’s plan has initiated the Christian story and how this plan brings us into a family.
In Matthew 12:38-50 Jesus responds to the Pharisee’s request for a sign proving his divinity. In detailing his response, Matthew points us to what Jesus calls The Sign of Jonah, a parable about a haunted house, and a short interaction between Jesus and some family members. In these 3 stories, we see a common theme: Jesus is God’s Sign. In his life, death, and resurrection we have all the proof we need. The key is our response. Will we make Jesus our Lord? By Noel Piepgrass
In this message, Noel shows us how Judas’s shame brought about his self-destruction. We too battle shame, but we have hope in Jesus who sets us free!
In Unpacking the Gifts Part 3, Noel shows us how we can eagerly desire the gift of prophecy while also using discernment to steward the gift effectively.
In Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52, Jesus tells a pair of parables about a mustard seed and leaven and a treasure and a pearl. David Jansson, a guest from Radiant Church in Visalia, teaches us in this message that the Kingdom of God is a treasure worth joyfully going all in on and like a seed, something that starts small but miraculously has enormous impact. (The audio starts just a few seconds into his sermon, sorry!).
In the culmination of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes being not just hearers, but doers of his words. He gives the example of the wise builder who built upon the rock and was sustained through the storm. Matthew 7:24-27.