Sermons

Storytelling, specifically the use of parables, was the primary way that Jesus taught people. Mark’s Gospel notes that “He did not say anything without using a parable" (Mark 4:34). The stories Jesus told were so simple that even a child could understand, yet, so deep, we will never mine all of the meaning and wisdom from them. To those with “ears to hear,” those who could picture the message of these stories, Jesus revealed the beauty of the Gospel and the truth about the Kingdom of God. Dr. Gordon Dabbs and Jacob Hawk walk us through the parables of Jesus in this series featured on Sunday nights at Prestoncrest.

Everyone wants to be happy. People all around us devote incredible amounts of energy, time and money to the pursuit of happiness. It’s been called the American obsession. One author recently called our culture’s fixation on happiness “almost religious.” Despite all the energy poured into the pursuit of happiness, the data says we are trending toward UNHAPPINESS.

Choose JOY... because happiness is overrated.

In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we find wisdom and practical tips for choosing JOY... a joy based on a relationship with Jesus, rather than an empty, ill-defined, pursuit based on momentary moods and desires.