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"The Parable of the Sower" - Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 - Pastor Jason Fritz

In this passage of parable of the sower, Jesus likens the Kingdom of God to a seed. Though small in initial size, with a potential for producing great fruit and harvest, the process of this growth is often overlooked. In this case, the focus is not on merely what can become of a seed, but the ways in which that seed can be disrupted, stolen, suffocated, or... how that seed can flourish beyond compare. Listen in as Pastor Jason Fritz preaches.

"The Parable of the Talents" - Matthew 25:14-30 - Pastor Jason Fritz

God has given us each gifts He intended for us to use. In The Parable of the Talent Jesus talks about 3 men who were given talents. The men who received 3 and 5 talents doubled what they were given while the man who relied one talent. Pastor Jason Fritz talks about how we all are given talents and our responsibility to use those talents.

"The Parable of the Beggar" - Luke 16:19-31

In the book of Luke, Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus. We see a picture of the temporal contrast between rich and poor, and how - in the grips of eternity - such differences are merely conditions that reveal the status of the heart. One man who is rich on earth can struggle with closeness to God, where one man who is poor in spirit can only depend on His grace and mercies. Likewise, one who is rich on earth can also be rich in spirit, and one who is poor on earth can also be poor spiritually. The difference is in the heart! Listen in as Pastor Jason Fritz draws on the parable that Jesus speaks of.

"The Good Samaritan" - Luke 10:25-37

Thank you for tuning in. Tonight we are moving into a new series, the parables that Jesus taught. Parables are stories that illustrate a strong point of understanding. Jesus taught in parables. One of his most famous ones is "The Good Samaritan", and in it, there's a lesson in the difference between the faulty nature of man's aspirations to earn his/her way into heaven by our good works - or our religion - versus leaning on God's grace. Oh grace, what an amazing, redeeming quality! Pastor Jason Fritz preaches a wonderful message, tune in!

Nehemiah Chapter 13 - Palm Sunday: Spiritual Checkup

Thank you for tuning in this week! As we move into Palm Sunday and all that it represents, we find that the final chapter of Nehemiah brings a whole other facet to the story of Christ's entry into Jerusalem. As Nehemiah returns to the fortress that is Jerusalem in his time, he finds something that becomes all too common in the story of God's people; the dangers of spiritual apathy and how it affects the spiritually robust presence that it could be. Listen in as Pastor Jason Fritz discusses the signs that a drifting relationship with God is happening.

Nehemiah Chapter 11 & 12 - In The Ministry

Thank you for tuning in this week! Make no mistake about it: you were called to be in God's ministry. From the moment you took on God's plan of salvation for you, He ordained you to be a minister of His Word. In these chapters, Pastor Jason Fritz points us to what the people of Jerusalem did in the events after the building of Nehemiah's wall. Chapters 11 and 12 illustrate the processes that the believers took in order to be effective ministers, and the processes that you need to undertake in order to be effective in your walk with the Lord.

Nehemiah Chapter 10 - Making The Change

Thank you for listening in on the series on Nehemiah - The Man Who Cried Over A Broken Wall. In this chapter, Pastor Jason Fritz discusses the kind of changes that the people of Jerusalem committed themselves to once the walls were built up. These are the kinds of commitments that we ourselves need to follow as we build up our strength in Christ.

Nehemiah Chapter 9 - How to Draw Near to God

In this chapter, Pastor Jason Fritz discusses the redemptive connection of the Israelites to their Lord God, after having built the wall with Nehemiah's leadership. See and hear how the Israelites drew nearer to God, how we can model that, and why God is worthy of our praise and worship. Please subscribe to our channel for future sermons and videos of our church! Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/illuminateco... Visit our home page: http://illuminatecommunity.com Find us at iTunes for audio sermons updated weekly "Illuminate Community" 

Nehemiah Chapter 7-8 - God's Priorities for Your Life

In these chapters, we find out the ultimate reason that the walls of Jerusalem were meant to be rebuilt. It wasn't only for fortification and protection of those who inhabited it, nor was it solely for the comfort and peace of God's people. Pastor Jason Fritz discusses the top priorities we should adhere to as God's hand of protection resides over us in our walk.

How to Handle Interpersonal Conflict - Nehemiah Chapter 5

Nehemiah 5 Illuminate Community Church Jason Fritz Sermon February 6, 2016 2-6-16