Kai Ngu speaks on a parable of Jesus on farmers and seeds, and the Hebrew Bible to show us how our Scriptures encourage us to relate to nature - land, animals, plants, stars - as persons and beings full of agency, emotion, and willpower. Understanding this animistic, and arguably indigenous, paradigm is essential towards building an anti-capitalist, anti-colonial ethos.

Kai NguForefront ChurchJuly 23, 2023parables, genesis, environment, colonialism, indigenous

Parables: A Different Perspective – Seeing with New Eyes | Mary Obasi

Mary Obasi explores why it is hard to change even when our circumstances have in the parable of "The Rich Man and Lazarus".

Mary ObasiForefront ChurchJuly 16, 2023parables, justice, evidence, faith, wealth, bridge

Parables: The Parable of the Sower | Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins

God has lavishly showered on us messages of abundance and hope. Unfortunately, the cares of this world can sometimes be overwhelming and cause us to fall into despair and doubt who we are and our purpose in life. In a continuation of The Parables sermon series, Rev. Venida reminds us of the importance of investing and nurturing those things, again and again, that will allow us to constantly bear good fruit.

Venida Rodman JenkinsForefront ChurchJuly 9, 2023parables, freedom, vitality, growth, purpose

Parables: Discovering Your Light | Theon Freeman

Sometimes we're met with moments that speak to our character and defines us as individuals. Then there are moments that show the light within us! In this exciting sermon, Preacher bootcamp alum, Theon Freeman explores the Parable of the Lamp and what it looks like to discover God's light.

Theon FreemanForefront ChurchJuly 2, 2023parables, introspection, reflection, light, strength

Parables: Sheep & The Shepherd | Rev. Josh RaderLee

Rev. Josh queers the parable of the shepherd and the sheep in John 10 by connecting how we can often be led astray like new sheep to believe dehumanizing theologies. However, we can attune our ears to the tender and loving voice of The Good Shepherd who leads us to greener pastures amidst confusion and disillusionment.

Josh RaderLeeForefront ChurchJune 25, 2023parables, prayer, discernment, healing, dehumanizing, truth

Parables: The Unjust Judge | Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins

Rev. Venida continues our sermon series with the Parable of the Unjust Judge. This sermon allows us to reflect upon who the heartfelt pleas for justice all around us and how we can answer the call.

Venida Rodman JenkinsForefront ChurchJune 18, 2023parables, activism, advocacy, justice

Parables: The Sheep and the Goats | Keli Young

Jesus proclaimed that his liberation was tied with the liberation of the least of these because he was the least of these. And if Jesus, God made flesh, was the least of these, then certainly we are too. And so when we feed the hungry, we are feeding Jesus and ourselves. When we set the prisoner free, we are setting Jesus free and setting ourselves free. Maybe that is what it means to be the Body of Christ.

Keli YoungForefront ChurchJune 11, 2023parables, Jesus, heaven, hell, good works, the least of these

Parables: Wheat & Weeds in Our Lives | Rev. Josh RaderLee

Rev. Josh makes modern-day connections to our lives from the parable of the wheat and the weeds. He highlights some of the people in his life who felt like a weed, or perhaps not the people as much as the beliefs they held that seemed to get in his way or take nutrients from his life. He shared how he is often tempted to pluck them, shame them, and cast them aside. As we start PRIDE, might we give people the grace and space to learn how to love us, accept us, and eventually affirm or celebrate us.

Josh RaderLeeForefront ChurchJune 4, 2023parables, wheat, weeds, grace, love, affirming