Cascade Community Church Podcast

In this final message in the #NoOffense series, Pastor Nate talks about the importance of living our online presence "thoughtfully, carefully & Biblically."  

How do we handle being mistreated by those with leadership influence (parents, bosses, pastors)?  They should know better, right?  The story of David reveals that it is possible to "respond in the opposite spirit" even when a leader creates an opportunity for offense.

Do you have the right to be offended when you have genuinely been mistreated?  Joseph's story is a profile in forgiveness and finding freedom from offense.  He made a choice to become better rather than bitter.

Why is forgiveness so difficult?  And how often do we have to forgive each other?  Jesus tells a parable in answer to these questions -- and puts forgiveness in perspective.

What made the disciples cry out asking for more faith?  It wasn't seeing the dead brought to life or miracles performed by the Master.  It was Jesus' statement that offenses (skandalon) must be forgiven -- over and over and over again.

Our culture is captivated by offense, and captive to it. Broken relationships, frustration and resentment are all too common. We’ve somehow forgotten that careless words divide. Is unity and forgiveness even possible in an age of social media sound-bites? Jesus offers peace, forgiveness, strength AND compassion. We can live free and with #NoOffense.  

Jesus tells a story that takes off in an unexpected direction in Luke 16.  The dishonest Manager becomes a lesson in living out the Gospel with great intentionality.  Is it possible to "take your little bit of time and little bit of wealth and leverage it for eternity?"

With the clock ticking on his time here on earth, Jesus provides a living parable.  The cleansing of the temple and the curse of the fig tree are connected!  Fruit is the expected outcome of a relationship with God.

4 kinds of soil representing 4 different responses to the "seed" of the Gospel.  Jesus helps us understand why we struggle to see real transformation take place in our lives -- AND what we can do next.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.  

Who is my neighbor?  Jesus tells a story that challenges our categories and presses us to look for opportunities rather than loopholes as we see needs in our world.

Jesus spoke with a sense of urgency in this parable -- calling us to risk and faith for the sake of the Kingdom.  Because the stakes are high, the time is short -- and we have the opportunity to make a difference now!

Prayer is one of those things we think we should do more of, but are often confused by the whole process.  Jesus' disciples once asked him, "Lord, teach us to pray."  He did -- and he included a parable to help illustrate the point.

Have you ever lost something really important to you?  Jesus knows what it is to search for that which is lost.  The LOST parables mirror the heart of God and remind us that "Grace welcomes you home!"

Jesus teaches from the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl that the Kingdom of Heaven is worth our all.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.

Today Dan Bushy will be speaking on the Parable of the unforgiving servant in Mt 18:21-35. We will be looking at what the bible says about forgiving and being forgiven.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.