Spring Cypress Presbyterian Church

Continuing from the previous week, today we consider the elements of the Parable of the Sower and what should be our takeaway and how we can apply this parable to ourselves. Join us!

Matthew conveniently groups together several of the famous parables of Jesus into one chapter. The parable of the sower is presented by Jesus as an introduction to the other parables and his use of them. Join us as we explore this important teaching method of our Lord!

In today’s passage Jesus interacts with various expressions of unbelief in order to caution us against them. When confronted with the words and works of Jesus, we are called to answer the question: who is Jesus? Our answer will determine both our lives and our destiny.

In a world oppressed by the devil and rife with his destructive handiwork… Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. In his announcement of the Kingdom of God having come, Jesus was heralding a new age in which his people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, would “plunder” the kingdom of the evil one. Join us as we explore what this means for us!

Today’s passage presents us with an implicit contrast between the yoke of Christ and that of the religious leaders of his day. Jesus asserts his lordship as he reorients our understanding of how to read and apply God’s commands in a manner that focuses on mercy. Join us as we sit at the feet of the Lord of the Sabbath!

Please join us as guest speaker Rev. Ken Thurman delivers a message from Judges 4.

Please join us as we receive a message from our guest speaker, Rev. Tim Hoke.

When doing land navigation it is important to periodically check one’s azimuth to ensure that they’re still heading the correct direction to get to their intended destination. Today’s passage is a helpful presentation of the Gospel message to ensure we’re heading the correct way. Join us as we unpack these verses!

Please join us as we receive a message from our guest speaker, the Rev. Dr. Jason Pickard.

In this passage we see a startling thing, John the Baptist expresses a doubt about his certainty as to the identity of Jesus. His confusion was based upon his own expectation about what the Messiah would do. Oftentimes our expectations shape and inform the questions and doubts we later experience. Join us as we unpack these verses!

Jesus calls us to a mission-minded life of fearless faithfulness to him and his kingdom. Join us as we unpack the words of Jesus and how the orient ourselves way from self-focused prioritization of usual human concerns.

The mission to bring the Good News is a huge task! In today’s passage we learn the attitude that shaped Christ’s perspective toward the masses of people, and we learn the shocking but amazing news that mission of Christ takes into account our own activity to help bring it about. Join us as we learn about the part we can play in building the Kingdom!

In today’s passage we see some of Jesus’s contemporaries confused by his non-conformity to expected practices of piety. In response Jesus herald’s the arrival of something new, and with it a new attitude is called for along with demonstrations of devotion. Join us as we unpack the newness of that which is introduced by Jesus!

In today’s passage we see the authority of Jesus displayed within the context of how we should respond to him as disciples. Join us as we learn what and how our response to the call of Christ to follow him should look like.

In today’s passage we are presented with three examples of Jesus healing the sick. What each of these three examples have in common is that each of the people needing healed was a social outcast. What does this passage teach us about Christ and how does this affect our relationship to the purity code of the Old Covenant? Join us as we learn together!

In today’s passage Jesus famously tells his disciples that “all authority in heaven and on earth” has been given to him. What does he mean, why was this authority given to him, and what does it mean for our lives now? Join us as we explore the cosmic implications of Christ’s resurrection!

In today’s passage Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a call to choose the narrow gate rather than the broad road. God has always called for a response on the part of the people, and mere sentimental affection for Jesus, or lip service to him is sufficient: it is the doers of his word that will be rewarded in the end. Join us as we explore the words of our Lord!

Sandwiched between our Lord’s famous teaching about judging others and his famous utterance of the “Golden Rule” we find a section on prayer.What is the relationship of prayer to these two other topics? Join us as we explore how the godward life of prayer orients and shapes our treatment of others!

Please join us as we receive a message from our guest speaker, Rev. Ken Thurman.

Loyalty and Trust. These two traits are expressed by our attitudes and behaviors when multiple and competing interests are present. Join us as we consider the words of Jesus and prayerfully consider the question, “Do I trust God to be and do all that he has said he will?”