AN UNCIVIL FAITH - Matthew 13:44-46

While civil religion is innocuous, easy, upbeat, compatible, accommodating, user-friendly, and readily accepted by the masses of a particular nation or political culture, faith is an uncivil invasion and disruption of all things previously cherished.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS - Matthew 13:36-43

The direct teachings of Jesus to his disciples move quickly from the personal to the missional. That is, once it is established that you are going to follow him, then you have the responsibility of leading out in the task of the church.

A MIRACULOUS FAITH - Daniel 3:16-30

A miraculous faith is one that needs no miracle.

A CALCULATED DECISION - Deuteronomy 30

While some sources report the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day, there is one that, while it may be delayed, can never be avoided.