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First Church Williamsport First Church Williamsport
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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We seek transformation in Christ everywhere.
That word everywhere is significant. We are passionate about sharing the Gospel in churches, homes, workplaces, downtown, in nature, nursing homes, and even at your favorite coffee shop, because we believe in the transformative power of Jesus’ love, and we want everyone to know Him.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2)
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Parables: The Prodigal Son (The Younger Son)
The kingdom of God is where we receive the Father’s unconditional love.
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Parables: The Good Samaritan
The parable of the Good Samaritan is not just an “example story” about the importance of showing humanitarian compassion to all people by being like the Samaritan traveler. It teaches that in the Kingdom of God no people are considered to be “others.”
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Parables: The Workers in the Vineyard
God challenges us to rejoice in the inclusion of others into His Kingdom, not to compare or grumble about His generosity.
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Parables: Faith as a Mustard Seed
The kingdom of God grows among ordinary people in imperfect conditions—but is unstoppable.
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Parables: The Bags of Gold
This parable is an example of one that has a variety of legitimate interpretations, one of which is that those who enter the kingdom of God are those who joyfully, heartily and gratefully serve God.
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Parables: The Two Sons
1. Those who are a part of the kingdom of God have words and actions that are aligned.
2. This parable is about authority. Does Jesus have authority over our lives such that we don’t just give him lip service, but we change the way we live and do as he asks.