Sermon: Small Seed - Big Results! | Pastor Ben Berteau | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ben begins by emphasizing the focus on Jesus' parables for the summer, specifically the Parable of the Mustard Seed, highlighting its transformative intent. The small but significant mustard seed is contrasted with our modern cultural preference for "bigger is better," with things like oversized soft drinks, large trucks, massive TVs, and giant cruise ships. Then, we hear the touching story of Hattie May Wyatt, a poor 6-year-old girl in the 1800s who saved 57 cents to help build a larger church building for Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Her small contribution went on to inspire significant developments, including not only the establishment of a larger church, but also Temple University and Good Samaritan Hospital.

We explore the connection to the Parable of the Mustard Seed, which illustrates how God's kingdom grows from small beginnings. Pastor Ben emphasizes that Jesus often valued small, humble acts and reminds us that the Christian faith is grounded in the simple yet profound truth that "Jesus Christ died and rose for me." This message, though simple, has the power to transform lives and circumstances, as seen through biblical examples and everyday acts of kindness and service.

In closing, we are encouraged to appreciate the power of small acts of faith and service, trusting that God can use them to create significant, lasting impacts in His kingdom.

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