The Parables of Jesus :: 5/25/25 :: Billy Waters

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What does it mean to live as the people of God in the kingdom of God? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series on The Parables of Jesus by unpacking Matthew 13:31–33, where Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed and yeast—small beginnings with expansive, transformative outcomes.

Billy reminds us that Jesus’ entire mission was to bring and establish the kingdom of God—and so must ours be. The call is to re-center on the “big why,” tightening the load so that we don’t drift from the vision. As a church and as individuals, everything we do is about the kingdom.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:

🔹 Why we’re tempted to lose sight of God’s kingdom vision

🔹 How the kingdom of God expands explosively—like yeast or a mustard seed

🔹 Living with radical incrementalism: daily faithfulness that brings long-term kingdom fruit

🔹 The difference between being ready and being willing—Jesus calls the willing

Just as John the Baptist prepared the way and Jesus stepped out first, we too are invited to break out of fear and hiddenness. The kingdom doesn’t wait for perfection—it advances through patient obedience and courageous willingness.

Billy shares personally about overcoming fear disguised as “being happily hidden,” encouraging all of us to unbury our gifts and step forward with risk and trust.

📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Explore how God is expanding his kingdom in and through you. Learn more at www.wellspringenglewood.com.

💬 What is God calling you to risk for the sake of his kingdom?