Fresh Love Series - Part 43• Luke 13:31-14:14 • Pastor Rick Brown at Dayspring Church in Star, Idaho

Ever wonder why some people seem to find peace and purpose in faith while others get caught up in rigid rules and miss the point entirely? Pastor Rick dives into Luke 13 and 14, where Jesus offers what might be called a "master class" on what true faith looks like in action. When confronted by religious leaders more concerned with regulations than relationships, Jesus demonstrates that serving God isn't about following a checklist but about living with a transformed heart. When he heals on the Sabbath, he's showing us that compassion trumps ceremonial observance every time. True rest doesn't come from rigidly following rules but from embracing God's grace and extending it to others.In this passage, Jesus also flips our natural inclinations upside down. Instead of seeking the place of honor, choose the lowest seat. Rather than hosting dinners for those who can repay you, invite those who can't. This isn't just clever social advice—it's a window into God's kingdom values. When we give without expectation of return and serve without seeking recognition, we're living out genuine faith. And Jesus promises that God sees these hidden acts of faithfulness and will reward them in his timing and his way.A sermon delivered as part of the Fresh Love Series - # 43 at Dayspring Church in Star, Idaho, on April 6, 2025DAYSPRING SERVICE INFORMATIONAddress: 9701 W Beacon Light Road in Star, IdahoDay & Time: Sunday at 10:30 am.See you there!STAY UP TO DATEMake sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!-For more information, please contact us at [email protected]: www.dayspringchurch.org-Dayspring Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayspringchurchstar/-Rick Brown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickbrown.usa/-Dayspring Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayspringChurchStarBIBLE READING PLANGet the Anchored in the Word Bible reading plan: https://www.dayspringchurch.org/mediaGIVEGiving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, dayspringchurch.org, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/dayspringchurchstarVIDEO BIBLE TEACHING WITH RICK BROWNRumble: https://rumble.com/user/pastorRickBrownTeaching: https://pastorrickbrown.com/teachings/SEEK FIRST WITH RICK BROWN PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ryzHPLzLRxeUJqNNhGTOPITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-brown/id1715746407TAMMY BROWNHealed and Set Free...from lingering hurts by Tammy Brown. Order your copy at tammybrown.org <http://tammybrown.org/>We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Dayspring Team