Luke | Are You Missing Jesus Like the Pharisees? | Nick Maricle | Cypress | May 3, 2026

Some people sit close to Jesus and still miss Him. Others come broken and leave transformed. In Luke 7, we see a powerful contrast between a religious man who had it all together and a woman who had nothing to offer but her need. One walked away unchanged. The other experienced forgiveness that changed everything. This message challenges the way we think about sin, grace, and what real faith looks like. Are we becoming more like Jesus, or just more religious?- The subtle danger of becoming like the Pharisees without realizing it- Why understanding your need for forgiveness leads to deeper love- What it means to live as a kingdom-minded follower of JesusKey Scriptures:Luke 7:36–50Matthew 16:6Matthew 23:23–24Romans 1:16If this message challenged you, don’t just move on from it. Ask God to show you where you may have drifted into religion over relationship, and where He’s inviting you to live with greater love and purpose. Share this with someone who needs to be reminded that no one is too far gone for grace.Bayou City Fellowship Cypress Campus | Nick Maricle | May 3, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship