Podcasts about Hidden Treasure

Pathfinder Church | August 10, 2025 | AJ MasticIn the USA, Christians often shy away from standing out. How could it be helpful to be seen as extreme or puritanical? Not to mention, those don't sound like much fun! And yet, is there more to be gained by being “strange” than we think? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Most people read Philippians like a devotional—but it's a treasure map. Right in chapter 1, Paul drops secrets on supernatural joy, divine partnership, how to access the power of grace—and why persecution might actually be your promotion. If you've been feeling stuck, tired, or spiritually flat, stay with me—I'll show you how to dig up the treasure buried in this chapter and unlock the power that's been waiting for you.

Pathfinder Church | August 3, 2025 | Dion GarrettWhen we invest in something, we expect it to pay dividends, and for many of us, that's true of how we see church. While it seems rational to move away from a church that's no longer meeting your needs, could that be detrimental to one of the things we need most? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | http://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.orgWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | July 27, 2025 | Doug MaussThe Bible contains some wild stories that our scientific minds don't exactly know what to do with. Stories of miracles, angels, and evil spirits fill the Bible, and even Jesus validates their existence, so how did we come to a faith where those things are rarely mentioned in polite company?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Discover immense joy and purpose! Pastor Sam Weto unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Hidden Treasure, revealing how true faith transforms everything. Learn why God's kingdom is worth more than anything and how to find this invaluable treasure in your life today. Don't miss this life-changing message!

Ever found something so good you didn't want to share it? It's easy to fall into the trap of comfort and convenience—especially when it comes to our faith. But what if the very thing we're keeping to ourselves is the thing someone else is starving for?

Matthew 13:44-45 - James Doo asks, What if you found a ticket to a Kingdom where there is no despondency or sadness like in the current world?

Ever found something so good you didn't want to share it? It's easy to fall into the trap of comfort and convenience—especially when it comes to our faith. But what if the very thing we're keeping to ourselves is the thing someone else is starving for?

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 113.In this episode, Steve Hovington of B-Movie shares how the band got its cinematic name, the story behind ‘Nowhere Girl', and the influences that shaped their sound. He also dives into his solo work on Audience With Myself, how The Killers sparked B-Movie's comeback, and the lost tracks brought back on Hidden Treasures. A must-listen for fans of B-Movie and new wave nostalgia.B-Movie:https://www.b-movie.org/Steve Hovington:https://stevehovington.com/Support the show

The Hidden Treasure and The PearlAuthor: Richard Wellington

Pathfinder Church | July 20, 2025 | Dion GarrettAs Christians, it's not unreasonable to want to be safe, and enjoy some level of comfort and status, but why is it that when we have those things, we often end up unhappy and bored?  Could it be that the things we try to avoid are the very things we need? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Are you feeling distant from God? Like you've gone too far or made too many mistakes? This powerful message based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) reminds us of the deep, unshakable love of our Heavenly Father. In this third message of the "Hidden Treasures" series, we unpack what Jesus was really teaching through this familiar story — not just about the rebellious son, but about the father who runs to meet him and the older brother who stayed behind. Discover how God's grace covers guilt, how restoration follows repentance, and how your identity is never based on your performance — but on being a beloved child of God.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Tuscan Mystery: Chef's Culinary Quest & Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La calda luce del sole estivo brillava sulle colline toscane, mentre i campi ondeggiavano lievemente sotto il soffio del vento.En: The warm light of the summer sun shone on the Tuscan hills, while the fields waved slightly under the breeze of the wind.It: Nell'agriturismo immerso tra vigneti e uliveti, il Midsummer Festival batteva il suo ritmo festoso.En: In the agriturismo nestled among vineyards and olive groves, the Midsummer Festival beat its festive rhythm.It: L'aria era piena di risate, musica, e l'aroma invitante dei piatti tradizionali cucinati da Luca, il giovane e talentuoso chef del posto.En: The air was filled with laughter, music, and the inviting aroma of traditional dishes cooked by Luca, the young and talented chef of the place.It: Da bambino, Luca aveva sempre sognato di gestire l'agriturismo con la stessa abilità e passione dei suoi genitori.En: As a child, Luca had always dreamed of running the agriturismo with the same skill and passion as his parents.It: La sua determinazione cresceva ogni giorno mentre si sforzava di impressionare il proprietario dell'agriturismo, il signor Bianchi, con il suo talento culinario e la sua visione per il futuro.En: His determination grew every day as he strove to impress the owner of the agriturismo, Mr. Bianchi, with his culinary talent and his vision for the future.It: Durante il festival, la curiosità e eccitazione cedevano il passo a un'ondata di tensione.En: During the festival, curiosity and excitement gave way to a wave of tension.It: Un antico cimelio di famiglia, un medaglione d'oro con un intricato intaglio, era misteriosamente scomparso.En: An ancient family heirloom, a gold medallion with intricate carving, mysteriously disappeared.It: Gli occhi dei presenti si riempirono di sospetto, puntandosi gli uni sugli altri.En: The eyes of those present filled with suspicion, glaring at one another.It: Tra i sospettati c'era Sara, amica d'infanzia di Luca.En: Among the suspects was Sara, Luca's childhood friend.It: Le voci serpeggiavano come serpenti, mettendo alla prova la fiducia e l'innocenza di ciascuno.En: Rumors slithered like snakes, testing the trust and innocence of each individual.It: La pressione sul giovane chef aumentava.En: The pressure on the young chef increased.It: Mentre cercava di convincere il signor Bianchi delle sue capacità gestionali, adesso doveva affrontare un enigma che minacciava di distruggere le feste e le amicizie.En: While he tried to convince Mr. Bianchi of his managerial skills, he now had to face a riddle that threatened to destroy the festivities and friendships.It: In segreto, Luca decise di agire.En: In secret, Luca decided to take action.It: Con il cuore pesante, fece finta di concentrarsi solo sui suoi piatti, intanto iniziò a indagare, ponendo domande furtive agli ospiti.En: With a heavy heart, he pretended to focus only on his dishes, while he began to investigate, asking furtive questions to the guests.It: Una notte, il cielo si squarciò da un temporale minaccioso.En: One night, the sky was torn by a threatening thunderstorm.It: Le ombre danzanti delle foglie si riflettevano nei lampi, e Luca si trovò seguendo un'intuizione.En: The dancing shadows of the leaves reflected in the lightning, and Luca found himself following a hunch.It: Scorse qualcosa vicino al vecchio mulino dell'agriturismo.En: He noticed something near the old mill of the agriturismo.It: Gli era sempre parso un luogo speciale, ma col temporale, rivelò una strana apertura nascosta.En: It had always seemed a special place to him, but with the storm, it revealed a strange hidden opening.It: Entrando cauto nel sotterraneo, trovò il medaglione, abbandonato accanto a un piccolo forziere pieno di ricette antiche che tutti credevano perse.En: Cautiously entering the underground, he found the medallion, abandoned next to a small chest full of ancient recipes that everyone thought lost.It: L'emozione lo travolse.En: Emotion overwhelmed him.It: Tornò dal signor Bianchi e, con il medaglione tra le mani, raccontò l'accaduto.En: He returned to Mr. Bianchi and, with the medallion in his hands, recounted what had happened.It: Non accusò nessuno, ma suggerì invece di migliorare la sicurezza per il bene di tutti.En: He did not accuse anyone, but instead suggested improving security for everyone's sake.It: Il signor Bianchi, colpito dall'integrità e l'astuzia di Luca, esclamò con ammirazione.En: Mr. Bianchi, struck by Luca's integrity and cunning, exclaimed with admiration.It: Luca riconquistò la fiducia del suo mentore, guadagnandosi ulteriori responsabilità nel gestire l'agriturismo.En: Luca regained the trust of his mentor, earning further responsibilities in managing the agriturismo.It: Ora il suo cuore era leggero, consapevole che la sua forza non risiedeva solo nella cucina, ma anche nella sua intelligenza e nel suo cuore.En: Now his heart was light, aware that his strength lay not only in the kitchen, but also in his intelligence and heart.It: Così, con il medaglione riportato al suo posto di diritto, il festival riprese con una nuova gioia.En: Thus, with the medallion returned to its rightful place, the festival resumed with new joy.It: Luca aveva trovato non solo il cimelio, ma anche una nuova consapevolezza di se stesso che splendeva forte come il sole estivo sopra le colline toscane.En: Luca had found not only the heirloom but also a newfound awareness of himself that shone as brightly as the summer sun over the Tuscan hills. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: il soffiothe heirloom: il cimeliothe medallion: il medaglioneintricate: intricatothe carving: l'intagliothe laughter: le risatethe aroma: l'aromathe owner: il proprietariothe tension: la tensionethe suspicion: il sospettothe snakes: i serpentifurtive: furtivethe thunderstorm: il temporalethe hunch: l'intuizionethe lightning: i lampithe opening: l'aperturaunderground: sotterraneothe chest: il forzierethe recipes: le ricetteintegrity: integritàcunning: l'astuziathe mentor: il mentoreto regain: riconquistarethe responsibilities: le responsabilitàthe awareness: la consapevolezzato impress: impressionarethe vision: la visioneto vanish: scomparireto accuse: accusarethe curiosity: la curiosità

Text: Matthew 13:44-46 View this week's bulletin. View this week's discussion notes.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Festive Meeting: Uncovering Hidden Treasures in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A forró nyári nap ragyogott a Városliget felett, amikor Zsófia belépett a Vajdahunyad vára kapuján.En: The hot summer day shone over the Városliget as Zsófia stepped through the gates of Vajdahunyad vára.Hu: A kastély körül színes zászlók lobogtak a szélben, a levegő tele volt izgalommal és zenével.En: Colorful flags fluttered in the wind around the castle, with the air filled with excitement and music.Hu: A nyári kulturális fesztivál minden évben sok embert vonzott, és Zsófia alig várta, hogy elmerüljön a magyar építészet szépségeiben.En: The summer cultural festival attracted many people every year, and Zsófia couldn't wait to immerse herself in the beauty of Hungarian architecture.Hu: Zsófiát mindig lenyűgözte a kastély impozáns tornyai és ívei.En: Zsófia was always captivated by the castle's imposing towers and arches.Hu: Mint művészettörténet szakos hallgató, boldogan töltötte itt az idejét.En: As an art history student, she happily spent her time here.Hu: De mostanában kételkedett magában.En: But lately, she had been doubting herself.Hu: Vajon elég jó volt-e abban, amit szeretett?En: Was she good enough at what she loved?Hu: Barátja, István, mindig bátorította őt, de Zsófia saját bizonytalanságával küzdött.En: Her friend, István, always encouraged her, but Zsófia struggled with her own insecurities.Hu: Ahogy körbesétált, megakadt a szeme egy fiatal férfin, aki kamerával a kezében próbált egy tökéletes képet elkapni.En: As she strolled around, her eyes caught a young man with a camera, trying to capture the perfect shot.Hu: Ez volt Tamás, a helyi fotós.En: This was Tamás, the local photographer.Hu: Ő is keresett valamit — inspirációt, pontosabban.En: He was searching for something too — inspiration, to be precise.Hu: Budapest híres épületeit próbálta rögzíteni, de hiányzott belőlük az a szikra, ami különlegessé tenné a munkáját.En: He tried to capture the famous buildings of Budapest, but they lacked the spark that would make his work special.Hu: Tévedésből Tamás kattintott egy képet, ahogy Zsófia csodálattal nézte a kastély egy részletét.En: By mistake, Tamás clicked a photo as Zsófia admired a detail of the castle.Hu: Találkozott a tekintetük.En: Their eyes met.Hu: Zsófia megriadva lépett egyet hátra, de Tamás mosolygott.En: Zsófia took a startled step back, but Tamás smiled.Hu: "Ne haragudj, nem állt szándékomban," mondta barátságosan.En: "Sorry, I didn't mean to," he said amicably.Hu: Zsófia habozva, de bátor döntést hozott.En: Zsófia, hesitating, made a bold decision.Hu: "Tudod, szeretek beszélgetni az ilyen különleges helyekről," kezdte.En: "You know, I love talking about places like this," she began.Hu: "Van egy érdekes története ennek a kastélynak.En: "This castle has an interesting story."Hu: " Tamás érdeklődve figyelt fel.En: Tamás listened attentively.Hu: "Igazán?En: "Really?Hu: Mesélj róla.En: Tell me about it."Hu: "Ahogy Zsófia mesélni kezdett a kastély történetéről, az építészet titkairól, és a magyar kultúra jelentőségéről, Tamás figyelmesen hallgatta.En: As Zsófia began to talk about the castle's history, the secrets of its architecture, and the significance of Hungarian culture, Tamás listened intently.Hu: Látta Zsófia szemében a szenvedélyt, és tudta, hogy megtalálta, amit keresett.En: He saw the passion in Zsófia's eyes and knew he had found what he was looking for.Hu: Egy pillanat alatt kialakult köztük egy különleges kapcsolat.En: In an instant, a special connection developed between them.Hu: Este már együtt sétáltak a kastélyudvaron, és tervezgettek.En: By evening, they were walking together in the castle courtyard, making plans.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha együtt megörökítenénk Budapest kulturális szépségeit?En: "What if we capture the cultural beauties of Budapest together?"Hu: " ajánlotta Tamás.En: suggested Tamás.Hu: Zsófiának ez tetszett.En: Zsófia liked the idea.Hu: Nemcsak a tudását oszthatta meg, de végre valaki értékelte is azt.En: Not only could she share her knowledge, but finally, someone appreciated it.Hu: A fesztivál meghozta a változást, amire mindketten vágytak.En: The festival brought about the change they both longed for.Hu: Zsófia bátrabban és magabiztosabban mesélt, míg Tamás végre megkapta az inspirációt.En: Zsófia spoke more bravely and confidently, while Tamás finally found his inspiration.Hu: Új, közös projektjük Budapestet nem csak mások szemének, de saját maga számára is újra felfedezte.En: Their new joint project not only rediscovered Budapest for others but also for themselves.Hu: Egymás oldalán nyerték meg azt, amit kerestek: önbizalmat és művészi ihletet.En: By each other's side, they found what they were searching for: self-confidence and artistic inspiration.Hu: Így lett a váratlan találkozásból valami igazán különleges.En: Thus, a chance meeting turned into something truly special. Vocabulary Words:shone: ragyogottfluttered: lobogtakimmerse: elmerüljöncaptivated: lenyűgözteimposing: impozánsarches: íveidoubting: kételkedettinsecurities: bizonytalanságávalstrolled: körbesétáltspark: szikraclicked: kattintottstartled: megriadvaamicably: barátságosanhesitating: habozvaattentively: érdeklődvecaptured: megörökítenénkcourtyard: kastélyudvaronplans: tervezgetteksignificance: jelentőségérőlintently: figyelmesenpassion: szenvedélytconnection: kapcsolatproject: projektjükrediscovered: újra felfedezteself-confidence: önbizalmatartistic: művészispecial: különlegesunexpected: váratlandeveloped: kialakultcapture: rögzíteni

Fluent Fiction - French: Hidden Treasures: A Bunker's Secret and a New Bond Forged Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait haut dans le ciel, illuminant la campagne française d'une lumière douce et dorée.En: The sun shone high in the sky, casting a soft, golden light over the French countryside.Fr: Luc, avec un regard déterminé, regardait vers l'horizon.En: Luc, with a determined look, gazed towards the horizon.Fr: À ses côtés, Camille observait sans cesse autour d'eux, une lueur d'inquiétude dans les yeux.En: Beside him, Camille kept watching their surroundings, a glint of worry in her eyes.Fr: « Es-tu sûr de cette histoire de bunker ?En: "Are you sure about this story of the bunker?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle, un peu nerveuse.En: she asked, a little nervous.Fr: Luc hocha la tête avec enthousiasme.En: Luc nodded enthusiastically.Fr: « Bien sûr, il est bien caché, mais il doit être là, sous ces grands arbres.En: "Of course, it's well hidden, but it must be there, under those big trees."Fr: » Ils marchaient ensemble, leurs pas crissant sur les feuilles sèches du sol forestier.En: They walked together, their steps crunching on the dry leaves of the forest floor.Fr: L'été était à son comble, saturant l'air de parfums de terre et de verdure.En: Summer was at its peak, saturating the air with scents of earth and greenery.Fr: Pourtant, l'idée de pénétrer dans un lieu secret et mystérieux hantait Camille.En: Yet, the idea of entering a secret and mysterious place haunted Camille.Fr: Elle avait entendu des contes sur ce bunker rempli d'objets anciens, mais elle se souvenait aussi des avertissements sur les lieux dangereux.En: She had heard tales of this bunker filled with ancient objects, but she also remembered the warnings about dangerous places.Fr: En arrivant devant une étroite entrée camouflée par des buissons, Luc se tourna vers Camille.En: Arriving at a narrow entrance camouflaged by bushes, Luc turned to Camille.Fr: « Ne t'inquiète pas.En: "Don't worry.Fr: Je serai prudent.En: I'll be careful."Fr: » Camille soupira mais acquiesça.En: Camille sighed but nodded.Fr: « D'accord, mais si quelque chose semble dangereux, nous partons immédiatement, d'accord ?En: "Okay, but if anything seems dangerous, we leave immediately, alright?"Fr: » « Promis », sourit Luc.En: "Promise," Luc smiled.Fr: Ils franchirent l'entrée du bunker, une bouffée d'air frais les enveloppant immédiatement.En: They crossed the entrance of the bunker, a burst of fresh air wrapping around them immediately.Fr: À l'intérieur, le bunker était sombre et frais, un labyrinthe de couloirs en pierre froide.En: Inside, the bunker was dark and cool, a labyrinth of cold stone corridors.Fr: Leur lampe de poche dévoilait des murs couverts de mousse et de vieux symboles effacés par le temps.En: Their flashlight revealed walls covered with moss and old symbols faded by time.Fr: Camille resta près de l'entrée, alerte à chaque son, tandis que Luc avançait prudemment.En: Camille stayed near the entrance, alert to every sound, while Luc advanced cautiously.Fr: Son cœur battait d'excitation.En: His heart pounded with excitement.Fr: Au bout d'un couloir, il découvrit une chambre secrète.En: At the end of a corridor, he discovered a secret chamber.Fr: Ses yeux s'agrandirent face aux trésors qui s'y trouvaient : des artefacts anciens, couverts de poussière, témoins d'une histoire oubliée.En: His eyes widened at the treasures that lay there: ancient artifacts, covered in dust, witnesses of a forgotten history.Fr: Émerveillé, il appela Camille.En: Amazed, he called Camille.Fr: Elle s'approcha, hésitante, puis, voyant les objets, son inquiétude s'apaisa, remplacée par une curiosité fascinée.En: She approached, hesitant, then, seeing the objects, her worry eased, replaced by fascinated curiosity.Fr: « Tu avais raison, c'est incroyable », murmura-t-elle.En: "You were right, it's incredible," she murmured.Fr: Luc sourit, heureux de partager ce moment avec elle.En: Luc smiled, happy to share this moment with her.Fr: « Je savais que ça valait le coup.En: "I knew it was worth it."Fr: » Après avoir pris des photos pour se souvenir de leur découverte, ils quittèrent le bunker.En: After taking photos to remember their discovery, they left the bunker.Fr: Dehors, le soleil les accueillit chaleureusement, et Camille soupira de soulagement.En: Outside, the sun greeted them warmly, and Camille sighed with relief.Fr: « Merci pour m'avoir accompagné », dit Luc.En: "Thank you for coming with me," said Luc.Fr: « Je suis content que tu sois là.En: "I'm glad you're here.Fr: Ta prudence nous a gardés en sécurité.En: Your caution kept us safe."Fr: » Camille sourit doucement.En: Camille smiled softly.Fr: « Et tu m'as appris à apprécier un peu plus l'aventure.En: "And you taught me to appreciate adventure a little more."Fr: » Main dans la main, ils s'éloignèrent du site, le cœur léger et le sac à dos rempli de souvenirs.En: Hand in hand, they walked away from the site, hearts light and backpack filled with memories.Fr: Ils avaient découvert bien plus que des objets anciens ; une nouvelle complicité était née entre eux.En: They discovered much more than ancient objects; a new bond had formed between them.Fr: Et tandis qu'ils rentraient chez eux, ils savaient qu'ils partageaient désormais une partie de l'histoire cachée de ce bunker mystérieux.En: And as they returned home, they knew they now shared a part of the hidden history of this mysterious bunker. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe horizon: l'horizonthe worry: l'inquiétudethe bunker: le bunkerthe entrance: l'entréethe forest floor: le sol forestierthe bush: le buissonthe flashlight: la lampe de pochethe moss: la moussethe symbol: le symbolethe heart: le cœurthe corridor: le couloirthe chamber: la chambrethe artifact: l'artefactthe dust: la poussièrethe history: l'histoirethe curiosity: la curiositéthe adventure: l'aventurethe memory: le souvenirthe leaf: la feuillethe object: l'objetthe stone: la pierrethe air: l'airthe stone corridors: les couloirs en pierrethe excitement: l'excitationthe forest: la forêtthe site: le sitethe summer: l'ététhe treasure: le trésorthe light: la lumière

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Pathfinder Church | July 13, 2025 | AJ MasticIn the USA, the word “church' usually means a place where we can attend worship; that we might be a member of. If the church is supposed to be a place for deeper human connection, why do those of us who attend still feel disconnected and alone? Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | http://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.orgWebsite | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Continuing in the series, Sam Stephens delves into two profound parables from Matthew 13: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value. He illustrates how both parables underscore the immeasurable worth of the kingdom of heaven, a treasure so valuable that it is worth sacrificing everything else to possess. The sermon emphasizes the joyful and radical commitment required to follow Jesus, highlighting that letting go of other pursuits, whether found unexpectedly or sought diligently, is essential to fully embrace the ultimate treasure found in Him. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org .

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Hidden Treasure in Kopaonik: Milan's Serendipitous Find Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Било је лето на Копаонику, а планинско село било је пуно туриста.En: It was summer in Kopaonik, and the mountain village was full of tourists.Sr: Шарене тезге снабдевене су храном и сувенирима.En: The colorful stalls were stocked with food and souvenirs.Sr: У ваздуху је мирисала свежа пецива и свежа планинска клима.En: The air smelled of fresh pastries and the fresh mountain climate.Sr: Милану је био потребан јединствен поклон за свог пријатеља.En: Milan needed a unique gift for his friend.Sr: Као учитељ, желео је нешто што прича причу о Србији.En: As a teacher, he wanted something that told a story about Serbia.Sr: Али буџет му је био ограничен.En: But his budget was limited.Sr: Ходајући тржницом, угледа Јелену.En: Walking through the market, he spotted Jelena.Sr: Она је продавала ручно рађене предмете, али су цене биле високе.En: She was selling handmade items, but the prices were high.Sr: Док је разгледао, примети човека по имену Зоран.En: While browsing, he noticed a man named Zoran.Sr: Зоран се шетао као туриста, али на лицу му је била тајанствена израз.En: Zoran walked around like a tourist, but his face held a mysterious expression.Sr: Пришао је Милану и нешто му је шапнуо.En: He approached Milan and whispered something to him.Sr: "Иди за мном, имам нешто посебно.En: "Follow me, I have something special."Sr: " Милан је оклевао.En: Milan hesitated.Sr: Јелена му је нудила лепе ствари, али скупе.En: Jelena was offering beautiful things, but they were expensive.Sr: На крају, Милан одлучи да прати Зорана.En: In the end, Milan decided to follow Zoran.Sr: Прошли су поред великог дрвета до мање познатог дела тржнице.En: They passed by a large tree to a lesser-known part of the market.Sr: Тамо су биле скривене тезге са прелепим ручним радовима.En: There were hidden stalls with beautiful handmade crafts.Sr: Било је то право благо.En: It was a true treasure.Sr: Милан је пронашао савршен сувенир.En: Milan found the perfect souvenir.Sr: Био је то мали, ручно израђен дрвени резбарени украс.En: It was a small, hand-crafted wooden carved ornament.Sr: Цена је била у складу с његовим буџетом.En: The price was within his budget.Sr: Купио га је и осетио је задовољство.En: He bought it and felt satisfied.Sr: Док је одлазио, захвалио се Зорану.En: As he left, he thanked Zoran.Sr: Милан је научио да верује у своје инстинкте и сада има дубље поштовање према локалној култури.En: Milan learned to trust his instincts and now has a deeper appreciation for the local culture.Sr: Са поклоном у руци, напустио је тржницу са осмехом.En: With the gift in hand, he left the market with a smile. Vocabulary Words:stall: тезгаstocked: снабдевенеpastries: пециваclimate: климаunique: јединственbudget: буџетbrowsing: разгледаоwhispered: шапнуоhesitated: оклеваоinstincts: инстинктеappreciation: поштовањеmarket: тржницаhandmade: ручни радовиtreasure: благоorament: украсcrafted: израђенmysterious: тајанственаsatisfied: задовољствоappreciation: поштовањеrepresentation: представљањеtourist: туристаstory: причаsouvenir: сувенирhand-crafted: ручни израђенexpression: изразexpression: посебноlearned: научиоlocal: локалнојtrust: верујеornament: украс

Your Destiny has 3 components: your identity, your ministry, and your mission. In this message, we focus on the treasure of your identity.

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Not all treasure glitters—and not everything that glitters is worth the search. This week, Pastor Leo challenges our understanding of what we treasure and why it matters. Rooted in Matthew 13:44, the message explores how the kingdom of heaven is like a hidden treasure—worth everything once it's truly seen. Pastor Leo walks us through three powerful steps in the treasure-hunting process: Identify: Recognizing what we call “treasure” and learning how to tell gold from fool's gold through the lens of the Holy Spirit. Prepare: Embracing the moments, seasons, and setbacks that God uses to form us and direct our pursuit—even when it feels like we're wandering. Obtain: Discovering that the true reward isn't the treasure we imagined, but the people, presence, and purpose we find in the process. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and moments of lighthearted joy, this message reminds us that sometimes the treasure we've been searching for has been sitting in plain sight all along. Listen now and discover the richness of living a life led by God's heart, where every step has value—and you are the treasure He's been pursuing.

Jesus often spoke in parables—simple stories with powerful spiritual truths hidden inside. In Week 1 of our summer series Hidden Treasures, we explore the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 and ask a crucial question: What kind of soil is your heart? Are you hardened by life? Distracted by worry? Rootless in your faith? Or ready for real spiritual growth?

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Siblings & Secrets: Unveiling Montserrat's Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-23-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els raigs de sol travessaven les boires del matí mentre Lluís i Marta caminaven pel Monestir de Montserrat.En: The rays of the sun pierced through the morning mist as Lluís and Marta walked through the Monastery of Montserrat.Ca: L'aire de l'estiu portava l'aroma de les flors silvestres, embolicant els germans en una atmosfera de solemnitat i bellesa.En: The summer air carried the scent of wildflowers, enveloping the siblings in an atmosphere of solemnity and beauty.Ca: Al fons, els sons de les celebracions de Sant Joan omplien l'ambient amb una alegria distant.En: In the background, the sounds of the Sant Joan celebrations filled the air with a distant cheer.Ca: Lluís avançava amb passos lleugers, plens d'entusiasme, desbordant dades i dates de la història medieval de Catalunya.En: Lluís moved with light steps, full of enthusiasm, overflowing with facts and dates from the medieval history of Catalunya.Ca: Marta, al seu costat, seguia amb certa reticència, més seduïda per l'atracció de les festes modernes que no pas pels murs antics que l'envoltaven.En: Marta, beside him, followed with some reluctance, more enticed by the allure of modern festivities than by the ancient walls surrounding her.Ca: "Sabies que les muntanyes de Montserrat han estat el destí de molts pelegrins durant segles?" deia Lluís, intentant encendre l'espurna de la curiositat en la seva germana.En: "Did you know that the Montserrat mountains have been the destination for many pilgrims for centuries?" Lluís said, trying to spark his sister's curiosity.Ca: Però Marta només assentia amb un somriure forçat, pensant en els concerts i les fogueres que l'esperaven més tard.En: But Marta only nodded with a forced smile, thinking about the concerts and bonfires that awaited her later.Ca: En un moment de desesperació creativa, Lluís va decidir explicar-li una antiga llegenda.En: In a moment of creative desperation, Lluís decided to tell her an ancient legend.Ca: "Diuen que en algun lloc aquí amagat, hi ha un tresor deixat per cavallers fa molt temps.En: "They say that somewhere hidden here, there's a treasure left by knights long ago.Ca: Però només es revela a aquells que tenen llaços forts i sincers." Va fer una pausa, mirant de reüll a Marta, esperant una reacció.En: But it's only revealed to those with strong and sincere bonds." He paused, glancing sideways at Marta, hoping for a reaction.Ca: Marta va aturar-se, una mica escèptica, però les seves paraules la van intrigar.En: Marta stopped, a bit skeptical, but his words intrigued her.Ca: “D'acord, Lluís.En: "Okay, Lluís.Ca: Anem a buscar-lo, però si no trobem res...” va començar a replicar, però ell ja somreia, content pel canvi d'actitud.En: Let's go look for it, but if we don't find anything..." she began to reply, but he was already smiling, pleased by the change in attitude.Ca: Van arribar a una sendera poc coneguda, lluny dels grups de turistes.En: They arrived at a little-known path, far from the tourist groups.Ca: Les pedres del camí estaven cobertes de molsa i el silenci només era trencat pel cant dels ocells.En: The stones of the path were covered in moss, and the silence was only broken by the birds' song.Ca: De sobte, Marta va notar una petita esquerda a la paret rocosa.En: Suddenly, Marta noticed a small crack in the rocky wall.Ca: Curiosa, es va apropar i va descobrir una petita entrada.En: Curious, she approached and discovered a small entrance.Ca: Els dos germans van entrar amb precaució i van trobar una sala amagada.En: The two siblings entered cautiously and found a hidden room.Ca: Al final, un gran espill reflectia les seves imatges.En: At the end, a large mirror reflected their images.Ca: Marta el va mirar i, somrient, va entendre què volia dir aquell retrobament inesperat.En: Marta looked at it and, smiling, understood what that unexpected meeting meant.Ca: "Potser aquest és el nostre tresor," va dir Marta suaument, sentint una nova connexió amb Lluís.En: "Maybe this is our treasure," Marta said softly, feeling a new connection with Lluís.Ca: Ell, encantat, va abraçar-la, satisfet d'haver compartit aquest moment especial.En: He, delighted, embraced her, satisfied to have shared this special moment.Ca: Quan van sortir de l'habitació secreta, la llum del sol era més brillant i el món semblava tenir uns colors més vius.En: When they exited the secret room, the sunlight was brighter and the world seemed to have more vivid colors.Ca: Marta, reconfortada, va començar a preguntar més sobre les històries que tant fascinaven el seu germà.En: Reassured, Marta began to ask more about the stories that so fascinated her brother.Ca: Lluís, amb paciència renovada, es va comprometre a presentar-li la història d'una forma més viva i imaginativa.En: Lluís, with renewed patience, promised to introduce her to history in a more lively and imaginative way.Ca: Junts, van tornar al cor del monestir, transformats per una experiència única, amb lligams reforçats, preparats per gaudir del Sant Joan amb noves perspectives i un afecte redescobert.En: Together, they returned to the heart of the monastery, transformed by a unique experience, with strengthened bonds, ready to enjoy Sant Joan with new perspectives and a rediscovered affection. Vocabulary Words:the rays: els raigsthe mist: les boiresthe scent: l'aromathe wildflowers: les flors silvestresthe solemnity: la solemnitatthe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe reluctance: la reticènciathe allure: l'atraccióthe pilgrims: els pelegrinsthe knights: els cavallersthe waist: la cinturathe cheer: l'alegriathe bond: els llaçosthe attitude: l'actitudthe path: la senderathe moss: la molsathe crack: l'esquerdathe entrance: l'entradathe mirror: l'espillthe connection: la connexióthe embrace: l'abraçadathe patience: la paciènciathe experience: l'experiènciathe bonds: els lligamsthe affection: l'afectethe celebration: la celebracióthe history: la històriathe legend: la llegendathe treasure: el tresorthe tourists: els turistes

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearthing Lodhi Garden's Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की एक सुंदर सुबह थी।En: It was a beautiful summer morning.Hi: सूरज की किरणें लोधी गार्डन की हरी-भरी घास और रंग-बिरंगे फूलों पर चमक रही थीं।En: The sun's rays were shining on the lush green grass and colorful flowers of Lodhi Garden.Hi: इस खूबसूरत माहौल में रोहन, अंजलि और विक्रम गार्डन की सैर के लिए आए थे।En: In this beautiful setting, Rohan, Anjali, and Vikram had come for a walk in the garden.Hi: रोहन हमेशा नई चीजों की खोज में रहता था, और इस बार उसे उम्मीद थी कि वह कुछ अनोखा खोजेगा।En: Rohan was always in search of new things, and this time he hoped he would find something unique.Hi: तभी उनकी नजर एक पुराने मकबरे पर पड़ी।En: Just then, they noticed an old tomb.Hi: मकबरे की दीवारों पर इतिहास की छाप साफ झलक रही थी।En: The walls of the tomb clearly bore the mark of history.Hi: रोहन की उत्सुकता बढ़ गई।En: Rohan's curiosity increased.Hi: उसने मकबरे की ओर इशारा करते हुए कहा, "चलो, इसे देखना चाहिए।En: Pointing towards the tomb, he said, "Let's take a look at it."Hi: " अंजलि और विक्रम ने भी हामी भर दी।En: Anjali and Vikram agreed.Hi: मकबरे के भीतर घुसते ही रोहन की नजर एक छोटी सी दरार पर पड़ी।En: As soon as they entered the tomb, Rohan noticed a small crack.Hi: उसने उत्सुकतावश दरार में हाथ डाल दिया और एक पुरानी, मटमैली चिट्ठी निकल आई।En: Out of curiosity, he put his hand in the crack and found an old, dusty letter.Hi: उसने चिट्ठी को खोलकर पढ़ना चाहा, लेकिन शब्द उलझे हुए थे।En: He wanted to open and read it, but the words were tangled.Hi: चिट्ठी में इतिहास और लोककथाओं के संकेत थे, जो समझने में जटिल थे।En: The letter contained hints of history and folklore, which were complex to understand.Hi: रोहन ने फैसला किया कि वह इन संकेतों को समझने के लिए गार्डन के विभिन्न स्थलों की खोज करेगा और इतिहासकारों से संपर्क करेगा।En: Rohan decided that he would explore various sites in the garden to understand these clues and contact historians.Hi: इस बीच, अंजलि और विक्रम ने इसे मजाक समझकर हंसी उड़ाई।En: Meanwhile, Anjali and Vikram laughed it off as a joke.Hi: रोहन ने हार नहीं मानी।En: Rohan did not give up.Hi: उसने अपनी पूरी कोशिश की।En: He tried his best.Hi: जैसे-जैसे वह चिट्ठी के अर्थ को समझने में कामयाब होने लगा, अंजलि और विक्रम का भी इस रहस्य में दिलचस्पी बढ़ने लगी।En: As he began to succeed in understanding the meaning of the letter, Anjali and Vikram also started taking an interest in this mystery.Hi: जल्द ही उन्होंने महसूस किया कि चिट्ठी में लोधी गार्डन के एक ऐतिहासिक रहस्य की ओर इशारा था।En: Soon they realized that the letter pointed to a historical secret of Lodhi Garden.Hi: आखिरकार, रोहन ने चिट्ठी में लिखे संकेतों का सही अर्थ खोज निकाला।En: Finally, Rohan discovered the true meaning of the clues written in the letter.Hi: चिट्ठी उन्हें गार्डन के एक छिपे हुए कोने तक ले गई।En: The letter led them to a hidden corner of the garden.Hi: वहाँ उन्हें एक भूले-बिसरे कलाकृति मिली, जो इस क्षेत्र के समृद्ध इतिहास से जुड़ी थी।En: There they found a forgotten artifact linked to the rich history of the area.Hi: इस खोज से रोहन आत्मविश्वास से भर गया।En: This discovery filled Rohan with confidence.Hi: उसे अपनी क्षमताओं पर विश्वास हुआ और उसके दोस्त भी उसकी जांच-पड़ताल के कौशल से प्रभावित हुए।En: He believed in his abilities, and his friends were impressed by his investigative skills.Hi: अंजलि और विक्रम उसे अब नए नजरिये से देखने लगे।En: Anjali and Vikram now looked at him with a new perspective.Hi: इस खूबसूरत गार्डन में हुई इस अविस्मरणीय घटना ने तीनों दोस्तों को इतिहास से जुड़ा एक अनमोल खजाना दे दिया और यही कहानी का सार था - खोज का आनंद और इतिहास से जुड़ने की दिशा में एक अदृश्य पुल।En: This unforgettable event in the beautiful garden gave the three friends a priceless treasure linked to history, and that was the essence of the story - the joy of discovery and an invisible bridge towards connecting with history. Vocabulary Words:lush: हरी-भरीfolklore: लोककथाओंartifact: कलाकृतिunique: अनोखाforgotten: भूले-बिसरेcrack: दरारtomb: मकबरेcuriosity: उत्सुकताhistorian: इतिहासकारोंtreasure: खजानाmystery: रहस्यconfidence: आत्मविश्वासbridge: पुलinvestigative: जांच-पड़तालperspective: नजरियेhint: संकेतcognizant: जानकारunforgettable: अविस्मरणीयdiscovery: खोजindication: इशाराessence: सारtangled: उलझे हुएpriceless: अनमोलray: किरणेंshadow: छापsetting: माहौलcomplex: जटिलexplore: खोजglimpse: झलकconfident: विश्वास

Have you had an encounter with God that you would describe like finding a hidden treasure? Like finding a treasure that brought you so much joy that you gladly left everything else to possess it? Many of us, if we were honest, might choose a different image - something more like a never-ending to-do list or being tied to a ball-and-chain. Today, Pastor J.D. is going to steer us in another direction so that we more clearly understand who Jesus is and what he is offering to us.

Jesus once told a story about two men - both of them come across something of such value that it makes everything else in their lives look worthless by comparison. Today, Pastor J.D. looks at the differences between these two men as he continues our series on Jesus' parables titled, "Listen."

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Title: Hidden Treasure Series: Tell Me a Story - The Parables of Jesus Verse Reference: Matthew 13:44 Campus: Keslinger Date: 06/15/25 Speaker: Sterling Moore If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Title: Hidden Treasure Series: Tell Me a Story - The Parables of Jesus Verse Reference: Matthew 13:44 Campus: Mill Creek Date: 06/15/25 Speaker: Joe Scavotto If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Title: Hidden Treasure Series: Tell Me a Story - The Parables of Jesus Verse Reference: Matthew 13:44 Campus: South Street Date: 06/15/25 Speaker: Brian Coffey If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Title: Hidden Treasure Series: Tell Me a Story - The Parables of Jesus Verse Reference: Matthew 13:44 Campus: North Aurora Date: 06/15/25 Speaker: Andrew Griffiths If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Nature's Hidden Treasure: A Tale of Discovery and Team Spirit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在山林深处，一片生机勃勃的森林里，春天的气息弥漫在空气中。En: Deep in the mountain forest, in a vibrant, living woodland, the breath of spring pervaded the air.Zh: 树木的绿荫如同一个天然的屋顶，掩映在五光十色的花海之上。En: The greenery of the trees formed a natural canopy, sheltering the sea of colorful flowers beneath.Zh: 微风轻拂，树叶沙沙作响，鸟儿在枝头啁啾鸣唱，为这次学校的生物生态考察增添了一份和谐美好的背景乐。En: A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, and birds chirped and sang from branches, adding a harmonious and beautiful background music to this school ecology expedition.Zh: 小组里有三个主要人物：沉默却细心的魏，对自然有着无比的热情；活泼自信的梅，魏的好朋友，总是带动着大家；还有自以为无所不知的金，总是喜欢和魏一较长短。En: The group had three main figures: the silent yet attentive Wei, who had an immense passion for nature; the lively and confident Mei, Wei's good friend, always energizing everyone; and Jin, who thought he knew it all and often liked to compete with Wei.Zh: 魏这次的目标很明确，En: Wei had a clear goal this time.Zh: 他想在这次野外旅行中，找到一株稀有植物，来证明自己的价值，获得同学和老师的认可。En: He wanted to find a rare plant during this field trip to prove his worth and gain recognition from his classmates and teachers.Zh: 然而，金也抱着同样的心思，时常在言语间挑战魏，这让魏心生自我怀疑。En: However, Jin harbored the same ambition, frequently challenging Wei with his words, which caused Wei to doubt himself.Zh: 当考察开始，他们沿着学校指定的小径前进，学习沿路的动植物知识。En: As the expedition began, they followed the school-designated paths, learning about the flora and fauna along the way.Zh: 魏心中有些不甘，他知道，若要找到稀有植物，就得走一条不那么寻常的小路。En: Wei felt somewhat dissatisfied; he knew that to find rare plants, he needed to take a less conventional path.Zh: 他心里一番挣扎，最后鼓起勇气，独自迈向一条生长茂密、少有人迹的小路。En: After a struggle in his heart, he mustered the courage to set off alone down a densely grown, seldom-trodden path.Zh: 经过一番仔细的观察，魏发现了一株奇异的植物。En: After some careful observation, Wei discovered a peculiar plant.Zh: 它的叶片泛着晨光下的金光，看起来异乎寻常。En: Its leaves glowed with a golden light under the morning sun, appearing extraordinary.Zh: 可这时，魏面临一个艰难的抉择：这株植物长在一个陡峭的山坡上，En: However, Wei faced a difficult choice: the plant was on a steep hillside.Zh: 他可以自己攀过去拿下这项发现的荣誉，也可以叫来梅和金，一起分享这一时刻。En: He could climb over and claim the honor of the discovery for himself, or he could call Mei and Jin over to share the moment together.Zh: 思考片刻，魏决定召唤梅和金过来。En: After a moment of thought, Wei decided to summon Mei and Jin.Zh: 在他的召唤下，他们小心翼翼地走到他所在之处，En: At his call, they carefully made their way to where he was.Zh: 梅和金都对这株植物感到惊讶。En: Both Mei and Jin were amazed by the plant.Zh: 魏解释了这是他发现的稀有植物，En: Wei explained that it was a rare plant he had found.Zh: 梅微笑着鼓励了魏的勇气，而金则表示钦佩。En: Mei smiled and praised Wei's courage, while Jin expressed admiration.Zh: 老师过来查看，十分满意这个发现，特别赞赏了魏的主动性和团队合作精神。En: The teacher came to inspect and was very pleased with the discovery, especially commending Wei's initiative and team spirit.Zh: 魏心中的石头终于落了地，En: The weight in Wei's heart was finally lifted.Zh: 他明白了协作比竞争更为重要，他也因此对自己的能力有了更大的信心。En: He understood that cooperation was more important than competition, and he gained greater confidence in his abilities as a result.Zh: 在这片生意盎然的森林中，魏不再只是一个安静的旁观者，而是一个不再畏惧展示自己的小探险家。En: In this lush forest, Wei was no longer just a quiet observer but a little adventurer unafraid to showcase himself. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 生机勃勃pervaded: 弥漫canopy: 绿荫sheltering: 掩映rustled: 沙沙作响harmonious: 和谐美好expedition: 考察attentive: 细心immense: 无比recognition: 认可harbored: 抱着conventional: 寻常seldom-trodden: 少有人迹peculiar: 奇异glowed: 泛着extraordinary: 异乎寻常summon: 召唤admiration: 钦佩initiative: 主动性team spirit: 团队合作精神mustered: 鼓起claim: 拿下struggle: 挣扎confidence: 信心observer: 旁观者adventurer: 探险家seldom: 少trodden: 足迹flora: 动植物fauna: 动物

Big life events are a cause for celebration. At this past Gathering, graduating seniors were celebrated while considering what Jesus has to say about living life abundantly.The band performed songs by Kelly Clarkson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Miley Cyrus, and Hollow Coves.

Matthew 13:44-46. What would you give up for a hidden treasure? This week, we explore two of Jesus' shortest but most powerful parables — the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13). Whether you stumble into the Kingdom of God or have been searching for something more your whole life, these stories show us the same truth: once you truly see the value of Jesus, nothing else compares.For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page for the latest details!If you'd like to check out more resources, get to know Skyline Church, or donate to our ministry and missions please visit www.skylineofallon.com. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to have our Sunday message downloaded straight to your phone each week!

Thinking about exploring France beyond the usual tourist spots? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, Traveling Through France: Must-See Destinations from Paris to Annecy, host Annie Sargent talks with Linda and Scott Rogers about their recent trip across some of France's most beautiful regions. Get the podcast ad-free They share their experience visiting Paris, Dijon, Beaune, Annecy, and Lyon. Each stop brought something special—like biking through Burgundy vineyards, relaxing by Lake Annecy, and sampling the rich flavors of Lyon's culinary scene. Annie, Linda, and Scott dive into the logistics too. They discuss train travel, how to manage your time wisely, and what it's like to explore smaller cities at a relaxed pace. From favorite walks in Paris to peaceful corners in Burgundy, this episode is full of ideas for curious travelers. Want to know how to avoid crowds in Paris? Or how to plan a scenic biking day in Annecy? Looking for tips on enjoying French food without always eating in fancy restaurants? They cover it all. This episode is for anyone planning a multi-city trip in France, or simply dreaming about it. You'll get practical advice, insider tips, and inspiration to slow down and enjoy each region's unique charm. Join Us in France is the podcast for people who love France and want to explore it in depth. Hosted by Annie Sargent, it features real travelers, real stories, and lots of helpful travel insight. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. New episodes drop weekly. Come for the tips—stay for the stories. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:32] Today on the podcast — [00:00:55] Podcast supporters — [00:01:25] The Magazine segment — [00:01:53] Welcome to France: Linda and Scott's Journey Begins — [00:04:25] Linda's Dream Trip Across France — [00:06:03] Over-planning vs an Adventure — [00:07:28] Exploring Dijon: Wine Tours and Olympic Thrills — [00:11:24] Olympic Basketball — [00:15:40] Annecy Adventures: Biking, Lakes, and Local Charm — [00:19:51] Biking Around the Annecy Lake — [00:22:17] Is Everything Closed in August in France? — [00:24:58] Exploring Annecy: Scenic Spots and Family Activities — [00:25:50] Travel Tips: How Long to Stay in Annecy and Dijon — [00:27:28] Discovering Lyon: A Stunning Walking City — [00:29:37] Dining in Lyon: Michelin Recommendations and Hidden Gems — [00:33:44] Paris Adventures: Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Treasures — [00:35:57] Top activities in Paris — [00:37:40] Luxembourg Gardens — [00:40:11] Enjoying Annie's VoiceMap Tour of Le Marais — [00:41:04] Cultural Insights: Embracing the French Way of Life — [00:42:35] Book Your Accommodations First — [00:45:41] Final Thoughts and Farewell — [00:46:32] Thank You Patrons — [00:47:49] Discount for Podcast Listeners — [00:48:52] Planning a trip to France? — [00:49:10] Movie Locations in Paris — [00:53:55] Next Week on the Podcast — [00:54:28] Copyright — More Episodes About the French Alps and Lyon

Have you ever felt lost in the middle of your own life? In "The Hidden Treasure," Pastor Levi Lusko reveals how God uses our most disorienting seasons to help us discover priceless treasures we'd otherwise miss. Through the parable of hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44, learn how spiraling doesn't mean you're falling apart—it means you're being positioned to find what matters most. Whether facing a midlife crisis, quarter-life confusion, or any season of transition, discover the joy Jesus has for you in dusty places.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that an oyster hides a great treasure that does not appear on the surface. It starts as an impure irritant, but over time, it becomes a pearl of great value. As true believers in Christ, we are those pearls in the making. The post Parable Of The Hidden Treasures – C first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.