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Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford
In this message, Pastor Tim Littleford dives into Jesus' parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46).
Drawing from his own "nerdy" joy of finding valuable secondhand books, Tim explores the dynamic joy of discovering something of immense value—specifically, the Kingdom of God.
Discover two main ways people encounter the Kingdom:
Stumbling Upon It: Like the man who accidentally finds treasure in a field.
Searching for It: Like the merchant hunting for the perfect pearl.
No matter how you find it, the response is the same: joyful, complete surrender.
Tim challenges the tendency to barter and negotiate with God, seeking the "minimum requirement" for surrender. He emphasizes that the cost of the Kingdom is everything, bu ...