In this sermon, Pastor Zach Bechtold reflects on Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed—a story so small it’s easy to overlook, yet so powerful it continues to shape how we see faith, growth, and the kingdom of God. Across the gospels, this parable takes on new shades of meaning: a seed planted in a field, a shrub in a garden, a shelter wide enough for birds to nest. Each telling reminds us that even the smallest seed of faith can grow into something resilient, unexpected, and life-giving.
Drawing from personal stories—including sending his daughter off to college—Pastor Zach weaves together the promise of mustard-seed faith with the everyday reality of planting and trusting seeds we may never see fully grown. Faith isn’t about having it all figured out or waiting until we feel ready; it’s about believing that even the smallest spark can take root, spread, and transform the world.
Come be reminded that you already carry enough—and that God is faithful to grow something beautiful and unexpected from the seeds planted in your life.
