The Mustard Seed & the Yeast: God's Kingdom Is Already Here - Paul Teel, October 18, 2026

A sermon by Pastor Paul at The Place Community Church in Victoria, BC on October 18, 2026 What do a tiny mustard seed and a little yeast tell us about the kingdom of heaven? Continuing our exploration of Jesus' parables through the writings of Robert Farrar Capon, Paul discovers a surprising message in two of Jesus' shortest stories: God's kingdom is hidden, mysterious, active, and already woven into the whole world. 00:00 Are Parables Boring? 02:11 Pictures on the Walls of Our Faith 04:32 The Parable of the Mustard Seed 06:39 The Kingdom Is Hidden in Plain Sight 08:44 A Kingdom Without Conflict 10:34 The Parable of the Yeast 12:34 What If God Is the Woman Baking? 16:59 The Kingdom Is Already Everywhere 20:42 Trust the Dough to Rise