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The Stories Jesus Told #12 - The Lost Sheep and Coin
Strip District Campus Leader Dan Irvin completes the "Stories Jesus Told" message series teaching about the lost sheep and the lost coin.
Church Words 101: Ontological
What makes something real or unreal? How do we categorize and understand the nature of things in the world? Let’s take a deeper look at what ontological means and why it can lead us to a clearer understanding of God’s character.
Why were Certain Books Excluded from the Bible?
Have you ever considered how the Bible was formed? You’d be correct to assume that the process of how the Bible was put together is complex, and it involves quite the historical and theological journey. However, not all ancient texts found their place within the pages of the Bible.
Church Words 101 - Sacrament
Few words carry as much weight and significance as the word "sacrament." The word finds its origins in the earliest centuries of church history. Sacraments have played a central role in Christian worship throughout the course of this history.
A New Hope for 2023
Strip District Pastor Dan Irvin teaches from the Sermon on the Mount in the New Testament book of Matthew. Christ is our rock.
Should Christians be Buried or Cremated?
A recent article published by the Washington Post sites that by the year 2040, 4 out of 5 Americans are projected to choose cremation over burial. When considering this decision for yourself, or for your loved ones, is there a clear Biblical position that can be applied?
Ecclesiology: The Doctrine of the Church Explained
What is the church? Is it a building? Is it a collection of like-minded people? A combination of both? These are common and very valid questions that may leave you with a variety of different answers, depending on who you ask.
Happier #7 - Moral Clarity and a Clear Conscience
Orchard Hill Strip District Campus Pastor Dan Irvin completes the "Happier" message series teaching out of 1 Corinthians 10 on making good choices for God, yourself, and others.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 95 - How to Talk with Students about the Coronavirus
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund connects online with Dan Irvin and Jenette Cline to talk about engaging with students amid the coronavirus situation, how to answer their questions in a biblical way, and more.