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Controversial Jesus #1 - Performance
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the new message series Controversial Jesus by looking at the story of the paralyzed man in John 5:1-17 and asking us today, "Do you want to be healed?"
Christian Parents are Disciple Makers
Without a doubt, followers of Christ are disciple-makers! That means that Christian parents are disciples who can make disciples. But what in the world does that look like here and now?
Ask a Pastor Ep. 39 - Infertility
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Director of Kids' Ministry, Emily Roberts about some questions around the topic of infertility.
If... Then (Easter 2019)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at several "If... Then" statements about the resurrection and about how the scriptures show us the impact that it had on the believers at the time and on Christianity moving forward.
Notre Dame Pales in Comparison to God's True Temples
All eyes have been on Paris this week, with the devastating fire that has recently destroyed much of the Notre Dame Cathedral. As significant as the cathedral has been for nearly 800 years, this unfortunate event serves as a reminder that our hope does not reside in a building or objects regarded a “holy”.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 38 - Heaven, Second Chance Salvation, OT Salvation
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Director of Student Ministries, Russ Brasher about what heaven will be like, if people will have a second chance to accept Jesus after death, and how salvation was given in the Old Testament.
Unexpected Jesus #11 - Does God Still Give Signs?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, looks at the second part of John chapter 4 and unpacks what it means for us to see the signs in the world around us and put our faith in Christ.
Jesus vs. The Easter Bunny
What difference does Easter make if it is celebrated with the Easter Bunny as the central figure or Jesus? I mean, c’mon… who REALLY believes someone can rise from the dead? And what does it matter over 2000 years later anyway…?
Ask a Pastor Ep. 37 - Animals in Heaven, Sin, Baptism
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Middle School Ministry Leader, Jenna Bajuszik about animals being in heaven, dealing with hard sins, how we should think about baptism.
Unexpected Jesus #10 - Can Jesus Satisfy My Deepest Longings?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the age-old question, "Are you satisfied with your life?" and how Jesus's promise of living water works in making our lives better.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 36 - Slavery and Polygamy
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Strip District Campus Pastor, Joel Haldeman about the topics of slavery and polygamy.
Unexpected Jesus #9 - Does God Get Angry
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the second part of John 3 and how 3 of the hardest concepts for us to wrap our heads around in the bible should not be looked at as "fine print", but important to how we view what God has to offer in a relationship with us.