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Ask a Pastor Ep. 53 - Christianity and Business, Satanists, Financial Struggles
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Co-Director of Women's Ministry, JoAnn Adams, about Christianity and business, satanists, and dealing with financial struggles.
Controversial Jesus #11 - Suffering
Walking thru the verses of chapter 9, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues this series looking at the book of John and addresses the idea of suffering in our lives and how God plays a part in what we experience.
Choose the Right Shoes
Shoes make a statement. And shoes need to fit, or they become painful the longer they are worn. We need to choose the right shoes. So, what shoes do we need? Gospel Shoes of course!
Ask a Pastor Ep. 52 - Obesity, Sports, Helping the Homeless
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Director of Women's Ministry in Butler County, Kay Warheit, about obesity, sports, and helping the homeless.
Controversial Jesus #10 - Truth/Lies
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund walks through the passage where Jesus exposes the lies that Satan tells people and how we can still be affected by them today.
Gathering at the Table
While food obviously satisfies our hunger, gathering at the table with family and friends is so much more than feeding our bellies. It’s an opportunity to open our hearts in conversation.
Controversial Jesus #9 - Freedom
Josiah Leuenberger, Life Stage Leader & Director of Young Adult Ministries, looks at John 8 and the gift that comes with authentic faith is freedom.
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
If God is so good, why is there so much suffering in the world? This is an age-old question that causes a stumbling block for many people coming to faith in Christ. If God is truly capable, why doesn’t He merely speak the word and do away with it once and for all?
Ask a Pastor Ep. 50 - Bible Accuracy, Prayer for the President, After Death
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Life Stage Pastor, George Palombo, about how accurate the Bible is when recording historical events, David Platt's prayer for President Trump, and what happens to us after we die.
Controversial Jesus #8 - Light
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at John 8:12-30 and the idea of God's light through Jesus and our actions.
Grace, Community and Unity
If you’re a follower of Christ, I wonder: How big of a deal to you is Christian community? How about Christian unity? Christian community and unity are inseparable results of what Jesus has done on the cross.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 49 - Inter-denominational, Adding Books to the Bible
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Director of Young Adult Ministry, Josiah Leuenberger, about what inter-denominational means and why new books aren't added to the Bible.