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Controversial Jesus #13 - Security
Director of Young Adult Ministries & Life Stage Pastor Josiah Leuenberger looks at the John 10 passage of the Good Shepherd and looks at how we can find our security in Jesus.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 54 - Personal Devotions, Cremation vs. Burial, Managing Wealth
This episode our Strip Disctrict Campus Pastor, Joel Haldeman, talks with Butler County Campus Pastor, Brady Randall, about having personal devotions and quiet time, the debate between cremation vs. burial, and managing your wealth.
Controversial Jesus #12 - Access
Brady Randall, Campus Pastor at Orchard Hill: Butler County, breaks down Jesus's message in John 10 and what it means to have "one way" and how Jesus acts as our shepherd through life.
Loneliness in Times of Trouble (Psalm 10 Devotional)
There are times in our lives when we feel completely alone and afraid. And sometimes we can feel, like David did, that God has abandoned us. But like David, we must know the truth in these times -- YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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.
He Who Requires Blood (Psalm 9 Devotional)
I’m guessing that of all the names you can think of referring to God, ‘He Who requires Blood’ would not be on your list but, throughout scripture, we read that blood was required by God for the forgiveness of sin.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 48 - Science and the Bible (Part 2)
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, continues to talk with Geologist, Dr. Steve Austin, about some topics related to science and the Bible.
Controversial Jesus #7 - Grace
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at a situation in John 8 where Jesus is confronted by a group of people that want to trap him in a situation where he will either keep the standard or be compassionate.
Why God Loves Entrepreneurs
I know, I know, this may strike some as a little odd, but I have never been more convinced of this truth than now. I love their passion, their purpose, and their focus in working to impact the community and embrace the redemptive power of capitalism.