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Second Message - Russ Brasher
Russ Brasher continues the Second Message series teaching out of the New Testament books of John and Acts illustrating Peter's courage to share the gospel.
Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?
One question many people have thought about or are currently considering is: “If God is good, then why would he allow bad things to happen?” This is a difficult question to answer, and I know that no one will be able to provide you the perfect answer. But together we can explore how God works amid these situations to bring about His purposes.
Second Message - Dave Marsh
Guest speaker Dave Marsh continues the Second Message series teaching out of the Old Testament book of Job highlighting God's sovereignty.
Restored Relationships Through Jesus (Psalm 30 Devotional)
When an important relationship is strained, it is as if we are carrying around a heavyweight. Darkness looms and nothing in our life seems quite right. Our relationship with God is just like that. And He pursues us. He stands at the door and knocks. He seeks us even in our fallenness.
Second Message - Dr. Carol Kaminski
Guest speaker Dr. Carol Kaminski continues the Second Message series teaching out of the Old Testament book of 2 Chronicles illustrating forgiveness as the antidote to escalating tribalism.
The Bread of Life in Afghanistan
During the past month of hearing about the atrocities in Afghanistan, I have daily prayed lines of scripture from Lamentations, a book of the Bible that is all about death, desolation, and devastation. But, in the middle of this Old Testament book, we are reminded of God’s love and His compassions, which never fail.
Second Message - Major James Jones
Guest speaker Major James Jones continues the Second Message series teaching out of the New Testament sharing about how to properly respond to God's love.
What is Bibliology and Why is it Important?
What is truth? How can we know anything for sure? Is the Bible the legitimate source of truth? Is it authoritative? Those questions fall under the category of the term bibliology which refers to the study of the nature of the Bible as Revelation.
Second Message - Brandon Rickard
Guest speaker Brandon Rickard begins the Second Message series teaching out of John 6 highlighting the shortsightedness of the people who wished to follow Jesus.
Can We Use Worship Music from a Church We Disagree with Theologically?
As Christians, our worship is to be devoted to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. However, in the current world we live in, there are constantly people and products vying for our attention and ultimately our worship. Therefore, it is crucial that we constantly make sure that our worship is focused solely on the Lord.
Labor Day 2021 - Take the Rest of the Year Off!
Dr. Terry Thomas brings to light God's plan for humankind to experience an abundant, worthwhile, and expansive life.
The Lord Gives Strength and Blesses His People (Psalm 29 Devotional)
We live in the reality of a truly broken world. And we as humans are the biggest perpetrators of that brokenness. But listen to the words of the scriptures. As you read these, open your heart, put your faith in them. They are breathed from the very breath of God.
Ridiculous Joy #13 - In Confidence
Director of Adult Ministry, Russ Brasher, completes the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 4:10-23 teaching about finding joy through confidently trusting in God.
The Ark Encounter and the Importance of the Gospel
We recently took two of our grandsons to The Ark Encounter in Kentucky. The Ark represents the truth of the message of the Gospel. While every one of us is capable of wickedness and being a sinner, we can be declared righteous before our Holy Father God, through the “door” that is Jesus Christ.
Ridiculous Joy #12 - In Thinking
Strip District Campus Pastor, Josiah Leuenberger, continues the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 4:6-9 teaching about finding joy by letting God take care of our stress and anxiety.
Ridiculous Joy #11 - In Harmony
Guest speaker Mike Chilcoat continues the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 4:1-5 teaching about finding joy through treating other people right.
What is Biblical Inerrancy and Why is it Important?
The Bible speaks of its truthfulness from early in the Old Testament, and Jesus affirmed the truthfulness of scripture at the time of his temptation in the New Testament. As His followers today, we can be confident in the truthfulness of scripture but must remain humble in our ability to interpret the Bible.
Ridiculous Joy #10 - In Modeling
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 3:17-21 teaching about Christians being an example of Christ or being an excuse for others to not follow Christ.
Trusting the Lord in Difficult Times (Psalm 28 Devotional)
There are times when we grow weary and weak at the fiery darts that are shot at us. We feel attacked, taken advantage of, just worn - like we can’t go on. The Bible says that our battle is against powers and principalities in heavenly places - we fight spiritual battles masking themselves as worldly battles.
Ridiculous Joy #9 - In Striving
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 3:12-16 teaching about the joy experienced when salvation is not up to one's self-assurance.