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Is Christianity an Intolerant Religion?
Why is there a question of Christianity being a religion of intolerance? Because the truth is that there is only one way to know and to have a relationship with God. We are called to reject any religion that is not about Jesus as the only way. We are not called to reject people but rather to serve even those who do not believe.
It’s Your Move - Show Up
Butler Campus Pastor, Brady Randall, kicks off the "It's Your Move" message series encouraging God's people to show up to church.
Badness is Only Spoiled Goodness (Psalm 31 Devotional)
Sin, in and of itself, has no creative power. It must take what God has created for good and twist it into something ugly. As C.S. Lewis once said, “Goodness is, so to speak, itself: badness is only spoiled goodness. And there must be something good first before it can be spoiled.”
Second Message - Dr. Philip Ryken
Guest speaker Dr. Philip Ryken concludes the Second Message series teaching out of Romans 8 explaining the inseparable love of God.
Second Message - Joel Haldeman
Guest speaker Joel Haldeman continues the Second Message series asking us to slow down and be present in God's perfect timing.
Living Out our Love of Jesus like a Fan
Regardless of what you are a fan of, we love, if given the opportunity, to tell others why we are fans! As Christians who are fans of Jesus, we should be prepared and excited to answer those who ask why we believe the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Second Message - Ryan Kwon
Guest speaker Ryan Kwon continues the Second Message series teaching self-control being found not in our own willpower, but in God's in joy-power.
What is Theology Proper and Why is it Important?
Theology Proper seeks to focus on what the Bible teaches about God the Father, His existence, Persons of the Trinity, and His character. If we get the nature and character of God the Father wrong, all our theology begins leaking and corrupts every other area of our theological inquiry.
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.