Published: May 12, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Skeptical.” In this sermon, Pastor Nate accepts a challenge to demonstrate that believing in God is actually the most reasonable and rational explanation of reality. There are four reasons to consider. First is the big God behind the “Big Bang.” Second is a fine-tuned universe that sustains life. Third is the existence of transcendent beauty, desire and meaning. Fourth is that belief in God is an anchor for morality. The sermon also addresses the scriptural explanation for unbelief while affirming the ultimate evidence of God’s existence–Jesus Christ.
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Published: May 5, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Skeptical.” When those who claim to be Christ followers distort God’s word, it draws skepticism from the watching world. This skepticism isn’t a problem with Jesus; it is criticism due to the cultural Christianity of those who fail to take Jesus’ words seriously. Being on the right side of history means that Christians align their lives with God and His Son. This sermon examines two historical periods in which Christians did “get it wrong:” American institutionalized slavery and the German church’s response to Anti-Semitism. Learn how Christians today can ensure that they are true disciples who don’t slip into Cultural Christianity and end up on the wrong side of history.
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Published: Apr 28, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Skeptical.” God invites believers, seekers and skeptics to “come and see;” therefore, the Church should be a safe place to ask hard questions about the Christian faith. This sermon addresses questions regarding the reliability of scripture, examining the cohesive story in the Bible, the tradition of oral transmission, the issue of textual errors and the preservation of scripture. There is compelling evidence to conclude that the Bible is the most trustworthy ancient document in existence.
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Published: Apr 21, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Easter: Resurrection Power.” This sermon exhorts us to consider how the historical event of the resurrection of Jesus impacts us today. Ephesians 1:18-23 tells us that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is living in us. This power enables us to overcome our own “super villains”: the shame of our past and the fear of our future. The great news is that Jesus permanently removed our guilt and shame, replacing them with His righteousness. His death and resurrection give us a personal, secured future in which we are loved, and we get to love with God and others.
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Published: Apr 14, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Bold as Lions: The Book of Daniel.” Chapters 1-6 in the Book of Daniel are primarily a historical narrative. Beginning with chapter 7, Daniel writes of his God-given vision of the future. This chapter is so significant that it is called a “passage of primary reference,” quoted by Jesus Christ as well as the apostles Paul and John. We learn of five earthly kingdoms that are personified by various beasts. The sixth and final kingdom, however, describes God’s eternal kingdom ruled by the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. Daniel’s vision inspires today’s Christ followers to be bold as lions and gentle as lambs.
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