Introduction:“I can’t believe in a God who would allow so much suffering,” is a statement many make when justifying their reasons for NOT believing in and trusting God. Is there purpose in the pain? Can you put your total trust in a God who allows unjustified pain and suffering? Self-Inflicted Suffering: · The Book of...
Introduction: Is God anti-sex? Does faith in God, and particularly faith in Jesus, make sense for the thinking people in our modern day? As thoughtful people seeking God’s way of living, we look to hear what the Bible has to say about sex. What does the Bible Say About Sex? · Your spiritual life is...
Introduction: I am aware that some really intelligent people hold to very different religious views than I do. Sometimes that makes me believe that if I believe my view is the right view, then I am arrogant. Doesn’t arrogance lead to violence like the Crusades, the French Inquisitions or terrorism that sweeps the world today?...
Introduction: What do you think the Bible says about women? Are men and women equal in the eyes of God according to the Bible? New Life Church believes the Bible and affirms an equal faith community where women and men serve together on the basis of their giftedness, not on the basis of gender. Women...
Introduction: In a world full of reason, faith is often viewed as something you accept for no good reason. Some relegate a sincere faith to those who need a crutch to help them through life. Those are misconceptions about Christianity. 1. “Faith” means believing things for no good reason. Acts 17:16-34 The Christian understanding of...
Learning to Delight Speaker – Ryan Chatman (Student Ministries Director)
Introduction: When was the last time you felt like you didn’t belong where you were? Some may say, “When I walked into church the last time.” Deep inside every person there is a desire to belong; to be in a place where the people know your name and care about you and your family. It’s...
Introduction: St. Francis of Assisi said, “It is in the giving that we receive.” I would add, “It is in the hoarding and holding on to that we are robbed.” The question for today is, “Are you using your God-given gift to serve others?” What a sad thing, to live your whole life and never...
A Good Question “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Mark 10:17 · Steph Curry going to Michael Jordan asking, “How can I shoot even better?” A Salty Answer “No one is good—except God alone.” Mark 10:18 · Flattery will not manipulate a conversation with God. · Rich young ruler prides himself on character...
Introduction: More than 40% of US citizens confess that they experience periods of loneliness. The US Surgeon General wrote, “(Loneliness is) worse for your health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and the worst part is, it crushes the soul.” With billions of people in the world, somebody should be able to figure out a...
