The Lie That’s Killing Your Faith by James Moscardini I. Introduction A. Community was His plan to change the world. B. Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT) 18Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizin …

Volunteer Appreciation Who Is the Greatest? I. Introduction II. The Last Supper A. John 13:1a (NIV) It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come …. B. Luke 22:14-15 (NIV) 14When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15And he said to them, “I have …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. When Will Jesus Return? I. Introduction A. The failure rate of all of these predictions about Jesus’ return is 100%! B. Matthew 24:36 (NLT) “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Is Christian Still a Label Worth Wearing? I. Introduction A. “After years of pondering and searching, the great gift of faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ, as Our Savior, came back to me on a December afternoon.” (Anne Rice) B. “Today I quit being a Christian … I remain co …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. What Do We Get Wrong About Science and the Bible? I. Introduction – Nothing to Something Genesis 1:1 (NLT) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:28 (NLT) Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Is It God’s Will for Us to Always Be Wealthy, Healthy and Happy? I. Introduction A. The Prosperity Gospel is the idea that followers of Jesus have a right to the blessings of wealth, health, and happiness in this life. B. Lots of Christians believe this statement: “God …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Does Prayer Change Anything? I. Introduction A. Luke 11:1b (NIV) “Lord, teach us to pray ….” 1. Prayer is more about what God wants to do in us than what we want Him to do for us. II. Teach Us to Pray A. Matthew 6:5 (NIV) 1. God is not swayed by perfect prayers from in …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Can I Trust the Church Again? I. Introduction A. Luke 24:13-16 (NLT) 13That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. 14As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15As they talked …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Can a Woman Be a Leader in a Church? I. Introduction A. Paul, Women & Wives by Craig Keener B. The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr C. “I would have given the Church my head, my hand, and my heart. But the Church would not have them.” (Florence Nig …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. What Should I Really Believe? I. Introduction “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” II. What Is My Faith Built On? A. Dogma –– The Foundation of Our Faith 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NLT) 3I passed on to you what was most important and w …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Am I My Brother’s Keeper? I. Introduction II. In Our Image A. Genesis 1:26 (NIV) Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness ….” B. You can tell what I believe about the image of God in you by the way I treat you. C. Matthew 25:40 (NIV) “Truly I t …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Is Jesus the Only Way to God? I. Introduction A. John 14:6 (NLT) “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” B. John 14:1-4 (NLT) 1“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2There is more than …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Should Christians Use AI? I. Introduction A. People crave connection. B. What is this forming in me? II. “It Is Not Good” A. Genesis 2:18 (NRSVUE) Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” B. We were …

Preguntas difíciles. respuestas reales. ¿Deberían usar IA los cristianos? I. Introducción A. La gente anhela la conexión. B. ¿Qué es esto que se está formando en mí? II. “Eso no es bueno” A. Génesis 2:18 (NBLA) Entonces el SEÑOR Dios dijo: “No es bueno que el hombre esté solo; le haré una ayuda adec …

Tough Questions. Real Answers. Why Do I Do What I Hate? I. Introduction Romans 7:15, 18b, 19 (NLT) 15I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. 18… I want to do what is right, but I can’t. 19I want to do what is good, but I don’t. …