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How Do You “Study” The Bible?
A guide that will help you study the Bible step by step. Warning, implementing this into your life will change your life!
CRITICAL THEORY: From Marx To Modern America
A Christian is not a tender hearted lap dog waiting for big daddy government to pet us in between our beatings. We are not a scared little orphan hoping and praying the world would take us in. We are insurrectionists. Read on to find out more!
A Christian Insurrection
A Christian is not a tender hearted lap dog waiting for big daddy government to pet us in between our beatings. We are not a scared little orphan hoping and praying the world would take us in. We are insurrectionists. Read on to find out more!
Should Children Sit In Church?
How should a church think about children? Should they be included in the gathering? Or given their own space to think and play? Perhaps the most important question, beyond our opinions, is what does the Bible say? Join us as we examine that question.
The Proof Is In The Puddin
Faith goes beyond the externals to what God has done within you. If God has saved you, there will be certain proofs within you that will differentiate you from the world!
How The Gospel Redeems Race
The Gospel is not just generic good news, applied to generic sins, offering a generic hope. It is a specific good news, that applies to specific sins, and brings a specific and tangible hope for all who believe in Jesus! Join us as we explore how the good news of Christ redeems sins like racism and restores His people to love!
Surviving Babylon: I Will Not Bow Down
Secular governments both then and now will ask us to bow down and worship things that violate our God. And no matter what consequences come, we must never bow down!
Surviving Babylon: Unafraid
2600 years ago, Daniel interpreted a strange dream that has monumental relevance for every Christian’s life! This is a dream which lead out God’s plan for the future and how He would establish an eternal Kingdom through His Son that will cause us to live UNAFRAID! John us as we examine this together in part 4 of surviving Babylon!
Surviving Babylon: Uncovered
We live in a world that is eagerly attempting to silence dissenting opinions. And, yet, we are called to be witnesses for Christ. How do these things work together? How can we live a life openly obedient in a world that hates God? Join us as we explore that topic in part 3 of Surviving Babylon.
Surviving Babylon: Uncompromising
How do we live in a world that is bent on our compromise? How do we live undefiled by the world? Join us as we examine this topic from Daniel 1:8-21.
Surviving Babylon: Un-erasable
How are we supposed to live in a thoroughly pagan world? Where can we find hope? What is our mission? How can we live in such a way that we are unerasable? Join us as we begin a new series in the book of Daniel called Surviving Babylon where we will explore these topics together!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Resurrection Sunday)
As the sun arose on Sunday morning, the earth shook, the guards collapsed, the women were confused, the men hid in fear, but the tomb was most certainly empty! Join us as we explore the day that changed the world! Resurrection Sunday!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Holy Saturday)
As the sun went down on Friday, and Saturday morning dawned, the city went back to a state or normalcy. Kind of. In relation to Jesus, it may not seem like much could be reported. But as you will see, much was happening physically and spiritually on Holy Saturday. Join us as we explore it!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Good Friday)
From the dinner table to the garden tomb, Friday is the most unjust day in human history. It was final day of Jesus’ life. And it was the day known by millions as “Good”. Join us as we follow Jesus to the cross!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Thursday)
Some of Jesus’ final moments as a free man were spent in blistering rebuke of the Pharisee’s and the city of Jerusalem. As evening sets on Jesus’ last full day of freedom, the stage is set for His crucifixion. Join us today as we examine what Jesus was doing on His final Thursday!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Wednesday)
Jesus reenters the city of Jerusalem for a day of conflicts with the Jerusalem leadership. On Wednesday of Holy Week, He evades their pointed questions with skill and wisdom. Soon, He will allow them to descend upon Him and kill Him. The end is drawing near.
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Tuesday)
After cursing a fruitless tree, Jesus enters the fruitless city to cleanse the temple and to do the works of God. Sadly, the Jewish establishment sought a showdown with Jesus to challenge Him, which set the stage for the drama that would happen on Wednesday. Join us today as we examine, what happened on Jesus’ final Tuesday!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Monday)
As Jesus rides into the city in tears, the crowds for a moment celebrate Him. Pomp and circumstance filled the air, but sorrow filled the heart of Christ, knowing what would soon take place. Join us as we explore what Jesus did on Monday!
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Sunday)
Joy was in the air on Sunday as our Lord entertained throngs of people who were curious to meet Him. But looming over Sunday was the sharp turn that would happen on Monday! Join us today as we examine what Jesus was doing on Sunday, 5 days before He died.
The Final Days Of Jesus. (Saturday)
What did our Lord walk through on the Saturday before His death? What joy’s did He face? What sorrows did He anticipate? Join us as we examine the Saturday before Jesus died.