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Losing What Matters Most Ruth 1
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Losing What Matters Most
Ruth 1
1. Sometimes things go bad
2. Sometimes things go from bad to worse
3. Sometimes things go from worse to impossible
What NOT to Do When You Lose What Matters Most:
- Refuse to push others away.
- Refuse to blame God.
“Some dreams important to us will shatter, and the realization that God could have fulfilled those dreams pushes us into a terrible battle with Him.” Crabb, Shattered Dreams, 53.
- Refuse to grow bitter.
- Refuse to become hopeless and disillusioned with God.
Next time you experience loss remember the story is not complete!
Friday May 10, 2024
The Proper Response To Church Hurt Episode 65
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
On this week's episode of 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the most common objections against Christianity and organized religion. Topics include hurt experienced in church caused by poor leadership, favoritism, legalism, bad doctrine, a dysfunctional congregation, cliques, and gossip. Plus, what is an appropriate way to respond to these problems when they happen, and when is it time to leave a specific church and look for another?
⏱Timestamps⏱
- What is a harmful way to react to church hurt or abuse?
- Why do some people choose to completely walk away?
- How should people respond when a church hurt is felt whether it be real or perceived?
- What should a person do when they hear rumors of scandals in the leadership?
- Has the American church created a culture of ignoring celebrity church scandals?
- What can the Christian do when they observe instances of abuse or poor leadership and teaching in their church?
🎥Watch Bobby's full sermon on 'The Church Objection' HERE: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/332013
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Friday May 03, 2024
That Is Not How You Demonstrate Objective Morality! Episode 64
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim gets to ask Bobby questions on one of his favorite topics - moral philosophy! Together they discuss the moral objection to Christianity and elaborate on the need to be able to both acknowledge that objective morality exists and that it must be grounded in God. For more specific responses to moral objections against Christianity watch Bobby's full sermon on 'The Moral Objection' where he answers questions such as: If God is good why is there so much suffering and evil in the world? Isn't Christianity oppressive to women? Doesn't the Bible promote slavery? Isn't God a genocidal maniac? Why does God seem to hate all things gay? What kind of just God sends people to hell?
🎥Watch Bobby's full sermon on 'The Moral Objection' HERE: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/329387
📖 Get your copy of Bobby's latest book, 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?' Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Does-Christianity-Still-Make-Sense/dp/1496476433/
Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com
Friday Apr 26, 2024
If You Don't Believe What We Believe You Are Going To.Hell? Episode 63
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
In this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim and Bobby dive into the pluralist objection to Christianity that many people struggle with. Though this objection certainly isn't new, it is hardly surprising that it has become an even greater hindrance to people over recent years. Particularly when one considers the cultural climate we find ourselves in today that values diversity, equity, and inclusion above all things. Bobby answers questions such as:
- Can't there be more than one way to a destination?
- Can the validity of someone's beliefs be measured by their sincerity?
- Are Christians too dogmatic about the idea that Jesus is the only way to heaven?
- Isn't love the only thing that matters?
And much more!
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Episode 62: A Skeptic Grills Bobby
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
In this episode we are introduced to Tim's non-Christian, super skeptical twin, Mit who explodes onto the scene with lots of questions for the Doc. Some of the objections covered include:
- The hiddenness of God.
- What would God's presence even feel like?
- What evidence is there for the existence of God?
- Isn't morality just a social construct?
- What about people who do evil in the name of God?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
The Truth Objection Episode 61
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Oprah says the most important tool you have is "speaking your truth". But what does that mean if we're living in a post-truth era. If truth can mean anything, it quickly means nothing. I this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the philosophy that got us here and how we can respond.
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Encountering Gospel Freedom Romans 6:1-14
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
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Encountering Gospel Freedom
Romans 6:1-14
“I would say that if you don't believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and Messiah, and that he rose again from the dead and by his sacrifice our sins are forgiven, you're really not in any meaningful sense a Christian.” Christopher Hitchens
“If Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless” (1 Corinthians 15:14).
“Jesus said..., “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10).
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come”( 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
7 Marks of a Spiritually Mature Christian 1 Corinthians 16
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
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7 Marks of a Spiritually Mature Christian
1 Corinthians 16
1. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Generosity
“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints” (2 Corinthians 8:1-4).
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord.”Then the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, “Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm. And he who earns wages does so to put them into a bag with holes” (Haggai 1:2-6).
2. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Discernment
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth” (Ephesians 4:14, NLT).
“Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good” (1 Peter 2:2-3).
“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths” (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
3. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Resilience
4. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Courageous Strength
5. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Love
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8).
6. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Faithful Service
7. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked their Encouragement of Others
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Hope Beyond the Grave 1 Corinthians 15
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
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Hope Beyond the Grave
1 Corinthians 15
Questions to Ponder:
First off, do you believe in Jesus? I mean, are you trusting in the death, burial, and resurrection as your hope for both now and beyond the grave?
Second, if not, what’s preventing you from believing? Like what’s it going to take to remove the barriers to belief you’re experiencing?
Third, given that this life is our rehearsal for eternity what adjustments do you need to make in your life to make it count the most for Christ?
Fourth, knowing that we aren’t meant to keep our faith to ourselves, is there anyone you can offer some hope to by extending an invite to our upcoming Easter service?
Friday Mar 15, 2024
When We Gather 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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1. When we gather, each of us has a part to play in building up the church.
2. When we gather, our words are meant to provide clarity to each other, not confusion and chaos.
3. When we gather, it should be both tasteful and orderly.
“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control” (1 Timothy 2:11-15).