MOTIVATE I went to CN, which at time was a Christian college but they were better at football than they were at the Christian faith. Their religion department was theologically moderate, which meant they taught things like First 11 chapters of Genesis were mythical, but there were still good faith lessons to learn. The miracles…
Why Believe? How does the Bible compare to science? (John 20:19-29)
MOTIVATE One of Disney’s recent movies celebrates the identity and bravery of females with the fictional character named Moana. Moana is an island girl who has grown up sheltered on an island, but she has an explorer’s heart. As she adventures beyond the island, she meets a demigod named Maui. Maui thinks she’s a fangirl…
Why Believe? Why does a good God allow suffering and evil? (John 9)
MOTIVATE Message have sought to address big questions people have about God and why they do not believe in Christianity. How we know God exists? (Jn 1) / Which religion is true? (Jn 3) / Why Christianity feels restrictive? (Jn 8) Today we reflect on why God allows suffering/evil? If God could, He would. If…
Why Believe? Why does Christianity have so many rules and feel restrictive? (John 8:31-48)
MOTIVATE In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry has just run away from his awful aunt and uncle’s house when he sees an ominous black dog. He’s recued by the Knight Bus, which picks up stranded magical folk. But throughout the book, this dog keeps cropping up. Harry sees it in the tea…
Growing Godly Generations 