Ever Wonder Why?
February 2023
Judgment and Punishment
February 26, 2023 • Rev. Jenn Williams • Deuteronomy 32, Romans 12:17–21, Isaiah 53:3–6
Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 32, Romans 12:17-21, and Isaiah 53:3-6 Ever Wonder Why? Series: Wk 4 Have you ever had a question so hard you wouldn’t even say it out loud? Or a doubt so big you didn’t feel like you could share it—especially at church? What about judgement? It’s a word that has everyone taking sides very quickly. But what if we accept God’s judgment and God’s punishment because we need and we want God’s justice and God’s forgiveness? -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/ Giving - give.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/
Pain and Suffering
February 19, 2023 • Rev. Jenn Williams • Revelation 21:1–5, Romans 5:1–5, Romans 8:18
Scripture Reference: Revelation 21:1-5, Romans 5:1-5 and 8:18 Ever Wonder Why? Series: Wk 3 Have you ever had a question so hard you wouldn’t even say it out loud? Or a doubt so big you didn’t feel like you could share it—especially at church? What about suffering? Why do bad things happen? God does not cause our suffering, but He both uses it for good and, ultimately, promises it will end and be fully redeemed. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/ Giving - give.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/
Evil Exists
February 12, 2023 • Rev. Jenn Williams • Isaiah 5:20, Romans 12:21
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 5:20 and Romans 12:21 Ever Wonder Why? Series: Wk 2 Have you ever had a question so hard you wouldn’t even say it out loud? Or a doubt so big you didn’t feel like you could share it—especially at church? This week we’re talking about evil. Evil is real, but God’s determination to confront it and stick with us is one of the most powerful acts of love we could ever imagine. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/ Giving - give.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/
Faith of a Doubter
February 5, 2023 • Rev. Jenn Williams • John 1:35–51, Mark 9:14–24
Scripture Reference: John 1:35-51 and Mark 9:14-24 Ever Wonder Why? Series: Wk 1 Have you ever had a question so hard you wouldn’t even say it out loud? Or a doubt so big you didn’t feel like you could share it—especially at church? Doubt and uncertainty are not only not the opposite of faith - they are actually key ingredients. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/ Giving - give.http://ashleyridgechurch.org/