Deconstructing Christianity
Make Your Choice
April 28, 2024 • John Hill
What do you do when someone you care about is deconstructing their faith or you’re not sure what you believe? In this Pastor John Hill discusses how to navigate this and the role you can play! // Discussion Questions // 1. Has your faith in God ever been dependent on the blessings of God? How did this effect your relationship with God? 2. Where do you see society and culture try to change the teaching of Jesus to match the culture? How does this hurt people? 3. Pastor John identified three key reasons people deconstruct: 1. God doesn’t give them what they wanted 2. They couldn’t agree with God’s teaching 3. They this God’s teaching is weird Of these three things, which is the hardest for you to overcome/understand?
How To Fix Insecurity
April 21, 2024 • Daniel Stidham
Insecurity is a symptom of a deeper problem that can affect us in any season of life. We can overcome insecurity by remembering God's truth! In this message, our guest, Pastor Daniel Stidham, gives an encouraging message about the hidden truths in insecurity! Discussion Questions: How has insecurity had effects on your relationships? How has it effected your relationship with God? What are some things, apart from God, that you have a tendency to place your confidence, hope, or security in? What truths do you need to remind yourself about when you are faced with insecurity? How does admitting that you are not enough give you back power to put your security in God?
What To Do When The Church Hurts You
April 14, 2024 • John Hill
Church hurt is a type of hurt and pain that cuts deeper than most experiences. It can cause us to feel unwelcome, unappreciated, or even to fall away all together. It’s not meant to be that way and there is hope if you’ve been hurt by the church! Check out this message from pastor John Hill for encouragement, hope, and ultimately, healing! // Discussion Questions // Why do you think church hurt is different than other types of hurt in your relationships? Talk about a time in your life that you lost faith in God’s plan, goodness, and sovereignty. When have you seen God use hurt in your life for your good and His glory? Which is more challenging for you, to confront someone who has hurt you in love or to forgive them? Why is it important that you do both? Talk about a time that God refined you through your hurt and how it has blessed your life.
5 Lies About The Bible Proven Wrong
April 7, 2024 • John Hill
There are five lies that our culture or popular secular media will try to say about the validity of the Bible and our faith. The truth is so much better: The Bible is backed by data, science, and history! Once you know the truth, you can’t deny it and this message is full of truth about God’s word! II Discussion Questions II How did your church experiences teach you about the reliability of the Bible as a child? What lies have you heard told most frequently about the Bible? How have you or would you respond to them? For you, what is the most compelling evidence that the Bible is real and backed by data, facts, and science? Would someone be able to look at your life and recognize that you follow the Bible and live/believe differently than the rest of our society? Why or why not?