Faith Forward #108 - Power of a Name Wk 6 - Christian Fellowship Ashburn

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Faith Forward #108 - Power of a Name Wk 6

Ezer (Helper)

April 14, 2024 • Brian Bales, Jon Ackerman • Psalm 33:13–20, Hebrews 13:5–6

Saying that God is our "helper" just doesn't quite capture the significance of knowing Him as "Ezer." Jehovah Ezer is the one who rescues, who saves, who is strong and comes through when no one and nothing else can. Do you know Him that way? And how does knowing God as "ezer" change the way we interact with Him? Join Brian and Jon for a helpful and reflective conversation on how to draw closer to the God who helps our heart as well as our circumstances.

Faith Forward #119 - Off-brand Jesus Wk 6

October 13, 2024 • Brian Bales, Jon Ackerman • 2 Timothy 3:1–5, 2 Peter 3:8–10

This week's off-brand may be a new one for some people -- the off-brand of Universalism. It's hard enough to wrestle with the tension between God's desire for His children's salvation and the consequences for those who reject His invitation. But we can easily slip into an off-brand when we misunderstand the role God calls us to play in this process. So join Brian and Jon as they share stories and suggestions on avoiding the trap of universalism.

Faith Forward #118 - Off-brand Jesus Wk 5

October 6, 2024 • Brian Bales, Jon Ackerman • 1 Peter 5:6–7, 2 Timothy 3:1–5

The trap of self-sufficiency is an easy way to succumb to an off-brand version of life with God. Self-sufficiency can feel mature, considerate, efficient, and even somewhat noble -- but it's a trap nonetheless. it traps us into believing that we don't need God or can work around Him. It can also convince us that we're supposed to do things FOR God rather than live WITH Him. Sound confusing? Sound familiar? Join Brian and Jon as they share honest insights and helpful suggestions on overcoming the off-brand of self-sufficiency.

Faith Forward #117 - Off-brand Jesus Wk 4

September 29, 2024 • Brian Bales, Jon Ackerman • Galatians 5:1–6, Isaiah 58

Legalism is one of the most attractive and insidious off-brand versions of Jesus. Attractive because it seems to offer control over and safety from the unpredictability of God and other people. But it's insidious at its core because it attempts to recreate God as we would prefer Him and encourages us to view ourselves and others as we would like them to be. Come join Brian and Jon for a challenging and helpful look at the off-brand trap that Legalism presents to us.