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Do Christians Cherry-Pick Verses?

May 7, 2022 • Pastor TJ Winters • Matthew 5:17–19

People want to know about the “weird” Bible verses, especially in the Old Testament – the ones against mixing fabrics and eating shellfish. Do we not take such verses seriously? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites us to see all Scripture as fulfilled and interpreted through Him.

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

May 29, 2022 • Pastor Ben Schrank

There are many reasons that a good God may allow suffering in our lives. Sometimes, it is to train us. Other times, it is to call us to repentance. In every instance, God uses our suffering to ultimately bless us, even if we can’t immediately see it.

Why Are So Many Christians Hypocrites?

May 22, 2022 • Pastor Paul Horstmeyer • Romans 2:17–23

Scandals involving hypocrisy have left a bad mark on the integrity of the Church. Living with integrity is paramount in our witness to Christ. Everyone is a hypocrite in one way or another, but rather than hiding this, we must confess it and repent of it.

How Can Christianity be the Only True Religion?

May 15, 2022 • Pastor Paul Horstmeyer • Matthew 7:13–14

Aren’t Christians being exclusive when they claim that only Christ is the way to salvation? Claiming that all paths lead to the same God is itself an exclusive claim because it excludes those faiths that claim differently. Every claim is, in some sense, exclusive. So, we must discern which claims are true.