What's the Point?
What Should Christians Care About?
Bumping into Jesus
July 24, 2022
One of the things Christians should care about: our spiritual health and salvation / getting right with God. But do we understand salvation? Many people "bumped into Jesus," or had contact with him when he was in a crowd. Yet not all of them were changed nor saved just from this casual or accidental contact. But there was a woman who deeply believed Jesus could heal her and deliver her from sickness. She simply touched his robe and was healed. What was different?
Ending Alone
July 10, 2022 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 6:37–42, Ruth 1:14–18
This week, in "What's the Point?," Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at our call as Christians to care about people. In particular, what are we doing for those people that feel isolated and alone? How are we, as the Church, making opportunities for others to find true community and a group of Christian Friends? And, for those who are searching for this, how are you putting yourself out there to make new friends that share your faith?
Who is my Enemy?
July 3, 2022 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Matthew 5:43–48, Romans 8:31–39
Christians should care about others and about the state of our culture and nation. In this week of "What's the Point?" Rev. Tom looks at the call to care for others - including those who may seem to be different or think differently than we do. How can we be more of an example of still loving other people when we disagree?
Care for Kids
June 26, 2022 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Mark 10:13–16, 1 Timothy 4:4–16
Rev. Tom continues looking at "What's the Point? What Should Christians Care About?" In week 2, all of us are challenged to look at what we are doing for ministry for our kids and youth. We can say that we care about the future generations, but what actions are we doing right now to make that known?
No Time for Apathy
June 19, 2022 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 10:25–37, Revelation 3:14–22
Rev. Tom kicks off the Grand View summer sermon series, "What's the Point?," by looking at the reality of apathy in our lives and in the world around us. With so much information, so many opportunities, and so much confusion - it's easy to say things like - "Meh." "Whatever." and "What's the Point?" Rev. Tom helps frame this situation and encourage us to find new hope and purpose in God's work.