Focus
How to Follow Jesus When Everything's Political
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November 8, 2020 • Scott Scruggs
There's a painful division that puts the church's unity and integrity in this country at risk today. And it's the way we've become divided by politics. Over the past few weeks, we've been in a series called Focus: How to Follow Jesus When Everything's Political. But the real challenge before us is not how to Follow Jesus when everything's political. It's how to follow Jesus when everything is http://partisan...when the litmus test for being a true Christian gets boiled down to the right vs. the left, conservative vs. progressive, red vs. blue.
You Can Be Right and Still be Wrong
November 1, 2020 • Scott Scruggs
You can be politically right and still be spiritually wrong. Regardless of how you vote, you still need to strive to keep the life and teachings of Jesus at the center of everything you say and do. Rather than looking at Scripture through the lens of your preferred politics, look at politics through the lens of your faith. We must all discern how to honor God with both our votes and our lives.
How to Talk Politics and Not be a Jerk
October 25, 2020 • Eugene Cho
Rev. Eugene Cho speaks about engaging in politics as a Christian. His many passions involve leadership, justice, the whole Gospel, and the pursuit of God’s Kingdom here on this earth. Eugene is the founder and former pastor of Quest Church in Seattle, the founder of multiple non-profits and grassroots organizations. He has authored two acclaimed books, including his latest; Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics.
The Stakes Are Too High to Lose Focus
October 18, 2020 • Scott Scruggs
No matter who you plan to vote for, there is no name on the ballot this year or any year who has the answer our world needs most: the redemption and transformation of every human heart. Because no matter which leader is in office or which party is in control, Jesus is on the real throne. He has been for 2000 years. And he’s not up for election.