Theological Tune Up - South Suburban Church

Jan 28 Service - Mammon

January 28, 2024 • Mike Strand

We’re finishing our Theological Tune Up series this week as we look at the practice of simplicity and the allure of mammon. Jesus says in Matthew 6:24 that you cannot serve both God and mammon. Join us Sunday to find out exactly what He means!

Jan 21 Service - Sanctity of Life

January 21, 2024 • Mike Strand

This week marks ‘Sanctity of Life’ Sunday to help us bring attention to the life of the unborn. Therefore we’ll be taking a look at what it means to be pro-life, as well as how we should engage this issue in conversation with others. Join us Sunday as we continue tuning up our theology!

Jan 14 Service - Care for the Nations

January 14, 2024

Jan 7 Service - Christians & Politics

January 7, 2024 • Mike Strand

One of the most hotly contested issues over the past few years is how Christians should engage in the political realm. Should we try to take over the country with a Christian perspective and rules, or flee to the hills and watch the nation burn? The Bible gives us a framework to engage this issue well where we don’t need to be afraid or try to take over every realm of influence, but instead seek to be a faithful presence. Join us Sunday as we look at politics from a Christian perspective.

Foolishly Generous

January 22, 2023 • Mike Strand

I decided to expand our “Theological Tune Up” series by one more week to deal with everyone’s favorite dinner table topic: money. What does the Bible say about money, how do we faithfully use money, and why do churches talk about “tithing”? This week we’ll be taking a look at a number of passages that talk about money and help us understand why God cares so much about what we spend our money on.

Transgenderism

January 15, 2023 • Micah Anderson

One of the cultural hot topics of our day is transgenderism. Real hurt has led to confusion around gender and identity in our world today. How does affirming God’s image in us give hope to those struggling with their own identity? And how can we be full of grace and truth towards those who are hurting without compromising what God says about our creation as male and female? Join us as we begin to consider some of these things.

Addressing Anxiety

January 8, 2023 • Micah Anderson • Matthew 6:25–34

Mental health is a topic that has taken the spotlight in the past few years. Because of that, it’s important that our thinking on this topic be shaped by Scripture and reflect God’s heart for the hurting (Heb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iohomdpvqyc&list=pljpziv7apmkyk0uk-htzh58bgmakzyyke&index=3&t=254s-16), while also considering the effects of sin on our world and on our bodies. This week we’ll use Matthew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iohomdpvqyc&list=pljpziv7apmkyk0uk-htzh58bgmakzyyke&index=3&t=385s-34 as a starting point as we think through what it means to be faithful followers of Christ while wrestling with the reality of mental health and the very real struggle we have.

What's the Big Deal About the Bible?

January 1, 2023

We're starting a new sermon series this week looking at a few hot topic issues and how we should engage them as Christians. This week, we'll be answering the question: what's the big deal about the Bible? Christianity isn't unique in having a sacred text, but why do we believe the Bible is true and other ancient texts are false? And why do we spend so much time reading and studying it together? Join us Sunday as we being our theological tune up for the year!