Seeing Beyond Your Religion Pt2
Description:In this series we are going to explore the differences between knowing the Bible and knowing Christ, knowing scripture and knowing the reality of Christ in us.

Description:In this series we are going to explore the differences between knowing the Bible and knowing Christ, knowing scripture and knowing the reality of Christ in us.
In this series we are going to explore the differences between knowing the Bible and knowing Christ, knowing scripture and knowing the reality of Christ in us.
Remember... with God Perception Is NOT Reality...He FLIPS It! Brokenness Doesn't Define You!
Break the SILENCE! The gift of acknowledgement, permission, and recognition!
There is a way to remove violence from disagreement, retaliation from pain... it requires forgiveness rather than condemnation, a choice to honor rather than display indignity.
Do you find it difficult to be around people who are different from you? Are you easily upset by the lifestyle differences of people who don't believe or practice your faith or beliefs? This message will give you things to consider and help you embrace a more loving YOU!
There is a way to remove violence from disagreement, retaliation from pain... it requires forgiveness rather than condemnation, a choice to honor rather than display indignity.
Is it possible that God is SO good, the Gospel so scandalous, that redemption will reach all of humanity and all death will be swallowed up in the VICTORY of God's love?
If the Gospel is about a system of correct beliefs with the objective of going to Heaven at life's end, coercing others into accepting Jesus lest they be eternally punished could possibly make sense. However, what if the Gospel is NONE of this?
As long as the cross is the place where an angry god poured out his wrath upon his own son, you will never see the beautiful cross as the self-sacrificial giving of the crucified God in love for the world.
Look with us at several key scripture passages utilized to expound the idea of Hell, Hades, Lake of Fire, Eternal Punishment, Everlasting Punishment, and Judgment. You will find our time together uplifting and liberating!
Where does the teaching of eternal conscious torment come from? Is it really biblical or was it added to the interpretation of scriptures? Did God punish Jesus on the Cross to satisfy His justice or demonstrate His love because we were already forgiven? These and other questions of faith and destiny are answered.
This series of messages, will be pulling from the work of some of history's, as well as present day's, greatest theologians, scholars, and writers, including the writings of; the patristic fathers (Clement, Origen, Ignatius, and Gregory of Nyssa), Swiss theologian Karl Barth, Scottish theologian TF Torrance, English Theologian NT Wright, and American theologian and pastors Gregory Boyd, and Brian Zahnd. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to the work of Brad Jersak, Canadian author, speaker, pastor, ...
We want to take the “magic” -- the mystery out of listening to God and enjoying walking with God! How to break the thought patterns which prevent hearing God's voice clearly and living an abundant, joyful life!
We want to take the “magic” -- the mystery out of listening to God and enjoying walking with God! How to break the thought patterns which prevent hearing God's voice clearly and living an abundant, joyful life!
Candid answers about Bible topics not commonly asked.
[Eph 2:5,6] "You can never be more co-raised and co-elevated than what you already are. You can only "grow" in your awareness of your redeemed oneness." We spend time IMAGINING our oneness!
Mother Teresa - "Dearest Lord, may I see you today and every day in the person of your sick, and whilst nursing them, minister unto you. Though you hide yourself behind the unattractive disguise of the irritable, the exacting, the unreasonable, may I still recognize you, and say: “Jesus, my patient, how sweet it is to serve you.”
You are more than what you can see with your natural sight. You are more than what your feelings tell you. You are better than the input of family members, friends, the media (specially Social Media), and religious teaching you've received!
Pastor Wes brings a timely message on the thoughts we wrestle with in living a life of humility and purpose.
"You have greatly valued the prophetic word which came to fulfillment in what I endured. I will also guard you with great care, empowering you to stand strong in the midst of the troubled times... Rev 3:10 (Mirror Trans)
An inspiring message from our guest, Pastor Tyg Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of Wholly Kicks, about loving people through walking life out in the shoes God gave YOU.
“The Bible is the bible, NOT the "Word of God” Andy Stanley said, "the Bible is not the foundation of our faith..." Explore with us tomorrow these two difficult statements and find out how brother Stanley concluded his!
Have you struggled with reading and understanding the Bible? Is the Bible inerrant... infallible? Do you have questions about whether you can truly trust what you read--rely on what you hear? Don't miss Part 3 of this transformational series.
What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? How should the Bible be understood. This week's discussion challenges us to think about the bigness of God's plan to include all of humanity in a relationship with himself.
Have you struggled with reading and understanding the Bible? Do you have questions about whether you can truly trust what you read?... rely on what you hear?
Matt 5:43-45 (NTE) - ‘You heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” 44 But I tell you: love your enemies! Pray for people who persecute you!"
What do you do next when life takes a sudden turn... when bad news devastates your dreams and suddenly, you're expendable!
B. McLaren - "A faith crisis is often required to force us out of a stage of simplicity, certainty, and theological absolutism."
It’s easier to follow rules than it is to trust in a living, breathing relationship with an invisible being. It's ok to be ok with your doubts!