Lust is a major temptation for Christians living in a sexually explicit culture. As Pastor Derek explains, lust occurs when the fantasy begins. The following message is rated PG-13 for adult content and it includes a live Q&A.
Living life on our own terms free from God’s control and input is not freedom. It is slavery, because the payment for sin is always death of some kind. In this introductory message, Pastor Derek talks about the nature of sin and it’s deadly effects. The seven deadly sins are themselves deadly because they are the root of so many other sins.
This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.
Philippians 4:10-23
Joy in the Christian live is not found material weath. The secret to finding real lasting joy is through contentment, being happy with what you have. Pastor Derek concludes his study of Philippians with a discussion on contement, friendship, and the grace of God.
Pastor Derek answers common questions about the problem of evil.
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What about pain, suffering, and evil? notes: DownloadPhilippians 4:1-9
Joy in the journey is found in strong relationships with friends and family. In this message, Pastor Derek discusses ways towards agreement when you are in a fight and explains why true freedom and joy is found on the Jesus way, where Jesus has permission to tell you what to do.
David Theiss presents the common reasons why we can and do trust in the authority of Scripture.
Philippians 3:12-20-21
The journey of the Christian life is difficult, but we continue to press on towards perfection. Christian perfection is not infallibility, but becoming fully mature, becoming fully motivated by pure love. This kind of perfection is our goal. Just as Olympic athletes strive towards the gold medal, we who follow Jesus are striving towards perfection.
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Pastor Derek address the issues of pluralism, the belief that many religions lead to God, truth, heaven, and salvation. He provides reasonable responses to objections like, “You shouldn’t force your religious beliefs on others.”
Philippians 3:1-11
You cannot experience joy in the journey if you are running with the dogs knee-high in dung. The dogs of self-righteous religion and the dung of egocentric accomplishments and pedigree are obstacles to real faith in Jesus. True and lasting joy comes from a relationship with the Triune God, right standing with God the Father through Jesus by the Holy Spirit.
Robert Bunch discusses atheism, agnosticism, and the arguments for the existence of God.
