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A mother stands outside a courtroom just after her son’s conviction and says, “He’s a good boy.” Is she wrong? And if she is, what exactly is “good” measured against? In this message from the series Is Christianity Stupid?, we take on one of the biggest questions there is: where do right and wrong actually come from? Is morality set by society? By each of us individually? By evolution? Or is there a standard that stands above all of us? Support the show

This message examines humanity's place in the natural world and asks an important question: What does it mean to have dominion over God's creation? Humanity was uniquely created in God's image and given the ability and responsibility to manage, cultivate, and creatively use the resources of the earth.  Authority always comes with responsibility. Just as parents, leaders, and governments are responsible for the well-being of those under their care, humanity is accountable to God for how we treat the natural world. Support the show

What does the Bible teach us about our purpose in relationships, and how does God's design for marriage differ from the world's view? In this message from Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5, discover why God created men and women to complement one another, why marriage is meant to be a faithful, lifelong commitment, and why our devotion to God must remain greater than our devotion to any person. This sermon challenges us to stop waiting for our spouse to change before doing what is right ourselves, and instead to demonstrate Christlike love, respect, and obedience in our relationships. Because honoring God in our relationships begins with our willingness to take responsibility for our own hearts. Support the show

Why are we here? Do we have purpose? How does mankind uniquely reflect God's image? Through the capacity for relationship, abstract thought, and moral agency, capacities no other creature shares. We shouldn't take for granted the unique relationship we have to Him, others, and creation.  Support the show

What came first the chicken or the egg? This message explores a deeper question: Did matter come first, or did an idea come first? Beginning with Genesis 1, the sermon examines the repeated pattern of “God said…and there was,” arguing that creation reveals the thoughts, authority, and character of its Creator. Along the way, it challenges a purely material view of reality and invites us to consider what the complexity, beauty, and interdependence of creation reveal about the God who spoke it into existence. Support the show

How did the universe begin and what does its existence tell us about God? This message explores the evidence and assumptions behind the Christian belief that creation is not the result of random chance, but points to an intentional Creator. As we examine Genesis 1:1 and the nature of creation itself, we’re challenged to think deeply about what we believe and to discover that faith and reason don’t have to be enemies.  Support the show

What if the basic assumptions of Christianity aren’t foolish, but actually provide a better explanation of the reality we experience? Beginning with Genesis 1:1, this sermon examines whether the universe had a beginning and contrasts the Christian belief in an eternal God who created a temporal universe with worldviews that treat nature or the universe as eternal. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to engage both faith and intellect, recognizing that Christianity can be thoughtfully examined and defended rather than simply accepted without understanding.  Support the show

To know what good is, is to be able to make distinctions. Everything is confusing in life if we can't make distinctions. God, wants to make sure that his dear children, his spiritual children don't make life's most fundamental mistake and confuse who the true God is with idols.  Is knowing who the true God is, life's most fundamental distinction? Support the show

Have you ever wondered whether Jesus is truly present today, not just a figure from history, but someone you can actually know and experience right now? In this message from 1 John 5:20, we explore what John means when he says the Son of God "has come" and why the original Greek puts that verb in the present tense. Jesus didn't come and leave. He came to stay. Through this passage, we discover two life-changing truths: that Christ's presence gives us a deeper understanding of who God is, and that it gives us a place to truly belong. If you've ever felt like you didn't quite fit in this world, this message is for you. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or you're still figuring out what you believe, you're invited to move beyond knowing about him, and into knowing him personally. Support the show

What is the right response when you see, one of your fellow Christians messing up what's the right thing to do when you see, a brother or sister in Christ that's, doing something wrong or something sinful? What is the most valuable and the most loving thing that we can do to help out a brother or a sister who's falling into moral failure? What exactly does God want us to do? What should we do?  Support the show

What is your experience with God like? How have you experienced him and what is your experience with him, like? Is our experience with God, and relating to God more like relating to a theoretical idea? Or is our experience with God actually, touching the eternal? Do we really have, an experiential knowledge of God, or do we just have ideas about him in the abstract?  Support the show

Has everything that you've put your faith in is everything that you have believed in actually, turned out to be true in your life? Has everything that we have put our faith in turned out to be, reliable? What happens to us, when we believe in what turns out to be a lie? What happens to us when we believe what turns out to be true? Is what we put our faith in a determiner of the condition, or consequence of our lives? Is it important to know who it is we are putting our faith in? Support the show

Why do we love? And where does our ability to love actually come from? In this message from 1 John 4:19–21, we discover that all love begins with God. His love is not merely an example for us to follow, it is the very foundation of reality and the source of every act of goodness. Because God first loved us, we are able to love Him and love others. This sermon explores how God’s preceding love shapes our purpose, transforms our hearts, and turns obedience from a burden into a delight. Learn why genuine love for God always expresses itself in love for people, and how living in the light of God’s love changes everything about the way we see the world and our place in it.  Support the show

Fear is something everyone experiences... but what if God’s love is the answer to overcoming it? In this message from 1 John 4:13–18, we explore the relationship between fear and love and discover how the gospel transforms our perspective on both. While the fear of God can be the beginning of wisdom, it is not meant to be the end of our journey. Through the cross of Jesus Christ, God provides forgiveness, acceptance, and confidence, replacing our fear of judgment with assurance in His love. Learn how perfect love drives out fear, why believers can face the future with courage, and how a deeper understanding of God’s love leads to a fearless and faithful life.  Support the show

Why did God send His Son into the world? What was His ultimate purpose in such a costly act of love? In this message from 1 John 4:7–12, we explore one of the most profound truths in Scripture: God is love. More than an emotion, biblical love is goodness in action, God continually working for the benefit of His creation. This sermon reveals that God's love reaches its intended purpose when it flows through His people to others. As believers receive Christ's love and express it through acts of selfless service, God's love is "made complete" in the world. Discover what it means to be born of God, to know God personally, and to become a living expression of His love to those around you.  Support the show