Pastor Derek answers common questions about the problem of evil.

 

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Philippians 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.

 

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David Theiss presents the common reasons why we can and do trust in the authority of Scripture.

 

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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.”

 

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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.

 

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Robert Bunch discusses atheism, agnosticism, and the arguments for the existence of God.

 

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 Philippians 2:12-30
The unity of the local church in Philippi was being ripped apart by complaining and arguing.  Paul asks for his friends to knock it off. He then demonstrates what it looks like to be a celebrator by celebrating his two dear friends Timothy and Epaphroditus. In this message, Pastor Derek discusses the difference between complainers and celebrators.

 

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