In churches of our past, many of us have heard much about being “in the world, but not of it.” But what does that mean? Should followers of Jesus isolate from the culture around them? If not, then what does it mean to “not be of the world”? This sermon explores a vision recorded in […]
Monthly Archives: April 2013
The Mark of the Beast
You’ve heard the number many times before – 666. It’s an ominous, spooky number that Revelation 13 warns we should avoid at all costs. But what does the number mean? This sermon explores four leading interpretations, and in the process reveals some surprisingly practical insights for everyday life.
Lightning and Thunderbolts
To many of us, God is a fearsome punisher. So we keep a safe distance. But is that how we should see God? This sermon explores whether God punishes and, if so, when and how. We look at one of the scariest visions in the book of Revelation – and in the process discover wonderful […]
Making Myself Weak
Lots of people have strong religious opinions and aren’t bashful about telling others what they should believe. Is this really how God wants us to be? This sermon explores scripture passages that recommend a counter-intuitive approach to handling our religious differences.