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Heaven? Hell? Why?

September 23, 2012 in Tampa Church, Tough Questions with Comments Off

This past Sunday we tackled the topic of Heaven and Hell!  I firmly believe- if we live daily like we believe what the Bible says on these topics- we will live differently [I sure would].  So- I have listed a litany of resources that may help you further understand the Biblical teaching on both subjects (click the question for the resource.:

Heaven hell believe

 

HEAVEN

Hell

 

A Sermon Video by David Jeremiah

 

 A book you may find helpful:

Heaven- by Randy Alcorn

 Click the pic below for the message videos. 

Questions … Questions… Questions

September 10, 2012 in Tampa Church, Theology, Tough Questions with Comments Off

Sunday we launched- “God, I have a question”- our new teaching series.  Our primary focus was – “Why is there Evil in this world” or stated another way- “Why do bad things happen to good people”.  If we are honest we have all asked that question or maybe we are asking it right now.  Each week during this series I will post a blog with extra resources referring to the Question or Questions of the week.  Here is this week’s installment:

Books you may find helpful:

I have created a page on Amazon.com with books that I recommend on the topic.  If  you click the book on the left it will take you right to the page.

 

 

During this series we are looking to scripture for answers.  Because of that I want to recommend the videos on Josh McDowell’s site.    Josh said this about scripture: “The Bible stands alone among all other books. It is unique, ‘different from all others,’ in the following ways (plus a multitude more): Continuity, Circulation, Translation, Survival, Teachings, Influence on Literature, and Influence on Civilization.”  Click the pic on the right and it will take you directly to his site.

 

Finally, I preached a message on the topic of: “Why do bad things happen to good people” a couple of years ago. Click the speaker to the left to listen.

 

Have a great week- next Sunday we are talking about Forgiveness.  How do I forgive when I have been wounded so deeply?  What if they don’t apologize?  and How can I be forgiven?  What I did was horrible- can I be sure of God’s forgiveness?  What if I can’t forgive myself?  Bring a friend and you phone to text in your questions.  See you soon…

Got Any Proof?

November 7, 2011 in Bible Study, Tough Questions with Comments Off

Our series, The Giant Elephant, has been very engaging.  The questions submitted  on TheGiantElephant.com  will top 50 this week and your text questions during the message have increased as well.  I am grateful to be the lead pastor at a church where people are hungry for God’s truth.  I said this weekend our purpose in this study is not to help you argue your faith better at the water cooler.  I really hope to win hearts rather than arguments.  Our goal is that we would all understand better what our next step in following Jesus Christ is.  The last two Sunday’s I began with this statement:

 Basic Instruction for Life and faith

are found in The Bible

So as I approach you questions each week, I look to the scripture for the answer.  So, this week’s Elephant questions will address the Bible itself.  I will talk about:

  • How is the Bible different than other “religious” books?
  • Does the Bible have errors?
  • Who wrote the Bible?
  • Does the Bible conflict with evolution and science?

That will give us a good start and then I want to step into some real controversy.  I will talk about what the Bible has to say about:

  • The Death Penalty
  • War
  • Abortion
  • Euthanasia

Everything we do at Church at the Bay centers around the Bible and what God has commanded us to do.  Plan to come this week and take some good notes- I believe you will be greatly encouraged!

One more word, please pray for an open reception over the next two Sundays.  I will be addressing some polarizing issues and I am asking God to use me to bring peace and healing for many wounded people.  When I talk about Abortion this weekend I know there will be ladies in the room who have been wounded.  I am asking God to use me to bring clarity; healing and hope to everyone in the room.  Would you please pray to that end?

Man’s Head Explodes In Barber’s Chair

October 31, 2011 in Tough Questions with Comments Off

This headline is one topic we did not address this past Sunday- nor will we in the future!  I just thought since we are doing a series called The Giant Elephant- I should have a catchy blog title.  As you know, we are in a new series called The Giant Elephant.  During this 4 weeks series we will try to cover as many questions as we can.  These are questions that you have wanted to ask or wished someone would talk about them.  I promise to be honest – which means I will be an equal opportunity offender!

Last Sunday was all about politics.  Would Jesus vote Democrat or Republican?  Would His team be in the ACC or SEC?  We had a lot of fun with the topic and also covered some big issues. Politics is often called the third rail of religion… If that is true- it was tri-rail Sunday! If you missed- it is a must see and will be embedded at the bottom of this post.

We are getting a lot of questions from your communication cards and from TheGiantElephant.com!  Here are some topics I am considering for this Sunday (I am not sure which will make the cut or we will have time for):

  • How can Jesus be all human and all God?
  • The Bible seems conflicted over divorce?  Right or wrong?
  • What is the “unpardonable sin”?
  • Why does God allow evil?
  • If God is all knowing, why would He ever create mankind- He knew we would sin?

So you now know- you must be here Sunday and bring a friend… or heads may explode!

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