Momentum Church Podcast

In the book of Luke in the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples that Satan has asked to sift them, as one would sift wheat on a threshing room floor, to separate the good from the bad. Jesus then encourages his disciples by telling them that he has prayed for them that their faith would not fail.

Does God really allow sifting to take place in the lives of his followers? Some might say he doesn’t just allow it, he intentionally sifts us. Over the years does God really humble us, uh, sometimes even humiliate us as a way of refining us or teaching us an important lesson?

In the next 5 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at ways that God shakes us out of our comfort zone, refines us and builds up the muscle of our faith for what might be coming just around the corner….

This week sermon lead by guest Pastor Alex Poindexter of Polaris Christian Church

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.”

Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so.

But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.”

Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so.

But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.”

Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so.

But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

Mark Twain made the saying popular: “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.”

Many people secretly harbor, or publicly proclaim, the belief that logic, philosophy, archaeology, and – in general – all sciences stand in opposition to faith in the God of the Bible. In their eyes, “Faith = intellectual suicide.” Some would go as far as categorizing Christianity in the same file as UFO sightings, psychic palm readers, and professional wrestling. They “know” it ain’t so.

But any honest, searching person would admit that there are some – even, many – positive evidences in support of the Christian faith. This sermon series is about some of those things. Things that make you go hmmmm….

This week is a special, one-week topic called “Toward the City.” Great worship, a challenging message, and a few laughs along the way. Check it out…

Mark Pratt, Pastor for Toward the City Church

http://www.towardthecity.com

Jesus had a profound way of using simple stories to lead people to profound spiritual insights and action steps. And some of the most intellectual disciples of Jesus – i.e., C.S. Lewis – have used “children’s stories” – i.e., The Chronicles of Narnia – to encourage people of all ages to demonstrate childlike faith.

Here’s the thing: Many spiritual sages who understand the human heart would argue that there is no such thing as a “children’s story.” All stories are for people of every age and, as we mature, we find deeper truths within those plots that lead us on to advanced, grown-up applications.

So for four weeks we will hear/rehear the zany stories of the late Dr. Seuss’ – whose birthday is March 2. This is gonna be really creative and a lot of fun! The Doc is just another example of how all stories point to a Grand Story that is good news (or, “gospel”) for humankind.

Jesus had a profound way of using simple stories to lead people to profound spiritual insights and action steps. And some of the most intellectual disciples of Jesus – i.e., C.S. Lewis – have used “children’s stories” – i.e., The Chronicles of Narnia – to encourage people of all ages to demonstrate childlike faith.

Here’s the thing: Many spiritual sages who understand the human heart would argue that there is no such thing as a “children’s story.” All stories are for people of every age and, as we mature, we find deeper truths within those plots that lead us on to advanced, grown-up applications.

So for four weeks we will hear/rehear the zany stories of the late Dr. Seuss’ – whose birthday is March 2. This is gonna be really creative and a lot of fun! The Doc is just another example of how all stories point to a Grand Story that is good news (or, “gospel”) for humankind.