Blog Archives

The Pivot Point

9/27/2020

Text: Psalm 32.1-5

David spoke of the terrible crushing burden of sin on his life but he also spoke of the freedom and joy that he experienced as a result of God's forgiveness. In Psalm 32 he looked back on both states and tells us what the critical pivot point was that moved him from burden to joy. We examine that universal dynamic in this lesson.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Z-Pr08YUt1s

Catamounts: Thou Shall Not Kill... Chickens?

9/24/2020

Series: Jesus and the Culture Wars

In this lesson we consider PETA's misuse of the Bible to coerce Christians to adopt a vegan lifestyle. What can we take away from this and does God care if we eat the meat of animals?

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/yzs7yPiqxJs

What's the Deal with the Sabbath?

9/20/2020

Test: Hebrews 4.9-11

Last week there was an unplanned outburst from a visitor during the lesson regarding the Christian observance of the Sabbath (they believed it was a divine mandate for Jews AND Christians). In this lesson, I explain (from a biblical perspective) why this position is erroneous for those who may have had questions arise after the unfortunate encounter.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/jQ9xZrbbLyo

Catamounts: What Does Love Look Like?

9/17/2020

Series: Jesus and the Culture War

In this lesson we consider how one's conception of love can have a dramatic impact on the way they approach social issues.

What Does the Bible Say About... ?

9/13/2020

Series: Wrong Questions

It's important that we ask the right questions in life. Today we consider another question that is commonly asked, a question that is not inherently wrong but could become wrong when it seeks to sidestep the sweat-equity required of true students of God's word: "What does the Bible say about...?"

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/33ARmsAAVDo

Genesis: Chapter 50

9/8/2020

Concluding our long-running study of Genesis. In this lesson we examine chapter 50 which includes the deaths of Jacob and Joseph.

What Did You Get From Worship Today?

9/6/2020

Series: Wrong Questions

It's important that we ask the right questions in life. We begin considering some wrong questions commonly that are commonly asked by Christ-followers. We will examine the question and provide a better alternative question. In this lesson we consider the question: "What did you (or I) get out of worship today?"

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/-Wabk1H4dX0

Catamounts: You Know What They Say About Assumptions...

9/3/2020

Series: Jesus and the Culture War

In this lesson we consider the impact of faulty assumptions on our view of Jesus and the culture war.

Note: Due to an unexpected Windows update, this video has audio issues. I will hopefully have this issue resolved next week.