Can We Talk?

In the New Year, we begin a six-part sermon series based on

issues people are raising about the church and Christianity.

Dr. Lane Alderman, preaching.

January 3       How Do I Balance Conviction and Compassion?

                        Ephesians 4:11-16

          Too often we avoid talking about tough issues. 

          It’s time to open the conversation. 

January 10     Do I Have to Leave My Brain Outside?

                        Proverbs 14:30-33; Romans 12:1-2

          Is there really a disconnect between science

          and religion? 

January 17     Why Do Christians Disagree So Much?

                        I Peter 3:8-15; Matthew 16:13-20

          For being people who talk about unity,

                        Christians sure do fight a lot.  Why can’t we seem           to get along?

January 24     Is Jesus Anti-Gay?

                        Psalm 103:1-14; Acts 10:9-29

          What does the Bible really say about how we treat

          God’s children?  Since this sermon will address an

          adult topic openly and frankly, we will have special

          activities available for children during worship.

January 31     Does the Church Just Want My Money?

                        Luke 16:10-13; Luke 21:1-4

          We do talk about money a lot. . . Every Sunday! 

          But Jesus talked about it even more than we do. 

          Why is that?. 

February 7     Have We Ignored the Important Issues?

                        Isaiah 61:1-4; I John 3:11-24

          Is it possible that people consider us irrelevant

          because we have lost track of what really matters

          in God’s world?