Pastors Luke Simmons, Matthew Braselton, and Seth Troutt take on questions from the congregation.

00:00:00 - 9:00am Service / Intro
00:03:11 - As we become Ironwood Church, what energizes you, and what concerns you?
00:07:55 - Can you attend church regularly virtually rather than in person?
00:09:51 - Not everyone agrees, but Jesus was political.  How will Ironwood Church encourage us to apply God’s Word to this year’s election?
00:16:05 - What is a book of the Bible you’ve never taught, that you’ve always wanted to?
00:17:49 - Will we have grief in heaven over unbelieving family and friends who are not there?
00:21:47 - A close friend of mine was religiously and emotionally abused by his parents as he grew up and now continues to mock Christianity. How do I show him the love of Christ?
00:24:48 - Scripture gives 3 categories of relationships:  single, celibate, and married.  Are they equally important and does our church promote all three?
00:28:45 - There seems to be some missing literature from Jesus’ life.  Specifically from ages 12-30.  Some literature speaks to him possibly spending time in Nepal.  Can you speak to any of these “missing years”?
00:30:19 - We’ve spent the last few weeks celebrating the strengths of Redemption Gateway, but what are some things you would like to see us grow in as we move forward as Ironwood Church?
00:33:40 - Throughout the Revelation series, the refrain of ‘preparing, not predicting’ was consistent.  What do you view as the most important tangible ways we can prepare individually and corporately for Christ’s return?
00:37:03 - With the transition from Redemption, will there be any changes to the terminology of our church's “convictions” or “doctrine”?
00:38:03 - What is your view from a biblical perspective on the Israel and Palestine conflict?
00:45:02 - Why doesn’t our church do public altar calls for salvation?
00:46:39 - What is hell? Is it eternal separation from God, a pit of fire, or something else?
00:49:30 - Is Sunday morning service primarily for the believer (come to worship God) or the unbeliever (seek and find God)?
00:50:36 - 10:45am Service / Teens and social media.  1.  Should they have it?  2.  How do you balance and monitor it as a parent? (Instagram/Snapchat/Tiktok)
00:57:25 - It seems as though we talk very openly about sexual themes as though there are only adults in the room quite often.  Why don’t we give a warning for when a sermon will contain explicit content?
00:59:54 - How did you avoid a lustful relationship as a teenager with your significant other?
01:04:49 - Why do Catholics believe in the Eucharist vs. communion and can we as Christians participate in the Eucharist when visiting a Catholic mass?
01:08:42 - Would you encourage a divorced person to get remarried?
01:09:22 - How does the death of Christ shape the mundane aspects of your life? What connection, if any, does that have to the NT instruction to crucify the flesh?
01:13:37 - How do I determine if a thought/idea is from the Holy Spirit or me?
01:16:25 - What hope would you offer for those that struggle with depression?
01:19:55 - My wife and I became covenant members a number of years ago.  Now that our kids are nearing adulthood, should they engage in that covenant member process on their own?
01:21:22 - Why are there only male pastors at this church? Is there any difference in function between pastors and female ministry directors?
01:25:35 - How do you navigate/participate as a Christian in a job, sport, etc. where a majority of people around you are not believers and even hostile to Christianity?  How do you hold your ground and coexist with them?
01:32:26 - If salvation and eternity with God is the ultimate reward, what is the point of the other rewards/crowns in heaven that are referenced in the NT?
01:33:59 - During the next year, is it misplaced to focus attention on politics and election news?  Is it an idol that takes us away from our focus on God?

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