First Christian Church Champaign

In the fairy tale “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” the young lad would claim a wolf was coming to attack his sheep. But, after many false alarms, no one trusted him anymore—even when the actual wolf came! In many ways, the same can apply to our discipleship journey. In week three of Christian Atheist, let’s see why it’s essential to put action behind our belief and trust in God.

Ever have one of those things that you think you love - that is until you meet someone whose exponential appreciation shadows yours? Sometimes that’s a good thing! And other times, it feels a little overboard. So, what about our faith in Jesus? Does the same apply? Find out more with us in week 2 of Christian Atheist.

An athlete, an entrepreneur, or perhaps an activist? Chances are, there was someone whose life you marveled at when you were young. Maybe you knew the details, facts, statistics, and story of their life. Sure, you knew about them - but you didn’t really know them, right? In week one of Christian Atheist, we look at the ways in which we know about God, but might not actually know Him personally.

Studies reveal we are busier today than we ever have been. Most of us know this. And yet, we try to add more to our plates. As we wrap up this series, Handle with Care, we learn a hack to juggling the weight of life.

What’s more challenging than navigating life?: Trying to navigate life alone. In week 2 of Handle with Care, together, we will see how God designed us to handle life best with others.

Everyone’s got baggage. It’s a real and unavoidable part of life. So, how do we handle the tensions of life? In week one of Handle With Care, we will look to God’s promises to us about the various weights of life.

Let’s say you believe in God. Nothing groundbreaking there; lots of people do. But, understanding God’s purpose for our lives is where transformation happens. Is He a genie? Spiritual vending machine? Or the Lord of our life? In other words, what’s the purpose of our faith in Jesus? Let’s find out together as we discuss discipleship in the final week of Doctrine: Part 2.

Let’s say you believe in God. Nothing groundbreaking there; lots of people do. But, understanding God’s purpose for our lives is where transformation happens. Is He a genie? Spiritual vending machine? Or the Lord of our life? In other words, what’s the purpose of our faith in Jesus? Let’s find out together in weeks 2 and 3 of our Doctrine: Part 2 series.

From the Creation of the world to the end of all things, it all comes down to one thing: God’s plan. When it comes down to it, the Gospel becomes the hinge point to almost every matter of life. Thus the question becomes, do you believe it or not? In week 1 of Doctrine: Part 2, we concisely unpack the Gospel message of Jesus to bring life through death.

What would you say is more valuable - a plant or a human life? Pretty easy answer without thinking about it. Our story comes to a quick and concise conclusion, but not without first baiting us all into considering if we are truly compassionate people.