I'll Be Honest

Do you have a troubled heart? Christ counsels us and gives us a remedy for troubled hearts. By speaking words of stability and anchoring us, Christ helps us avoid falling away.

Chad Thompson | 8:49 | Sermon Jam | In order to save the lost, we must convince them that they need to escape God's wrath and show them the way of escape through Jesus Christ. The good news is often treated lightly because many don't realize how intense the wrath of God is. When they realize this, hearing of a way out will be all the more wonderful.

Are you displaying to your lost children the fatherhood of God by your unconditional love? What happens after they have sinned grievously? How do you respond to them?

As a believer is it always wrong to not pay taxes? How should a Christian view paying taxes if the government is supporting wicked practices?

0:00 - Is it always wrong not to pay your taxes?

2:05 - What should a Christian think about the Boston Tea Party?

4:57 - Did the British treatment of Americans justify not paying taxes?

7:47 - What if the government collects taxes for something that is not its God-given duty?

14:26 - What is it that changes the world? Political protest or the Gospel?

17:06 - Personally I cannot see a place where I would not be justified in paying my taxes.

19:44 - What if the government imposed a 100% tax?

21:24 - Audience question: Can you think of a time when you would break the law?

How does Jesus respond to those who say, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus" in John 12:21? Are they even able to see Jesus? Christ calls those who want to see him down the same path that he is going--a path to die and lose your life in this world.

We read in Act 11:19 that some were speaking to Jews only. However, verse 20 mentions some unknown men from Cyprus and Cyrene who spoke to non-Jews. A great missionary sending church arose from Antioch as a result of these men understanding Christ's mission to all nations. Do you neglect to reach out to certain people groups in your own life for some wrong reason?

Are my pet dogs going to heaven? Is my pet an idol? How would you respond to someone who says, " sincerely hope that I will be reunited with my beloved pets in heaven."? On the Internet, this is one of the most commonly searched questions regarding the Bible.