Joy!Cast

The two Luthers made a difference in the world. Two great men the world will always remember. Listen today as we explore the calling of these two great men and maybe even discover our own calling along the way.

The question we're asking today is "Can I know God personally?" But, how can you know someone personally who is no longer here in person? Listen as we wrestle with this difficult, but probably most important question that we could ask.

Some people think the Bible is a book of basic instructions before leaving earth. Some of those instructions are good (eg don't lie or steal) but some seem really obsolete (eg don't eat shellfish). But what if the Bible is meant to be more than a list of morals and beliefs. The Bible is reliable because it points to someone and not something.

Hard to believe that any pastor would stand up and ask that question on Sunday morning. Because everyone knows the answer to that question. Right? No, not everyone grew up reciting creeds and attending churches that proclaimed Jesus was God. So in today's message we have the opportunity to explore a very good question. Is Jesus really God.

Christianity makes some very narrow claims. But in Christianity's defense, many of those claims are based on statements Jesus himself made. So was Jesus narrow minded? And if so, why? Explore God this week with us as we wrestle with the question ... Is Christianity too narrow?

Whether you believe in God or exploring God, everyone at sometime will ask the question "Why does God allow pain and suffering?" Even Jesus did. Listen today as we struggle with one of the most difficult questions someone could ask.

Things like nature and ethics may indicate to us that there is something more, but they prove nothing. In the end, each of us must choose to take this data, sift though it, and make an informed decision. Is there a God, or isn't there?

Have you ever asked "Does life have a purpose?" And if you believe it does, have you ever wondered if YOUR PURPOSE was part of a LARGER PURPOSE? What's worse than asking all these questions about you life's purpose is believing you have no purpose. This week we tackle these tough questions as we begin Explore God.

A Visit From St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra

Christmas Eve Service