How does ChatGPT read the Bible? In this lesson, I ask AI to read Acts, and find a very similar reading to how I have understood the book all of my life. Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "How Can I Become A Jesus Follower?" This sermon is the ninth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Acts 16:25-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, April 19, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response.

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• ChatGPT

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How can my future be better? What does repentance bring? How can the Spirit of God give me a brand new life? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "How Can I Make The Most of the Rest of My Life?" This sermon is the eighth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Romans 12:1-2 and Titus 2:11-14 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Identity.

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• See the Alpha Course Guide for more.
• Max Lucado, Six Hours One Friday.
• Tim Keller, "What Is The Gospel?" Sermon Sep 12, 2003.
• Frederic & Mary Ann Brussat, "Regarding Henry." Film Review.
• James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful You.
• Tim Keller, Center Church.
• Sponge illustration: Monte Cox, "The Just Try Harder Heresy." Sermon.

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Christians believe in the Resurrection. But did it happen? Let us assess 6 historical claims and reason to the best explanation. Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "Did Jesus Rise?" This sermon is the seventh installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from John 20:1-9 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ and LEARN: Christian Doctrine.

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• See the Alpha Course Guide for more.
• N. T. Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God (Fortress Press).
• For more on historical claims and the resurrection, see espeically William Lane Craig and Gary Habermas.

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Evil is real. But what can be done about it? How can I resist it? Does it make a difference that the Holy Spirit lives within me? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "How Can I Resist Evil?" This sermon is the sixth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from James 4:7-8 and 1 Peter 5:6-11 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 29, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Relinquishing Our Idols.

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Does God really lead me? How do I know the Spirit is guiding me? Will He show me where to go, or will He go with me wherever I go? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "How Can God Guide Me?" This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Romans 8:14 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 22, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Faithful Presence.

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• Randy Harris, "The Spirit: Revealing & Reminding." Lipscomb University, 2019.

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How can a normal person feel assurance? How can I know Jesus is my Savior, I am one with him, and the abundant life is truly mine? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "How Can I Have Faith?" This sermon is the fourth installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 8, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Dealing with Faith and Doubt.

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Who would anyone want to kill Jesus? What is the historical answer? What is the theological answer? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "Why Did Jesus Die?" This sermon is the third installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Galatians 2:20 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 22, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Who Is Jesus Christ? Who is the Jesus of history? Who is the Jesus of the Gospels? Who is Jesus...to you? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "Who Is Jesus?" This sermon is the second installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from John 6:35 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 15, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Is this all there is? What if I told you the God I see in Jesus Christ offers the answers to your deepest longings? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

The sermon today is titled "Is There More To Life Than This?" This sermon is the first installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from John 14:6 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 8, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Kandinsky, Composition VII
• Songs: Peggy Lee, "Is That All There Is?" (1969); Green Day, "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (2004); Harry Styles, "Sign of the Times" (2017).
• NYT: Average suicide rate rose 35% at the turn of the century.
• Jim Carrey quote: Everyone should get rich and famous.
• C. S. Lewis quote: If Christianity is true.

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Are we ready for when outsiders start coming in? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.

The sermon today is titled "What Outsiders Need To Hear." This sermon is the third and final installment in our series "Back To The Basics." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 14:22-25 and Acts 15:19 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 18, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For background on 1 Cor 14 and the unbeliever, see especially:
  • C. K. Barrett, The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Harper’s New Testament Commentaries, 1968.
  • Craig L. Blomberg, 1 Corinthians. NIV Application Commentary.
  • David E. Garland, 1 Corinthians. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT. 
  • Paul Gardner, 1 Corinthians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.
• For material on creating a welcoming environment to the unchurched, see the following:
  • Andy Stanley, Deep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend (Zondervan, 2012, 2016).
  • Jonathan Storment, “Local Church Outreach.” Dear Church Podcast with Chris McCurley, Episode #254. 
  • Matt Chandler, “Preaching to the Unchurched,” New Churches Nov 17, 2023.
  • Matt Smethurst, “How To Become an Evangelist: 7 Ways To Be Evangelism Ready.” The Gospel Coalition. August 4, 2021.  
  • Thom Rainer Interview. “Is This the Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches? Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation.” Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 765. 
  • Shauna Pilgreen interview. Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 640.
    
    

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