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September 03, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: We All Go To A Better Place When We DieThough popular belief may claim that hell is not a reality, the Bible is clear about the consequences of our decision to follow Christ. In this message, Pastor Ken gives us the hopeful and sober truth that heaven and hell are both real indeed. At the end of our lives, where will we find ourselves?...more44minPlay
August 27, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: The Safest Place To Be Is Where God Wants YouDespite the popular notion, real faith in Jesus may prove to be the most dangerous part of your life. Although Jesus wants to bring us peace, we aren't promised safety as His followers. Listen in as Pastor Ken dispells this myth....more39minPlay
August 20, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: Let Your Conscience Be Your GuideThough a popular concept promoted by Disney's Pinoccio and other ancient writings, "Let your conscience be your guide" is not a Biblical idea. At times our consciences let us down. But God's Word and His Spirit never fail. Listen in as Pastor Ken helps us navigate though the truths we need to follow....more46minPlay
August 16, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: Christians Shouldn’t JudgeThe idea that Christians should be the least judgemental group out there is a popular idea that does have its roots in the Bible. However, a misinterpretation of this theme in scripture can be dangerous to our own faith and rob us of the urgency we need to seek and save the lost. There is a way to judge without adding condemnation. Listen in as Pastor Ken dispells this myth and helps us return to a Biblical understanding of judgement....more49minPlay
August 06, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: God Has A Blueprint For Your LifeAs good as this myth may sound on paper, God does not have a blueprint for your life. Though He may direct you specifically at times, and though He may have a game plan for how you should live, there are many ways believing the "blueprint" myth can harm our faith more than help it. Listen in as Pastor Ken explains why....more45minPlay
July 30, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: Godly Parents Means Godly KidsIf you're a parent, there is grace for you! This week, Pastor Ken dissects the misunderstanding that godly parents produce godly kids. Though we should leverage our influence with our kids, there are times when their behavior isn't our fault. Instead of being burried in guilt, Pastor Ken encourages us to embrace the role God calls us to and leave the rest up to Him....more51minPlay
July 25, 2017Troy Gardner: What Jesus Had To Say About FriendshipSpecial guest, Troy Gardner brings the word this week and teaches on the story of Jesus healing the paralytic. The friends who carried the man on the mat to the feet of Jesus tell us a lot about how we're supposed to live as believers and "friends" of those around us. Are we, too, willing to carry others and overcome obstacles in order to introduce them to Jesus?...more33minPlay
July 16, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: Forgiveness Means ForgettingPastor Devan brings the message this week and attempts to lay to rest the myth that "Forgiving Means Forgetting." The effects this myth can have on our lives are devestating but embracing the Biblical definition of forgivenss will lead to a kind of health we never imagined was possible!...more49minPlay
July 09, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: You Just Have To Have FaithOne of the easiest myths to lock up our walk as believers is the idea that our happiness is related to our level of faith. Many of us have subtely bought into the lie that a certain level of faith will change our circumstances. Listen in as Pastor Ken realigns us with the truth of how faith really works....more49minPlay
July 02, 201710 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe: IntroductionPastor Ken kicks off our new series "10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe" discussing common spiritual sayings that may not be completely Biblical, as many people have come to believe. Opening this topic with the statment, "God won't give you more than you can handle."...more37minPlay