The church of Christ on McDermott Road

For Paul, the Good News about Jesus was not merely an abstract theological idea, it was his lived reality. When Paul made a defense for the faith, he did by telling his story of how the resurrected Jesus appeared to him. Additionally, he not only told his story, he told it in a way that was relatable for his audience. In Jerusalem, he told his story in Hebrew and related his zeal for the Law of Moses. Do we take the time to build bridges with our critics? Do we find ways to relate to them and share our story in a way that touches on shared experiences? (Scripture: Acts 22:12-21)

Whether we care to admit it or not, we are engaged in a war for our souls. In this war, we face three enemies: the devil, the flesh, and the world. Author John Mark Comer in his book, Live No Lies, suggests that the devil's tactic "to drive the soul and society into ruin, is deceptive ideas that play to disordered desires, which are normalized in a sinful society.” On Wednesday nights this fall, we will discuss how to resist these lies of Satan and walk in the truth.

Paul said, “To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law” (1 Corinthians 9:20). When Paul returned to Jerusalem from his missionary journeys, we see how Paul lived out his principle of becoming all things to all people. In order to dispel the myth that he taught Jewish people to disregard the Law of Moses, he went to the temple and took part in Jewish purification rituals. How could we imitate Paul’s example when dealing with those who falsely accuse us? (Scripture: Acts 21:17-26)

Paul encouraged the Ephesian elders to be prepared to deal with “fierce wolves” in the church. Are we prepared to deal with similar threats in the church today? (Scripture: Acts 20:22-32)

Whether we care to admit it or not, we are engaged in a war for our souls. In this war, we face three enemies: the devil, the flesh, and the world. Author John Mark Comer in his book, Live No Lies, suggests that the devil's tactic "to drive the soul and society into ruin, is deceptive ideas that play to disordered desires, which are normalized in a sinful society.” On Wednesday nights this fall, we will discuss how to resist these lies of Satan and walk in the truth.

Whether we care to admit it or not, we are engaged in a war for our souls. In this war, we face three enemies: the devil, the flesh, and the world. Author John Mark Comer in his book, Live No Lies, suggests that the devil's tactic "to drive the soul and society into ruin, is deceptive ideas that play to disordered desires, which are normalized in a sinful society.” On Wednesday nights this fall, we will discuss how to resist these lies of Satan and walk in the truth.

Corinth became a very important city in the history of the church. Paul preached there for a year and a half, but it wasn’t without significant opposition. And, for years, the church in Corinth would struggle to fully embrace the implications of the Gospel. Have we embraced the implications of the Gospel? (Scripture: Acts 18:5-11)

Whether we care to admit it or not, we are engaged in a war for our souls. In this war, we face three enemies: the devil, the flesh, and the world. Author John Mark Comer in his book, Live No Lies, suggests that the devil's tactic "to drive the soul and society into ruin, is deceptive ideas that play to disordered desires, which are normalized in a sinful society.” On Wednesday nights this fall, we will discuss how to resist these lies of Satan and walk in the truth.

In Athens, we get to hear how Paul preaches to a very different audience, a group of pagan worshipers and philosophers. Paul takes a much different approach here, than he does when preaching to a Jewish audience. Unfortunately, the idea of resurrection made many mock. What claims of the Gospel seem outrageous in our world? (Scripture: Acts 17:22-31)