If God is all-powerful and all-good, why does He allow suffering and evil to exist in the world?

Pastor Mace Perez addresses this question in Session 6 Why Believe?, “Arguments Against God - The Problem of Evil.”

In this lesson, we find out that the problem of evil is actually a bigger problem for the atheist than the theist, three possible solutions to the problem of evil (theodicies), and the unique resources the Christian Story has to offer regarding the problem of evil.

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Sorrow is a universal human experience. So what do we do when we experience sorrows in this life?

In this sermon on John 16:16–33, Pastor Mace Perez shows how the emotional roller coaster that Jesus’ disciples are going to go through when he is crucified and resurrected is a pattern in the Christian life. And we will discover the three sources of joy that we can hold onto in the midst of sorrow.

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Is there such a thing as objective morality, and if so, does it point to the existence of God?

Join Pastor Steven Hiller in Session 5 of the "Why Believe?" series as he unpacks these profound questions in "God and Revelation (Part 2) - The Moral Law." Discover how the Christian Story makes the best sense of our moral intuitions.

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Ever wondered what it would’ve been like to witness Jesus’ earthly life and ministry firsthand? Surprisingly, Jesus said the age we’re living in now is even better! But how can that be?

In this sermon on John 16:4b–15, Pastor Mace Perez explains how Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension ushered in the age of the Holy Spirit. Discover three key aspects of the Spirit's ministry in our lives today.

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Does the observable universe point to the existence of God?

Join us as we explore the universe for signs of God’s handiwork.

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What should we expect when following Christ makes life more difficult? In this sermon on John 15:18–16:4a, Pastor Steven Hiller unpacks how Jesus prepared His disciples for the inevitable persecution they would face for their faith. By examining both Jesus' words and historical examples of believers who endured persecution, we’ll explore how Christians today can stand firm when facing opposition in our culture.

After all, no servant is greater than his master.

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Just like a phone that dies without being connected to its charger, we too cannot function—and will eventually wither—if we aren't connected to our true source of power and life.

In this sermon on John 15:1–17, Pastor Mace Perez unpacks Jesus’ seventh and final “I am” statement: "I am the true vine." As Jesus continues His Upper Room Discourse, He teaches His disciples how to stay connected to Him in order to fulfill the mission He is sending them on. And we will explore the deep and practical implications of this powerful metaphor for our lives today.

Discover what it means to abide in Christ.

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The resurrection of Jesus stands at the heart of the Christian faith, but is there credible evidence to support this extraordinary event? And could such a miraculous occurrence truly be the best explanation for the facts we have?

In Session 3 of the “Why Believe?” series, Pastor Mace Perez explores these important questions in "The Resurrection." This lesson presents four key strands of evidence that support the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection—evidence even acknowledged by critical scholars. We also look at the flaws in the four most common naturalistic explanations and responses to the most frequent objections.

Join us as we examine one of the most pivotal moments in history.

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How would you feel if someone close to you told you they had one night to live? That is the situation that Jesus’ disciples found themselves in the night before he would go to the cross.

In this sermon on John 13:36–14:31, Pastor Mace Perez points out three comforts that Jesus gave his disciples to encourage their hearts. One of these comforts is the 6th of seven “I am” statements in the Gospel of John, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” May these words likewise give comfort and encouragement to your heart.

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C.S. Lewis famously said that to make the claims that Jesus made means that he is either a liar, a lunatic, or he is Lord. But that argument presupposes that the Gospels accurately record the life and words of Jesus. Do they? How do we know?

These are the sorts of questions that Pastor Steven Hiller addresses in Session 2 of “Why Believe?”, “The Trilemma.” In this lesson, he lays out six strands of evidence that support the accuracy of the history, including Jesus’ claims about himself, in the Gospels.

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