By First City Church Bellevue, Nebraska
A weekly dose of biblical truth to cut through the cultural noise.
Who killed Jesus? The biblical and theological answer to that question is rather straightforward, and yet part of the answer has become a bit controversial in recent weeks. We are going to tackle Jesus, Israel, and America on the season...
Several weeks ago we talked about some of the major ideas that have caused the mess we are in today…but I left a big one off the list: feminism. Why? Because feminism deserves an episode all on its own. We...
The birth of Christ is this beautiful moment in history. There is great joy and declarations of “peace on earth!” But the birth of Christ is an act of cosmic war, where the kingdom of God is on the advance,...
During the Christmas season, one of the most common decorations and displays is the Nativity Scene…and any good nativity scene includes the one, two, three wise-men. Who are these guys…and why are they so interested in the birth of Jesus?...
Ever had one of those moments where you walk into a room and it is an absolute disaster of a mess, and you go “How in the world did that happen?” When we see the challenges and messes in our...
The Virgin Birth of Jesus is one of the core doctrines of the Christian faith. But why does it matter that Jesus was born a virgin? Why does it change everything about our faith that Jesus wasn't born a virgin?...
If Christ is king is the most disruptive thing that we can believe, and if submitting to the kingship of Christ in all of life is the most disruptive thing that we can do, then where should we go to...
What is the most disruptive thing you can believe? What will cut through the cultural noise faster than anything? What's going to break the spell and ensure that you're being formed vividly? We're going to get to the heart of...
So what is the church exactly? Ask a hundred different Christians, you may get a hundred different answers. But what if I told you what you believe about the church makes all the difference in the world, that a weak...
Since 2011, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of adolescents, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. The reasons for this increase are widely debated, but one cause is becoming clear…and you are carrying...
What is a woman? What is a man? Up until about 15 minutes ago, the answer to these questions was fairly obvious. But today, the obvious isn’t so obvious...at least not to those shaping our culture. Are sex & gender...
Jesus says in Matthew 5:11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” Jesus told his followers persecution would be part of the package. But what...
You’ve done the hard work of developing a friendship with someone living a homosexual lifestyle while holding to your biblical convictions. The friendship has remained strong even as you’ve shared the gospel and biblical truth. You want nothing more than...
Does it ever feel like the world is moving faster and faster, and you struggle to keep up? Ever feel bombarded and even overwhelmed by all the messages and noise in our culture? Ever wish you had a bit of...