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Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Peter 3:8-9 & 14-15; 5:5-9; Jude 1:3; Matthew 22:15-33; Luke 24:13-27; Acts 1:8; 17:1-4 & 16-34; Titus 3:2-9; Romans 1:15-16; Nehemiah 8:8; Ephesians 6:18-20; 1 Peter 3:8-9
 
In an age marked by growing skepticism, people are increasingly seeking answers to profound questions. As believers, it is imperative that we equip ourselves so that we can offer compelling answers to these questions.
One word historically used to describe engagement with difficult questions is apologetics. In this lesson, we will explore the concept of Christian apologetics, examine an example of this engagement from Jesus during His public ministry, and consider practical ways we can apply apologetics in our own lives
 
Why Believe?  — Answering Big Questions About God & the BibleIntroduction to Apologetics
I. Apologetics DefinedII. Apologetics Exemplified--- A. Jesus the Teacher--- B. The Apostles--- C. The Priority of GospelIII. Apologetics Practiced--- A. Witnessing--- B. The Study of Scripture--- C. Prayer--- D. Humility
 
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Homework
Memory Verse: 1 Peter 3:14-15
 
Series description:
In an age marked by growing skepticism, individuals are increasingly seeking answers to profound questions. As believers, it is imperative that we equip ourselves to provide thoughtful responses to these inquiries.
Join us this summer for a teaching series we are calling, "Why Believe?: Answering Big Questions About God & the Bible," as we embark on a journey to equip ourselves with Scriptural insights to help us give an answer for our faith. Each week will include engaging lectures, and opportunities to discuss the topics further in small groups!  
Together, we will explore big questions like, “Does the Bible Promote Hate and Discrimination?”, “Has Science Disproved Christianity?”, and “How Can A Loving God Send People to Hell?”. By facing these questions head on, we will prepare ourselves to engage an increasingly skeptical culture with Scriptural, and well-reasoned answers!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Genesis 1 (Genesis 1:1 & 16-18; John 1:3; Colossians 1:17; Psalm 139:14; Jeremiah 1:5; Deuteronomy 10:14)
 
To understand life, we must understand where it all began. The question of, "Why are we here..." can be answered by, "Who made us." If we are here because of a cosmic accident, that means that we are part of a random accident that happened millions of years ago. But if we were created by a creator, then our life has purpose and meaning because we were planned and desired!To understand life, we must understand our beginning! Origins will be an in-depth study of the first chapters of the Bible that explains the foundations and purpose for everything!

 



ORIGINS: The Foundation of Life & Purpose
"The Foundation of Everything"
 
1. God is author of everything
— God is the source of everything
— God created everything with purpose
— God is the owner of all

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - 1 Kings 19 (John 10:1-10; 1 Kings 19:1-4 & 9-14)
 
Have you ever been in a situation where the noise of your environment made it hard to hear the things you needed to hear? Oftentimes, our ability to hear what God is trying to tell us is drowned out by the noise of our lives. Come this Sunday to see what we can learn about clearing out the unnecessary noise in order to hear God better.

 


NOISE
 
BIG TRUTH: It is hard to hear God when there is too much noise.
1. Noise distorts reality
2. You must silence the unnecessary noise
3. You must practice intentional silence

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; 1 Timothy 5:17; Mark 9:33-35; 16:15; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 3:8-11; 1 Peter 1:8-9, Matthew 6:5a, Galatians 4:16, Hebrews 5:11-14)
 



As Paul brings the letter to a close, he challenges the believers to be a different kind of people. His words encourage us to prioritize servant leadership over mere talents and gifts. We are called to actively engage in the lives of others through discipling and mentoring, and to embrace a life of obedience to Jesus and His commands. The result is a local church that reflects the power and beauty of the Gospel!



 

Series description:
We believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul’s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change—Gospel Change!

 

Gospel Change"A Gospel Centered Church"1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
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I. Servant leadership is valuedII. Discipleship is practicedA. confront those who are doing wrongB. help those who are strugglingC. Be patient and forgiving toward everyoneIII. The sanctified life is pursuedA. what we should say yes toB. what we should say no toC. what we all need

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 11:23-26 (Deuteronomy 31:8; Hebrews 11:23-26; Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 22:6)
 
No one sets out on a mission to fail at life. We all have it in us to strive for success! The big question is, how do so many end up struggling through life? God has a plan for each of our lives, and none of His plans involve failing. God has laid out clear foundational principles to live the Blessed Life!

 



The Blessed Life
 
Foundations for a blessed life:
I. The stand that you take.
II. The choices that you make.
 

Illustration #1: House being sided
 

Illustration #2: Line being snapped by a house
 

Illustration #3: Line level tool

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11 (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; 4:13-18; 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 & 11-22; Luke 4:16-21; Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:23-25; Ephesians 4:1-3 & 21-32; John 11:32-36; Romans 10:13-14; 12:10-15; 13:10-13; Matthew 5:4; 1 Peter 1:3-9)
 



We have hope because of the Gospel!
 
In this study, we will see how a believer can have hope even in the face of the certainty of death, and the uncertainty of the future! We will be challenged to allow this hope to not only give us peace in our grief, but to motivate us to lives of continued faithfulness!



 

Series description:
We believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul’s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change—Gospel Change!

 

Gospel Change"A Gospel Hope"1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11
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I. Comfort one anotherA. the Gospel is a message of hopeB. Our hope is reaffirmed in communityII. Edify one anotherA. the Gospel is the message that everyone needs to hearB. our hope should motivate us to action