Posts by Pastor Kyle
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Week 9 – Bible and Science
Week 9 – What Does the Bible Teach About Science? There are too many people who believe that the Bible and Science are opposed to one another. Occasionally, there are people inside the church who agree that you must believe in one or the other. Yet, an honest look at the Bible and history shows that Christians are the most scientifically minded people. We believe…
Week 8 – Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
WEEK 8 – BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER Christians are given two sacraments (or ordinances) to mark his true church: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (or Communion). There are many differences between faith tradition on their meaning and how they are performed. Since these…
What Is “Reformed”?
Week 7 – What Is “Reformed”? There are many Bible-believing denominations that have a range of interpretations on secondary issues. Although these topics may not affect our salvation, they do affect the depth of our worship and our ability to answer tough questions of God. We hold to “Reformed” Theology as the most honoring to scripture, and…
I Sinned; Now What?
Week 6 – I sinned; now what? A key part of our Christian faith is understanding that we have rebelled against our Creator God, and there are consequences to our sinful actions. If we don’t know how to respond to our sinful reality, then we will miss out on the joys of Christ’s salvation.…
How Do I Live as a Disciple Maker?
Week 5 – How do I live as a Disciple-Maker? Do you believe in Jesus as your Lord and savior? Awesome! Now what? We put a lot of effort into helping people become Christians (that is time well spent). But how many people know what it means to be a Christian? The Christian life is best understood as “being a disciple.” Jesus taught as a Rabbi who took on 12 disciples.…
Discipleship Cheat Sheet
Discipleship Leader’s Cheat Sheet Reminders: Your job is not to have all the answers; your job is to keep the conversation moving. The times bellow are recommendations. If someone is pouring their heart out, don’t feel like you need to shut them up! Small Talk: (0:00) – Help the team to relax and bond. Prayer: (0:10) – Ask God to bless this time. Scripture Memory: (0:11)…
The 4 Questions
The Four Questions This is an easy tool for those who are starting to engage with God’s Word. It doesn’t require a college essay each time you open your Bible. It only asks that you underline important verses and make one of four marks in the margins. Each mark connects to a different question. ! – What is interesting or exciting about today’s passage? ? – What is…
Discovery Week 4
Week 4 – How Do I Spot False Churches? The Bible often warns against false prophets and false teacher. This means there are many places called churches that give an empty Gospel. How can we avoid these dangerous traps? Some lies are obvious for those with a basic understanding of the Bible. Other dangerous teachings sound good on the surface, but they become…
Discovery – Week 3
Week 3 – Why Should I Trust the Bible? One of the central parts of Christianity is the Bible. Without a solid foundation of truth, how can we know what to believe? The good news about the “Good News” is that it is the only perfectly reliable and fully satisfying source of truth. Many books have been written to help us trust the Good Book. There are way…