Posts Tagged ‘biblical’

The Doctrine of Hell

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

During the month of February 2012, we studied what the Bible teaches about Hell.

While this admittedly-uncomfortable doctrine is often neglected in most churches, we profited greatly from discussing it together.

For your own private instruction and encouragement, we invite you to review our study guides / outlines below:

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Sermons from the Winter of 2012

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Many people say, “I would believe in God if he would show me some sign…”

Such people are lying because the light of Christ has shone forth in the darkness, but men love darkness and hate the light (John 1:45, 3:19-21).

The seven signs recorded by John in his Gospel were written not convince naysayers of God’s existence, but to manifest the glory and goodness of Christ to his disciples that they might strengthen their faith and have life in his name (John 20:30-31).

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Youth Retreat

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Pastor McShaffrey was invited to speak to a group of young adults (ages 14-18) in the Wisconsin Dells this weekend for their annual retreat.

The general theme was “Acknowledging and Answering God’s Claim and Call upon My Life” and a summary of the sessions is posted below. (more…)

The Christian & Conflict

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

When conflict comes into our lives it threatens to disrupt, defile, or even destroy our most valued relationships.

There is no way to avoid conflict, but scripture teaches us how to manage it in such a way that relationships are restored and God is glorified.

Join us this Lord’s Day as we continue our study of “Biblical Conflict Management” during our Family Instruction Hour. (more…)

Understanding Islam

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Pastor McShaffrey taught an apologetics class entitled “Understanding Islam” during our Family Instruction Hour in the winter of 2011-12.

Study guides are available below:

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