Hot Topics Series

The topic of eternal punishment has gained popularity today as some Christians have changed their beliefs and begun to deny God’s justice. Whether it’s on talk shows or in books stores the orthodox doctrine of eternal punishment has been under fire due to the fact that many cannot imagine how a loving God would torture some of…

Today like never before the church must understand what is happening in the Middle East and how it relates to the nation of Israel. As a result, how Christians view the issues surrounding Israel will greatly effect their world view and eschatology.  Even despite some Christians who try to minimize the role of modern day Israel,…

The issue of homosexuality in our modern culture has become the most popularized social debate since the Civil Rights movement. Lines have be drawn and sadly both sides have been harsh and unkind in the defense of their position. Today’s church needs to take advantage of the spot light and respond with biblical insight being…

The 21st century disciple is faced with more cultural issues than at any time before. This rapid expansion of erosion is due primarily to the world wide web and 24/7 global media. Therefore, we in the church find ourselves having to give both insiders and outsiders an answer to why we do what we do and offer guidance…

Drug use and addictions have become more of a challenge in modern society because of the ease of acquiring whatever one longs for. Therefore, today like never before with the rise of legal marijuana use in the U.S., Christians need to understand what things are lawful in God’s eyes and what is sinful. Also, disciples need to…

Immigration is a hot topic in U.S. politics with people drawing lines on both sides of the issue. Some feel all illegal immigrants should be forced to return to their country because they have broken our laws and others believe the U.S. owes all law abiding people the path of citizenship because the U.S. was a country…

Pornography and sexual perversion is the number issue in the church today. Most pastors and leaders have struggled with how to deal with this massive issue. Today’s sermon will bring both clarity and freedom to all who want Jesus to purify their heart and mind! SERIES TEXT 2 Timothy 4:1-5, “1 In the presence of…

Alcohol has been a hot topic in the U.S. since the time of the Temperance Movement in the 1800’s, also known as, “Prohibition.” However, Christian history (along with Jewish history) tells a very different story concerning fermented beverages. From Abraham to Jesus, along with the early Christians, alcohol was always allowed in moderation and at…

Understanding how Jewish laws from the Old Testament apply to the Christian life in the New Testament has been a hot topic since the time of Jesus! For example, “Does a Christian have to be circumcised?” “Do we still have to keep the Sabbath?” “Is it okay to eat pork and shell fish?” Therefore, today’s…

  Sermon Text Psalm 82:1-8, “1 God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods”: 2 “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? 3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the…