Category: Political vs. Biblical

This final message in the series will complete our look at 5 key topics of our time.  We have been looking at what God says about the Economy, Immigration, Law and Order, and Sexual Issues, now we will look at the topic of Abortion.  Following a brief survey of God’s teaching on that critical topic, we will finish up by talking about hopes and ambitions.  Where does our hope really lie – in a perfect government?  In converting the country to our way of thinking?  Where is our confidence and what are our dreams?  What should we be seeking as …

According to a recent poll, 30% of the population believes that Christians should be silent on the issues of politics.  While 61% disagree with this sentiment, it has still led many to choose to be silent for fear of being censured.  It has also led many pastors to shy away from topics that are anything close to being labeled “political”.  Sadly, the result is that many Christians are now illiterate on crucial biblical topics because they have been stamped with the label “political”. This is the third message in a series meant to address this problem by asking the question …

If you listen, watch, or read just about any daily news report, it is obvious there is much division in our world.  The ever-present political ads that election season brings highlights this division.  Is there a wrong or right in all of this?  Are the issues that divide us simply preference issues?  Are they philosophical issues?  Is there a clear wrong or right in any of them? These are the very questions I want to address in this message, part 2 of “Is it Political or is it Biblical?”  Some would say the problem is the division and that we …

When I went to college in the 90’s, dialogue between two opposing sides was very much encouraged.  It was encouraged in private colleges and in public ones, by liberals and conservatives.  It was generally agreed on as a hallmark of a democratic free society and necessary for higher, critical thinking. Unfortunately, things have changed.  Cancel culture has made everyone afraid to politely disagree and discuss any topic that is even slightly divisive.  No longer are you just afraid of getting mocked or receiving a snarky remark, you are in danger of being censured, cancelled, or worse. This has led to …