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What Do Christians Believe? | Part 1 | The Bible | Chris Voigt

What Do Christians Believe About the Bible?
April 11, 2021
What you believe matters. Everything we do, everything we think, and everything we say is shaped by what we believe to be true. The saying, “Actions speak louder than words” reflects the truth that how we live our lives says more about what we believe than the words we speak. So what do you believe? And how well does the life you live align with what you say you believe?
We’re beginning a new teaching series called What Do Christians Believe? Throughout this 8-week series, we will be taking a look at some of the foundational beliefs of our faith; the truths on which we build and live our lives. Perhaps you’re new to this Jesus stuff and don’t really know what Christians believe, or maybe you’ve been attending church for a long time but have never really dug into the specifics of what we believe and how it should impact your daily life. Or, it could be that you know what you believe, but you aren’t really sure how to explain it to someone else. No matter where you are in your faith journey, there is something for you in this series.
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The Day No One Believed

The Day No One BelievedApril 4, 2021
I must admit. I am a sci-fi guy. I love science fiction…from space to superheroes. Just the thought of either sparks my imagination about the possibilities. OK, I’m not looking to start a fight here, but hands-down, the best superhero is Superman. If you’ve ever watched some of the more out-there episodes of any of the more modern Superman stories, DC Comics has done a good job of building a multiverse…or multiple parallel universes, where almost everything is the same, but not quite. So, in our universe, Superman is the ultimate hero. In another, the same Superman might be evil, or just Clark Kent, or a chef...imagine a world without our Superman. It’s a darker place, no matter how it plays out.Now imagine a world without the resurrection of Jesus. You don’t really have to think hard about how much darker our world would be. Sure, those who call themselves Christ-followers haven’t always represented Him well and have done some terrible things throughout history. But they also lead the charge when it comes to compassion – fighting poverty, hunger, human trafficking, social justice and on and on. In fact, most of our modern compassionate organizations were founded because a Christ-follower allowed the resurrection of Christ to change his or her life and motivate them to live out Jesus’ values to a broken and hurting world.The resurrection is the source of all…HOPE. Hope… the dictionary says it means to want something to be true or to happen; to wish.Often the strength of our hope is based on the strength of our desire. Maybe you’re hoping there’s enough money to pay the bills, or that your kids will take good naps today, or that your boss will notice how hard you’ve been working. We hope for all kinds of things.But what happens when the things that we’re wishing for don’t work out? When people lose hope, they lose their ability to dream for the future. Despair replaces joy. Fear replaces faith.The men and women who were disciples of Jesus hoped that He would deliver them from the tyranny of Rome and usher in a new kingdom, a new freedom. They celebrated His arrival in Jerusalem just days before the annual Passover celebration, joyfully waving palm branches, dancing in the streets, and declaring, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God’s name!” Their hope was sky high. The promised Messiah had come! And then, in less than a week, dancing turned to disillusionment, dreams turned to defeat, and Hope was dead. But then came Sunday. In the Bible, hope is the confident expectation of what God has promised; and its strength is in His faithfulness. He has proven Himself faithful; His promises are trustworthy. The tomb is empty. Christ is risen…just as He said! He has broken the power of sin and conquered death. Through Him we have a freedom that’s greater than we imagined, a HOPE that is sure, and a future that is secure!  We have reason to celebrate!

Good Friday 2021

T.G.I.F.
Everyone knows what those four letters stand for. Whether you’re young or old, Friday seems to be everyone’s favorite day. And for good reason…there are a lot of good things to love about Fridays. Maybe it’s “casual Friday” at the office, or date night, or family game night, or the anticipation of sleeping in on Saturday, or that a whole weekend of fun – or at least the option to have some – stretches out in front of you. We get approximately 52 Fridays each year. That’s a lot of goodness to look forward to!
In the midst of all those Fridays, and all those “good” reasons we love them, there’s only one Friday each year that is officially called “good.” It comes around every spring just before Easter. It’s the day that Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. So…why would a day that is set aside to remember a death, especially one as horrific as His was…why would we call that day “good?”
Perhaps you’ve never quite understood why this day of remembrance is called “good.” If that’s you, I’d like to invite you to join us this Friday evening as we come together, both in person and online, to remember Jesus death, to reflect on what it means for us, and to answer the question of what’s so good about Good Friday.

The Bible for Grown-Ups | Part 4 | For the World | Michelle Snook

For the WorldMarch 28, 2021
They say that ignorance is bliss. But is it, really?According to an article on Forbes website, artificial intelligence experts are now teaching computers to come up with better questions, because humans aren’t as good at identifying the gaps in our knowledge as we think we are.In other words, you don’t know what you don’t know.In fact, you will never know what you don’t know. There will always be gaps in your knowledge; places where you are absolutely clueless as to your ignorance.And in a culture such as ours where being “in the know” matters so much and admitting “I don’t know” can be seen as some sort of fault or failure, sometimes we forget we don’t know what we don’t know, and act like we know it all. Because who wants to actually admit that they don’t know anything about something?Over the last three weeks, we’ve been discovering some of the things we didn’t know that we didn’t know about where we got the Bible. We’ve realized that we know a good bit about what’s in the Bible, but not as much as we thought about how the Bible came to be, or how it fits together, and why that matters.This week we’re wrapping up the series with a look at the New Testament and how it fits together with the Old Testament. Sometimes it can feel like the two parts don’t go together very well. I invite you to join us this week as we bridge the gap and see how the two parts of The Bible do fit together. It’s almost like God planned it that way!

The Bible for Grown-Ups | Part 3 | The Old Testament | Chris Voigt

The Old TestamentMarch 21, 2021
In the English language, certain words can have multiple meanings. It’s part of what makes English such a difficult language to learn! Take, for example, the word “old.”
It can mean ancient, obsolete, old-fashioned, or stale.
It can also mean durable, enduring, or timeless.
When we think about the Old Testament, which meaning is appropriate? Of course it’s ancient, but not obsolete. It’s enduring, but not stale. This Sunday, we’ll be taking a look at the old part of The Bible. Join us as we discover why and how this part of the Bible is called “old” and why it’s valuable and important for those who follow Christ today.
We’re in week three of a four-week series called The Bible for Grown-Ups. Many of us know the stories IN the Bible, but do you know the story OF the Bible? Where did the Bible come from? Understanding how we got the Bible strengthens our confidence in the Bible. If you’ve ever doubted whether or not you could trust what the Bible says, or struggled with some of the stories it contains, this is a great series for you!

The Bible for Grown-Ups | Part 2 | In the Beginning | Chris Voigt

In the BeginningMarch 14, 2021
All the best stories begin with great opening lines. Let’s see if you can identify where these famous lines came from…Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin.-Winnie the PoohCongratulations! Today is your day.You're off to Great Places! You're off and away.-Oh the Places You’ll GoOnce there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy.-The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Buttercup was raised on a small farm in the country of Florin.-The Princess Bride A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....-Star Wars So, how did you do? Great opening lines capture our attention from the very start. This weekend, as we continue in our series, The Bible for Grown-ups, we’re going to look at another captivating opening line. But there’s one significant difference…this is no fairy tale. Every word of this story is true. It starts out, “In the beginning...”.We’re on the second week of a four-week series that unpacks for us the story OF the Bible. Many of us know the stories IN the Bible, but do you know how the Bible actually came to be? Understanding how we got the Bible strengthens our confidence in the Bible. If you’ve ever doubted whether or not you could trust what the Bible says, or struggled with some of the stories it contains, this is a great series for you!

The Bible for Grown-Ups | Part 1 | Last Things First | Chris Voigt

Last Things FirstMarch 7, 2021
I was talking to the mom of a young adult a couple of weeks ago. She told me her son decided to take a Bible class in his secular college. Mom expressed her concern but was told, “Don’t worry, Mom, I know what I believe.” Sure enough, after the class there is nothing but doubt and skepticism. How do you know you can trust the Bible?Lots of people are asking this question right now as we see values shifting around us in our culture. Most of us know some Bible stories – even if we’ve never been to church or don’t own a Bible. But knowing stories from the Bible isn’t the same as knowing the story of the Bible. And most of us don’t know the story of the Bible.If someone asked you where the Bible came from, what would you say? Mom and Dad? Church? Amazon?Perhaps you received your first Bible when you were a kid. A thick leather-bound book with your name stamped in gold on the cover; full of long words and difficult names you couldn’t pronounce. Or maybe it was a gift from a grandparent, youth pastor, or friend who introduced you to Jesus.  No matter when you got your first Bible, you were probably told that it was God’s Word, that everything in it was true and you should do your best to live by its teachings. And then you tried to read it…What seemed like it should be oh-so-simple is . . . well, it’s not simple. And, perhaps that’s because we were taught Bible stories but not the story of the Bible. There’s a big difference.Do you know how the Bible came to be? Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore the story of how we got the Bible and how it sheds light on and gives us insight into the stories in the Bible.If you are skeptical about the Bible, this is a fantastic series for you to discover the answers to some of your questions. For sure, if you already follow Christ, it might help you be able to better help others on their journey. 

Principle 7: Go the Next Step to Develop a "Rule of Life"

Go the Next Step to Develop a "Rule of Life"February 28, 2021
There are a lot of crazy rules out there.In the state of Connecticut: Pickles must bounce. You are not allowed to sell a pickle unless it bounces. I guess it’s good they also have a 5-second rule there.In Juneau, Alaska, flamingo owners are prohibited from bringing their pet into a barber shop. I didn’t know flamingos needed haircuts. And really, how many flamingos are there in Juneau, Alaska, anyway?In South Dakota, it is illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory. Now, I can see a rule about not cutting the cheese in a cheese factory. But who falls asleep in a cheese factory?In New Hampshire it is forbidden to collect seaweed from the beach at night. If you want sushi for a midnight snack, well…you shoulda thought about that before the sun went down.I’m sure there are stories behind each of these odd ordinances, but still…it begs the question, why do we need rules?Think back to your days in grade school. When the teacher asked a question, what did you do if you wanted to give an answer? Anybody? Ah, yes…I see that hand back there! That’s right! You raised your hand! That happened because most likely your teacher had established a rule about raising hands before speaking in class in order to accommodate effective learning. Because if everyone just talked when they felt like it, not a lot of learning would get done.Rules exist to help bring order out of chaos. They provide a framework for behavior that helps make it possible for people to thrive.As we wrap up our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series this Sunday, we’ll be digging into the concept of developing a personal “rule of life.” Now some of you love rules, so for you, this sounds awesome. But, you rebels out there aren’t quite as excited. But again, rules provide a framework that help us to thrive. The goal here is to add a tool to our skill set that will equip us to grow toward greater emotional and spiritual health. And that’s been our goal all along; becoming healthier, both emotionally and spiritually. Because you can’t be spiritually healthy, if you’re not emotionally healthy.

Principle 6: Grow into an Emotionally Mature Adult

Grow into an Emotionally Mature AdultFebruary 21, 2021
Well…it feels a little bit like Groundhog Day to me. Well, it feels a little bit like Groundhog Day to me. Well, it feels a little bit like Groundhog Day to me. …feels a little bit…bit like Groundhog Day, like Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day to me. Not the holiday; the movie. If you aren’t familiar with the 1993 comedy, it’s about a cynical TV weatherman, played by Bill Murray, who inexplicably finds himself reliving the same day – Groundhog Day – over and over again.Last week we recorded a video about how humanity is pre-disposed to thinking that we are the center of the universe. And how violently people have responded when they come face to face with the fact that it’s not true! We are all inherently self-centered. It’s part of the sin nature we are born with. But over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at what it means for us as followers of Jesus to grow toward greater emotional health – not just taking care of the everyday basics, but tending to the deeper issues within each of us. And then…one little, I mean, big ice storm, and we’re all focused on the basics of food, water, and warm shelter again!So let’s try this one more time!As a church family, we are committed to pursuing greater health, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. And we continue in our study, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this week. We’ll be taking a look at what means to be an emotional adult, unpacking the qualities that mark the lives of those who are emotionally and spiritually healthy. In our broken world, it matters, perhaps more than ever, that we as followers of Jesus, live out our faith in a way that demonstrates to those around us that there is real hope and healing in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Principle 5: Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath

Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and SabbathFebruary 7, 2021
Shaniko, Golden, Sumpter, Galena, and Millican. These are just a few of the more than 200 ghost towns that are scattered across our state. There are some who believe that Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state. And while it’s nearly impossible to prove a statement like that is true, it’s a fact that a myriad of once lively and now abandoned communities are scattered across the landscape of Oregon. “Shifting economics and transportation patterns are what create ghost towns,” says Ian Johnson, who works at the State Historic Preservation Office. “If you’re the town that gets bypassed when a railroad goes in, you’re out of luck.” In other words, loss of connection results in the death of relationship and community. Developing and maintaining any relationship requires intentionality. In my own life, I’ve established a pattern of connecting by phone, on a regular basis, with people who matter to me, but that I don’t get to see very often. Without that pattern, those relationships might well be lost. But I value them, so I take the time for meaningful connection. This week, as we continue our study, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, we’re shifting gears just a bit. We’ll look at ways to establish daily rhythms in our relationship with God that enable us to cultivate deeper connection with Him. Ultimately, He is the Great Healer; and a deeper connection with Him will help us align our lives with His Word in ways that bring emotional healing and spiritual growth.