Dealing With Doubt

Doubt is a very real response, even for the most faithful of Christians, when we face disappointment and discouragement. In this sermon we consider the story of John the Baptist in Luke 7:18-23, when he was facing his most difficult days. We learn how Jesus provided the fuel for John’s faith, and today for our faith as well.

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How To Be Sure

We can know for sure that we are one of God's children. No doubts! This past weekend I offered 6 ways we can be assured of our salvation through Christ. From 1 John 3:19-24.

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Doubts and Faith

As humans, we're right about some things and wrong about others. The key is to be right about the right things. Our Christian faith is one of those tricky things that is easy to be wrong about. Knowing the facts of our Christian faith isn't the same thing as possessing a Christian faith.

In this first Christmas teaching of 2014, I consider the life of Zechariah from Luke 1. Like him we can also be righteous doubters.

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#067: Facing My Insecurities

What a great week at Church Requel! Listen to Sheri's baptism. Hear the exceptionally good news that going on a CR these days. Then listen to 3 causes and 3 Biblical solutions to our insecurities.

Here's the video link of Brandi singing to the children I talked about in the podcast.

Music for this week's podcast is "Redeemed" by Big Daddy Weave.

Joy and Doubt

Doubt is the great robber of joy.  Without faith we can't believe that God is with us or that He cares or that He has any help.  In this Church Requel talk, Pastor Mark affirms that God gives wisdom generously to all without reproach.

Praying with Umph

Here is the pre-recorded, 10-minute sermon I gave at Frank Rutkowski's memorial service.  We prerecorded it so we could give it away on CDs to family members.