Hard Questions Summer Series 2024
June 12, 19, 26, and July 10, 17, 24, & 31
10:30 AM and 6:15 pm | South Campus Fellowship Dining Room
A word from Pastor Darryl about Hard Questions:
After years of ministry, I have heard the following statement many times:
“The Bible says it; I believe it; that settles it.” I can hear the loud “amen” from the amen corner. Yet experience has taught me that in the midst of the crowd sits someone who silently struggles and is thinking, “I’m not sure,” “I have questions,” or “I’m struggling.”
I am firmly and deeply convinced that the church should be a safe place for people to ask hard questions. Questions that make us uncomfortable, questions that make us think and examine what we believe. Why do I say this? Because I have complete confidence in the Bible and in Jesus Christ. I am convinced that we must answer the “hard questions,” or we will continue to risk the faith of the next generation. Young people see the shallowness of most people who claim to be Christians and are unwilling to simply swallow pat answers and clichés from them. Let’s step up and allow honest and open dialogue, believing in the power of the gospel and the authority of God’s Word.
This summer, it is my desire that these topics will help you to strengthen your faith and lead you to engage in relevant, meaningful conversations with those who are unchurched and/or far from God.
Scroll Down for Resources, sermon notes, and sermon series audio.
June 12 - Deconstruction
“Framed as the new trendy threat to Christianity, deconstruction has unfortunately become a “catch-all” term for a wide range of spiritual experiences. In short, it’s when Christians re-examine their faith – and it’s sometimes called evangelical deconstruction, or faith deconstruction.
Depending on who’s using the word, faith deconstruction can be a complete demolition of Christian belief, a critical re-appraisal of one’s faith tradition, or an honest acknowledgment of doubt and questions.” Joe Terrell
June 12 - Hard Questions Notes June 12 - Hard Questions Resources
JUNE 12 - HARD QUESTIONS AUDIO
June 19 - Israel
The nation of Israel and Jewish people are center stage in the news today. What does the Bible say about the nation of Israel and Jewish people? How does this impact you as a follower of Christ?
JUNE 19 - HARD QUESTIONS NOTES JUNE 19 - HARD QUESTIONS RESOURCES
JUNE 19 - HARD QUESTIONS AUDIO
June 26 - ChristianS & pOLITICS
Many who profess faith in Christ have a difficult time understanding how a believer can or even should engage in politics. In this lesson, we will provide biblical insights and practical application as we seek to honor the Lord in all we do.
JUNE 26 - HARD QUESTIONS NOTES JUNE 26 - HARD QUESTIONS RESOURCES
JUNE 26 - HARD QUESTIONS AUDIO
July 3- Will not meet this week due to the holiday.
July 10 - The Lord's Day
Where will your children and grandchildren be in 20 years as it relates to their faith? In this lesson, we will evaluate the challenges to reaching and discipling the next generation. Facing tremendous pressure, how can believers confront the idols in our culture and live faithfully?
JULY 10 - HARD QUESTIONS NOTES JULY 10- HARD QUESTIONS AUDIO
July 17 - The Line
Where is the line between legalism and holiness? When facing moral and social decisions, how can a Christian choose wisely?
JULY 17 - HARD QUESTIONS NOTES JULY 17 - HARD QUESTIONS RESOURCES
JULY 17 - HARD QUESTIONS AUDIO
July 24 - Biblical Masculinity and Biblical Femininity
In a culture fighting hard to dismantle a biblical understanding of gender, what is biblical masculinity and femininity?
JULY 24 - HARD QUESTIONS NOTES JULY 24 - HARD QUESTIONS RESOURCES
JULY 24 - HARD QUESTIONS AUDIO COMING SOON
July 31 - Update from the SBC Convention.
Pastor Darryl will give an update from the Southern Baptist Convention.