Burden & Blessing

Pastors Mark Tiefel and Sam Rodebaugh dive into two recent events concerning two prominent US athletes: Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Rodgers appeared recently in an interview and revealed his ideas about faith and spirituality and the Christian church. Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash, and the event has dominated the news cycles. In the face of these events, what should the Christian think? What should we have in mind? How can we respond?

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Cohabitation, Homosexuality and divorce are all having a huge impact on marriage and society as a result of a rejection of God’s definition of the marriage relationship and roles in marriage. Join pastors Mark Tiefel and Nathanael Mayhew as they discuss this important topic from the context of Ephesians 5. They will discuss misconceptions that many hold about the Biblical roles of husband and wife as well as the results of both keeping and rejecting God’s instruction book for marriage. Join us for a timely and important discussion.

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“For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” This is a message we all know by faith through the Holy Spirit. These great words and the promises that go with them are found in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This message is the central point of the entire Bible. Because we have been saved by grace through faith in Christ, we can do all kinds of things. We can accomplish good works, live godly lives, and function as God would have us function. He chose YOU from the foundation of the world! There is one faith and hope and God, so let us now put on the whole armor of God and withstand the evil that would try to make forget this great promise. Join Pastors Tom Naumann and Ben Libby for a discussion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. 

source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/bible-study-ephesians/

January 6th has long been the date when the church celebrates Epiphany and the visit of the Wise Men to the Christ Child. This event, recorded in Matthew 2 is distinct from the account of Christmas recorded in Luke 2 and is often called “Christmas for the Gentiles.” Join Pastors Ben Libby and Nathanael Mayhew as they study the historical event of the visit of the wise men and one of the hymns that tells that story: As with gladness men of old. We will learn about Epiphany, and look at the application of the account of the wise men to our lives today, and review the history behind this 250 year old Epiphany hymn.

source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/hymn-review-as-with-gladness-men-of-old/

Join us as we discuss the word miracle and its application to the season of Christmas and the miracle of the virgin birth and the incarnation of our Savior. As Christians we confess our confidence in this miracle every week with the words of the Apostles’ or Nicene Creeds. Yes indeed, this miracle is most certainly true!

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