Today, I am excited to begin a new series at Life Church called “God Questions.” In this series, we’re going to look at some tough questions that people have about God. Take a look at the God Questions survey in the middle of your bulletin. I’m going to read through the questions and as I do, put a 1 next to the hardest question for you to answer, then 2 then 3. Here are the questions: What happens to me when I die? What proof is there that the Bible is true? If God is so good, why is there so much pain in the world? Why is the church full of hypocrites? Doesn’t every religion have a valid path to heaven? How can I really know that God exists? Why would a loving God send people to hell? Isn’t it narrow-minded to believe that Christianity is the only way to heaven? What do other religions believe about God?
A lot of people have unanswered questions about God. Some of those people don’t believe in God, others aren’t sure what they believe and for others their questions undermine their faith. Although God has not promised to answer every question we may pose, there are good answers to the questions that most people have. In the next five weeks, I am going to look at those questions and give answers from the Bible.
To get the most out of our God Questions campaign, I’m going to ask you to follow four habits. The four habits are: Attend church every weekend. Be part of a weekly Life Group (they will be studying the topics of the previous Sunday’s message in greater detail). Read a chapter a day from the God Questions book. Invite a friend to church for the God Questions series.
Today is just a warm-up to let you know what is coming up and to prepare you to make the most of the opportunity. I believe God has two purposes with this God Questions series. The first purpose is to deepen the confidence of believers in their knowledge of God and ability to share it with others. The second purpose is to provide an opportunity for you to invite others to come to Life Church. This second purpose is the one I’m focusing on today. Today, my message is entitled “Opening Doors For Others” The Bible says that people who are not believers are locked up as it were in a spiritual prison, in spiritual bondage. They can’t get out by themselves. They need someone else to open the door to freedom in Christ for them. How can you help open a door for someone else?
To hear more about this topic, listen to my May 20, 2007 message entitled Opening Doors For Others
Hey Pastor Dan,
I apologize for not making it to church today, I overslept. It was my fault and I will see you next Sunday. I’ll be looking for when you post the sermon for today so that I can listen to it.
Steph.
Message is up from last Sunday, see you and your family next week.