Getting involved – Making a kingdom difference in political issues
Posted January 3rd, 2008 by Mike Hubbard
Now that we are entering a political season, we are going to hear about the hot topics quite a bit. In the sermon this past Sunday, I mentioned that God’s people have a tendency to look for a political savior who will lead their nation back to a certain place of prominence and goodness, rather […]
Posted in Missional living, Sermon Thoughts, Theological issues
Why preach a series like Mythbusters?
Posted November 29th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
This Sunday we will begin a new series of messages at Genesis titled Mythbusters. My guess is that this series will be a bit controversial and stir the pot a little. On the Mythbusters TV show, the hosts Adam Savadge and Jamie Hyneman and the rest of their gang examine myths to determine if they […]
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The Ragamuffin Gospel
Posted November 14th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
For those who have been working through our series of messages on grace, I want to suggest to you the book The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. I’ve read this book as I have prepared for the series, and found it to be incredibly refreshing. Since I came from a very churched background, it is […]
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Chosen by God
Posted November 6th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
Few theological topics will bring heated debate quicker than a discussion on predestination and election. Trying to grasp the idea that God, in His sovereignty has chosen people for salvation and to be a part of His family can leave people with a deluge of emotions and thoughts. “If God chooses, where does this leave […]
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God and gods
Posted September 29th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
One of the most influential books in our culture right now is The Life of Pi by Yann Martel (it is on the freshman literature reading list at EHS). The story is about a boy from India on a spiritual journey who becomes a Hindu-Muslim-Christian. My son Andy was enthralled by the story of this […]
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