Flagstone Church of Christ

// December 17, 2020 // There are SO MANY traditions and legends that surround the Christmas season -- From the Christmas pickle (...what?) to the Elf on the Shelf, everything we do in the holiday season has it's origins somewhere, right? Even Saint Nick and the Little Drummer Boy both have "Christian" roots, but are hyperbolized and expanded to the legends they are today. // So what about Jesus?...

The invitation to see the new Baby in the manger was first offered to some random shepherds in a pasture outside of Bethlehem. But that simple invitation - to come connect with Jesus - is offered to all of us, no matter where we are, no matter what our story is. The question is...will I accept this simple invitation? ____________________________________________ 01:02  Welcome / Prayer 03:20 &...

December 10, 2020 // Within each of the four gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John) each writer choses a different starting point to talk about Jesus, the savior of the world. John begins with a theological "Word / Light" thought, Luke starts with some of Jesus' cousins and their connection, and Mark gets right to the point, skipping to adulthood. But Matthew starts with a... genealogy? // In...

The birth of Jesus took place with not a lot of fanfare. There weren't huge crowds gathered around, and there weren't any parades or public announcements. God made His entrance into our world and fulfilled His plan to rescue us from our sins by becoming a defenseless baby laid in a feeding trough. Such a simple start to such an amazing life and mission! If God can do that with Jesus, what can He d...

// December 3, 2020 // If you're like us, the Christmas story has been played and replayed in our minds eye HUNDREDS of times. We've heard the story of a young Jewish girl being visited by an angel, a miraculous birth, a questionable gifts from mysterious Magi, and the flight to Egypt. We know the Christmas Story. We've heard it a million times. So what's more to learn? // In the week's Unscripted...

God designed us to be in connection with Him and to be a reflection of Him. But then sin entered the world and messed things up, made things complicated. So God came up with a simple plan - to send His Son rescue us from sin. In a time when the Christmas holiday has become bombarded with busyness and complexity - advertising, shopping, travel plans, coronavirus - one of the things we may need most...

One of the last things that Jesus said before leaving this earth was, "Go make disciples of all nations." That still remains a challenge for us today - to let the world know about Jesus and how to find life and purpose in Him. If God wants every human being to have the opportunity to experience His grace, what am I doing to be a part of that mission? ___________________________________________ 00:...

November 19, 2020 //  // "We hear so much about preparing for what comes NEXT (heaven and the afterlife) that it can make many feel guilty for finding joy in this life NOW within God's creation with other humans. So with the expectation for Heaven, are we allowed to find joy in the here and now?" -- A question submitted by one of our viewers. // In this episode of Unscripted, Marshall and Bra...

// November 12, 2020  // Forgive and forget, right? Man, if it were that easy... Many of us struggle with forgiving others, and maybe even more, forgiving OURSELVES. So what happens when we feel like we have a hard time forgiving ourselves? And if we struggle with that, how could God, the great Almighty who knows my innermost-being, possibly forgive me when I struggled to forgive myself? // T...

It often seems like many churches and preachers put a lot of emphasis on giving money to the church or "tithing." But does it really matter if I donate money to God? He doesn't need it, right? How much of a difference can my giving really make? ________________________________ 00:02  Welcome / Prayer 03:02  “A New Anointing” 06:05  “10,000 Reasons” 09:32  “When I Survey the Won...

// Unscripted with Marshall Brown and Brandon Dodd // November 5, 2020 // One of the most beautiful things that a person can do is to accept the beautiful salvation that Jesus Christ has offered us at the cross. And as believers walking in the faith of that salvation we may sometimes wonder... Can I lose my salvation? Can it be taken away from me? If I give my life to Christ, is that the case for...

FAQ: What makes a cuss word bad language? Is it because society made it that way? // I once heard someone make an argument for the word "pickle" to be a cuss word. Although they were HARDLY being serious, that begs the question: What makes a "bad word" bad? Do our societies and culture decide what words are acceptable and which are not? And if that's the case, what are Christians to do in a world...

Our actions (or sometimes our inaction) can make an impact not just in our own lives but in our communities as well. Jesus calls us to be "light" and to try to make a difference in the communities in which we live. But before we can make a significant impact in the lives of those around us, there are some actions we're going to have to take first. ______________________________________ Welcome / P...

FAQ SHORT: Are the Jewish people still considered to be "God's chosen people"? // When God entered into history he chose one family, the family of Abraham, to be his people; His holy and treasured possession in history. (Pretty cool, huh?) So... Where does that leave us? Are the Jewish people still God's exclusive possession? Are we as Christians excluded from this beautiful relationship? Marshall...

WHY DOES BAPTISM MATTER? (PT. 2) // Wednesday Night Unscripted // October 28, 2020 // In a follow up discussion on Baptism from last week, Marshall and Brandon work through the often talked about topics revolving around Baptism: What does the Bible describe baptism to be in form and mode? What are the differences between infant baptism and sprinkling verses full-emersion baptism? What if I felt li...

There are times when we feel really close to God, when we seem to actually sense His presence around us. And there are times when we feel really distant from God as well. It's not that we completely lose our faith, but our connection to God feels routine and mundane and...well...stagnant. What do we do when we feel like our connection to God feels dull? What do we do when we feel stuck with a stag...

WHY DOES BAPTISM MATTER (PT. 1) // Wednesday Night Unscripted // October 21, 2020 // Baptism is the Christian practice of submerging an individual in water for repentance and forgiveness of sins and signifies a new life with Jesus Christ at the helm. A new eternal life with Jesus at the focus while we lay flowers at the casket of the old self. Pretty cool huh? So how did this come to be? And if al...

Welcome / Prayer “Shout Hallelujah” “Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty” “How Deep the Father’s Love” Communion “We Praise Thee, O God” Sermon “Refiner’s Fire” Closing Comments / Prayer “Days of Elijah”

FAQ SHORT: If God made the world in it's entirity filled with many people and places, why does the Bible only focus on the people and area of the Mediterranean? // Jesus came to be the savior of the world so why do we not hear more about "the whole world" in the Bible? It seems that there is no mention of anything other than the areas that surround the Mediterranean Sea, so how can the Bible and t...

In this FAQ Short, Marshall takes a look at an often misunderstood verse in 2 Corinthians 6:14 about being "yoked" with unbelievers. Could this verse be pointing to something more broad than just marriage? Marshall expounds on this passage and more in just 4 minutes!

What Bible Translation should I use? There are so many to choose from!

Original Question: Why do believers only offer the New Testament to New Christians? Are we trying to hide the facts of what happened before Jesus?

WHY CAN'T PEOPLE IN POLITICS JUST GET ALONG? // Wednesday Night Unscripted // October 14, 2020 // Every election people seem to get discouraged with that they see on the media, online, and even hear from their friends and family. Why does there have to be so much division in our lives especially in the realm of politics? Why doesn't God do something to fix that? // In this episode of Unscripted, M...

(Gen 4:16) If Adam and Eve were the first humans, where is this “land of Nod, East of Eden” and how did those people get there?

Welcome / Prayer “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” “You’re the One” “Lamb of God” Communion “One Thing Remains” Sermon “Create in Me a Clean Heart” Closing Comments / Prayer “It’s All Right”