Flagstone Church of Christ

February 4, 2021 // When Peter talks about faith being a KEY INGREDIENT to a good life in 2 Peter 1:3, believe us when we say he KNOWS what he's talking about. From the king of "faith-failure" himself, Peter had his share of struggles with taking small steps of faith OR displaying no faith at all. But after years of walking with our savior and practicing faith, Peter reminds us here in 2 Peter 1:3...

If I've given my life to Jesus, then I've been rescued from sin and death. But that's really only part of my story. I may have also experienced healing, a better marriage, or more meaning purpose to my life because of my connection with God. And the key thing is, all of us who are Christians have a story to tell. But sharing my story may not be very easy for me to do. But what if I did? What if I...

//Apologies for the late start with this video - technical issues with our stream.  When there is something I feel like I need or something I'm struggling with, Christina people will often, with the best of intentions, tell me to "just pray about it." Sometimes that feels like a church cliché. Sometimes it feels like prayer isn't enough. But what if I did choose to pray? What if I prayed like...

January 21, 2021 // Unscripted is switching gears and focusing in on a NEW topic that will bring us through the next couple of months: The Ingredients for a Good Life (2 Peter 1:3-9). Written at the end of his earthly life, Peter has a LONG list of things that he wants other followers of Christ to hold on to to have the FULLEST life possible.  // Join us tonight as we dive into the realizatio...

January 19, 2021 // Last week we dove into context and meaning of the book of Proverbs, and this week we're comparing what Solomon has to say about the difference between wisdom and foolishness.

When I've been lied to or made fun of or cheated on or yelled at or abused or forgotten about... or just plain hurt, it's difficult to let go of that pain. It's difficult to let go of the resentment and bitterness that I have every right to... feel. But what if I could forgive? What if I could keep from holding a grudge? I know it would benefit that other person, but how would it benefit me? _____...

// January 14, 2021 // As many of our church family and friends have committed to reading the Bible more (check out our Read Scripture with Flagstone Facebook Group!), we're looking at some INFrequently asked questions that are specific and particular to our time in Genesis over the past 2 weeks. Who are the angels in Gen 18? Why is it improper for a Hebrew to eat with an Egyptian? Why is God surp...

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What would happen if I didn't just think about changing my attitude, a certain habit, or the way I treat certain people? What if I actually made a significant change? Would my life really be any better? Would theirs? Let's find out together in this lesson. __________________________ 00:03  Welcome / Prayer 04:22  “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” 06:04  “Let It Rise” 08:42  “We...

// January 7, 2021 // Let's face it. The Bible is a LONG and at most times DIFFICULT book to read! From the ancient literature written in a different language to the REALLY strange stories in the first couple of books, then the rest of the long and complicated story... Reading the Bible is hard. // Although these are all VALID reasons to be hesitant to read the Bible more this year, we believe tha...

So often our "what-if" questions are rooted in fear or complacency. "What if something goes wrong?" "What if they ask me to do more?" But our what-if questions don't have to paralyze us - they can actually motivate us if we ask them the right way. So what are the right "what-if" questions I need to be asking? _________________________ Welcome / Prayer “Beautiful One” “Strong God” “Everytime” Commu...

Christmas is over. The decorations are getting put away, the tree is down, and the carols have stopped. All that I planned for over the last several weeks is done - what now? Well, the mission of Jesus didn't stop at the manger, and the direction and purpose of my life needs to move forward as well. What direction will I go? That depends on what I have my "face set towards." ______________________...

When it comes to seeing and feeling the "presence" of God, it can be had for MANY. Christians and non-Christians alike. Scripture shows us that God relates to us in very specific and relatable forms of presence like that of a child. A father. A groom. An average human being. So why would God choose such common and simple relationships in order to relate to us? So that we could relate to HE and HIS...

// 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...