Legacy Christian Church Reno

Part 4 of the series "Anointed" Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV

Part 5 of the series, "Anointed" Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV

Part 6 of the series, "Anointed" "Jesus in the Exile" (Daniel 7) Everybody wants to feel home. We try to avoid behavior that would alienate us or make us different. So what do we do when we are commanded to be different? How do we handle the judgement and ridicule that comes with it? Is it worth it? Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV

Part 1 of the series, "Christmas Spirit" "Christmas Past" (Luke 1) For many people, the Christmas season can bring up painful memories from the past. We can experience loss, disappointment, depression, and loneliness all while feeling pressure to be joyful. So how so we navigate the holiday season while dealing with our pain from Christmas past?

Part 1 of the series, "Anointed".  "Jesus in the Garden" (Genesis 3) We have all heard a story, read a book, or watched a movie about the "chosen one," some long promised hero that will come save the day. At the heart of Judaism and Christianity is the promise of a chosen one, the anointed Messiah who will save the world. But what is he saving us from? And what will i...

Part 2 of the series, "Anointed" "Jesus in the Exodus" (Exodus 22) There are defining moments in every relationship. A singular act or decision that comes to shape and characterize the way we interact with others. Sometimes these defining moments are good and worthy of being remembered and celebrated. And sometimes we wish we could forget these moments. These moments also exist...

Part 3 of the series, "Anointed" "Jesus in the Law" (Galatians 3) Many of the biggest issues that people have with Christianity come from the Law. Some see Christianity as nothing more than a list of rules used to control people. Others see the Law as outdated and inapplicable. Some believe that they must still follow the Law. So what is the Law's purpose? And how should w...

Part 3 of the "Proverbs of Perfection" series: "Perfect Faith" (James 2:14-26) The book of James is all about having unity between our beliefs and actions. But isn’t having faith enough? Doesn’t the Bible make it clear that our deeds don’t affect our status as Christians? How do we balance faith and works? Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV

Part 4 of the "Proverbs of Perfection" series: "Perfect Speech" (James 3:1-12) Everyday we are inundated with words. With social media, television, and cell phones, we are constantly receiving communication. Our words and the words of others have never been more accessible. So how are we supposed to use our words? Do our words even matter? Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Chr...

Part 5 of the "Proverbs of Perfection" series: "Perfect Profit (James 4:13-5:6) We all want to be rich. We all want to know that our hard work is going to be rewarded. How can we ensure that we get to enjoy the fruits of labor? How do we make sure that our riches last? Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV

Part 6 of the "Proverbs of Perfection" series: "Perfect Pain" (James 5:7-11) Nothing reveals our true character quite like suffering does. When we are hurting, scared, and stressed, we show what we truly believe. And so, if we are going to be complete, we must learn how to have unity between our beliefs and actions even when we are in pain. How do we find completeness in the mi...

Part 2 of the "Proverbs of Perfection" series: Being complete, having unity between our beliefs and actions, means living in proper relationship with people around us. But how are we supposed to treat others? What does the ideal community look like? Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV

Proverbs of Perfection: "How to be Perfect" (James 1) We all struggle with imperfection. There are areas of life where we feel incomplete or unable to measure up. No matter how hard we try or how disciplined we are, we find ourselves making the same mistakes over and over again. How do we break this cycle? How do we become complete? Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church- Re...

"The Shout and the Whisper" (1 Kings 18 & 19) The world is clearly in need of change. There are any number of issues that we would love to see change drastically. So why doesn’t God show up in a mighty way and change things? How is the church supposed to affect change in the world? Legacy Christian Church- Reno, NV Senior Pastor Shane Redding

Part 7 of "The FAQs of Life" Series "Excuse or Example" (John 4) As we have talked about in this series, we are going to have questions about our faith. But what do we do with those questions? What happens when we don’t get the answers we are looking for?

Part 6 of "The FAQs of Life" series. Join us this week as we answer the question of: "Is the Bible Racist?" (Acts 2:1-12) The Bible has historically been used as the justification for all kinds of injustices, including racial prejudice. But what does the Bible actually say? In a society wrestling with this important topic, how we have a biblical view of race? Senior Pastor Shan...

Part 5 of the series "The FAQs of Life". "Are All Religions the Same?" (Matthew 16:13-20) At some point you have probably heard someone make the claim that all religions are basically the same. This can be done in an attempt to find common ground or it can be done in a dismissive way. But is it true? Is the strictly monotheistic Islam really the same as the polytheistic Hinduis...

Part 4 of the series "The FAQs of Life".  "Questions about Sex and Marriage" (The Book of Hosea) As the divorce rate rises, the definition of marriage is reevaluated, and more and more people choose not to get married, the church has struggled to adequately address questions and concerns about marriage. What is marriage and why does it matter?  Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legac...

Part 3 of the "FAQs of Life" series. "Questions About Salvation" (The Book of Micah)  Because the idea of salvation is so central to our faith, there are naturally many questions about it. Most of these questions revolve around an anxiety of uncertainty. Can I lose my salvation? If someone kills themselves do they automatically lose their salvation? Can people from other religi...

Part 2 of the "FAQs of Life" series. "How can a loving God send people to hell?" (Revelation 4 & 5) One of the biggest questions that people have about Christianity is how can a loving God send people to Hell? This act of permanent punishment feels contrary to the rest of God's character. When this question is left unanswered, it leads us to doubt whether God is really...

Part 1 of the series "The FAQs of Life" "Questions and Answers" (Genesis 32:24-29) At some point or another, we all have questions about our faith. Many times these questions can make us feel distant from God or we can feel ashamed. If we don't address these questions, they can gnaw at us and eventually cause us to walk away from our faith. But is it okay to question? Does...