Neighborhood Church Ocala Sermons Podcast

Can we get a little clarity with all this noise in our world? 26.07.2020 27:59 ↓

It seems as though everything demands our undivided attention. How could we possibly decide what to focus on? Does Jesus offer any insight into how we should be looking at our world? Can we get a little clarity with all this noise in our world?

Is there more going on than what we can see? 19.07.2020 35:06 ↓

We make the joke “I feel attacked” but our sarcasm often tries to hide bits of truth. It’s not just when our friend points out an ironic hypocrisy, it’s the way trouble seems to compound in our life. Is there more going on than what we can see? Does it actually matter?

Why focus on faith when there are so many crises? 12.07.2020 40:35 ↓

Life has always been busy, but these last few months seem to have brought with them some unrelenting stress. Why would we devote any energy to our faith when there are so many important things going on in our world right now? What practical benefit is there is setting aside time to learn from Jesus and think deeply about His place in our lives?

Is following Jesus going to make my life easier? 05.07.2020 25:55 ↓

Some have made the claim that religion is a crutch that weak people need in order to be able to make it through the day. Is that true of following Jesus? Will God make my life easier, or does He have something different in mind?

Is the bad news the only news? 28.06.2020 34:11 ↓

It can feel like we are in dark times, and the period of Judges certainly were dark. Is the bad news the only news in such discouraging times? When God's people are rebelling against God, is He just sitting back and letting everything burn up in a hand-basket?

What if I don't want to follow God's plan? 21.06.2020 29:30 ↓

We might not know everything about what God wants from us, but it won't take long for us to find an expectation that we don't want to meet. Samson was a guy who God gave very specific instructions to live by--without Samson's permission. Does God need our permission to direct our lives? What if I don't want to follow God's plan?

Is every bad thing that happens judgment from God? 14.06.2020 32:06 ↓

It is tempting to think that if God is in control of everything, then He’s responsible for every bad thing that happens. The Bible warns us about thinking that way and leads us to consider the matter under a different light. Let’s seriously consider what our responsibility is in the face of tragedy and national upheaval.