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While "humanism" covers a wide range of beliefs and worldviews, most have this in common: There is no supernatural and humanity is left to its own devices. As Christians, this is obviously at odds with a biblical worldview. In this episode, we discuss how elements of humanism have come to affect our worldview and things we must consider in order to keep a clear, bible-based perspective o...

In this episode, we discuss the topic of gambling. Gambling is an ancient pastime that takes many forms. What place, if any, should it have in the life of a disciple of Christ? And how can we wisely apply Scripture in this discussion? SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit...

Returning from our break for the month of December, we discuss the topic of dancing – how does Scripture speak about dancing, why is there concern about dancing, and how can we get to the heart of the discussion? SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://...

In this episode, we continue our discussion on evangelism – what do we need in order to evangelize? What is the nature of the gospel? And where can we start in telling people about Jesus? SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchri...

As disciples, we often understand the need to make disciples. But what that looks like and how it affects us is a more difficult discussion. SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/

God admires modesty, so we would be eager to understand what it is. In this episode, we consider the heart of modesty and discuss a modest lifestyle. Question of the Day: "Jesus warns in Luke 12 against 'all kinds of greed.' What other kinds of greed should we be aware of?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the...

What role alcohol should or should not play in the life of a Christian has been the subject many sermons, classes, and books. Join us as we discuss why our heart and motivation are of great importance in this type of discussion. Question of the Day: "Why is drinking alcohol such a sensitive subject among Christians?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . N...

Material needs are a part of every day we live – food, shelter, clothing. But what happens when we become overly concerned and preoccupied with material things? In this episode, we work to better understand the nature of materialism as well as how Christians can combat the temptation to focus on physical things. Question of the Day: "Does God only hear the prayers of his children?" SUBMI...

In this episode, Lawrence Kelly joins us for a discussion of surrounding the Holy Spirit, ending by considering what it means to live and walk in the Spirit. Question of the Day: "I very much desire to live by the Spirit. How do I live a life led by the Spirit?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of C...

In this episode, we discuss the danger of idolatry for 21st century Christians. How can we better understand modern-day idolatry, how can we identify our own idols, and what can we do to "flee idolatry," as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 10:14? Question of the Day: "In your estimation, what do you think is the biggest form of idolatry for us today? Where would you start with the discu...

Season 4 comes with a new theme and a new format! The goal of this season is to think about modern-day topics from a biblical perspective. There are many issues and arguments today that are not specifically spoken of in Scripture, but that does not mean that Scripture has nothing to say about these topics. In this season, we will consider practical ways in which our lives are affected when we choo...

As we wrap up Season 3, we consider some final thoughts about the power of prayer, confidence in praying, and living life in light of our prayer. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/

In this episode, we discuss pornography. This episode is the third of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. Yo...

In this episode, we discuss abortion. This episode is the third of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You c...

In this episode, we discuss suffering, pain, and trial. This episode is the second of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Ce...

Join us on this episode as we answer some of our most common questions regarding prayer. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/

In this episode, we discuss the LGBTQ movement. This episode is the first of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park,...

In Ephesians we read two prayers which the apostle Paul prayed for his brothers and sisters in Christ. In this episode, we consider these prayers and how we can model the same hearts in our prayers today. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchris...

Prayer is always important, but how much more emphatically important when we are in the middle of big changes and significant decisions? In today's episode, we discuss the role prayer plays in the process of appointing additional shepherds, specifically because we are entering that time of change here at the church in Cedar Park. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preach...

A truth of human existence is change. As Christians, it is important we recognize that though times and circumstances change, God does not. When we recognize God's eternal and unchanging nature, we are better equipped to communicate with him when our life is ever-changing and tumultuous. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church o...

When Jesus prays in John 17, he prays for himself, his apostles, and all who would have faith in him because of his apostles' teachings. In this episode, we discuss what we can learn from Jesus' prayer. How does it affect our prayer? What encouragement can we take from the fact that Jesus prayed for us? Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with th...

Because we are fighting a spiritual battle, we need to be spiritually equipped. In this episode, we discuss the role prayer plays in our spiritual warfare as well as what it means to "labor" or "struggle" in prayer. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: htt...

Prayer is powerful becasue God is powerful. But prayer is also a tool by which God can change us – reconnecting us to him, reminding us of the bigger picture, and realigning us with his will. In this episode we consider how prayer can help us when get "out of alignement" from the Lord. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park churc...

We often think of prayer as being about the words we say. While those are not inconsequential, what is far more important is the heart we bring to prayer. Join us as we touch on Matthew 6, Luke 18, and James 1 to better understand how prayer is "more than words." Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Pa...

When the disciples made the request, "teach us to pray," Jesus' response was to demonstrate prayer. In this episode, we consider what struggles we have in our prayer and how Jesus' example in Luke 11 and Matthew 6 help us overcome those struggles. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Noah preaches and teaches with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX...