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Easter Changes Everything

Dan Mitchum - April 20, 2025

Jesus’ disciples thought all was lost. They had left everything to follow Him. But He’d been crucified like a criminal on a Roman cross. His lifeless body was in a sealed tomb. But, early Sunday morning, the stone was rolled away and Jesus walked out of His grave! Easter changed everything! Where there was death, Christ brought life. Where there was sin, Jesus brought forgiveness. Where there was hopelessness, Jesus brought joy. Easter changed everything—and it still does! 

Jesus’ disciples thought all was lost. They had left everything to follow Him. But He’d been crucified like a criminal on a Roman cross. His lifeless body was in a sealed tomb. But, early Sunday morning, the stone was rolled away and Jesus walked out of His grave! Easter changed everything! Where there was death, Christ brought life. Where there was sin, Jesus brought forgiveness. Where there was hopelessness, Jesus brought joy. Easter changed everything—and it still does! 

Dan Mitchum - January 5, 2025

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

A survey by the Barna Group, a Christian polling firm, found that more than eight in ten Americans think the Bible contains the verse “God helps those who help themselves.” In fact, more than half of the respondents were strongly convinced this is one of the major messages of Scripture. One big problem with that perception is that the Bible doesn’t contain such a verse! However, like all clichés, it does contain some truth. Today, we’ll discover who coined the cliché, what it gets right, and why it needs to go. Join us as we kick off this new series.

From Series: "Christian Cliches that need to go"

Cliches. They’re everywhere. We see them on bumper stickers and signs. “The grass is always greener on the other side.” “Every cloud has a silver lining.” “All’s well that ends well.” “Time heals all wounds.” These and others sound good and true. But are they? Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. But what about Christian cliches? Are they biblical or not? This series will deconstruct some of the most common Christian cliches. “God helps those who help themselves.” “Let go and let God.” “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” “I’ll pray for you.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” And, “Just forgive and forget.” You won’t want to miss a week of this new series.

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Dan Mitchum - January 5, 2025

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

A survey by the Barna Group, a Christian polling firm, found that more than eight in ten Americans think the Bible contains the verse “God helps those who help themselves.” In fact, more than half of the respondents were strongly convinced this is one of the major messages of Scripture. One big problem with that perception is that the Bible doesn’t contain such a verse! However, like all clichés, it does contain some truth. Today, we’ll discover who coined the cliché, what it gets right, and why it needs to go. Join us as we kick off this new series.

From Series: "Christian Cliches that need to go"

Cliches. They’re everywhere. We see them on bumper stickers and signs. “The grass is always greener on the other side.” “Every cloud has a silver lining.” “All’s well that ends well.” “Time heals all wounds.” These and others sound good and true. But are they? Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. But what about Christian cliches? Are they biblical or not? This series will deconstruct some of the most common Christian cliches. “God helps those who help themselves.” “Let go and let God.” “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” “I’ll pray for you.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” And, “Just forgive and forget.” You won’t want to miss a week of this new series.

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