Crowd Church Talks
Series: Origin | What does the Bible say about? | Mark’s Gospel | Alpha Course Online
Is the Christian God Cruel (Genesis Part 12)
Is the God of the Bible cruel? Sharon Edmundson tackles one of Scripture's most challenging stories – Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac – revealing how this passage actually demonstrates God's radical difference from ancient pagan deities. While other gods demanded child sacrifice, the true God provided an alternative, foreshadowing Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. During Conversation Street, the discussion explores surrender, testing, and living counter-culturally. Rather than a troubling tale of divine cruelty, this story reveals a God who makes a way when there seems to be none – the God who gives rather than takes.
Rising Above Bias: How to Challenge Discrimination and Embrace Genuine Faith
In this enlightening exploration of Acts 7:1-50, John draws us back to the early church and reminds us of the poignant story of Stephen. As Stephen stood against the biases of his time, we are called to challenge discrimination in our own lives today.
This is more than just a history lesson; it's a call to action for all believers and those interested in the core of the Christian faith. We dive deep into the roots of our beliefs, and rise with the understanding that our faith is one of acceptance, love, and justice.
What Does The Bible Say About Women?
What does the Bible say about women? That's this week's question for our online church service. It's a huge topic, so come and join the conversation as we look at questions and topics such as:
What does the bible say about women in leadership?
How did Jesus treat women? Was it with dignity and respect?
Did Jesus have any disciples who were women?
Women are created equally in God's image, so what does this mean for us today?