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Asking Hard Questions: Is It a Sin to Doubt?

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Looking for clarity and guidance in the face of doubt? John 20:19-29 tells the story of the disciples, who were hiding behind locked doors after Jesus’ crucifixion, and Thomas, who had doubts about Jesus’ resurrection. Sound familiar? We all have doubts at times, and this passage offers wisdom on how to deal with them in healthy and productive ways. While doubts may not always lead to answers, they can lead to spiritual growth. Come learn about the healthy and unhealthy ways to approach doubt and find peace in the midst of uncertainty.

Who is Jesus: He is Risen!

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In this Easter message we will delve into the story of Mary Magdalene and her encounter with the resurrected Jesus. At first, Mary was distraught upon seeing the empty tomb and assumed that someone had stolen Jesus’ body. However, her despair quickly turned to amazement when she saw the resurrected Jesus standing before her.

I Am…the Resurrection, and the Life

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2,000 years ago Jesus was dead. The stone had been rolled in front of the tomb and the tomb was sealed. This was the end of the story for most Messiahs in the 1st century. But something different happened in the case of Jesus. It was so different that even the disciples had doubts at first. But then the astonishing truth became clear.

New & Improved: Instead of Doubts

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The Disciples doubted. John the Baptist expressed his doubt when he asked Jesus, “are you the one?” We have our doubts. Thankfully Jesus didn’t reject those who doubted. Instead He encouraged them to stick around and develop their faith. How do we handle our doubts?

Faith Foundation: Abraham’s Decision

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When the world was a mess God picked Abraham to help him fix the mess that humankind had created. Abraham did such a great job that three major world religions call him one of their most important figures. He changed the world because he was able to do one thing. In this message we will explore the one action that can help us build a strong faith foundation.

Faith Foundations: Where to Start?

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Sometimes the faith of our childhood is not mature enough to survive adulthood. Simple theological beliefs struggle when we find out that bad things happen to good people and our prayers are not always answered. In the midst of these difficulties of faith we don’t know where to start formulating our faith. This message will give us a clear starting point when we have doubts about the Bible and the theology we have been taught.

Gold Canyon United Methodist Church