The True Meaning of Christmas (Like you’ve never heard that before)

Since…the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.” -Hebrews 2:14,15 I don’t know of a Christian…

The Thing About Faith

The teaching time for this Sunday will focus on the latter half of Romans 4 (vv. 17-25). Without a doubt, the most asked question thus far in this “Gift” series has been about the topic Paul raises within this passage – FAITH. Parents are asking about it. Christians are asking about it. People who are…

The Gospel & Elevators

Suppose for a moment you were in an elevator with one other person and you had only one minute to share with them the basics of the Gospel. What would you say? Some might harken back to an evangelism class taken years ago that taught different styles of how to present the Gospel: “Suppose you…

We All Want it Fair (Sunday Preview…)

Growing up, I loved basketball. By “loved” I mean that no matter what the weather, I was outside playing basketball. I lived in the Midwest and when it was icy and snowy… I would shovel the drive way so I could shoot baskets. And if it was real bad, I had a nerf basketball hoop…

Mad Dad or Loving Father

Mad Dad or Loving Father “The wrath of God is revealed…” Romans 1:18 The opposite of love is not hate. Nor is the opposite of love anger. The opposite of love is this: Indifference. Show me a person who is indifferent toward a particular individual and I’ll show you a person who doesn’t love that…

Church

“This is a big old ship, Bill.  She creaks, she rocks, she rolls, and at times she makes you want to throw up.  But she gets where she’s going.  Always has, always will, until the end of time.  With or without you.” ~J.F. Powers, Wheat That Springeth Green I’m a church kid. I don’t know…

Jesus & Parties

The Son of Man has come eating and drinking… Luke 7:34 Our desire at Arcade Church is to be Gospel-Centered.  What that means is – everything we do; every strategy we set; every program we launch; every meeting we conduct, is done with the intent to face outward and get as many people as possible…

A Sting in the Tale: The Sower

“And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him…”                                                                         – Luke 8:4…

God is… Trinity Pt.2

Ah the Trinity! My hope is that, after last Sunday, the fog of Scripture is a bit clearer.  The problem is that we’re still socked in by the fog of understanding.  Typically when we know more of Scripture our understanding deepens and we gain clarity.  That may not be the case with the Trinity. The…