Messages by Jon Korkidakis (Page 11)
Part 5: Beyond My Front Door
Relationships can be tricky, especially when tribalism is governing the rules of engagement. But for God, relationships are more than just finding others like us. John 13:34-35; Phillippians 2:3-5; 1 John 3:17-18; Galatians 6:2-3
Part 4: My Personal Temple
Personal well-being has become a major cultural focus of late, especially after the fallout of a drawn-out pandemic. But God has always been concerned about our personal overall health, long before it became popular. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 139:13-14; Ephesians 2:9-10
Part 3: Suffering
Suffering is a reality of being human. It is the plight of many with no end in sight. As believers, our ability to ease the suffering in this world goes far beyond the practical help it extends to those we help. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Matthew 5:4; Romans 8:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Part 2: Justice
Justice has become an important social priority, especially since injustice continues to be so prevalent. How do Christians navigate true justice in a world of inequality, racial strife, and economic disparity? Isiah 61:8-9; Micah 6:8; Luke 18:1-8
Part 1: Creation
From the dawn of humanity, we have looked to the skies and wondered how it all came together. Even today, theories of how the universe was formed are legion. Why should Christians care about this hotly debated topic of creation and how does it affect our caring for the environment? Genesis 2:15; Romans 8:22-23; Colossians 1:15-16; Psalms 19:1-6
Where Do I Stand? – Part 4: Open Eyes and Open Heart
The Resurrection changes everything. Mark 15:40-41;16:9-16
Where Do I Stand? – Part 3: Victim
The cross literally stands as a signpost. If you view it from one perspective, Jesus becomes nothing more than a victim, from another, he becomes so much more. Luke 23:44-49
Where Do I Stand? Part 2: What’s In It for Me?
For some, they know just enough to want Jesus on their side. It’s a relationship more about the advantage of having Jesus as an ally as opposed to having him as our Lord. Mark 11:1-11; 15:6-15
Where Do I Stand? Part 1: It’s Only Natural
Belief in Jesus upends our entire worldview. It shapes the way we see others and the startling change that happens in us. 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
The Grudge – Part 4: Faith and Forgiveness
Forgiveness becomes an important part of our faith expression. It not only conveys what God in Christ has done for us but what he can do for others. Colossians 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:30-32
The Grudge – Part 3: Me, Myself, and I
As difficult as forgiveness is for many, nothing is more challenging than forgiving ourselves. How do we shut down the voice of accusation that echoes in our own heads? 1 John 1-8; Romans 5:1-2
The Grudge – Part 2: The Forgiveness Equation
Forgiveness has many layers, and the deeper the hurt the more complicated forgiveness gets. A major stumbling block for many is this: does forgiving mean forgetting? Luke 17-1-4