Will war break out again in the
Middle East? Will the current cease-fire hold? What does the
future hold for Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and other nations
throughout the region? The two slides at right can be downloaded
and used free-of-charge for a sermon or Bible-study.
Are there other gospels besides
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? A recently discovered text
purports to be a Biblical account of Judas that takes a
sympathetic view of the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Some are
calling this "the gospel of Judas." We've put together slides,
bulletin covers, and motion graphics that you can use for
constructing a sermon or small group discussion.
For free slides, bulletin cover art, motion graphics and
loops, news links, suggested scripture, and a book list tackling
The Da Vinci Code novel and movie,
click here.
On Edge: Finding Peace Amid Terror
Add the recent
terrorist attack in the Egyptian resort in the Sinai to
continued terrorism in Indonesia, India, and Iraq and you have
entire societies living "on edge." How should Christians
respond? Here are three slides and one bulletin
cover graphic to help you in developing a sermon or small group
topic.
Life & Death Decisions
Who lives, who
dies, and who decides? Should
assisted suicide be legalized? Does anyone have the "right" to
die? Is it important to have a "living will" that spells out
your wishes should you be incapacitated - unable to make life
and death decisions for yourself?
We've prepared free graphics
which may help you in developing a sermon or sparking small group
discussion in own your church.
The
Marriage Debate
The
definition of marriage is being debated in the media, in the courts,
and in the church. What does the term "marriage" mean? How
does the Bible describe marriage? Has it changed in the view of
scripture? How might its meaning change in society?
The questions appear endless. If you intend to tackle the issue of
marriage in your church, the graphics to the right may be of help.
Persecution of Christians
Religious freedom is being challenged in the United States and other
countries. In numerous parts of the world, Christians are being
persecuted – often times to the point of death. Jesus warned his
disciples in Matthew 24:9, “Then you will be handed over to be
persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations
because of me (NIV).”
The Commandments
The battle between
the “right to religious expression” and the concept of
“separation of church and state” is raging in various parts of
the US. Displays referencing the Ten Commandments, the Cross,
and other Christian symbols are being challenged and some are
being removed from public and commercial properties. The battle is being repeated in communities around the
US and in other countries. How far will the battle go?
Privacy
Technological advances and heightened
security are raising renewed concerns about personal privacy. How much
privacy have we already lost? How will newly-developed implantable chips
make it easier to track our every move? What about new RFID chips
on products, eye scans, national ID's, and unmanned spy drones?
What does the Bible say about the advancement of knowledge in
the "latter days?"
Diseases
Has the
recent Bird Flu outbreak now subsided? Our we safe from a killer
flu such as the deadly pandemic of 1918? Fears over Mad Cow Disease,
flesh-eating staph and strep infections, resurgent TB, and new
outbreaks of Marburg and Ebola in Africa
have world health officials concerned and baffled. Can science and medicine keep
up? Does the Bible have anything to say about the increase in
disease?
Cloning
The debate rages over cloning and genetic engineering.
Add to this the issue of stem cell research which continues to capture the
public's attention. New research is resulting in the cloning of more
species, and human tissue is being implanted into animals. Are
we on the verge of medical miracles or beastly nightmares?
Use these slides
when exploring ethics and morality.
Terrorism
Insurgents in
Iraq, bombings and assassinations in various parts of the world
- where will elusive terrorists strike next? Can terrorists
sneak radioactive or biological agents into countries' security
systems? Have they done so already? Amid the uncertainty,
does the Bible offer us any assurances?
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