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Jonah: The Original Running Man For many of us, the name Jonah drums up flannel-graph stories from Sunday school and crazy ideas about a guy actually swallowed by a big fish. In this series Matt Metzger will walk us through lessons from a book of the Bible that at times reads more like a skit from Saturday Night Live that a nice children's story that we have made it into. Come learn lessons from a man who ran away... and returned. Through this story we may gain more of a picture of God's heart who longs for all people to come back to him, even if some of us might be uncomfortable. Books: » You! Jonah! Poems — Thomas John Carlisle » The Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah NIV Application Commentary — James Bruckner (Zondervan 2004)
For many of us, the name Jonah drums up flannel-graph stories from Sunday school and crazy ideas about a guy actually swallowed by a big fish. In this series Matt Metzger will walk us through lessons from a book of the Bible that at times reads more like a skit from Saturday Night Live that a nice children's story that we have made it into.
Come learn lessons from a man who ran away... and returned. Through this story we may gain more of a picture of God's heart who longs for all people to come back to him, even if some of us might be uncomfortable.
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More Rotten Tomatoes Join us for a three-week series with John Rosensteel, Brandon Ryan, and Matt Metzger entitled, "More Rotten Tomatoes." On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, and 17 at 8pm in the Regent basement, we'll be piggy-backing off of the current series at Blackhawk (Rotten Tomatoes) to look at and wrestle with more of the tough questions within our faith. Nov. 3rd — "How can a good God allow bad things?" In a world of obvious evil and suffering, how can there be a God who is both good and in control? This question strikes at the heart of Christianity and demands a response. Audio: » Click here to listen to the audio of John's talk. Right click and save as to download. Nov. 10th — "Do I have to change my life to be a Christian?" Many people tend to think that being a Christian means following a bunch of rules that make life boring. But would it be surprising find out that following those rules is not a requirement, but merely a response to something much greater? Audio: » Click here to listen to the audio of Brandon's talk. Right click and save as to download. Nov. 17th — "What do we do with our Doubts?" From time to time, we all have doubts regardless of where we are at on our spiritual journey. Sometimes these doubts can really trip us up. As Christians, we sometimes wonder if it is OK to doubt. So, what do we do when we have doubts? How do we handle them? Books for all talks: » The Reason for God — Timothy Keller, chapter two » The Case for Faith — Lee Strobel, chapter one » Coffee House Theology — Jim Thomas » Letters From a Skeptic — Greg Boyd » Now That's a Good Question — R. C. Sproul » What's so amazing about grace — Philip Yancey » The Ragamuffin Gospel — Brennan Manning » Transforming Grace — Jerry Bridges » Messy Spirituality — Michael Vaconelli » Disappointment With God — Philip Yancey
Join us for a three-week series with John Rosensteel, Brandon Ryan, and Matt Metzger entitled, "More Rotten Tomatoes." On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, and 17 at 8pm in the Regent basement, we'll be piggy-backing off of the current series at Blackhawk (Rotten Tomatoes) to look at and wrestle with more of the tough questions within our faith.
In a world of obvious evil and suffering, how can there be a God who is both good and in control? This question strikes at the heart of Christianity and demands a response.
Many people tend to think that being a Christian means following a bunch of rules that make life boring. But would it be surprising find out that following those rules is not a requirement, but merely a response to something much greater?
From time to time, we all have doubts regardless of where we are at on our spiritual journey. Sometimes these doubts can really trip us up. As Christians, we sometimes wonder if it is OK to doubt. So, what do we do when we have doubts? How do we handle them?
Kingdom Come: Rediscovering the Mission and Message of Jesus Social Justice, Sex-trafficking, Global Warming... and Jesus. Does Jesus have anything to say about the pressing issues of our world today? Was he merely a teacher of spiritual truth, or have centuries of tradition caused us to forget how his mission and message have explosive potential for social and personal transformation? On October 13 and 20, Tim Mackie will be exploring the Jewish background and contemporary significance of Jesus of Nazareth, and how he forces us to rethink God, ourselves, and the needs of our world. Audio: » Click here to listen to a recording of the talk from the first night. To download the recording, right-click the link and select save as. » Click here to listen to a recording of the talk from the second night. To download the recording, right-click the link and select save as. Websites: » Click here for information about the International Justice Mission! » Click here for information about Restoring Eden. » Click here for information about Kiva.
Does Jesus have anything to say about the pressing issues of our world today? Was he merely a teacher of spiritual truth, or have centuries of tradition caused us to forget how his mission and message have explosive potential for social and personal transformation?
On October 13 and 20, Tim Mackie will be exploring the Jewish background and contemporary significance of Jesus of Nazareth, and how he forces us to rethink God, ourselves, and the needs of our world.
I Doubt It Science and Christianity: Can they coexist? Science and Christianity. Are they really as opposed as people make them out to be? Supposedly, one moves towards faith while the other moves towards evidence and proof. But could science and Christianity actually be better friends than we make them out to be? What if they are mutually illuminating, not mutually exclusive? At CAM on Tuesday, October 6th, UW scientists Jeff Hardin and Rick Lindroth will explore and answer questions on how science and faith can co-exist. Books: » The Language of God by Francis S. Collins » The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton » Three Views on Creation and Evolution by J.P. Moreland & John Mark Reynolds » The Message of Creation by David Wilkinson » At The Beginning of Life by Edwin C. Hui Jeff: » Jeff attends the 4:30 Service on the Eastside » Jeff can be contacted by email at jdhardin@wisc.edu Rick: » During the winter, Rick attends the 6:00 Service on the Westside » Rick can be contacted by email at lindroth@wisc.edu Audio: » Click here to listen to a recording of the talk. To download the recording, right-click the link and select save as.
Science and Christianity. Are they really as opposed as people make them out to be? Supposedly, one moves towards faith while the other moves towards evidence and proof. But could science and Christianity actually be better friends than we make them out to be? What if they are mutually illuminating, not mutually exclusive?
At CAM on Tuesday, October 6th, UW scientists Jeff Hardin and Rick Lindroth will explore and answer questions on how science and faith can co-exist.
My Story: Luke Swan UW Football walk-on wide receiver Senior year team captain Potential NFL early round draft pick Career ending injury Come hear his story! Website: » Luke Swan's Website Video: » Video of another Luke Swan interview from August 30, 2009. (link is toward the bottom) Email & Other Info: » Luke attends the 10:45 AM service at blackhawk, and he can be reached by email at 'lukeswan4 (at) hotmail [dot] com'.
UW Football walk-on wide receiver Senior year team captain Potential NFL early round draft pick Career ending injury Come hear his story!
I AM How many times in the next 2 weeks will you answer these questions? What's your name? Where are you from? What is you major? Where do you live on campus? etc. Trust me, it will get old quickly!! But, this is the time of the year where people want to get to know each other. People are curious about who is living near them and who is in their classes. What would it be like to be able to ask God some questions about who He is and what He is about? In the Bible, Jesus had a lot to say about himself finishing the phrase, "I am...". Join us for the next 3 weeks as college pastor, Matt Metzger unpacks some of what God wanted us to know about Himself. Books » I Am Not but I Know I AM by Louie Giglio » Crazy Love by Francis Chan » The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey Blog » A CAM blog post by Matt Metzger
Trust me, it will get old quickly!! But, this is the time of the year where people want to get to know each other. People are curious about who is living near them and who is in their classes.
What would it be like to be able to ask God some questions about who He is and what He is about? In the Bible, Jesus had a lot to say about himself finishing the phrase, "I am...". Join us for the next 3 weeks as college pastor, Matt Metzger unpacks some of what God wanted us to know about Himself.
