Northbridge Conklin Podcast

What Do You Do When...? Science and Christianity Don't Seem to Agree

Does science disprove the Bible or does it actually complement it? Does being a Christian require that we stop thinking? What do we do when the Bible and scientific theory don’t seem to match up?
Text: Romans 1:19-23
Speaker: Tim Sullivan

What Do You Do When...? Christians Let You Down

One of the biggest objections to Christianity is the hypocrisy that shows up often amongst people who claim to be Christians. If you’ve ever been let down by Christians, it’s easy to consider walking away from the Church. What do we do when Christians let us down?
Text: Matthew 23:27-28, 33; Titus 1:16; Hebrews 5:13-14; 1 John 1:8-10, 2:1-2
Speaker: Tim Sullivan 

What Do You Do When...? It's hard to believe it because you can't see it.

After the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to several of the disciples. In fact there are 13 post-resurrection appearances of Jesus in the N.T. When the disciples told Thomas about seeing Jesus, his response was “Unless I see the nail wounds and put my fingers into them, I won’t believe.” Thomas has unfortunately been given a bad rap, but in reality, most of us have similar questions and doubts.
Text: John 20:19-30; Matt 28:16-20
Speaker: Tim Sullivan 

A Gentle Answer: More Than Just Our Words

This week we close out our series by looking at some very practical steps that we can take beyond our words in order to demonstrate meekness and gentleness.
Text: James 1:19-27; Matthew 6:14-15
Speaker: Tim Sullivan

A Gentle Answer: "Us vs. Them"

We live in a very tribalistic society that has created an “Us vs. Them” approach to life.  If someone doesn’t agree with you - they are them.  When we choose gentleness, we create room for reconciliation and restoration in our relationships.  Maybe we can break the cycle of “Us vs. Them”.  
Text: 2 Timothy 2:14-15, 22-26
Speaker: Tim Sullivan

A Gentle Answer: Following The Leader

Jesus embodied Gentleness over and over, including with people who opposed Him.  We have the opportunity to follow His example and reflect this gentleness in our own lives, especially as we face contentious situations.  
Text: John 8:1-11; Luke 23:32-36; Mathew 26:50-54; Matthew 5:38-39
Speaker: Dallas Seamens

A Gentle Answer: There Is A Better Way

Gentleness is not weakness.  In fact, gentleness is a powerful, Christ-like response that disarms hostility and helps to build better relationships.  What if we didn’t have to respond to opposition with aggression and defensiveness?  
Text: Proverbs 15:1, 4; 19:11, 18; 29:11; 14:1, 3
Speaker: Tim Sullivan

Leftovers: The Problem of Half-Hearted Obedience

God actively calls his people to holy living - no matter where or when they live. When we only obey partially, it results in full disobedience. However, if we will obey the Lord and follow Him, he promises to bring blessings.
Text: Haggai 2:10-24
Speaker: Joel Garrison