Avoiding Evangelistic Discouragement
Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ. But evangelism can be discouraging, especially when so many of our attempts fall short. But we must not give up! Listen to discover the root cause of evangelism discouragement, and the solution. If you need a shot in the arm to revive your passion for evangelism, don’t miss this message.
How to Handle the Rejection of the Gospel
If you live for Christ, you will be rejected. And the dangerous thing about rejection is that it can cause us to retreat; to give up; to stop witnessing; to even stop believing the truth. But we know that’s not what Jesus wants. Listen to a story in Jesus’ life and learn how to handle the rejection of the Gospel.
How to Treat People In the Church
We live in a very selfish society. Most people only think of themselves. But the Bible has called Christians to love their neighbor, and to live in community in the context of the local church. But for the church to be healthy and function effectively, there’s a certain way we need to treat one another. Listen to the study of 1 Timothy 5 as Pastor Andy unpacks three principles about the way to treat people in the church.
Facing the Impossible
One thing that Christians and non-Christians have in common is adversity. We all face impossible situations, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities at times. But the way we respond is different — much different. Listen to discover why God allows Christians to go through impossible situations, and six ways we need to respond so that God can get the most good out of our struggles.
The Tale of Two Paths
Everyone is on one of two paths — the path of life, or the path of death. If you are on the path of life, then you are headed for life in abundance. If you are on the path of death, then you are headed for emptiness, regret, and destruction. Listen to discover which path you are on, and learn how to find the right path.
The Doctrine of Eternal Security
Many people struggle with this question. Is it possible to put your faith in Jesus and be born again, and then at some later point lose your salvation? This is called the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, or Eternal Security, or Once-Saved-Always-Saved. Some churches teach that you can lose your salvation. What do we believe at Church Acadiana? And what does the Bible say?
The Authority of the Bible
Our mission as a church is to help people become fully devoted to Jesus Christ. That means helping people live under the authority of God — to do what God says to do, and to believe what God says is true. But how do we know what God has said? From the Bible. Christians believe the Bible is the Word of God, and therefore the Bible is our authority. When the Bible speaks, God speaks. But why should we believe…
Striving for Religious Freedom
In the words of Ronald Reagan, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” Many Christians are not aware that religious freedom is under attack in America. Listen and learn what every Christian must do to protect and preserve religious freedom for future generations of Christ-followers in America.
Beware of Money
Five signs to help you tell if money is blocking you from God’s plan, and some steps to overcome the obstacle of money. Remember. God owns it all. We just have to learn how to be faithful stewards of His resources.
4 Things the Church Needs
This month is the 10-year anniversary of Church Acadiana. We had our first meeting in a living room in Youngsville in June 2005. So it is only fitting this month that we think about what we need to do to keep growing healthier and more fruitful as a church.
Serving God in Your Youth
Our society is confused about youth. It places a high value on children, but it doesn’t respect children. It values children for the contribution they will make in the future, but it doesn’t respect young people for the contribution they can make today. Sadly that mindset has crept into the church. But God has a different perspective on youth. He wants young people to serve Him right now, not some time in the future. Discover several young heroes of the…
A Case Against Unconditional Election
Ideas have consequences, and if you believe the wrong thing about God, it will lead to wrong behavior. Many Christians hold a belief about salvation that is harmful to their relationship with God and with other people. This belief is called Unconditional Election, and it is part of a larger system of theology called Calvinism. This Sunday discover the meaning of Unconditional Election… The Five Points of Calvinism… The difference between Calvinism and Arminianism… The danger of Unconditional Election… Does…