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Mar 10, 2024 • 37min

Christianity and Judgment (Genesis 6:11-19)

The story of Noah’s Ark is both a record and a warning. Seth helps us make sense of how we can be delivered from the waters of judgment.00:00 - Introduction04:29 - The Big Idea - Believe God or die05:26 - The flow of Genesis 6-911:45 - Sin19:38 - Consequence25:14 - Covenant**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Mar 4, 2024 • 36min

Christianity & Suffering (Genesis 4)

Student Pastor Josh Yasuda takes us through Genesis 4, the first account of life outside the Garden on Eden. It is an account full of suffering and sin, yet God is not absent or far off, and in it we see that there is only one hope for sinners and sufferers in a fallen world.**MORE IN THIS SERIES***https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXGtMFrhrBCFQaaSsdNssgJo**HOW TO FIND US***SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Ironwood.ChurchFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Feb 25, 2024 • 36min

Christianity & Evil (Genesis 3:1-7)

Seth unpacks how Genesis 3 helps us face the origins of evil and pain in the world.00:00 - Introduction07:11 - Human responsibility & divine sovereignty work together13:02 - Sin is sneaky and stupid & makes you sneaky and stupid22:56 - Sin makes good things tremendously difficult28:07 - We are terrible at solving our sin problem & we know it**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/ 
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Feb 19, 2024 • 40min

Christianity & Sexuality (Genesis 2:18-25)

Pastor Luke Simmons shares what one of the earliest chapters of the Bible has to say about sexuality and marital intimacy. 00:00 - Introduction02:56 - Initial Considerations09:38 - God’s Boundaries13:26 - Key Ingredients for Intimacy15:37 - 1. Shared mission19:55 - 2. Mutual respect24:58 - 3. Gratitude to God28:34 - 4. Leaving previous loyalties32:25 - 5. Healing shameOTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:SermonsCountercultural Convictions: Sex — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgAh6rkhkIMWhy the Christian Sexual Ethic is Beautiful by Sam Allberry — https://vimeo.com/260695778ResourcesDr. Juli Slattery — https://www.authenticintimacy.com/Dr. Cliff & Joyce Penner — https://passionatecommitment.com/**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Feb 12, 2024 • 34min

Christianity & Gender (Genesis 2:15-23)

Gender can be a confusing topic, but the Scriptures bring clarity that is good news to us. Seth unpacks how maleness and femaleness work together to reflect the nature of God."00:00 - Introduction10:26 - There are two genders12:42 - Don’t overemphasize their difference30:17 - Don’t overemphasize their sameness**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/ 
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Feb 4, 2024 • 38min

Christianity & Rest (Genesis 2:1-3)

Rest is one of the good gifts that God gives to us; but we have to open and make use of the gift. Seth helps us see how living with margin is both a blessing to ourselves and to the people we are called to love.00:00 - Financial Update03:49 - Introduction06:46 - Rest is a gift, not a god or reward21:46 - Creating margin requires faith and work28:34 - Rest is a faithful witness to the Kingdom of God**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Jan 29, 2024 • 30min

Christianity & Work (Genesis 1:26-28)

Pastor Luke Simmons demonstrates that work is part of God’s design for us and offers four dangers to avoid. ARTICLES MENTIONED:8 Motivations for Work: https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/articles/8-motivations-for-work25 Ways to Imitate God in Work: https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/articles/25-ways-to-imitate-god-in-work00:00 - Introduction04:59 - Genesis 1:2806:39 - Genesis 2:1509:06 - 3 Lessons from Gen 1-215:26 - Danger #1: Work as Optional16:18 - Danger #2: Work as Bummer18:42 - Danger #3: Work as Dictator26:20 - Danger #4: Work as Identity**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Jan 22, 2024 • 38min

Christianity & Human Dignity (Genesis 1:26-31)

Seth unpacks and applies the doctrine of the image of God and warns us about what happens when we try and minimize human exceptionalism00:00 - Introduction04:09 - Humans are creative, glorious, and honorable works of art.14:01 - Secularism can’t explain human exceptionalism, so it will try and destroy it and our society along with it.21:56 - This church is full of murderers.**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Jan 15, 2024 • 37min

Christianity & Science (Genesis 1:1-26)

Pastor Luke Simmons — with help from the Bible Project — helps us see what Genesis 1 is about and how it relates to our approach to and questions about science.00:00 - Introduction04:43 - What is Genesis 1 saying?13:51 - What Does Gen 1 Say About God?24:37 - What about Christianity & Science25:41 - Faith provides good reason for science30:38 - Science still requires faith34:22 - Science can’t answer “why”**HOW TO FIND US*** FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/
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Jan 8, 2024 • 21min

Christianity & Truth (Genesis 1:1)

Pastor Luke Simmons begins our new series, Confronting Christianity, by considering three simple truths from Genesis 1:100:00 - Introduction01:36 - Series Intro05:13 - Most Offensive Belief05:52 - Three Profoundly Simple Truths14:22 - The Gospel**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

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