Shattering The Myths Of Our Faith

September 17, 2011 By Phil In Pastor Phil 4 Comments

Hello everyone,

This Sunday I am starting a new series on Sunday morning and I would like your input. I am looking at some of the myths that Christians tend to believe.

Such as:

God spares Christians from having major setbacks or defeats; If we do it must be our own fault.

Or: Christians who love God never go through deep personal pains or dark valleys; we should always have joy

Or: Obedience to God is always rewarded with physical blessings, i.e. a job, a nice house, money in the bank.

Or: Christian morality is old fashion; God is not that concerned with my actions, He really just wants my heart devotion.

These are just a few of the myths that many Christians believe to be true.

Do you have one to add to my list? I want to spend about 6 weeks in this series, so I’m looking for a few more myths to investigate. I would love your thoughts…

Have a great day.

Phil

Tags: Faith, Myths, Series

About The Author

Phil

Phil Sparling has been a Pastor at Auburn Grace since 1991. He is married and has four children and several grandchildren. He loves athletic activities including hiking and softball as well as traveling to new places. His passion in ministry is teaching the transformational word of God and leading teams of people who want to accomplish great things for the Lord.

4 Comments

Wendy Vogt on September 18, 2011

Pastor, I love your messages and I know this will be a great series, but when are we going to hop back into a book study? I love those going verse by verse. Saying that though, I know that this series will be good and look forward to learning from what the Lord lays on your heart to share with us.

Grateful to be one of His,
Wendy
Ron Potter on September 19, 2011

Who’s Myth is It? (mine or others)
Your suggestions above touch on what I questioned as a myth, Morality/Christian/Holy Living
Who properly defines what it is?
I say this issue is not christian living, someone else says,no, this is ok as christian lining.
Is the Myth then “I have freedom in Christ” not realizing the impact our lives have on others, Christian and Non Christian?
Tim Murphy on September 19, 2011

Christian Myths:
1. God is a democratic God in that He does things not for His Own Glory but for the benefit of the majority of His creatures or for the greatest good of the greatest number.
2. The Visible Church is not needed.
3. I can be perfectly sanctified during my life time.
Thank you Pastor Phil for your courage and leadership in preaching God’s word.
Bonnie on October 10, 2011

Our family is loving this series. Today was really helpful. Thanks so much.