What if our understanding of the gospel is actually far smaller than what the gospel is? And how might a wider, more embracing understanding of the gospel effect how we follow Jesus?

It’s possible to do the right thing with the wrong motive and end up doing more harm than good. This teaching looks at what constitutes a healthy motivation for compassion.

Want to read Bridget’s story? Find it here.

Most of us feel that while we’re pretty good at eating, it’s not really a spiritual experience. But if we look at how Jesus ate, we may be surprised at what we find.

What if we’ve dramatically misunderstood the mission of Jesus? This teaching looks at the intersection of the gospel and community.

Victor Hugo once said, “Nothing is stronger than an idea whose time has come.” Let’s look at a few ideas whose time has come.

Craig Gross of XXXchurch.com share on the dangers of pornography and hope that rests in Christ.

To hear Craig’s message, go to:
engedichurch.com/messagesIf this message has prompted you to seek help (for yourself or others), please consider the following resources to help in your journey of healing.

Internet

• XXXchurch.com
  The XXXchurch website mixes the seedy with the sacred in an effort to raise the often taboo subject of pornography as a problem that needed to be dealt with. It offers free accountability software, as well as practical and spiritual solutions to pornography issues.
• X3Watch
  This free tool is an accountability software program that helps with online integrity. The software works on PC and Mac. Download at X3Watch.com
• X3WatchPro
  A pro version with more features is available. Use the code “X3WUPGRADE” for $20 off. Download at X3WatchPro.com.
• X3Pure Workshops
  These 30 day online worshops are designed to help you get control of your life. Use the code “Engedi” for $20 off of X3Pure workshops (effective from January 14–21, 2012). Download at X3Pure.com.

Books:

• Pure Desire: How One Man’s Triumph Can Help Others Break Free From Sexual Temptation
  Dr. Ted Roberts
• Pure Eyes: A Man’s Guide to Sexual Integrity
  Craig Gross
• Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain
  William M. Struthers

Craig’s Bio:

As a young pastor in Southern California, Craig Gross began to notice a recurring theme among those he cared for—a struggle with pornography. He decided to address the root of the problem, so he went to the porn industry to ask some questions. This led him to start XXXchurch.com, a website devoted to telling the truth about porn. Within days of his initial journey to the porn industry, some people in the church began to condemn Craig’s efforts. At the same time, many others affirmed him, opening their hardened and often broken hearts to a relevant and authentic Gospel they hadn’t seen coming from mainstream religion.

Craig has been featured in GQ magazine, LA Times, Nightline and The New York Times, and his ministry is the subject of an award winning documentary.

People frequently wonder what an authentic follower of Jesus looks like. But how does someone becomes one? This teaching examines the journey that leads to spiritual maturity.

Jesus denied Himself to the point of death so that all may have new life. How can we learn for His example?

Through a seemingly boring list of names, Matthew shows that God’s grace can make any story beautiful. Christ’s birth is the culmination of the plan that God had all along.

While genealogical passages in the Bible seem boring to us today, in biblical times, they contained important information describing who someone was. Jesus’ genealogy recorded in Matthew is unique because it mentions several women alongside the men. One of those is a woman named Ruth.