At The Movies 3
AT THE MOVIES 3
Discover the meaning behind the biggest movies of the summer in our new teaching series.
In this 7-week series, we will explore the spiritual connections to some of this summer’s hottest movies.
PLUS… invite a friend and get a free movie ticket. First time guests will receive a free movie ticket to the Goodrich Quality Theater of their choice.
They get one. You get one. Up to 2/family/week. It’s easy.
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Podcasts
Week 432// May 31, 2015 // Avengers 2: Age of Ultron – Wired To Be A Protector
Written into the DNA of nearly every boy is a sense of advneture. The seek of the thrill. And as they grow, it doesn’t change much. But the difference between being a boy and being a man is how we handle those urges.
This week, we look at the theme of what it means for men to be the protectors that they were wired to be and the Biblical picture we have to learn from.
And, watch this short video from 2012 that a local news station did (that CNN picked up) about some boys who stepped it up and became men.
Week 433// June 07, 2015 // Tomorrowland – Be A Dreamer
The movie Tomorrowland focuses on the search for dreamers who want to make the world a better place and the struggles they run into along the way.
In the story of Joseph from the Bible we see that God gave Joseph dreams that could literally save his community.
This week, guest teacher Jeff Matas of Indiana Ministries brings to focus a pattern that we see in Joe’s life that mirrors our own when we strive to reach a God-given dream.
Week 434// June 14, 2015 // San Andreas – A Rescuer Descends
Jeff Matas of Indiana Ministries takes the platform again this week as we look at the summer epic of mass destruction: San Andreas. Jeff uses the film as a jumping point to explain that for someone to take on the role of a rescuer, they must put themselves in harms way, potentially even to death. Jeff explains that this is also true of Jesus’ life in the Bible. Listen as he explains the 7 steps Jesus took to rescue us.
Week 435// June 21, 2015 // Jurassic World – Respect Vs. Control
This week, special guest teacher Vince Constantine joins the platform team looking at Jurassic World as he dives into what it means to be a dad. Looking at how control and respect plays into each role a father plays, Vince focuses more on the roles of mentor and coach and what the Bible has to say about raising our kids.
Week 436// June 28, 2015 // Spy – Are You Ready to Be Transformed?
This week Julie Buchtenkirch sets the stage to discuss transformation. Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) undergoes a number of transformations in the film Spy, however they’re external changes only. Julie discusses how real, lasting, internal change can be found by accepting that we were created to have a new identity.
Week 437// July 5, 2015 // Inside Out – Deal With How You Feel
Emotions aren’t a bad thing. In fact, we see that God has a way to help us handle our emotions. And one of the big ways we see that is through prayer. This week, Lead Pastor Curt Walters is back walking us through some prayerful steps to deal with how we feel.
Week 438// July 12, 2015 // Terminator: Genisys
Stress, anxiety, fear and phobia’s are kissing cousins that all forecast into the future that bad stuff is coming our way. While we can’t go back and change the past to control the future, there is a God who cares for us, and who has a plan. The closer we get to him, the brighter our future becomes. This week Lead Pastor, Curt Walters, helps us see how the Bible gives us practical insights into turning our worry, anxiety, paranoias and doomsday thinking, into a brighter and better future.
