Quest: First Free St. Louis http://questblog.org Quest is a community of people at First Free Church Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:36:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Quest exists to be a place where those who are skeptical, inquiring or are already convinced of who Christ is, can find room and reason to believe, belong and be transformed. Join us on the journey of living a life following after Christ. Kevin Hughes no Kevin Hughes abarnard@efree.org abarnard@efree.org (Kevin Hughes) 2008 Sunday service of Quest, a service of First Free Church, Manchester MO faith, Christ, discussion, talk, message, sunday, church Quest: First Free St. Louis http://questblog.org/images/questlogo144.jpg http://questblog.org Let’s Go There – Part 5 http://questblog.org/2010/05/12/lets-go-there-part-5/ http://questblog.org/2010/05/12/lets-go-there-part-5/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:26:44 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=201 How Can We Believe in a God Who Permits Suffering?

Everyone understands suffering in that they experience it personally. The fact that suffering exists in spite of a perfect creator often causes people to question why God allows it. This is a reasonable question!

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/05/12/lets-go-there-part-5/feed/ 0 god,lets-go-there,suffering How Can We Believe in a God Who Permits Suffering? - Everyone understands suffering in that they experience it personally. The fact that suffering exists in spite of a perfect creator often causes people to question why God allows it. How Can We Believe in a God Who Permits Suffering? Everyone understands suffering in that they experience it personally. The fact that suffering exists in spite of a perfect creator often causes people to question why God allows it. This is a reasonable question! Kevin Hughes no 35:08 Let’s Go There – Part 4 http://questblog.org/2010/05/03/lets-go-there-part-4/ http://questblog.org/2010/05/03/lets-go-there-part-4/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 15:16:50 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=195 How can we trust the Bible?

As we turn toward some of the tough questions people both in and outside the church have, we look first and the scriptures we trust as God’s word.  Are they reliable? Can we trust them as authentic? Listen in for more!

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/05/03/lets-go-there-part-4/feed/ 0 bible,lets-go-there,trust How can we trust the Bible? - As we turn toward some of the tough questions people both in and outside the church have, we look first and the scriptures we trust as God's word.  Are they reliable? Can we trust them as authentic? Listen in for more! How can we trust the Bible? As we turn toward some of the tough questions people both in and outside the church have, we look first and the scriptures we trust as God's word.  Are they reliable? Can we trust them as authentic? Listen in for more! Kevin Hughes no 31:44 Let’s Go There – Part 3 http://questblog.org/2010/04/26/lets-go-there-part-3/ http://questblog.org/2010/04/26/lets-go-there-part-3/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:59:28 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=193 Hypocrisy. It seems to be something we hate in others yet it’s often something we practice personally. If we have a real message in the Gospel is it being diluted by hypocrisy?

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/04/26/lets-go-there-part-3/feed/ 0 hypocrisy,lets-go-there Hypocrisy. It seems to be something we hate in others yet it's often something we practice personally. If we have a real message in the Gospel is it being diluted by hypocrisy? Hypocrisy. It seems to be something we hate in others yet it's often something we practice personally. If we have a real message in the Gospel is it being diluted by hypocrisy? Kevin Hughes no 30:09 Let’s Go There – Part 2 http://questblog.org/2010/04/19/lets-go-there-part-2/ http://questblog.org/2010/04/19/lets-go-there-part-2/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:53:38 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=191 Jonah exposes how we sometimes wish that there were limits to God’s grace.  Listen to Steve share some interesting insights on how maybe we aren’t so different than Jonah at times when it comes to “those people”!

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/04/19/lets-go-there-part-2/feed/ 0 jonah,lets-go-there,steve Jonah exposes how we sometimes wish that there were limits to God's grace.  Listen to Steve share some interesting insights on how maybe we aren't so different than Jonah at times when it comes to "those people"! Jonah exposes how we sometimes wish that there were limits to God's grace.  Listen to Steve share some interesting insights on how maybe we aren't so different than Jonah at times when it comes to "those people"! Kevin Hughes no 36:33 Let’s Go There – Part 1 http://questblog.org/2010/04/12/let%e2%80%99s-go-there-part-1/ http://questblog.org/2010/04/12/let%e2%80%99s-go-there-part-1/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:51:41 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=189 We tend to trust in political systems rather than God to solve our cultural and moral problems. No matter what political groups or movements we stand with God is the solution, and praying in faith for our country is our best hope.

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/04/12/let%e2%80%99s-go-there-part-1/feed/ 0 church,culture,politics We tend to trust in political systems rather than God to solve our cultural and moral problems. No matter what political groups or movements we stand with God is the solution, and praying in faith for our country is our best hope. We tend to trust in political systems rather than God to solve our cultural and moral problems. No matter what political groups or movements we stand with God is the solution, and praying in faith for our country is our best hope. Kevin Hughes no 38:14 The Dangerous Life Message – Week 10! http://questblog.org/2010/03/22/the-dangerous-life-message-week-10/ http://questblog.org/2010/03/22/the-dangerous-life-message-week-10/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:37:52 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=184 Wow, we finished our last week in the Dangerous Life Series!  We’ve spent a lot of time getting to know this book and be challenged by Peter to live a lifestyle that identifies with Christ for God’s glory.  This week we closed with 1 Peter 5:6-25 and learned in the midst of this difficult life knowing your opponent is key – but knowing your advocate is even more important!

So what were your conclusions about yourself after considering our discussions on 1 Peter the last several weeks?

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/03/22/the-dangerous-life-message-week-10/feed/ 0 advocates,opponents Wow, we finished our last week in the Dangerous Life Series!  We've spent a lot of time getting to know this book and be challenged by Peter to live a lifestyle that identifies with Christ for God's glory.  This week we closed with 1 Peter 5:6-25 and l... Wow, we finished our last week in the Dangerous Life Series!  We've spent a lot of time getting to know this book and be challenged by Peter to live a lifestyle that identifies with Christ for God's glory.  This week we closed with 1 Peter 5:6-25 and learned in the midst of this difficult life knowing your opponent is key - but knowing your advocate is even more important! So what were your conclusions about yourself after considering our discussions on 1 Peter the last several weeks? Kevin Hughes no 35:52 The Dangerous Life Message – Week 9 http://questblog.org/2010/03/21/the-dangerous-life-message-week-9/ http://questblog.org/2010/03/21/the-dangerous-life-message-week-9/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:30:08 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=178 This week Kevin covered 1 Peter 5:1-5 and focused on the role of leadership in the Christian community.  In the midst of difficult times leadership is of paramount importance!

1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

5Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”[a]

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/03/21/the-dangerous-life-message-week-9/feed/ 0 dangerous-life,difficulty,leadship This week Kevin covered 1 Peter 5:1-5 and focused on the role of leadership in the Christian community.  In the midst of difficult times leadership is of paramount importance! 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, This week Kevin covered 1 Peter 5:1-5 and focused on the role of leadership in the Christian community.  In the midst of difficult times leadership is of paramount importance! 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 5Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."[a (#fen-NIV-30455a)] Kevin Hughes no 40:28 The Dangerous Life Message – Week 8 http://questblog.org/2010/03/02/the-dangerous-life-message-week-8/ http://questblog.org/2010/03/02/the-dangerous-life-message-week-8/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:21:09 +0000 MarkG http://questblog.org/?p=173 Join us for week eight of the “Dangerous life” series.  This week covers 1 Peter 4:11-19 and Kevin focused on the pain and suffering in this life, and how we can expect pain as we identify with the path of Christ.

11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Suffering for Being a Christian

12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18And,
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”[a]

19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

New International Version

]]> http://questblog.org/2010/03/02/the-dangerous-life-message-week-8/feed/ 0 dangerous-life,pain,suffering Join us for week eight of the "Dangerous life" series.  This week covers 1 Peter 4:11-19 and Kevin focused on the pain and suffering in this life, and how we can expect pain as we identify with the path of Christ. 11If anyone speaks, Join us for week eight of the "Dangerous life" series.  This week covers 1 Peter 4:11-19 and Kevin focused on the pain and suffering in this life, and how we can expect pain as we identify with the path of Christ. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Suffering for Being a Christian 12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"[a (#fen-NIV-30449a)] 19So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. New International Version Kevin Hughes no 32:33