Anush A. John Podcast
Episodes
129 episodes
I Doubt It: On Doubt, Evidence and Belief
Is there evidence to believe in God? What about my doubts? This sermon examines why it is good to have doubts, what the different kinds of doubts are, and whether there is evidence to believe in Jesus Christ.https://www.anushjohn.com/pos...
The Integrated Life: Balancing God, Work, Life and Rest
With only 24 hours in a day and so many things that vie for our attention, how do we balance everything? Something invariably gets cut. This sermon looks at the principles to follow to help in that integration.https://www.anushjohn.com/p...
Hell: The Tragic Option of Destiny
If there is one topic that causes both believers and non-believers to flinch, it is the topic of Hell. This topic raises more questions than most other topics. This sermon looks at some common objections and gives an overview of this trag...
Weight Loss Remedies: Acknowledging the Honour Glory of God
How could the purpose of our existence be the Glory of God? If this is true, how have we fared in accomplishing this task? This sermon examines four ways humans can honor God.https://www.anushjohn.com/post/weight-loss-remedies-acknowledg...
The Resurrection of Jesus: The Evidence
Is the resurrection of Jesus an actual historical event? If it is, then it changes everything. This sermon examines the evidence for the historicity of the resurrection and evaluates the naturalistic options that account for the available facts...
Gardens of Eden - The Fullness of Soul Peace
Peace seems to be only a promise for the afterlife. Is it possible for those who believe in God to have peace on earth, as the Christmas message says? This sermon explores 3 dimensions of peace and offers suggestions regarding the fullness of s...
The Limits of Science: Science, Scientism and a Theistic Universe
Science seems to have the final authority on all things. But is this true? This sermon examines 18 questions science cannot answer and explores two of them: the origin of the universe and the nature of beauty.https://www.anushjohn.com/po...
Walking the Talk: How God Equips Us to Do His Will
Knowing God's will is one thing. Doing it is a completely different matter. Humans are incapable of carrying out the Will of God unless God helps us. This sermon looks at different ways that God equips us to do His Will.https://www.anush...
Living the Dream: Subjective Ways to Discover God’s Will
The Bible gives us guidelines for life. But it does not give details on who to marry, where to live, what work to do, and the million other questions of life. This sermon explores how to discern God's will in these matters.https://www.an...
The Bible and Islamic Objections
The Bible is the basis of belief for both Judaism and Christianity. Though it is not the basis for Islam, it makes accusations against the Bible. This lecture compares the Bible and the Quran and evaluates the objections that Islam raises again...
The Deity of Jesus and Islamic Objections
Islam elevates Jesus to a very high degree, even calling him "righteous" when Mohammed is not called righteous. Yet, Islam does not accept the deity of Jesus. This sermon explores the common objections to the biblical claim about the divinity o...
The Death of Jesus and Islamic Objections
The death of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. If Jesus didn't die, there is no redemption for humans. Islam contradicts the death of Jesus with two views. This sermon looks at the Islamic Objections to the Death of Jesus.https://...
The Trinity and Islamic Objections
The Trinity is a foundational doctrine of the Bible. The Tawhid is a foundational doctrine of the Quran. This sermon compares the two concepts of God and addresses objections that Muslims raise against the doctrine of the Trinity. h...
The Body Life - Spiritual Gifts
What are spiritual gifts? Who is it for? This sermon provides an overview of spiritual gifts and examines one of the metaphors of the church—the concept of the Body.
The Authority of the Bible
Does the Bible have as much authority as God does? If so, what is the basis of that authority? This sermon examines seven lines of evidence that demonstrate the Bible's authority.#authorityofthebible #credibilityofthebible #inerrancy...
Milestones - What is Spiritual Maturity
For those who become the spiritual children of God, what happens next? They grow towards maturity. This sermon examines what spiritual maturity entails and the means necessary to achieve it.
The Job Interview - Characteristics of a Christian Leader
What are the characteristics of a Christian Leader? This sermon combines all the features that Paul gives into five succinct points.
Imitating Intermediaries - Praying for People
“I'll pray for you” is a promise that many people make.But how many of us really pray? When we do pray, what percentage of our prayers are for our own concerns? This sermon explores the topic of praying for others and examines some reasons ...
The Double Waiting - Noah and the Flood
This sermon looks at three different threads: The character of Noah, the evidence for the flood and the issue of waiting. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/the-double-waiting-noah-and-the-flood
Undeserved Objects - On Loving Each Other
Love is a common word and theme in the arts and contemporary culture. But what kind of love is exhibited in our world today? This sermon evaluates an elevated love and looks at specific recipients of that love.
Which Worldview Offers Hope?
In this world of uncertainty and hardship, it is possible to have hope in the present and the future. This sermon compares hope offered in several different worldviews, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and atheism, with the hope offered in ...
Where is God when it hurts?
If evil and suffering exist, then does God exist? If he does, what kind of God is He?
Do We Really Have to Give?
Altruistic giving flies in the face of secular humanism, and yet we are told to be generous. Why should we give at all? This sermon explores the biblical perspective on giving in light of traditional views, offering three principles of giving.&...
