Woodland Presbyterian Church Memphis

HONEST ANSWERS: Is Heaven For Real?

Rev. Matt Miller (John 14:1-6) There are a lot of books and songs written about heaven, revealing there is a big desire to know about this place that God promises. The problem is most of them don’t use the Bible to get their answers. In this sermon, Pastor Matt asks: What is Heaven? Where is it? And How do we get there?

HONEST ANSWERS: What's the Church's View on Money?

Rev. Matt Miller (Psalm 133:1) Unity in the church is both a reality created by our connection in Christ and also a discipline which means working through differences. We all come to the Table with different needs and even different financial viewpoints. God wants to use each of us to help the other grow in grace as we give to his work.

HONEST ANSWERS: Why Does God Want My Money?

Rev. Matt Miller (Psalm 50:7-15) We know God calls us to give to His purposes through the local church, but why? What is God’s purpose in calling us to partner with him when he doesn’t really need the money? What’s at stake if we don’t hear what God is saying and respond in obedience?

HONEST ANSWERS: Dr. Frankenstein, I Presume?

Rev. Matt Miller (Genesis 11:1-9) We deal with technology all the time but what are its limitations? How do we deal with new scientific breakthroughs that may put us in compromising positions with our faith? This sermon addresses the challenges of navigating new technology with sinful hearts.

HONEST ANSWERS: What About Hell?

Rev. Matt Miller (Matthew 25:31-46) "What About Hell?" deals with the challenging doctrine of eternal punishment. Some churches talk about it every other week, trying to scare the hell out of them. Other churches don't believe a loving God would do something like this. In this message, Pastor Matt explores what Jesus has to say about hell and the difference it makes for a Christian today.

HONEST ANSWERS: Who Chooses Who?

Rev. Matt Miller (Ephesians 1:3-11) In this sermon, Pastor Matt tackles the controversial issue of predestination. What is it? Why are their disagreements? And What difference does it make in my life? Have you ever wondered why we are called to do evangelism and mission if God has already chosen who are his?

HONEST ANSWERS: What Is God's Will for My Life?t?

Russell Jung (Ephesians 4:1-7) In life we face many challenging circumstances such as the loss of a job, loss of a spouse, perhaps a divorce, or just trying to figure out what to do with our lives. When we face these tough circumstances it causes us to ask the question "What is God's will for my life?" Although he cannot know every person's personal answer, Russell Jung attempts to answer this question by giving four answers that are universally true for all people.

HONEST ANSWERS: How Can a Good God Allow Suffering and Evil?

Rev. Matt Miller (Romans 8:28-39) Another Difficult Question is: How can a Good God allow Suffering and Evil? In this message, Pastor Matt talks about how God responds to us with wisdom from His Word and also reveals he is present with us in suffering and sorrow.

HONEST ANSWERS: Is the God of the Old Testament Immoral?

Rev. Matt Miller (Deuteronomy 20:10-18) In this episode of the "Honest Answers" series, Pastor Matt considers the difficult question of why God asks his people to “utterly destroy” those dwelling in the Promised Land and deals with supposed contradictions in God's character.

HONEST ANSWERS: Adam and Eve? Fact or Fiction?

Rev. Matt Miller (Genesis 1:26-28) In this sermon, Pastor Matt considers the Difficult Question: Were Adam and Eve Real People? and talks about the difference it makes in our faith today.