2ND COLLEGE

Even in the business and grind of life Jesus paused for a moment, looked at the people around him in their hurt and need, and felt compassion for them. However, Jesus didn't just feel that compassion and then move on, he did something about it! Follow along as we discuss what it looks like for us today to be the answer to the prayer that Jesus and his disciples prayed and how we can also make time to have gospel conversations.

TAKE A 2ND is created for the busy college student to help you take a second and hear a word from scripture. We want to throw this 5-15 minute message on as you walk to class, drive to work, or out on a run and get your mind refocused on God. We hope this helps you know Jesus more, choose to be in community, and live out the gospel!

What is real faith? What does it look like? In Daniel 3, we see a great example of faith in action. Real faith requires one to stand when the world bows and to trust when the fires rage. When we live this way, real faith offers others the chance to see Jesus.

How does a person live in our broken world as a citizen of the Kingdom of God? How do we leverage our influence for His sake? We first need to understand the tactics of the enemy to negatively influence our minds, allegiance, and identity. Like Daniel, we need to resolve to be different.

We have an open dialogue about everything - from figuring out future relationships to how to choose between two great options, we tackle some very honest questions as we finish our semester with a 2ND College Q&A.

Where will I live? What job will I have? Who will I marry? The unknown can be a scary thing, but we can be secure in our future when we trust the unknown to a known God.

Anxiety is one of the most impactful we can face today. Jacki King teaches and shows us how the Gospel can be a safeguard to us as we navigate the struggles that anxiety can bring.

We all have regrets. What we do with those regrets can affect our days, our choices, and even our identity. We walk through the book of Hosea to see how God redeems regret, and the Gospel covers even the greatest regrets we could ever have.

We believe God has given each of us a story to tell, and it’s our duty to share. This Thursday, we have the privilege of hearing from three of our very own 2ND Fam members- Wyatt Millikin, Cooper Passmore, and Katie Chenoweth. Come celebrate the ways that God has worked in their hearts and reflect on what God is doing right now with your story.

We are called to forgive others, but there are consequences for our actions. How do we reconcile the reality of these 2 truths? Dalton Yates brings the Word and shows us how Jesus deals with both forgiveness and consequences.

John Scott joins us for a very raw and honest conversation about racial reconciliation.

In our world today, the topic of Justice is very polarizing. Where it seems like there are two sides to this justice debate, where do we turn? John Scott shows us how God both is the ultimate judge and ultimately merciful, which is very good news for us.

There are things in life that seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum. When it comes to talking about our salvation, faith and works are two subjects that have a hard time co-existing. Jesus is the only one who can take those two things and make them One through the good news of the Gospel.

We continue our series with Dalton Yates showing us that when we remember what God has done for us, we can then share that hope with others. Hope truly is for everyone, and God desires ALL to be saved and to know Him.

Because of Jesus, we have a Living Hope. Our eternity is secure! But what does that mean for today? How to we take hold of and live out our salvation right now? This message talks about how we do have a living hope, and that hope is uniquely ours.

In these strange times, we could use some Hope right now. As we dive into 1 Peter, we see that Hope is alive, Hope is a person, and His name is Jesus.

Nathan and Bradley are back to discuss what prayer is, why we pray, and how they would respond to someone asking "Does prayer actually solve anything?"

This week in Q&A, Nathan and Bradley dive into some of the more polarizing questions that students submitted. Time stamps for specific questions can be found below:7:20 - What should the role of a denominational background be in shaping a believer’s faith? (How do I pick a church?)17:10 - How can we make sense of the conquests and wars that God had His people fight in the OT where so many people were killed?26:40 - What is a woman’s role in the church? Can they teach/preach?33:35 - Where does “chase your dreams” fit into “follow God’s Will”? Does it fit at all?38:30 - How do you share your faith with somebody who already knows plenty about the Gospel, but doesn’t want any part of it?

Bradley and Nathan continue their Q&A series, and this time it is all about relationships. Time stamps for specific questions can be found below:6:15 - Ok, so we know a guy is supposed to lead in a relationship. What does that look like practically? 15:35 - Should guy and girl friends talk about setting boundaries in friendships and how should they go about that?19:20 - When you notice someone important in your life, that has the same faith and beliefs as you isn’t doing well, isn’t opening up, and is being distant how do you approach them in a loving manner without stepping on toes? 24:35 - What are ways to have a God honoring, Christ centered relationship without crossing any spiritual or emotional boundaries? How do you make rational decisions when emotions & feelings are strong?

Nathan and Bradley begin their new Q&A series, starting with questions on Christian Living. Time stamps for specific questions can be found below:Q1 (2:05) - When first developing a relationship with the Lord a lot of new believers think it has to be all or nothing is that true or is it gradual? How would you explain that to someone who thinks it has to be all or nothing?Q2 (13:45) - Sometimes I feel guilty for praying for things and situations that I hope and dream for. Where is the line between “casting your cares on the Lord” and not being content with where you are and what you have?Q3 (22:15) - How can you be joyful in the midst of hard circumstances/hard times in general?