In our sermon series, Uncompromised: Holding to Christian Convictions in a Cancel Culture, we’re exploring social issues such as race, abortion, gender, sexuality, religious liberty, immigration, and more. As a church, we are seeking to understand the times in which we live (1 Chronicles 12:32), carefully examine the Scriptures to understand what is true (Acts 17:11), and respond with truth and kindness (1 Peter 3:15).
There is a lot that can be said about each of these topics, and about how to lovingly engage with those who disagree. If you are interested in learning more, below are some recommended resources that provide more in-depth discussion of the issues. You can choose a few to read on your own, if you wish, or perhaps even pick one to discuss together as a community group.
Truth and Culture
- Truth and Culture sermon by John Elmore
- Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity by Nancy Pearcey
- The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey into Christian Faith by Rosaria Butterfield
- A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World by John Stonestreet
- The Rule of Love: How the Local Church Should Reflect God’s Love and Authority by Jonathan Leeman
- Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice by Thaddeus J. Williams
- The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis
- Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael J. Kruger
- Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl
Law and Liberty
- Law and Religious Liberties sermon by John Elmore
Sanctity of Life
- Sanctity of Life sermon by John Elmore and Bruce Kendrick
- The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf
- When You Became You children’s book by Brooke Stanton and Christiane West
Sexuality and Gender
- Sexuality, Gender, and Porn sermon by John Elmore
- Same Love? Understanding What the Bible Teaches About Human Sexuality equipping class by Nathan Wagnon
- Responding to Same-Sex Issues equipping webinar by Hope Harris, Nathan Wagnon, and Nika Spaulding What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung
- God and the Transgender Debate: What Does the Bible Actually Say About Gender Identity? by Andrew T. Walker
- The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman
- Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey
- Speaking of Homosexuality: Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity by Joe Dallas
- Is God Anti-Gay? And Other Questions About Homosexuality, the Bible, and Same-Sex Attraction by Sam Allberry
- Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction by Caleb Kaltenbach
- Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God. A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope. by Christopher Yuan and Angela Yuan
Race and Racism
- Justice and Race essays by Timothy Keller
- Systemic Racism, God’s Grace, and the Human Heart: What the Bible Teaches About Structural Sin essay by Albert Mohler
- From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race by J. Daniel Hays
- One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by John Perkins
- Shenvi Apologetics by Neil Shenvi
- Beyond Racial Gridlock by George Yancey
As we increasingly face these challenges at home, in the workplace, and with friends, we pray that each of us in the church will be equipped to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 5:20) and faithfully serve as ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) by sharing the good news of the gospel.
