It’s Not All Black and White - A Sermon Series in Blaine, MN at Chain of Lakes Church
Faith is often presented as simple.
Clear. Certain. Black and white.
But for many people, faith becomes more complicated over time — especially when life, experience, and honest questions don’t fit neatly into easy answers.
It’s Not All Black and White is a new sermon series exploring some of the most challenging spiritual and cultural questions of our time through the life and teachings of Jesus. This series is designed for people who are curious, thoughtful, and sometimes unsure — about faith, church, or what they believe.
You don’t need to have all the answers.
You don’t need to agree with everything.
You just need to come as you are.
What This Thoughtful Sermon Series in Blaine, MN Is About
There can be a strong narrative around what Christians should believe — about salvation, prayer, Scripture, poverty, politics, and inclusion. But what happens when your beliefs don’t fit that narrative?
Does that mean you’re doing faith wrong?
Does it mean you don’t belong?
Does it mean you’re not a Christian?
In this series, we’ll ask honest questions and explore whether Jesus allows room for a range of faithful perspectives. Together, we’ll look at Scripture with humility, curiosity, and openness — trusting that faith can grow without being reduced to black-and-white thinking.
Weekly Topics & Dates
This sermon series in Blaine, MN invites people to explore faith with curiosity, humility, and openness through the life and teachings of Jesus. Each week stands on its own, so you can join us at any point during the series. Whether this is your first time at church in years or you’ve been attending regularly, you are invited to come, listen, reflect, and grow.
January 11 — Salvation
What do I have to believe to go to heaven?
Is salvation as simple as we were taught — or is there more to the story?
January 18 — The Bible & Christian Nationalism
Don’t we want to be a Christian nation?
How do we understand faith, Scripture, and power in today’s world?
January 25 — Prayer
If my prayers aren’t answered, does that mean I’m not praying right?
What does prayer really mean when life doesn’t go as planned?
February 1 — Poverty
If Jesus says the poor are always with us, why should we be concerned?
How does Jesus call us to respond to poverty and injustice?
February 8 — LGBTQ+
What does the Bible really say?
How do we approach Scripture, identity, and faith with honesty and grace?
Who This Series Is For?
This series is for:
People who have stepped away from church but still have questions
People who grew up with faith and now see it differently
People who feel unsure where they “fit” spiritually
People who are curious about Jesus but cautious about church
People who want a faith that can handle real life
If you’ve ever felt like faith became more complicated than you expected, you are not alone — and you are welcome here.
What to Expect at Chain of Lakes Church
A welcoming, inclusive environment
Thoughtful teaching grounded in Scripture
Music, prayer, and reflection
No pressure to participate or agree
Space to ask questions and explore faith honestly
We believe faith is a journey — and no one walks it perfectly or alone. Join us for this sermon series in Blaine, MN and explore faith beyond black-and-white thinking.
