Betting on the Super Bowl (02.08.24)

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This week we’re talking about sports gambling and the number of Americans who are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this Sunday. We talked about this topic two years ago (just after the Super Bowl) after over 30 million Americans placed a bet on the Super Bowl. This was a record number. But this year, that number is projected to be nearly 68 million! So I thought it would be good to revisit this topic today.Continue Reading

The Problem with the Lottery (01.12.23)

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This week we’re talking about the lottery. The Mega Millions jackpot, at the time of this recording, is at $1.35 billion, and it will go even higher if there is no winner after the drawing this Friday. When the jackpot gets insanely high like this, many people buy lottery tickets who would not ordinarily do so. For many others, buying lottery tickets is a way of life – hoping to pick the lucky numbers that will instantly transform their life. Is this harmless fun, or is it wrong and something to be avoided? Let’s consider some things that the Bible has to say to help us answer that question.Continue Reading

Sports Betting and the Growing Acceptance of Gambling (02.17.22)

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This week we’re going to be talking about the rise of sports betting and its impact on how religious people view the issue of gambling. The Super Bowl was played this past Sunday and billions of dollars were wagered on the game. Religious groups who strongly opposed gambling not long ago are now accepting it. We’re going to discuss this in our episode.Continue Reading

Is Gambling Wrong? (Sermon #37)

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Is Gambling Wrong? (Sermon #37)

We’re in between season 11 and season 12. During the break we’re posting audio sermons each week instead of the regular episodes. The sermon for this week was preached on September 16, 2018 at the Eastside church of Christ in Morgantown, KY.

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Is Gambling Wrong?

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This question comes up from time to time. Is it wrong for a Christian to gamble? Gambling is never specifically condemned in the New Testament. This is often pointed out by those who defend it. However, something can still be wrong without being specifically condemned. Can we say that gambling is wrong, despite no specific condemnation? Let us consider the question.
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