Is It Wrong to Skip Church for Sports?

Is It Wrong to Skip Church for Sports?

Author: Adriel Sanchez January 28, 2026 Duration: 8:41
If we occasionally skip church for a sports game, what does that say about our view of what happens in worship? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why what happens in worship should drastically change how we approach church on Sunday.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 9:50
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Why Poor Stewardship of the Body Can Be an Act of Unfaithfulness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:59
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What Most Christians Get Wrong About Spiritual Formation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:05
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Was Slavery in the Bible the Same as American Slavery? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:38
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Make Christianity Weird Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:28
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A Presbyterian and Lutheran on What Most Christians Miss About Church [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:52
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Can You Get to Heaven Without Jesus? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:53
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Mustard Seed Faith – Matthew 17:20 Explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:56
What does it mean to have mustard seed faith? Can we avoid hardships if we have stronger faith? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks a commonly misunderstood passage in the New Testament, Matthew 17:20, and clarifies what the B…
When Should I Disobey Authorities? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
When does loyalty to God require disobeying the government? From COVID lockdowns to DEI policies on sexuality and gender identity, this is one of the most pressing questions facing Christians in America today. Pastor Adr…