February 28, 2016
Peer Pressure is a popular teen topic. This topic does not just reach young people today. Everybody faces peer pressure everyday no matter our age.
What does the Bible teach about this topic?
Listen and study about Daniel and his friends as they face peer pressure. See how they handled peer pressure in their lives.
August 30, 2015
A few weeks ago we learned hackers gained access into the Ashley Madison website. This is a website dedicated to helping people have an affair. The hackers threatened to release the names if Ashley Madison did not shut down. When Ashley Madison refused, the names were posted for all to see. Social media and news outlets were buzzing about the scandal. Famous people were involved, even religious leaders. In the wake of this event several important lessons can be learned.
May 06, 2015
God's glory is all around us. The Heaven's declare the glory of God and the Earth shows His handiwork. Insects are creatures that we often overlook but they are very glorious. God designed them with such intricate detail and each one fulfills His purpose.
June 01, 2014
The Book of Obadiah is short but it is full of lessons that we need even still today. Obadiah teaches us about God's judgement.It also teaches us how to treat those around us, even those who we do not fellowship with.
March 23, 2014
What is the church of Christ? When Peter made the great confession concerning the person and purpose of Jesus, Jesus said that upon that kind of faith (this rock) He would build His church. What church? It is the church that belongs to Christ. This church is His body. It is all the saved of all time of all nations. It is His bride. It's members are citizens in His kingdom. There is no salvation outside of the body of Christ, so understanding and appreciating this church is vital to our salvation.
February 09, 2014
Wandering away from God is a dangerous thing. This lesson helps identify and correct problems that cause us to wander from God.
February 04, 2014
Colossians 3 challenges us to new heights in our christian life. When we are recreated in Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a new person. How do we live with our feet on the ground and our head in the sky? This sermon talks about the challenge and the blessing of being New In Jesus.
September 01, 2013
Stick and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me! I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you. Many of us can remember saying or hearing these statements as children. It sounded good, but it was a lie. Sticks and stones do hurt and we aren't really made out of rubber. Words have the power to destroy. Some of the more hurtful forms of destructive speech take the form of deception, manipulation, and lies. How do we respond when we are on the receiving end of this?
August 04, 2013
This is part two of a series on homosexuality. In the first lesson we studied about the movement in this country, what God's word has to say about homosexuality, as well the hope in Christ those who are caught up in homosexuality have. This lesson focuses on what we can do to help those who are struggling with homosexuality.
August 04, 2013
Have you ever seen an old abandoned church building? Whenever I do, I wonder about all that took place within the walls. I think about the worship, teaching, and people's lives that were changed there. But then I wonder where they are now. Why is that church building abandoned? Where did all the people go? It was once alive and meant something, but now what? Don't let your religion be like an old abandoned church building. In his writings, Paul gives three statements declaring what powerful and meaningful religion looks like. This sermon applies those statements to our lives today.
July 28, 2013
Our nation is riddled with problems. While we love our country, many of us are disappointed with the direction things have going morally as well as socially, politically, and economically. The real problem we have is a sin problem. Homosexuality is one of the moral issues our country is struggling. Our nation is divided on many aspects of homosexuality. What does God's word say about it? Does it actually condemn homosexuality? Are people born gay? How do you help someone caught up in it? These questions and more will be addressed in this sermon.
April 14, 2013
The mindset in our culture is growing increasingly unreasonable. For instance, people will jump through hoops to save an inch long fish in a creek as well as its eggs, but they will fight hard for the abortion of babies. It doesn't make sense. We see such senselessness in morality, politics, and every day thinking. In contrast, God's people will be a reasonable people. We have a great opportunity to shine the light of the knowledge of the Son of God to this lost and dying world.
April 07, 2013
As the temperatures start warming up, clothing starts coming off. Modesty is a subject that is often uncomfortable and unpopular and as a result it gets ignored by many. However, God's word instructs us to dress in modest apparel. The Bible is full of instructions and principles that give us a good idea of what it means to be modest. This lesson not only addresses the clothing as the issue, but also the heart.
March 31, 2013
We profess to believe that Jesus arose from the dead; however, does our life reflect that belief? A real knowledge and appreciation of the empty tomb will radically change a person's life. Our problem is often one of unbelieving belief. We believe in the resurrection, but we don't REALLY believe. True belief will manifest itself. This lesson looks at the great impact the resurrection should be having on our lives.
December 06, 2012
Sometimes we painfully watch as people who once served God faithfully fall away from Him. It is rarely a sudden thing, but often the final departure still takes us by surprise. If we want to prevent our own apostasy or that in others, or if we want to help people come back who have fallen away, we need to understand why it happens. This series of lessons looks to answer that question
December 06, 2012
Sometimes we painfully watch as people who once served God faithfully fall away from Him. It is rarely a sudden thing, but often the final departure still takes us by surprise. If we want to prevent our own apostasy or that in others, or if we want to help people come back who have fallen away, we need to understand why it happens. This series of lessons looks to answer that question
December 06, 2012
Sometimes we painfully watch as people who once served God faithfully fall away from Him. It is rarely a sudden thing, but often the final departure still takes us by surprise. If we want to prevent our own apostasy or that in others, or if we want to help people come back who have fallen away, we need to understand why it happens. This series of lessons looks to answer that question
December 06, 2012
One of my favorite TV shows is American Restoration. In it, old pieces of junk are restored back to their former glory. I love seeing relics of the past saved. Sometimes we find our hearts and souls in this condition. Sin creates rust and decay and slows destroys our lives. But God has provided a way to become whole again. This lesson focuses on the subject of repentance... what it is and the times of refreshing it brings into our lives.
December 06, 2012
There is something special about home. Going home and thinking simply warms the heart. Spiritually speaking, home means salvation, fellowship with God, heaven, a spiritual family, and so much more. Sadly, we sometimes choose to leave home and wander lost in the world. The parable of the prodigal son reminds us of our condition when this happens, shows us we can go home, and shows us the way home. It's so amazing to think that after all of the wandering we do, we have a Father waiting to receive and restore us to Himself.
December 06, 2012
The victory of the army of Israel over Jericho is a favorite among children. Imagining those walls falling down because of their faith in God is fascinating. This event is not just a history lesson, but an exercise in faith and the power of God. It speaks to us today as we all face walls in our lives that seem too great to tear down. But with God, no wall is too high, too strong, or too wide.
December 06, 2012
One of the most helpless feelings you can have is to be truly lost. This is especially true when a person is lost spiritual. This sermon looks at the parables of Jesus in Luke 15 and shows what it means to be lost and what it means to be found. In it we see God's love for us even when we wander away from Him.
December 06, 2012
Job was a man who suffered so much in such a short time. He wasn't suffering for doing wrong, but he was under attack by Satan for doing right. In the midst of his confusion and even frustration, he speaks this great motto of faith: I know that my Redeemer lives and at the last He shall stand on the earth..." It's a motto of faith we can live by today!
December 06, 2012
All Christians will have face to persecution in their lives. Sometimes it is severe and sometimes it is more subtle. How do we handle it? The answer is to focus on Christ during these times. Peter gives us some direction and hope during such a time. As we suffer we can look to Christ as our example knowing He suffered for righteousness as well.
December 06, 2012
August 1, 2012 was "Chic-Fil-A Appreciation Day." Many people chose to visit this restaurant to show support to the President of the company concerning his stance against gay marriage. This day brought to mind several spiritual messages, some were positive and some were negative.
May 24, 2012
Some of the most rewarding and joyful times in a person's life come from being a parent. At the same time, some of the most frustrating and difficult times in a person's life can come from being a parent. Solomon was given incredible wisdom by God to rule the nation of Israel. He not only used this wisdom to be king, but he also used this wisdom to write some very practical and powerful proverbs on parenting. These words are not outdated... they still work today when put into practice.
