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A Resolute Faith
January 05, 2020
Duration: 33:03
With a new year upon us, it is good to reflect on the idea of resolutions. The Bible is filled with "I will..." ideas that are tantamount to resolves. This lessons considers some of those and their implications for us. It also briefly introduces our 2020 Theme - "Family Focused."
Basic Training - Letters to Christians
December 29, 2019
Duration: 36:27
The majority of the New Testament is a collection of letters, or epistles, written to Christians. As part of the Basic Training series tour through the seventeen periods of Bible history, this lesson gives a quick synopsis of each of these letters.
In His Presence
December 22, 2019
Passage: Luke 1:26-38
Duration: 36:51
Is Christmas about the presents or the presence? We definitely can get distracted by the trappings of the religious activities. It is easy to forget about the people who were present. They came to be in His presence. Each time we see one of these present in His presence we are challenged. Am I prepared to be in His presence?
Looking Up When Life Is Looking Down
December 15, 2019
Duration: 32:53
What do we do when life shows us hard times? Where do we look for answers, comfort and hope? To whom do we turn for understanding, guidance and counsel? This lesson addresses how we, as disciples, should look up when life is looking down.
Flee Sexual Immorality
December 08, 2019
Duration: 35:03
There is a war that we tend to ignore. It is being waged in our homes, in our churches, in our lives. In our highly sexualized culture, The command to flee sexual immorality carries even greater weight for disciples. Sadly, we do not give it the attention it needs. This lesson reminds of us this important fact.
Simply Christians
December 01, 2019
Duration: 30:39
"What kind of Christian are you?" Though not an uncommon question, it reflects an incredible misunderstanding about the nature of Christianity as it was revealed in Scripture and practiced by the original disciples.
Basic Training - The Early Church
November 24, 2019
As part of the Basic Training series, this lesson covers the book of Acts. This spans from Christ's ascension to His Father's right hand to the apostle Paul's imprisonment in Rome. (Note: Unfortunately, audio is not available for this lesson).
Character - The Mark of a Disciple
November 17, 2019
Duration: 31:37
What does a disciple look like? If the characteristics of a disciple were listed for you, would you look like one? Would your children see in your the character of a disciple of Jesus Christ? This lesson challenges us to consider our character in the light of Christ.
The Scariest Page in the Bible
November 10, 2019
Duration: 29:30
The idea that many will not see heaven is a terrifying thought. The idea that many relatively "good" people will not see heaven is terrifying. This is what Jesus says at the end of the Sermon on the Mount. This lesson challenges us to take some inventory of our own lives in light of this truth.
Key Elements in The Counseling Process
November 03, 2019
Part 7 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson addresses some practical considerations in the Biblical counseling process.
The Bible and Emotions
November 03, 2019
Part 6 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson discusses the role emotions play and the need to acknowledge those roles in all Biblical counseling.
The Centrality of the Heart
November 03, 2019
Part 5 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson addresses the need to understand and emphasize the heart in Biblical counseling.
The Sufficiency of Scripture
November 02, 2019
Part 4 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson demonstrates that Biblical counseling hinges upon the idea that the Scriptures are sufficient. Realizing and relaying this is critical in all Biblical counseling.
The Centrality of the Gospel
November 02, 2019
Part 3 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson emphasizes the gospel as the central in biblical counseling. A core goal must be to draw souls closer to God through Christ Jesus.
Comparison of Counseling Principles
November 02, 2019
Part 2 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson is a consideration of different counseling principles with an emphasis on Biblical counseling.
Introduction to Biblical Counseling
November 01, 2019
Part 1 of a workshop on Biblical counseling, this lesson is an introduction to the idea of biblical counseling.
Basic Training - Life of Christ
October 27, 2019
Duration: 34:45
As part of our Basic Training series, this lesson takes a look at the historical period we call the life of Christ. This is a synopsis of the time when Jesus lived and taught on earth, to include the cross of Calvary, His resurrection and His ascension to His Father's right hand.
A Guide to Acting Like a Fool
October 20, 2019
Duration: 28:36
Acting like a fool is unbecoming to anyone, particularly a Christian. The wise man sets forth many proverbs concerning folly. We would be wise to consider and heed them, so that we may learn how NOT to act like a fool.
Basic Training - Years of Silence
September 29, 2019
Duration: 35:25
Four hundred years passed between Malachi and Matthew. What happened? Where was God? Another in the Basic Training series, this lesson takes a look at the historical time period between the Old and New Testaments, known as the years of silence.
Basic Training - Judah Alone
August 25, 2019
Duration: 33:03
The seventeen periods serve as a great filing cabinet for biblical events. Part of our Basic Training series, this lesson considers the Bible historical period after Israel (the northern tribes) were taken into captivity and Judah was left alone.
Basic Training - Divided Kingdom
July 28, 2019
Duration: 30:04
A terrible point in this history of Israel, the kingdom is divided into two, the northern ten tribes and the southern two tribes. Many kings came and went through this period of Bible history, as well as many prophets. As part of the Basic Training series, this lesson gives a synopsis of this period.
Basic Training - United Kingdom
June 30, 2019
Duration: 34:09
As part of our Basic Training series, these lessons consider the glory years of Israel. The kingdom was united. Saul, David and Solomon were kings. This lesson considers the United Kingdom, a period of Biblical history rich with incredible prophesies, wisdom and great lessons for us today.
Walking in the Light
June 09, 2019
Passage: 1 John 1:1-9
Duration: 21:31
What does it mean to walk in the light? What was this instruction, given by the apostle John in his first epistle, so important to Christians? This lesson explores that essential topic.
Basic Training - Wandering in the Wilderness to the Judges
June 02, 2019
Duration: 32:57
As part of the Basic Training series, this lesson covers the period of Bible history after Israel escaped Egypt by God's mighty hand, displeased God in the early stages of their trip to the promised land and were made to wander in the wilderness. The lesson continues on through the book of Judges, prior to Israel demanding a king.
Basic Training - Exodus
March 31, 2019
Duration: 28:27
Israel, the people of God, were enslaved in Egypt. God heard their cries and determined to let them go. They would begin their journey to the promised land of Canaan. As part of the Basic Training series, this lesson explores the period we know as the Exodus.