I. Free to Serve We are working our way through seven “one another” commands. We began with “love one another,” because love is the command behind all the others, and then we looked at “accept one another” – love at the front door. Still ahead of us are bearing one another’s burdens, encouraging one another, … Continue reading Serve One Another
I. Introduction Most organizations want to be recognized. Companies spend millions of dollars to create logos so you can recognize them. Here’s a quick quiz — how many of these company logos can you name? Answers: Row 1: Marriott, Shell, Nike, Popeyes, Pepsi, Atari, Union 76, ToyotaRow 2: Prudential, AT&T, Chevrolet, Adobe, John Deere, McDonald's, … Continue reading Love One Another
The content reflects on Psalm 128, emphasizing that true success is found in reverence for the Lord, rather than societal measures like wealth or titles. It illustrates how blessings extend from individual faith to family and community, advocating for a life focused on God's guidance. Happiness arises through obedience and faithful living.
The content discusses the profound nature of forgiveness as exemplified in Psalm 32, highlighting the contrast between God’s unconditional forgiveness and human reluctance to forgive. It shares tragic stories, notably the Amish community's response to a shooting, emphasizing how true forgiveness is a choice that leads to healing and joy.
In 1 Peter 4:7-11, Peter emphasizes living purposefully as believers, urging spiritual alertness, deep love, and faithful service in light of Christ's imminent return. He encourages prayerful living, selfless love, and the responsible use of spiritual gifts to glorify God, highlighting the importance of community and unity amidst challenges.
Let us live for God, because God died for us.
We explore Peter's teaching in 1 Peter 1:22-25 about the significance of obedience, purification, and sincere love among believers. It highlights that true love, stemming from a transformed heart, is rooted in the eternal Word of God, contrasting the fleeting nature of human life with the permanence of God's promises and the transformative power of the gospel.
Ephesians 5:1-21 emphasizes living in reflection of God’s character through love, light, and wisdom. Paul encourages believers to embody Christ-like love, reject immoral behaviors, and make intentional, Spirit-led choices. This transformation fosters community unity and a distinctive witness in a morally ambiguous culture, underscoring the significance of intentional Christian living.
I. Jeremiah the Prophet We’re starting a new book today, a study of the major prophet Jeremiah. We’re going to find over the course of the next several months much about the character of Jeremiah, and more importantly, the character of God. The book itself is long. By word count, it’s the longest book in … Continue reading God’s Plan for You
I. Introduction We’re studying the life of David as told through the book of 2 Samuel, and when we get to today’s chapter 15, things are a mess in the kingdom. Of course, God knows everything, and he told the people of Israel the kingdom would be a mess. Way back in 1 Samuel 8, … Continue reading Deposed
I. Introduction Today’s scripture is a familiar one; Jesus has been teaching and preaching in Judea when He was approached by a rich man, and they had a conversation about sewing and zoo animals. Let’s read the entire conversation and see if I understood it correctly. Matthew 19:16-26: Just then a man came up … Continue reading What Is Required?
I. Introduction A study of Malachi 3 This Spring, we studied the following minor prophets, beginning with Nahum, then Zephaniah, Obadiah, Zechariah, Habakkuk, Haggai, and now Malachi. Many times, these Minor Prophets brought us a repetitive reminder: God is perfect. God is holy. God is awesome. We are flawed. We are rebellious. We deserve … Continue reading Give Everything You Are to the Lord
A study of Zephaniah 1 I. Introduction The wrath of God by John Piper: I thank the Lord again for my opportunity to serve Him today, and I pray my words are full of His truth today. Often my lessons have some humor, some lightheartedness because I truly believe that being a child of … Continue reading The Wrath of God
I. Introduction It's almost the New Year, no thanks to the ancient Mayans. The New Year is a time for beginning fresh, to put our past behind us and look forward to a new beginning. For auld lang syne my friends, for auld lang syne. A new beginning means a new you. … Continue reading How Can God Still Love Me?
I. Introduction Who in this class has a collection? Dolls, thimbles, something else? I used to collect pennies when I was a young teen. I'd go through my grandfather's big jar of coins looking for specific pennies I didn't have. The oldest penny I had was from 1916, if I recall correctly. Once, based on … Continue reading Amazing Deliverance
I. Introduction Who knows what hedonism is? According to dictionary.com, "the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good; or, devotion to pleasure as a way of life." What I found interesting is that when you lookup the word "hedonism" on dictionary.com, you also get advertisements. "Come to Hedonism Resorts of Jamaica! Book Today!" … Continue reading Hedonism
Introduction What is the most common phrase in the entire bible? "Fear Not." There is another very common phrase used throughout the bible, it is "one another." These are instructions on how to get along with … well, one another. "Love on another" is used at least a dozen times in the New Testament. • … Continue reading Liberty versus Love
Sometimes it can be difficult to remember that God is in control, that God has a plan for us. Let’s open God’s User Manual, Chapter 1, and start at the beginning. Genesis, verse 1:1 begins - In the beginning, God created… Let’s stop right there and discuss just those 5 words. Lately on the New … Continue reading God Loves His Creation
Our next minor prophet is Malachi. In Hebrew, Malachi means "messenger of Yahweh" or "my messenger." Was Malachi the name of the man who wrote this book? Some scholars believe "Malachi" was simply the title of the book, as in "my message" to the people. We don't know anything about the man himself, but it's … Continue reading Love Wholeheartedly
This is our 4th week in the book of Hebrews. The first week we learned how awesome angels are, learned about our own guardian angel, and that no matter how awesome angels are, Jesus is better than angels. If I recall, Jesus was also better than a Polish hotel, though I might have some wires … Continue reading Be Obedient
Chasing the Wind 
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