This lesson explores the process of transformation we experience as Christians.  The specific topics discussed include: (1) crisis or tragedy affecting the process; (2) mountaintop experiences affecting the process; and  (3) lessons gained from mountainto

This lesson reviews the qualifications for church leadership, particularly deacons along with some examples of these servants in the early church. Scripture references include Ephesians 4:11-12, Acts 6:1-7, and sections from 1st & 2nd Timothy. The l

This lesson, based on 2 Kings 17:24-41, looks at the lessons we can learn from the past failures of Gods people to stand solely on Gods word. The lessons we may learn include: (1) Gods expectations from his people, (2) standing in his word and will, (3

This lesson explores what it means to be rooted in God. From scriptures in Jeremiah 17:1-10 and Ephesians 3:16-20, the main points covered include: (1) the curse of trusting in mankind, (2) how trusting God brings fruit in every season, and (3) being roo

This lesson explores various aspects of Jesus mission for the church, the scope of which is to take the gospel to Jerusalem, Samaria, and the entire world. The main points covered are: (1) the manifestation of the mission, (2) the message of the mission

This lesson explores the significance of Jesuss death on the cross as the most momentous event in human history. The topics covered include: (1) the morbidity of the cross, (2) the necessity of the cross, (3) the people of the cross, and (4) the paradox

This lesson, from 1 Samuel 17, explores insights gleaned from Davids confrontation and victory against Goliath, the Philistine champion. Key concepts covered include: (1) who God is, (2) how God works in the lives of his people, (3) Davids confidence a

This lesson looks at the costs for and of discipleship for Jesus and his followers. The lesson explores the question from two perspectives: (1) the cost Jesus paid with his blood for us, and (2) the cost of what we must give for our discipleship by denyi