Bible Study

Scriptures: Psalm 145; Psalm 107 Introduction Lend me your ears now for two stories, and see if you can detect the common denominator they share. The first is one of those ripping good parables that Jesus told about our Heavenly Father. Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who, early one morning, dropped … Continue reading “Psalms 145 – The Goodness of God – Bible study”

Sermon series: The Trinity: God the Father A Theology that Always Leads to Mission – Ephesians 4 How to Witness to Anyone – John 16 The Lord Is God and Good – Psalm 100 God Is Great – Psalm 145 God Is Good – Genesis, Colossians The Day the Priests Dropped Dead – Leviticus, Hebrews, … Continue reading “Psalms 145 – God Is Great – Bible study”

Sermon series: Covenant People God Fulfills His Promises – Deuteronomy 7 God Gives the King We Need – 1 Samuel 16 A Voice to Our Story – Psalm 55 Do You Really Desire Wisdom – Proverbs 1, James 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7, James 2:22-25 Connection with unit theme: Wisdom is found in knowing Christ and … Continue reading “Proverbs 1:7 – Do You Really Desire Wisdom? – Bible study”

Scriptures: Ezra 3; Proverbs 2 Introduction In 586 B.C., Babylonian warriors marched the surviving Hebrew people away from their Jerusalem. The captives gazed through tears as their cherished city was razed by marauding foreigners. They had thought such a thing impossible: “No one could successfully attack God, His people, or His city. And yet, the … Continue reading “Proverbs 2 – The World Is Not Enough – Bible study”

Sermon series: Guarding Your Heart Guard Your Heart Blinders of the Heart Battle for the Heart Reigning with a New Heart Following the Heart of God Scriptures: Proverbs 4:20-27 Introduction Fairweather Mountain is one of the most spectacular mountains North America. Located off the southeast coast of Alaska, the mountain reaches 15,000 feet above sea … Continue reading “Proverbs 4 – Guard Your Heart – Bible study”

Scriptures: Proverbs 7 Introduction My last official responsibility as a Youth Minister involved taking a busload of senior-high students to Washington, D.C. for a leadership conference. We arrived a day early to take in some of the sights around our nation’s capitol. After driving all night, we checked into our hotel. After changing clothes we … Continue reading “Proverbs 7 – Drawing a Line for Sexual Purity – Bible study”

The Power of Praying in God’s Name Calling on God’s Name Make a Name for Yourself What’s in a Name? For His Name’s Sake Praise His Name He Is Lord He Is Personal The Definitive God Misusing God’s Name The God We Call Father In the Name of Jesus My Favorite Name Scripture: Proverbs 22:1 … Continue reading “Proverbs 22 – My Favorite Name – Bible study”

Scriptures: Proverbs 24:11 Introduction Not since the controversial issue of slavery ripped America apart at the seams has one subject troubled our country like abortion. The abortion issue divides families and friends, striking passions that run deep. It is the great moral debate of this century. Abortion is not merely a medical procedure that ends … Continue reading “Proverbs 24 – Taking a Stand for Life – Bible study”

Sermon series: God’s Purpose for Humanity Created in God’s Image – Genesis, Colossians Created to Relate – Genesis, Ephesians Created for Work – Genesis, Ecclesiastes, Colossians Created for Rest – Genesis, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews Created to Rule – Genesis, Revelation Scriptures: Genesis 2:15-17; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 2:22-23; Colossians 3:23-24 Connection to unit theme: God created us to … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; 2:22-23 – Created for Work – Bible study”

Sermon series: The Way of a Worshipper The Presence of Worship – Exodus 33 The Preparation of Worship – Ecclesiastes 5 The Power of Worship – Psalm 40, John 12 The Protocol of Worship – Psalm 100 Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 The Bible study connection Calling on God necessitates preparation. One would not barge into the … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 – The Preparation of Worship – Bible study”