Bible Study

Sermon series: God Speaks – part 3 God Speaks . . . and We Can Trust His Word God Speaks . . . and We Must Obey His Word God Speaks . . . and We Must Interpret His Word God Speaks . . . and His Word Guides Us Scriptures: James 1:19-25 Connection to … Continue reading “James 1:19-25 – God Speaks … and We Must Obey His Word – Bible study”

Sermon series: Pressure Points When You Suffer – James 1 The Lure of Sin – James 1 Performance or Mercy? – James 2 The Power of Words – James 3 Why We Fight – James 4 Retaliation or Rescue? – James 5 To be used with: Session Three, The Pressure of Partiality Alternate title: Who’s … Continue reading “James 2:1-13 – Performance or Mercy? – 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 “James 2:22-25 – Do You Really Desire Wisdom? – Bible study”

Sermon series: Pressure Points When You Suffer – James 1 The Lure of Sin – James 1 Performance or Mercy? – James 2 The Power of Words – James 3 Why We Fight – James 4 Retaliation or Rescue? – James 5 To be used with: Session Four, The Pressure of WordsAlternate title: A Mighty … Continue reading “James 3:1-18 – The Power of Words – Bible study”

Sermon series: When the Church Prays The Priority of Praying Together – Acts 6:1-5 The Critical Mass That Unleashes Gods Will – Revelation 8:1-5 Why We Believe Better Than We Behave Concerning Prayer – James 4:1-2 Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 1 – Acts 12:1-11 Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 2 … Continue reading “James 4:1-2 – Why We Believe Better Than We Behave Concerning Prayer – Bible study”

Scriptures: James 4:1-6 Introduction Conflicts have always plagued the church. Members fighting members. Leaders fighting leaders. Churches fighting churches. James recognizes the devastating effect of church fights. More importantly, he helps us understand what is happening inside a Christian who chooses to battle other Christians. When we fight in church, we are . . . … Continue reading “James 4:1-6 – Who Wants to Fight in Church? – Bible study”

Sermon series: Pressure Points When You Suffer – James 1 The Lure of Sin – James 1 Performance or Mercy? – James 2 The Power of Words – James 3 Why We Fight – James 4 Retaliation or Rescue? – James 5 To be used with: Session Five, The Pressure of ConflictAlternate title: Why Don’t … Continue reading “James 4:1-10 – Why We Fight – Bible study”

Sermon series: Pressure Points When You Suffer – James 1 The Lure of Sin – James 1 Performance or Mercy? – James 2 The Power of Words – James 3 Why We Fight – James 4 Retaliation or Rescue? – James 5 To be used with: Session Six. The Pressure of Retaliation Alternate title: Wait … Continue reading “James 5:1-11 – Retaliation or Rescue? – Bible study”

Sermon series: Holy God, Holy People Prepare to Meet Your God – Exodus 19 The Holiness of God – 1 Peter 1 Are You Ready for Extreme Servanthood? Spiritual Success Scriptures: 1 Peter 1 Introduction I love music. It is a gift from God that captures and carries that which cannot be adequately expressed by … Continue reading “1 Peter 1 – The Holiness of God – Bible study”

Scriptures: Joshua 5, 1 Peter 1 Introduction In C.E. Montague’s novel, Rough Justice, a memorable scene describes a little boy named Bron going to church for the first time with his governess. He watches with interest every part of the service and then the preacher climbs into the high pulpit and Bron hears him tell … Continue reading “1 Peter 1 – The Mark of Distinctiveness – Bible study”