Foolish-Wise

Lee Campbell

Luke 12:13-34

The foolish focus their attention on accumulating wealth in order to ensure a comfortable life, but the wise are rich toward God. The wise focus their attention on God's kingdom and live a life of love towards others, trusting God to take care of all their needs.

Order in Community, Part 1

Ryan Lowery

1 Corinthians 11:1-12

In this commonly controversial passage, Ryan Lowery takes a look at the historical context and its current implication on our lives as modern Christians.

Teaching from Your New Identity

Keira Williamson

1 Corinthians 11:1-12

How does our identity in Christ affect our Bible teaching? This session will explore common pitfalls of misplaced identity and practicalities for how to speak from God's power.

Power Through Weakness

Mike Sullivan

2 Corinthians 11:21-12:10

God says His power works best in weakness. When we depend on our own strength, we are rejecting God's superior strength. Sometimes God sends a "thorn in the flesh" to bring us to a point where we will accept His strength over our own. If we can see our weakness, we can receive salvation.

Avoiding Spiritual Deception

Mike Sullivan

2 Corinthians 11:1-21

Paul uses sarcasm to rebuke the Corinthians for being so easily deceived by false teachers. He gives three ways to be spiritually deceived. First, assume everyone who mentions Jesus or uses spiritual language is from God. Second, when listening to someone teach, prioritize the experience over their content. Third, accept "spiritual" justifications for greed. If you do not want to be spiritually deceived, then instead, expect counterfeit forms of Christianity, evaluate the message in light of the Bible, and look for evidence of financial integrity.

Spirituality and Our Relational Lives

Gary DeLashmutt

James 3:13-4:3

The author of James describes the two kinds of wisdom, each having a relational posture which leads to two different relational results. The wisdom from below is self-centered and leads to a harvest of disorder and evil. Whereas the wisdom from above is self-giving and results in relational peace and wholeness.

Family, God's Way

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:1-4

Children need godly parents to show them the way to live. They in turn are called to obey when young, and honor their parents when older. In Greco-Roman times, the father was the ultimate authority, but Peter points out that God is in authority over the father. God calls the father to bring their children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Discerning God's Will for Your Life

Conrad Hilario

Ephesians 5:17

God has a specific purpose and plan for your life. He is committed to leading you. But there are prerequisites. You must establish a personal relationship with God. You must have a willingness to follow in advance of knowing His will. Finally, you must be willing to ask God what His will is. God primarily reveals His will through His written Word and generously gives wisdom to those who ask. The only way to feel confident that you are at the center of God's will is to have a heart yielded to Him.

The Walk of Wisdom

Scott Risley

Ephesians 5:15-17

Six practical tips for learning God's Will: 1, Make sure you have a relationship with God. 2, Understand the different types of decisions. 3, Be willing to follow His lead. 4, Knowing God's Word is essential. 5, Pray and listen. 6, Seek the counsel of others. Walking wisely means making the most of the time God has given you. Knowing God's will is a great treasure, available only to those who really want it. It is worth it!