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The Unchangeable Demands Change
     
Mal. 3:1-6
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What kinds of change does the unchangeable Father expect?
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Exhort, Examine, and Encourage
     
2Cor. 13:5-14
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Three wonderful admonitions from the Hebrews writer.
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"Until I Come..."
     
1Tim. 4:13-16
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The apostle Paul shares four things of spiritual growth importance.
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The Life of Noah
     
Gen. 6:5-9
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A look at the character of Noah, the flood, and the importance of the rainbow.
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Praise, a Promise, and a Prayer
     
2Th. 1:1-4
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The brethren in Thessalonica were being persecuted. A brief look at some of Paul's encouraging words.
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A Better Covenant
     
Hebrews 8:1-7
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It is better because it is ministered by a superior high priest, ministered in a better place, and founded on better promises.
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The Vine and Branches
     
Jn. 15:1-11
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This lesson is in four parts; the vine, the branches, the vinedresser, and the fruit.
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Spiritual Gifts--Part 1
     
Rom. 12:3-8
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First of a two-part series. This lesson examines the non-miraculous gifts.
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Spiritual Gifts--Part 2
     
1Cor. 12:4-13
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Second of a two-part series. Thsi lesson examines the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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The Love of God
     
Rom. 8:35-39
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Overcoming our fears and worries but knowing the unconditional love of God.
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Good Habits--Part 1
     
2Cor. 5:6-10
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This lesson and Part 2 are taken from Og Mandino's book, The Greatest Salesman in the World. Ten Biblical principles that work!
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Good Habits--Part 2
     
Mk. 10:29-31
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A continuation of Part 1 with the ten Biblical principles of success found in Mandino's book.
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Peter's Fall
     
Mk. 14:27-31
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What lead up to Peter's problems before the crucifixion? What can we learn from them?
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Peter's Restoration
     
Jn. 21:15-17
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Jesus reminds Peter of his three betrayals and there are lessons for us as well.
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The Sabbath Day
     
Ex. 16:22-30
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Is Sunday the Christian Sabbath? Understanding the Sabbath Day is important.
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He was Called the Friend of God
     
Jas. 2:14-26
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Friendship with God means more than most people think. Are your a friend of God or of the world?
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Something to Get Emotional About
     
Ex. 3:11-14
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We get emotional about various things, but have we hardened our hearts to the thrilling Bible stories of faithfulness and courage?
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Takhomasak Happiness
     
Job 5:17-27
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A few simple hints from the NT that can help you live a happier life.
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Untold Riches
     
2Cor. 8:7-9
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Christians are far richer than they realize. Knowing what the child of God has can make a difference in one's attitude toward life.
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The God Who Knows Us Perfectly
     
Psa. 139:7-14
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Some thoughts on God's omni-presence and omniscience.
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The Ultimate Sacrifice
     
Mk. 15:22-27
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A Memeorial Day lesson focusing on the importance of the sacfices of others; but never overlooking the greatest sacrifice of them all.
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The Story of Hannah
     
1Sam. 1:26-28
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Moms can appreciate and learn from the example of Hannah.
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What Every Mom Needs
     
2Pet. 3:17,18
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A Mother's Day sermon showing the importance and great value of a godly mother.
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The Grace of God
     
Ti. 2:11-15
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We are saved by grace when we have the faith to listen and obey God's commandments.
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Changing Your World
     
Mt. 18:1-3
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You can't change the world, nor very few people in it. But the one person you can change is yourself! Change YOUR world.
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Add Self-Control
     
2Pet. 1:5-8
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As we attempt to grow the the Christian graces, it seems to me that adding self-control is necessary to add any of the others.
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Six Things About Sin and the Gospel
     
Mt. 3:1-8
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The Bible teaches six things about sin, but there are also six gospel cures! This is an old lesson I have borrowed from H. Leo Boles.
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Peter's Second Sermon
     
Acts 3:17-21
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Many Christians know something about Peter's first sermon, but his second sermon is good too.
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The Never Ending Story
     
Neh. 12:27-30,43
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Nehemiah learned that as soon as things seem to be going well, they will once again begin to unravel. It's a great lesson in perseverance for us too.
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The Healthy Church
     
Phil. 1:27-30
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Healthy churches are not necessarily large congregations. Healthy churches are spiritually what God wants them to be.
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Ezra Prepared His Heart
     
Ezra 7:6-10
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Ezra prepared his heart to seek, practice, and teach the law of the Lord. Ezra sets a wonderful example for Christians to follow today.
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The Weaver's Shuttle
     
Job 7:1-6
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Life is too short to do some things. Here's what to leave out.
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Learning to Walk
     
Micah 6:6-8
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The NT calls the Christian life a walk. Here are a few ways not to walk, and ten ways to walk in Christ.
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God Is Able
     
Eph. 3:14-21
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God is always able to do far exceedingly more than we can ask or imagine.
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The Most Important Thing
     
Rom. 8:28-30
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The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing!
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Introduction to 1Peter
     
1Pet. 1:1-4
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Christians are victorious over all the weapons of Satan. Why? Because Peter assures of of it in this wonderful letter.
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The Glory of Our Salvation
     
1Pet. 1:3-25
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Christians stand in such blessings and glory that many times we forget whose we are!
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Spiritual Progress, Privileges, and Standing
     
1Pet. 2:1-10
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Oh, the blessings of being a priest of God and part of His spiritual house!
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Submission to Authorities and Masters
     
1Pet. 2:11-25
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Christian living means being in submission to the government and eartly masters using Jesus as our example in all things.
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Submission in the Home and Church
     
1Pet. 3:1-17
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Christians have been called to life of submission and obedience.
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Christ's Victory is Our Victory
     
1 Pet. 3:18-21
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This lesson is a textual study of an intriguing yet difficult passage from 1 Peter 3. Join us as we consider what this passage does and does not teach.
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Christ's Victory Over Suffering
     
1Pet. 4:12-16
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Praise be to God that Jesus has been victorious over suffering. It becomes the example by which Christians can overcome too.
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Victory Over Satan
     
1 Pet. 5:1-14
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This lesson considers Peter's serious warning about our adversary, the devil, and how we can be victorious over him through humility and suffering.
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