This five-session course will show us how to tap into the power of the Spirit.
At first glance, it seems as though Jesus asks impossible demands of us. However, a close look at the Book of Acts lets us know that we are not left alone with his commands. He gives us his own Spirit to supply the power and strength to do what he asks. This five-session course will show us how to tap into that power. It discusses how to live life with passion, get off to a good start, worship through ...
We have the privilege of bringing the good news of salvation to many who have not heard.
What's it mean to be Jesus' disciple? Those who followed Jesus had to give up their own lives and adopt his. This meant rejection by some, but it also meant the joy of bringing the earth-shattering news of his eternal kingdom to those who had not heard about it. This four-session course helps us realize that we have the same honor.
Session One
Support Christ's AgendaJesus calls his followers to adopt ...
Discuss important and fiercely-debated questions about missionary risk.
The following 7-week course will help you and your group think about important and fiercely-debated questions about missionary risk and our global compassion like: Should we send missionaries anywhere? How much should they risk in their ministry? How can we impact the world for Christ?
Week One
Should Christians Risk Life for Peace?Caught between rebels, paramilitaries, and toxic spray, peacemaking ...
Discuss the key questions Christians have faced over two millennia - and provide answers for those questions for today.
The Overview: Early Church & Middle Ages course provides more than an introduction to church history. It helps people ask the key questions Christians have faced over two millennia—and provides answers for those questions for today.
Introduction - Why Study Church History?
Session 1
Persecution in the Early ChurchBeginning as a despised, illegal sect, Christianity endured 300 years of persecution ...
This nine-session course investigates the joys that can be found in knowing God and living his way.
"According to the Beatitudes, we should pursue happiness in the Lord. We need to adopt a theology of happiness. The pursuit of happiness is common to all people. It is the motive behind much of what we do. But the path to true happiness is far different than people think.
This nine-session course investigates the joys that can be found in knowing God and living his way."
A quick Bible study that helps us appreciate our freedom in Christ
Mike Shepherd
"But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does." - James 1:25
Those of us who were born as citizens of the USA can often take for granted the freedom we enjoy. Many have given the ultimate sacrifice to enable us to enjoy this freedom. Much of the world does not ...
This 4-session course studies Paul’s life and his advice to help overcome fears about sharing our faith.
Are you longing to learn how to share your faith? Or do you want to but don't know where to begin? Or does the whole idea terrify you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this series is for you. This four-session course looks at the apostle Paul's life, and his advice in the book of 1 Thessalonians to help us overcome our uncertainties and fears about sharing our faith. Hopefully by ...
Discuss important and intensely controversial questions that surround war, persecution, and peace.
The following 7-week course will help you and your group think about important and intensely controversial questions that surround war, persecution, and peace like: Where in our congregation's life might we be called to practice more peacemaking? Has your peace of mind been shattered during this time of terrorism and war? What can we do about human rights abuses in our world? What is the "just war" ...