Special Studies
Moses, the Reluctant Servant
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Moses 2 | Sep 26, 18 |
Ex chs. 2-7, 14, 18. Forty years lapsed before God called Moses to represent the LORD to Pharaoh. Not interested in fulfilling the assignment, Moses first offered to God questions and then excuses. Reluctantly he headed to Egypt and encountered the LORD Who sought to kill him for neglecting to circumcise his son. Moses continued to be discouraged, not yet grasping that it was through Pharaoh's resistance that God was glorified. |
| Moses 1 | Sep 19, 18 |
The Background (Ex 2:1-25), Call (3:1-22), Answer (4:1-17), and Enthusiasm of Moses (4:18-24). On the one hand, Moses was divinely preserved as a baby and raised with specialized training that prepared him for the Lord's service. On the other hand, Moses had committed murder and had spent forty years of obscurity in the wilderness. Understandably, he resisted God's call to return to Egypt. Despite God's words of encouragement, detailing the mission ahead, showing him signs, and providing the support of his brother, Moses was a man of objections—void of enthusiasm. |
Psalm 103
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Psalm 103 1 | Jul 9, 17 |
Psa 103:1-22. This Davidic psalm gives us a basis for praising the Lord. God is the source of all healing. He is the ultimate Arbitrator. Always in control, abounding in compassion & mercy, forgiving, and committed to us—why would we trust in anything else? |
Importance of the Local Church: Pleroma Bible Church Conference 2017
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 10 | Jul 16, 17 |
Jn 21:1-17. Distressed over his denial of the Lord, Peter announces
he is going fishing. Jesus is not yet finished with this disciple
and restores Peter, asking if he is committed to serving Him—which
is to love Him. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 9 | Jul 16, 17 |
1 Pet 5:1-4. Shepherding the Flock: the Role of the Pastor.
Distinction and function of NT words for "pastor". "Elder"
emphasizes authority, "shepherd"—care, and "overseer"—
responsibility. The pastor-teacher needs to be model to the flock
that God has assigned him, using the LJC as his example. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 8 | Jul 9, 17 |
A healthy local assembly is designed to be self-supporting, with
members of the church ministering through their spiritual gifts. 1
Pet 5:1-2. Peter exhorts the elders to shepherd God's flock. Using
contrasting pairs, he teaches responsibilities and biblical motives
for the pastor.
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| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 7 | Jul 2, 17 |
Setting the context of 1st Peter: believers are encouraged
to endure testing and be obedient. 1 Pe 5:1—addressing the
elders/pastors. A look at the word "glory" in the NT in both its
temporal and eternal senses. If we endure with Christ, we will share
in His glory. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 6 | June 25, 17 |
2 Tim 2:14-18. Review of the responsibilities of the pastor
and the importance of him teaching the Word of God. Paul commands
Timothy that pastors are to be committed to accurately teaching the
Word, as if in God's presence. By so doing congregations won't be
misguided away from the truth, but unified. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 5 | June 25, 17 |
Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church
Conference 4June 18, 17Eph 4:16. The gift of pastor-teacher
incorporates both care for his sheep and communication ability. When
each individual grows spiritually, the church working together,
matures itself. Father's Day: the father's role and responsibility
as the head of the family. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 4 | June 18, 17 |
Eph 4:16. The gift of pastor-teacher incorporates both care
for his sheep and communication ability. When each individual grows
spiritually, the church working together, matures itself. Father's
Day: the father's role and responsibility as the head of the family. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 3 | June 18, 17 |
Eph 4:11-15. The entire congregation is to be brought to
maturity and oneness in Christ, which depends upon bels using their
spiritual gifts and serving in virtue love. In contrast to being
victimized by the cosmic system, our lives should exhibit spiritual
integrity. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 2 | June 11, 17 |
Communion. The importance of teaching the Word of God in the
local assembly. Eph 4:11-13. The pastor trains the saints, equipping
them to serve, with the result that the body of Christ is built and
matured. |
| Importance of the Local Church: 2017 Pleroma Bible Church Conference 1 | June 11, 17 |
Pastor Inghram reports on Pleroma's Dedication Conference and recaps his presentation on the importance of the pastor teaching the Bible in the local church. Rejection of the Word of God results in a darkened soul. Rom 1:18ff; Eph 4:11ff. |
Daniel before the Lion's Den
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Daniel before the Lion's Den 3 | Jan 29, 17 |
Da 2:20-23; 46-49. Dan blooms where he is planted, doing the best he can w/what God has given him. The king desires to reward D; and in humility & grace, D desires to reward his friends who prayed w/him. His honesty, loyalty & selflessness land D in the highest court—where the pressure will be greatest. If you are a spiritual warrior where do you want to be? In the thick of the battle! We should not be thinking of ourselves & our safety, but how we can serve more effectively where God has placed us. Taking no credit for himself, D crafts a prayer of thanksgiving to God, before going to Neb w/the dream. |
| Daniel before the Lion's Den 2 | Jan 22, 17 |
Ps 91; Da 2:19, 24-30. God has a plan for your life—are you preparing & positioning yourself daily, w/o setting parameters, so that He can work thru you? Even when given the opportunity before the king, Daniel does not promote himself; but sees himself as a humble tool of God, crediting Him as the One who will reveal the dream. The plan that God has for Daniel's life is not for his glory, but for God's—He is the Hero of the story. |
| Daniel before the Lion's Den 1 | Jan 15, 17 |
1 Co 10:11; Da 2:1-19. Daniel's Dilemma. D faces threat of execution if he is unable to tell King Neb his dream & interpret it. Rather than panicking or seeking self-preservation, Daniel takes the spiritual approach and chooses to serve the Lord, rather than self. Unable to handle the crisis in the power of the flesh, he and his friends pray, relying on the Lord to help. God answers his prayer and b/c he trusted Him in faithful obedience, God vaults Daniel to the top. There are many opportunities that we have and many blessings that we could have, if we simply said, "I'll give it a try." |
Repentance and Sorrow
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Repentance and Sorrow 2 | Jan 18, 17 |
Gk. lupeo- to grieve; metamelomai- to regret; metanoai- a change of mind (trans. "repentance"). Regret & repentance are not synonymous in NT Gk.; regret includes emotion, repent does not. Emotions may or may not accompany repentance. Whether in salvation or confession of sins, feeling sorry is not a requisite; it is Christ's work on the cross that has the merit. In the NT, repentance is sometimes used for change of mind and other times as a synonym for believing. Repentance is not necessary for faith in Christ. Dt 30:2; Mt 3:2; 11:20; Lk 17:3; Ac 2:38; 8:22; 2 Co 7:8f. |
| Repentance and Sorrow 1 | Jan 4, 17 |
2 Co 7:1-12. Background to Paul's 3 visits & 4 letters to the Corinthians, including a painful visit and subsequent letter of strong rebuke—a letter which initially caused distress for these believers, but led to correction. Emotion has no merit for either justification or spiritual growth. "Godly sorrow" means to sorrow according to God's will or intent. This produces a change of mind (repentance) which is based upon the mental understanding of the character of God, and in turn leads to spiritual advance. |
Usefulness of Older Age
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Usefulness of Older Age | Dec 28, 16 |
5 min. vid on Big Bang theory: Does God Exist? 4 New Arguments (Prageru.com). Ps 71:18—having an impact on future generations. As long as the Lord is preserving our lives, He is going to give us opportunities to serve. We can have an impact even in our infirmities or incapacities. Spiritual maturity and our greatest effectiveness is often not reached until older age. Biblical examples of exceptional effectiveness in older age: Abraham & Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Joshua, Caleb, David, and Daniel. God has numbered our days—Jo 14:5; Ps 139:16. |
Witnessing and Evangelism
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 11 | Nov 27, 16 |
History of Thanksgiving Day. Bridging Questions are designed to build movement from an individual's false beliefs to correct beliefs. Presenting objective and subjective evidences. The goal is to find common ground and remove obstacles so we can present the Gospel and a positive case for Christ. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 10 | Nov 13, 16 |
Veteran's Day remembered. Oath of Office Link; 2 Pet 3:1-9; arguing against uniformitarianism. Uncovering Questions: determining why the individual has barriers or objections to moving towards Christ. Differentiating between intellectual, emotional, and volitional reasons for doubting. Seven steps to uncovering hidden barriers. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 9 | Nov 6, 16 |
Ps 20:1-9. George Washington an example for presidents to follow. Illuminating Questions. The goal is to clarify what the individual believes and how they define terms; it is not to prove the other person wrong, but to minimize defensiveness and reverse the burden of proof. When the unbeliever recognizes the cracks in their worldview, they are more open to replacing it. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 8 | Oct 30, 16 |
Remembering the Rescue of the Lost Battalion after the Attack of Pearl Harbor. Hearing Questions continued. Listening for discrepancies between belief vs heart longing, belief vs behavior, belief vs belief, and belief vs illogical belief. All people, regardless of religion, share the same sense that there is a God and a desire to know Him. Materialism and success cannot fulfill the longing of the soul. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 7 | Oct 23, 16 |
The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Witnessing. Principles on Evangelism: Our Attitude. Listening for Discrepancies Between an Unbeliever's Worldview and their Heart Longing. We should not feel pressured to produce results when witnessing; ultimately G/HS does the work. We are God's instruments empowered by G/HS and we should truly desire to reach the lost. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 6 | Oct 16, 16 |
The Goals of Asking Questions and 8 Steps of Personal Evangelism. Rather than forcing the truth on an unbeliever, the aim is to use questions, which allow them to discover contradictions in their thinking. Once we understand their perspective and uncover their barriers to belief, we can build a bridge to the Gospel. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 5 | Oct 9, 16 |
The process of personal evangelism and principles from Jn 4:4ff. As Jesus did with the woman at the well, we want to ask non-threatening questions that lead others to the truth, allowing them to surface uncertainties of their perspective. Passages covered where Jesus taught and answered questions with questions. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 4 | Oct 2, 16 |
Reasons why witnessing & evangelism are important to believers and personal evangelism reviewed. Strategies for personal evangelism, and planning & preparation discussed. Asking questions to the unbeliever can help them see their need and build a bridge to the truth. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 3 | Sep 25, 16 |
Do we need to have a gift for evangelism in order do it? God gives us the information and opportunity for witnessing; we simply need to be prepared to guide the conversation to spiritual matters. Personal evangelism means that we care for others' eternal future. It is often a process, not just reaping. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 2 | Sep 18, 16 |
Constitution Day remembered. Passages covered on our witnessing responsibilities; 1 Cor 6:18ff; 2 Cor 5:14ff. We belong to the Lord and as His bondservants we should seek to be obedient. Believers have been designated as Christ's ambassadors with a message of reconciliation. |
| Witnessing and Evangelism 1 | Sep 11, 16 |
Christ's mission to seek and save the lost is a responsibility passed onto Church Age believers. Giving the gospel to a stranger is one of the purest forms of impersonal love and something we should desire to do. Jn 4:5-15. Jesus starts a conversation in a culturally unacceptable situation with a woman at the well. |
Irene, Heaven and Beyond
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Irene, Heaven and Beyond 4 | Sep 4, 16 |
Communion; Life beyond the grave for believers cont'd |
| Irene, Heaven and Beyond 3 | Sep 4, 16 |
Life beyond the grave for believers cont'd |
| Memorial Service for Irene 2 | Aug 31, 16 |
Graveside Service for Irene Hagemeier at the National Cemetery of Quantico |
| Memorial Service for Irene 1 | Aug 31, 16 |
Memorial Service Celebrating Irene Hagemeier at Potomac
Crest Baptist Church, |
| Irene, Heaven and Beyond 2 | Aug 28, 16 |
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF); Life beyond the grave for believers cont'd |
| Irene, Heaven and Beyond 1 | Aug 28, 16 |
Life beyond the grave for believers |
God's Divine Hand in American History
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| God's Hand in American History 2 | Aug 21, 16 |
Miracles in American History; Battle of Long Island; Ps 144:9-15 cont'd (slides) |
| God's Hand in American History 1 | Aug 21, 16 |
Miracles in American History; Battle of Long Island; Ps 144:1-8 (slides) |
The Church's Foundation
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Church Foundation | Jul 17, 16 |
Eph 2:19-22: The Masonry Analogy of the Body of Christ. Like a building compromised of many stones, each believer fits into a different place within the local church and each has a specific responsibility. As the Mason, God evaluates each stone, hones it, and precisely fits it into place. Stones do not work in isolation, but in harmony with the others. Without each stone, the building is not complete; its strength and function are compromised. |
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Hiroshima Atomic Bomb | May 29, 16 |
Ecc 3:1-8; History of the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima |
Baby Jude Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Baby Jude Special 4 | Apr 10, 16 |
James 1:2-4; Phil 4:6-9. Our adversity and tribulations are designed to bring glory to God and to bring us to maturity. God the Father is the source of compassion and mercy, of relief and encouragement, and is an ever ready help (2 Cor 2:3-4). With the comfort and love that God supplies us through our trials, we are to comfort and love others in theirs. |
| Baby Jude Special 3 | Apr 10, 16 |
Rom 5:1-5. Turning Adversity Into Blessing. As believers we rejoice in the confident expectation of our future glorification. Not only that, Paul tells us, but we rejoice in adversity because of the endurance it produces. Through prayer we have access to God's limitless grace, and when we are obedient to the Scripture in praying (1 Thess 5:17), our love for God grows, which benefits all areas in life. As parents bond with their baby, so God wants us to bond with Him in prayer. |
| Baby Jude Special 2 | Apr 3, 16 |
Communion. Jude Maxwell Foti, born with a missing heart chamber. But it is this very defect that has spurned a spiritual reaction and opened the opportunity for God to be glorified—as He was glorified with the man born blind and Lazarus who was sick unto death (Jn 9:3; 11:4). We can be heartbroken when the life we had envisioned doesn't go as planned, but God knows better than we do (Isa 55:8-9), and His grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). Instead of being bitter toward God, blind and deaf Helen Keller thanked Him for her handicaps and occupied herself with helping others. |
| Baby Jude Special 1 | Apr 3, 16 |
All of us are born, to one extent or another, with physical defects. Yet even prior to our conception, we were in the mind of God (Ps 139:13-16). This lesson explores the remarkable design of the fetus's circulatory system—a system which depends on the mother's placenta, not the baby's lungs, to receive oxygenated blood. How do the heart and lungs of the baby make the rapid change from depending on the mother, to functioning alone? What surgical procedures can help a baby born with a missing heart chamber? slide presentation |
Doctrine of the Angelic Conflict
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Angelic Conflict 12 | Mar 27, 16 |
Jn 12:31; 2 Cor 4:4. As ruler of this world, Satan implements strategies to deceive, distract, and mislead—believer and unbeliever alike. If we are not careful to transform our thinking, we will be passively influenced and conformed to the world. As believers what is our protection against assault from the cosmic system? The application of God's Word and G/HS is our sole defense. |
| Angelic Conflict 11 | Mar 20, 16 |
History of the Angelic Conflict. Isaiah 14:12ff and Ezekiel 28:11ff—are these descriptions of a man or Lucifer? Created as the most powerful angel and beautiful in appearance, Lucifer became narcissistic and challenged divine authority. Joining his rebellion was a third of the angels, who consequently were condemned to the lake of fire. Masterful in deception, Satan's plan is to oppose God by deceiving the human race. |
| Angelic Conflict 10 | Mar 13, 16 |
Dan 10:10-13. Book critique of Christian author, Frank Peretti. In addressing the angelic conflict, Peretti misrepresents Biblical teaching and utilizes anecdotal theology. Angels are humanized, demons confused with works of the flesh, and angels act independently of God. The NT epistles do not instruct believers to take a direct approach to demonic warfare, rather we are to hold our ground. |
| Angelic Conflict 9 | Mar 6, 16 |
Mt 10:1-8; Acts 19:11-16. Demon Possession & Influence. What about exorcism today; can we cast out demons? The NT epistles address demons extensively but nowhere are we told to cast them out. Should we be praying for the elect angels to prevail over the fallen demonic forces, as in Dan 10:12? God can answer our prayers through the angelic conflict and the use of angels. |
| Angelic Conflict 8 | Feb 28, 16 |
Rom 8:31-39. Demon Possession & Influence. Although we don't know what activities demons might use in the Church Age, we do know much can go wrong simply because we live in a fallen world. Distinguishing between Greek prepositions used for "into" and "cast out". What about demon influence today? Casting out demons was a temporary apostolic gift given to establish the Church Age. |
| Angelic Conflict 7 | Feb 21, 16 |
NT passages referencing the fallen angels of Gen 6 which attacked the purity of the human race. We learn that these demons are being held in Tartarus until the day of judgment and that the Lord gave His victorious proclamation to them (Jude 6; 2 Pet 2:4). Questions answered: Do angels have the freedom to act on their own volition? What about appearances of angels today? |
| Angelic Conflict 6 | Feb 14, 16 |
When did God create the angels? Was it during creation week or before? According to Job 38:4-7 the angels ("morning stars" & "sons of God") sang for joy in response to the earth's creation. If angels do not have sexuality what about Gen 6 and the sons of God having sex? Though angels do not possess sexuality, they can take on human form. |
| Angelic Conflict 5 | Feb 7, 16 |
Jesus confirms the existence of angels. The parable of the wheat and tares (Mt 13:36-43), shows that angels can distinguish between believers and unbelievers; the latter whom the angels will remove from the earth at the end of the Tribulation. What does it mean to "take up our cross" (Mt 16:24-27)? Living life on our terms will never bring more than temporary security and stability. |
| Angelic Conflict 4 | Jan 31, 16 |
Study of Angels continued. Can angels reproduce? Do they ever die? Angels have powers and authority from God to carry out their responsibilities. They are sent to protect believers and assist at the moment of death as they enter eternity. Prayer, Bible reading and renewing your spiritual life challenge. |
| Angelic Conflict 3 | Jan 31, 16 |
Points & Passages on Angels continued. God does not provide salvation for angels. They live in heaven, have regular access to earth, and interact with humans. Serving as intercessors between God and mankind, angels teach, administer justice, and minister to both nations and individuals. |
| Angelic Conflict 2 | Jan 17, 16 |
What does the Bible teach us about angels? These spirit beings, often represented by fire, may be invisible to us but are always there. Not only do these highly intelligent creatures continually observe us, they also serve as our attendants—protecting and guarding us. Highly intelligent and innumerable, their main purpose is to serve God. |
| Angelic Conflict 1 | Jan 10, 16 |
Intro into the Angelic Realm. The human race is engulfed in a great unseen war—a universal conflict comprised of elect angels following God's plan, and fallen angels carrying out the bidding of Satan. G/HS helps us in our battle and restrains the activity of Satan. |
Islam Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Islam Special 3 | Dec 27, 15 |
2 Thes 1:1-12: believers are required to endure persecution. Those who have separated themselves from Islam describe it as "a religion of hate" with "a god who hates." The percentage of Muslims in the U.S. who believe that violence is appropriate for the advancement of Islam may surprise you. What is meant by Islamic reform? Equipped with the knowledge that Islam is a satanic ideology that openly advocates violence, how are we as believers to respond? Excerpts from author Zudhi Jasser. |
| Islam Special 2 | Dec 20, 15 |
Doctrine of Islamic Immigration (Hijra), continued. True or false? Not all Muslims are Jihadists, but all Jihadists are Muslims. Whether by peace or by force, the goal of Islam is expansion, establishing Sharia law over the world. If military conquest is unsuccessful, strategy shifts to "civilization Jihad," with the intent to destroy Western civilization—not from without—but from within. Terms defined: Sunnah, Sharia law, and the five pillars and five directives of Islam. |
| Islam Special 1 | Dec 13, 15 |
Islam—a religion of peace or a political ideology shrouded in a religious veneer? Through the eyes of the Islamist, any given country is either in the Dar al Islam ("house of Islam") or in the Dar al Harb ("house of war")—war because its people have not yet submitted to the teachings, culture, and worship of Islamic doctrine. Immigrating Islamists seek ethnic separatism with the eventual goal of establishing an Islamic state. Islamization has had great success in the U.S., many of its leaders blind to the danger. Wherever Islamic immigration proceeds, violent Jihad follows. |
1 Thessalonians
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| 1 Thessalonians | Dec 13, 15 |
The Body of Christ, the Church Family, and the purpose it can serve |
The Range of Inerrancy
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| The Range of Inerrancy | Nov 22, 15 |
The Infallible Word of God and the Range of Inerrancy of Scripture |
Made in His Image: Baby's First Breath
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Made in His Image: Baby's First Breath | Nov 8, 15 |
Made in His Image: Baby's First Breath (slide presentation). |
NCBC 10th Anniversary Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| 10th Anniversary Special | Sep 20, 15 |
NCBC 10th Anniversary Special; The Church is one body united in Christ; each member has a spiritual gift |
Marriage Special 2015
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Marriage Special 10 | Sep 27, 15 |
Rom 5:1-5. Are you happy in life? Basing your happiness on people, circumstances, or events enslaves you to those things and produces emotional instability. The basis for happiness in marriage is each spouse's relationship with the Lord. Both the husband and wife needs to prioritize and encourage the other's spiritual life, which assists them in accomplishing their divinely designed purpose. The results will have an eternal impact. |
| Marriage Special 9 | Sep 13, 15 |
What is the "great mystery" that Paul spoke of in Eph 5:32? Unknown in previous dispensations is the intimate relationship between Christ and the church, and its example for marriage. The man's role of Christ-like love for his wife is decisive for marital success. He is to honor her (1 Pet 3:7), incorporate her into his life, and esteem her highest in his priorities. As love is what the soul of a woman needs, so respect is what the soul of a man needs. He is designed as the initiator in the relationship; she as the responder. |
| Marriage Special 8 | Sep 6, 15 |
Communion. Who in government has the right to change laws? According to the US Constitution does the Supreme Court have authority to write, overturn, or amend law? The business of defining marriage belongs exclusively to the States (see 10th Amendment). Eph 5:22-33. When the man and woman become one in marriage, they take up new loyalties, plans, and objectives as a new family unit. They are to work as one with common goals and purposes to accomplish the new destiny for them. |
| Marriage Special 7 | Aug 30, 15 |
Update on CEF Good News Clubs. Paul's Guidance to Husbands: Eph 5:28-33. In the same way that a husband is concerned about his own body, he is obligated to virtuously love his wife, which is something that is as natural to him as loving himself. Because woman was made from man (Gen 2:21f), he has an affinity for her and she is integral to him. The union of marriage is the woman retuning to the man where once again they are one. As Christ loves believers because we are members of His body, so the husband should love his wife because she is a component of his body. |
| Marriage Special 6 | Aug 23, 15 |
Principles on Marriage Reviewed & Expanded: Eph 5:22-33. If we do not understand how children fit into God's plan, marriage loses its significance. The man, as leader of the marriage, is responsible for the spiritual condition of the relationship. The wife's model for submitting to her husband is her submission to the Lord; it is not based on the man's character. Likewise, the man's love for his wife is not based on her submission or character, but how Christ loved the church. The husband is to seek the highest and best for his wife, placing her welfare ahead of his own. |
| Marriage Special 5 | Aug 16, 15 |
Summary Principles from Genesis 1 & 2. God designed the man to be incomplete without the woman; their differences are meant to be complimentary and corresponding, not divisive. The Godly Approach to Marriage (Eph 5:22-33). God has established the husband as the head of the wife; she is to voluntarily submit to him in everything, just as she submits to the Lord. The husband is to love his wife sacrificially and unconditionally, emulating Christ's love for the church. This, in turn, facilitates her ability to be his complement, which benefits him. |
| Marriage Special 4 | Jul 19, 15 |
Does the Bible say anything about Same-Sex Marriage? Do you know all of the divine ramifications of the original creative design of marriage? Do you have a solid working definition of marriage and the purposes of marriage? This message is a continuation of a study of Genesis 1 and 2 which teaches God's creative design for marriage. |
| Marriage Special 3 | Jul 12, 15 |
To be of value the Bible must be understood literally; so too, the Constitution and founding documents are to be taken literally. Acceptance of the homosexual agenda is a spiritual challenge that will destroy the believer's norms and standards. The divine design and blessing is procreation through a man and woman. Woman alone was made out of man and was created to be his helpmate (Gen 2:18-24). Shortened lesson due to guest speaker. |
| Marriage Special 2 | Jul 5, 15 |
What happens when Supreme Court judges overlook the written law and legal precedence? Quotes from presidents and the legislative branch affirm America as a Christian nation. Today, however, a segment of society wants to justify their sins through legislation. What caused this change? We traded the Judeo-Christian worldview, with its understanding of human depravity, for psychotherapy and humanism touting the belief that man is inherently good. Truth shifted from absolute to relevant, and with the change in values came the change of norms. |
| Marriage Special 1 | Jun 28, 15 |
On June 26th, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled that same sex couples have a right to marry nationwide. Is the Left asking us to tolerate this, or to support it as acceptable? Scientific studies conclude that homosexuality is not determined by genes and transgenderism is considered a mental disorder. Statements from former Supreme Court justices and the 13 colonies' state constitutions, affirming the US was founded as a Christian nation. |
Father's Day Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Father's Day Special | June 21, 15 |
Chafer Conference report and the importance of biblical fatherhood |
Grand Caynon Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Grand Canyon Special 2 | June 14, 15 |
Tour Overview |
| Grand Canyon Special 1 | June 7, 15 |
Tour Overview |
Lessons of the Cross
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Lessons of the Cross 1 | Apr 12, 15 |
Turning Trials into Triumphs |
Old Testament Overview - The Roots of Faith
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 50 | Sep 27, 15 |
Israel Rebuilding of the Walls and Spiritual Revival |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 49 | Sep 20, 15 |
Jews Return to Jerusalem |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 48 | Sep 13, 15 |
Exhilic Prophecies from Babylon |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 47 | Sep 6, 15 |
Prophecies from Judah and Egypt During the Exile |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 46 | Aug 30, 15 |
The Exiles of Israel and Judah |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 45 | Aug 23, 15 |
Prophecies Before the Exiles of Israel and Judah |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 44 | Aug 16, 15 |
Elijah and Elisha, The LORD’s Prophets |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 43 | Aug 9, 15 |
The Kingdom of Israel Divided |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 41-42 | Jul 19, 15 |
David’s Messianic Psalms; King Solomon, David’s Son |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 40 | Jul 12, 15 |
King David, a Special King for Israel |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 39 | Jul 5, 15 |
Saul, Israel’s First King |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 38 | Jun 28, 15 |
Some Bright Lights in an Era of Darkness |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 37 | Jun 21, 15 |
The Judges, an Era of Spiritual Darkness |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 36 | Jun 14, 15 |
Conquest of the Promised Land |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 35 | Jun 7, 15 |
Preparation for Canaan |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 33-34 | May 24, 15 |
Unbelief at Kadesh; The Bronze Serpent |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 32 | May 17, 15 |
The Day of Atonement |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 31 | May 10, 15 |
God’s Provision for Forgiveness |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 30 | May 3, 15 |
Tabernacle in the Wilderness |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 29 | Apr 26, 15 |
The Golden Calf Rebellion |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 28 | Apr 19, 15 |
The Mosaic Covenant |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 27 | Apr 12, 15 |
The Exodus from Egypt |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 26 | Mar 29, 15 |
The Passover |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 25 | Mar 22, 15 |
Plagues of Egypt |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 24 | Mar 15, 15 |
Moses' Call to Leadership |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 23 | Mar 8, 15 |
Israelites in Egypt |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 22 | Mar 1, 15 |
Israel's Family to Egypt |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 21 | Feb 15, 15 |
Isaac’s son Jacob |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 20 | Feb 8, 15 |
Abraham’s Son Isaac |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 19 | Jan 18, 15 |
Abram’s Son Ishmael |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 18b | Jan 25, 15 |
Destruction of Sodom cont'd |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 18a | Jan 18, 15 |
Destruction of Sodom |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 17 | Jan 11, 15 |
Promises to Abraham |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 16 | Jan 4, 15 |
The Tower of Babel |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 15b | Dec 28, 14 |
The Great Flood cont. |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 15a | Dec 21, 14 |
The Great Flood |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 14 | Dec 7, 14 |
Descendants of Seth |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 13 | Nov 30, 14 |
Cain and Abel |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 11+12 | Nov 23, 14 |
Provision of Coverings and Banishment from the Garden |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 10b | Nov 2, 14 |
Communion; Sin’s Extensive Effects cont. |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 10a | Nov 2, 14 |
Sin’s Extensive Effects |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 9 | Oct 26, 14 |
Promise of a Satan Conqueror |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 8 | Oct 26, 14 |
The Origin of Death |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 7b | Oct 19, 14 |
The Beginning of Human Sin cont'd |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 7a | Oct 19, 14 |
The Beginning of Human Sin |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 6 | Oct 12, 14 |
Fall of a Powerful Angel |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 5 | Oct 5, 14 |
Life in Paradise |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 4b | Sep 28, 14 |
Creation of Mankind cont'd |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 4a | Sep 28, 14 |
Creation of Mankind |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 3 | Sep 21, 14 |
Creation of the Universe |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 2 | Sep 14, 14 |
Creation of Angels |
| The Roots of Faith - OT 1 | Sep 7, 14 |
The Eternal God |
Qualifications for Deacons
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Qualifications of Deacons | Nov 30, 14 |
Qualifications of Deacons |
2014 Trip to Israel
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| 2014 Israel Tour Report 3 | Nov 30, 14 |
Israel Tour 2014 Report cont. |
| 2014 Israel Tour Report 2 | Nov 19, 14 |
Israel Tour 2014 Report cont. |
| 2014 Israel Tour Report 1 | Nov 11, 14 |
Israel Tour 2014 Report |
Blood Moons
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Blood Moons 2 | Oct 8, 14 |
Blood Moons - a sign of the end time? - video |
| Blood Moons 1 | Apr 16, 14 |
Blood Moons – a sign of the end times? |
Communion Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Communion Special | Oct 5, 14 |
Communion Service; 1 Pet 1:13-19 |
New Testament Overview - The Roots of Faith
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 50 | Aug 31, 14 |
The New Heavens & New Earth |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 49 | Aug 24, 14 |
The Destruction of the Heavens and Earth |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 48 | Aug 17, 14 |
The Great White Throne Judgment; diagram-Dispensations; End Times |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 47 | Aug 10, 14 |
Satan’s Final Doom |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 46 | Aug 3, 14 |
The Future Earthly Kingdom of Jesus Christ |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 45 | Jul 27, 14 |
Jesus’ Return to Earth |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 44 | Jul 20, 14 |
A Future Period of Tribulation |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 43 | Jul 13, 14 |
Future Judgment of Believer’s Works |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 42 | Jul 6, 14 |
Jesus Will Return for Believers |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 41 | Jun 29, 14 |
Two Thousand Years of Church History |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 40 | Jun 22, 14 |
Final Years of the 1st Century AD |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 39 | Jun 15, 14 |
Paul Before Roman Judges |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 38 | Jun 8, 14 |
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 37 | Jun 1, 14 |
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 36 | May 25, 14 |
The Jerusalem Council |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 35 | May 18, 14 |
Paul’s First Missionary Journey |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 34 | May 11, 14 |
The Church in Syrian Antioch |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 33 | May 4, 14 |
Conversion of Cornelius |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 32 | Apr 27, 14 |
Conversion of Saul of Tarsus |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 31 | Apr 20, 14 |
The Gospel to the Fringe of Judaism |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 30 | Apr 13, 14 |
Life & Ministry in the Early Church |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 29 | Apr 6, 14 |
The Gospel & Jews in Jerusalem |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 28 | Mar 30, 14 |
The Ascension of Jesus |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 27 | Mar 23, 14 |
The Great Commission |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 26 | Mar 16, 14 |
Appearances and Impact of the Resurrected Jesus |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 25 | Mar 9, 14 |
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 24 | Mar 2, 14 |
Jesus’ Death and Provision for Mankind |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 23 | Feb 23, 14 |
The Crucifixion of Jesus: His Humiliation & Suffering |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 22 | Feb 16, 14 |
Jesus’ Appearance before Unjust Judges |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 21 | Feb 9, 14 |
Betrayal of Jesus |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 20 | Feb 2, 14 |
Jesus' Last Supper with His Disciples |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 19 | Jan 26, 14 |
A Prophetic Discourse on the Mount of Olives |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 18 | Jan 19, 14 |
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 17 | Jan 12, 14 |
Jesus’ teaching about Death |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 16 | Jan 5, 14 |
Jesus’ teaching about Hell |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 15 | Dec 29, 13 |
Stories of God's Love and Forgiveness; Luk 15:11-32; 18:9-12 |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 14 | Dec 15, 13 |
Jesus’ Power over Blindness |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 13 | Dec 8, 13 |
Jesus’ Claims of Oneness with God |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 12 | Dec 1, 13 |
Jesus’ Power over a Legion of Demons |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 11 | Nov 24, 13 |
Jesus’ Power over a Stormy Sea |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 10 | Nov 17, 13 |
Encounter with a Samaritan Woman Spread of Jesus’ Fame |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 9 | Nov 10, 13 |
Encounter with a Samaritan Woman |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 8 | Nov 3, 13 |
Encounter with Religious Leaders |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 7 | Oct 27, 13 |
The Selection of Jesus' Disciples |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 6 | Oct 20, 13 |
John the Baptist’s Testimony |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 5 | Oct 13, 13 |
Temptations by Satan |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 4 | Oct 6, 13 |
Early Events in Jesus’ Life |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 3 | Sep 29, 13 |
Family History of Jesus |
| The Roots of Faith - NT 1 & 2 | Sep 22, 13 |
Four Hundred Years of Anticipation; Birth of Jesus, the Christ |
Blood Moons
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Blood Moons | Apr 16, 14 |
Blood Moons – a sign of the end times? |
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Mission Report 2014
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| CEF Mission Report | Mar 9, 14 |
CEF Mission Report 2014 |
Giving
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Giving 1 | Mar 2, 14 |
Communion Service; Acts 2:44; giving in the early church |
Gospel Presentation
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Gospel Presentation 5 | Feb 23, 14 |
Stages of sanctification (cont'd); Rom 10:1-13 |
| Gospel Presentation 4 | Feb 16, 14 |
Stages of sanctification (cont'd) |
| Gospel Presentation 3 | Feb 9, 14 |
Missionary Report; stages of sanctification |
| Gospel Presentation 2 | Feb 2, 14 |
Communion; 2 Cor 1:23- godly sorrow for believers only |
| Gospel Presentation 1 | Jan 26, 14 |
The Kingdom of God; Matt 23:37-39; Rom 10:9-10;national not individual deliverance; stags of sanctification; diagram of the Stages of Sanctification |
The Kingdom of God
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| The Kingdom of God 2 | Jan 19, 14 |
The Kingdom of God - What does it mean to the Church Age believer? cont'd |
| The Kingdom of God 1 | Jan 12, 14 |
The Kingdom of God - What does it mean to the Church Age believer? |
NCBC - The Way Forward
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| NCBC Way Forward | Dec 1, 13 |
The Way Forward for NCBC |
The Lord's Prayer
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| The Lord's Prayer 5 | Aug 25, 13 |
Principles of Prayer |
| The Lord's Prayer 4 | Aug 25, 13 |
Principles of Prayer |
| The Lord's Prayer 3 | Aug 18, 13 |
Matt 6:1-14; the Lord’s/Disciples prayer (cont'd) |
| The Lord's Prayer 2 | Aug 18, 13 |
Matt 6:1-14; the Lord’s/Disciples prayer (cont'd) |
| The Lord's Prayer 1 | Aug 4, 13 |
Matt 6:1-14; the Lord’s/Disciples prayer |
Contending for the Faith
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| Contending for the Faith 2 | Nov 4, 12 |
Biblical principals related to the election and the candidates; God is in control |
| Contending for the Faith 1 | Nov 4, 12 |
Cornwall Alliance; Role of the Constitution; Freedom of Religion; Same Sex Marriage; Powers Granted to Government; Law Enforcement; Ownership of Property; Poverty; Israel and the Land |
2012 Trip to Israel
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
| 2012 Israel Tour Report 4 | Jul 15, 12 |
Israel Tour 2012 Report cont.; modern Israel; http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iPQI6Yupt48; 12 Israel Tour PPT 2 |
| 2012 Israel Tour Report 3 | Jul 15, 12 |
Israel Tour 2012 Report cont.; historical Israel; http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iPQI6Yupt48; 12 Israel Tour PPT 2 |
| 2012 Israel Tour Report 2 | Jun 24, 12 |
Israel Tour 2012 Report; 12 Israel Tour PPT |
| 2012 Israel Tour Report 1 | Jun 24, 12 | Israel Tour 2012 Report; 12 Israel Tour PPT |
Wallbuilders and South Korea
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Jul 13, 11 |
Child Evangelism Fellowship; Wallbuilders; South Korea |
Victory Over Death
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Apr 17, 11 |
Ps 139; victory over death cont.; application principles related to God’s essence |
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Apr 17, 11 |
Matt 21:1-11; Palm Sunday; victory over death cont.; application principles for the living |
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Apr 10, 11 |
Communion; R.C. Inghram Memorial; victory over death cont. |
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Apr 10, 11 |
1 Cor 15: 50-58; R.C. Inghram Memorial; victory over death |
Romans 8 Special - Experiential Sanctification
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Mar 27, 11 |
Experiential sanctification cont. |
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Mar 27, 11 |
Experiential sanctification cont.. |
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Mar 20, 11 |
Experiential sanctification cont. |
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Mar 20, 11 |
Experiential sanctification cont. |
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Mar 13, 11 |
Experiential sanctification cont. |
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Mar 13, 11 |
Experiential sanctification cont. |
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Mar 6, 11 |
Communion Service; Rom 8:1-17; experiential sanctification cont. |
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Mar 6, 11 |
Rom 8:1-17; experiential sanctification |
Pleroma Bible Church Special - Matthias
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Does the context of Acts 1:15-26 suggest that Peter was misleading the disciples? During this transitional stage the disciples had received the endowment of G/HS (Jn 20:22). The casting of lots was a legitimate method to determine God's will in the OT (Lev 16:8; Pr 16:33). How do we know that Paul wasn't the replacement disciple? As an apostle to the Gentiles, Paul was one of one, not one of twelve.d. |
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Selection of Matthias. With Judas no longer one of the twelve, the disciples cast lots for a replacement, which fell to Matthias (Acts 1:15-26). Was this a legitimate selection? Should it have been Paul? As the Lord prayed all night before choosing the twelve (Lk 6:12f), so the disciples prayed for divine guidance before making their decision. Matthias was not selected by a vote but by God. |
2010 Haiti Disaster Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Apr 14, 10 |
Bill Bush reports on his trip to Haiti |
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Jan 17, 10 |
Why natural disaster?; Rom 8:18-25; State of the World; biblical basis for providing assistance to fellow mankind (this is a combined service with Mt. Vernon Baptist Church’s Prayer for Haiti) |
Capital Report
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Sep 16, 09 |
Report on Wallbuilders Capital Pastor's Briefing |
Young Adult Bible Class
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Oct 9, 09 |
Courtship & Marriage: Genesis |
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Jun 5, 09 |
Witnessing 11: Catholicism |
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May 22, 09 |
Witnessing 10: Catholicism |
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May 1, 09 |
Witnessing 9: Mormons; Speaker-Capt. Jordan Walker |
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Apr 17, 09 |
Witnessing 8: Mormons; Speaker-Capt. Jordan Walker |
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Apr 3, 09 |
Bible Interpretation |
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Mar 6, 09 |
Witnessing 7: Jews; Speaker-Jim Melnick |
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Feb 6, 09 |
Witnessing 6: Be prepared to give and answer; Speaker-Capt. Jordan Walker |
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Jan 24, 09 |
Witnessing 5: Guest Speaker, John Marion |
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Jan 9, 09 |
Witnessing 4: Guest Speakers, John and Michelle Marion, former missionaries to Afghanistan and current ministry to Muslims in the USA (incomplete recording, introductory remarks not captured) |
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Dec 19, 08 |
Witnessing 3 |
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Dec 5, 08 |
Witnessing 2 |
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Nov 21, 08 |
Witnessing 1 |
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Nov 7, 08 |
The Canon; OT Comparison Handout |
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Oct 24, 08 |
The Bible 2 YABC 4 - Why Trust the Bible PPT |
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Oct 10, 08 |
The Bible |
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Sep 26, 08 |
Why we believe what we believe |
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Sep 12, 08 |
Forgiveness |
Figures of Speech
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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Oct 29, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; Sermon on the Mount; Matt 5:38-42; Corban; Christ did not change the ML but was teaching the proper application of the ML, to ignore minor insults, to be generous, not to be resentful, bitter, or vengeful |
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Oct 22, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; Sermon on the Mount; Matt 5:38-39; uses of "slap" in NT; examples of interpersonal relationships; OT custom of pledges and outer and inner garments; Ex 22:25; Deut 24:10 |
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Oct 15, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; Sermon on the Mount; Matt 5:38-39; "slap you on the right cheek" is a figure of speech for an insult or humiliation; "turn the other cheek, " ignore it |
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Oct 8, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; Sermon on the Mount; Matt 5:31-38; divorce; taking oaths; two views on “eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth”; law of retaliation; lex talionis; Ex 21:24; Lev 24: 10-20; Deut 19:16-21 |
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Oct 1, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; Sermon on the Mount; Matt 5:1-30 |
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Sep 24, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; zoomorphisms, metaphors, anthropomorphisms, anthropopathisms; impassability and passablity of God views; love, peace, and joy not emotions but mental attitude |
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Sep 17, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; “take up his cross”; Mark 8:34; historical context, Roman crucifixion; blood of Christ; Rom 5:8-10 |
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Sep 10, 08 |
Figures of speech cont.; Matt 16:25; 1 Cor 15:20 |
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Sep 3, 08 |
A study of figures of speech in the Bible; E. W Bullinger; S/S 4:1-5; Ps 18:2; Ruth 1:8 cf Gen 24:66-67; Ps 50:10; taking passages literally vs. figuratively; Rev 20:1ff; 1 Sam 15:11, 29; Diagram: Song of Solomon Illustrated - literally |
2008 Trip to Israel Special
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
Slides |
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Aug 27, 08 |
Beer Sheba; Gen21:1ff; Abimelech appeals to Abraham; similarity of the words for oath and seven; taking an oath, a sign of an everlasting covenant; role and history of the Haganah and Palmah in the modern nation of Israel |
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Aug 24, 08 |
Hezekiah’s tunnel and the Pool of Siloam; Jn 9:1 ff; infirmity part of God’s plan; Jn 7:37; the Western or Wailing Wall, history of; Phylacteries; Deut 6:1-9; 11: 16-21; Christ’s use of figures of speech; Mezuzahs; tower of David; the Souq; Mount of Olives, a symbol of divine discipline in Israel and deliverance; 2 Sam 15:30; Ez 11:23; Judg 2:6; matt 24; Mk3; Luke 19:37-44; 21; Acts 1:6-12; Zech 14:1-5; odds and ends |
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Aug 24, 08 |
What’s so important about Jerusalem?; Ez 5:5; 1Kgs 11:36; Ps 132:13-14; Israel today; Church Age believers described with the same language as OT Israel; 1 Pet 2:9; weak faith seeks tangibles; strength of our faith comes from the Word of God through the power of the Spirit; alternate location for the garden tomb; Spring Gihon, site of Solomon’s coronation; 1 Kgs 1:32 ff; Hezekiah’s tunnel and the need to bring the water source inside the walls; 2 Kgs 20:20; 2 Chron 32:30 |
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Aug 20, 08 |
Beersheba; history of; Gen 21:1ff; God takes direction action in the life of Sarah; He is faithful to His Word; God’s solutions vs. human solutions; living with the consequences of human solutions; Abraham’s dilemma; Hagar and Ishmael wander in the Wilderness of Beersheba- ��the well of the oath”; |
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Aug 17, 08 |
Via Dolorosa and stations of the cross cont.; history of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, recent archeological discoveries of gate and wall at the time of Christ; clothing stripped from the Lord; Jn 19:23; nailed to the cross: Jn 19:17; taken off the cross and laid on the ground; Jn 19:38-41; worshipping the location rather than the Lord and His work on the cross |
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Aug 17, 08 |
Via Dolorosa; biblical knowledge vs. tradition; Pools of Bethesda; Jn 5:1ff; problems with the Via Dolorosa; stations of the cross; Antonio Barracks; Jn 18:28ff; scourging of the Lord; Jn 19:1-5; Simon of Cyrene compelled to carry the cross; Matt 27:32ff; Christ addresses the women weeping for Him; Luke 23:28-31 |
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Aug 13, 08 |
Masada; history of; Roman siege in 73 AD; importance to Israel today Doctrine of the Significance of Masada; a monument to Israel’s rejection of the Lord; Christ prophesies the destruction of the nation; Matt 24:2; Luke 21:5, 20; for the Church age believer, a symbol of the outworking of God’s plan; Isa 46:8-11 |
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Aug 10, 08 |
Jerusalem, Doctrine of the Significance of Jerusalem, cont.; rubble rather than rejoicing, the result Israel’s rejection of the Messiah; Matt 23:37-39; all spiritual knowledge comes from Scripture; the Temple Mount, the Lion’s Gate |
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Aug 10, 08 |
Jerusalem; general history review; Royal Portico; Doctrine of the Significance of Jerusalem; Israel at the time of Christ, neither light nor salt; Matt 5:13-16 |
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Aug 3, 08 |
Communion Service; Garden of Gethsemane; Christ resists temptations by the application of the Word of God and prayer; the stability of Christ’s soul—His grieving or emotional turmoil does not prevent Him from having joy and contentment in obedience to the Father’s plan; the power of “I am”; John 18:1-11 |
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Aug 3, 08 |
Jerusalem; general history, significance of ; City of David, Hennon, Tyropean, and Kidron valleys; land purchase for Temple by David, expansion of the City of David; final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant; 1 Chron 16:1; Solomon’s Temple and the 1st Temple Period; 2 Chron 3:1; 2nd Temple Period and the expansion of the Temple Mount; destruction by Rome; expansion of Temple mount by Suleiman II the Magnificent |
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Jul 30, 08 |
En Gedi, “the spring of the kid”; 1 Sam 23:27―24; pursued by Saul, David and his men hide in En Gedi; the significance of cutting off Saul’s robe, the symbol of kingship; David’s orientation to God’s plan for his life–protection, provision, and promotion; submission to duly appointed authorities |
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Jul 27, 08 |
The Valley of Elah; Saul and David; David's reliance on the Lord in the battle with Goliath; 1 Sam 17:1-54; "The battle is the Lord's" |
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Jul 27, 08 |
The Dead Sea and Qumran geography; the Essenes community; The Dead Sea Scrolls discovery, dating, contents, and significance; Dead Sea Scrolls demonstrate the accuracy and reassurance of scripture's preservation/accuracy; Early form of Aramaic in Daniel puts Daniel in prophecy; Aramaic used by Jesus understood by Palestinian Jews since they spoke Hebrew; Acts 21:40 |
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Jul 23, 08 |
Jordan River; Gen 13:10, before the destruction of Sodom and Gemorrah and the formation of the Dead Sea; Num 32:5, 33:51; eastern boundary of the Land; crossing the Jordan, a huge obstacle to Israel, was necessary to accomplish of God’s plan; Deut 31:12-13; 32:47; Josh1:2; 3:15; Jordan River, a symbol of God’s unfathomable solutions and sovereign power; Ps 114:1-8; Dead Sea, a representation of God’s judgment in history against the perversions of man; |
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Jul 20, 08 |
Return to principles on Caesarea Philippi or Paneus; Matt 13:13ff; at the Gates of Hades in the midst of the Satanic religion in Caesarea Philippi , Jesus is declared to be the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaims the future establishment of His Church on which Satan and his minions will not prevail; Matt 16:23; 28:18 |
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Jul 20, 08 |
Mt. Gilboa and Beth Shan, symbols of the failure of human efforts and strength, national apostasy and shame, ; 1 Sam 8 ff; Saul’s failure a result of spiritual failure; 1 Sam 13:13-14; utter defeat at Mt. Gilboa and failures in life make made a poor testimony to the world |
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Jul 16, 08 |
Mt. Gilboa and Beth Shan- symbols of Israel’s rejection of God’s plan; Josh 17:11; Judg 1 :27; 1 Sam 8―10; Israel rejects God as king; 1 Sam 13:13; 15:22ff; Saul’s disobedience; our sins and failures have collateral damage on those around us |
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Jul 13, 08 |
See Guest Speaker - Jim Myers |
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Jul 13, 08 |
Strategic victory in the spiritual life requires daily tactical victories to overcome the sin nature; Tel Dan/ Laish; Judg 17―18; tribe of Dan fails to subdue the inhabitants of their allotment; victory in the spiritual life requires hard work; Dan seeks to relocate and recons land in the north at Laish; Dan represents a time of absolute moral relativism and spiritual rebellion |
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Jul 9, 08 |
Mt. Tabor, a symbol of majesty, divine protection, provision, and faithfulness, assign of God’s covenant faithfulness in the midst of Israel’s failure; Jer 46:18; Judg 4-5; eternal rewards based on victory in tough spiritual battles; Tel Dan /Laish; Canaanite and Israelite gates Deut 34:1; Judg 1:34; 17―18; Jeroboam’s cult temple in the Northern Kingdom; failure of the tribe of Dan |
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Jul 6, 08 |
Caesarea Philippi/Paneus; Matt 16:13-20; “Son of Man”; Dan 7:13-14; Jn 6:41-45; drawn by the teaching of God the Father; Jn 6: 41-45; Peter the stone, a description of his character; “on this rock”; Eph 2:20; Christ’s use of everyday objects and occurrences in His teaching; the foundation of the Church |
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Jul 6, 08 |
Communion Service; Caesarea Philippi con’t.; Matt 16:13-20; “gates of Hades” at Paneus; no power can destroy the Church; conditions of entering into heaven determined by God in eternity past; Jn 3:18 |
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Jul 2, 08 |
Historical sanctification: OT Israel a picture of the Church Age believer; Mt Megiddo; Josh 12:7ff; 17:11, Judg 1:27ff; 1 Kgs 4:7-12; Rev 16:12-16; 17:14; 19:19; Hazor; Josh 11:1-12; 1 Kgs 9:15; Mt. Tabor; Judg 4:1ff; Heb 12:2; our spiritual life is a daily struggle to overcome distractions and sin |
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Jun 29, 08 |
Lake of Galilee; Tiberias; Caperneum, headquarters of the Lord’s ministry in the Galilee; Matt 4:12ff; 9:1ff ; Mark 2; Sermon on the Mount; Matt 5; the charge to repent, change of thinking from the teaching of the Pharisees |
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Jun 29, 08 |
Importance of understanding the historical setting of the Bible; Matt 2:13ff; time of Christ; communication to Joseph; Herodean reign and dynasty; impact of Roman world on Israel; Sepphoris where Roman and Jewish worlds came together; Matt 13:53; Nazareth rejects Jesus; Matt 6:1 ff; Jesus uses a theatrical term possibly learned in Sepphoris |
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Jun 25, 08 |
Acts 21―26; Paul held in custody in Herod’s Praetorium in Caesarea Maritima provided opportunity for him to defend the Gospel before Felix, Festus, and King Agrippa II; location of Antonio Barracks next to the Temple mount in Jerusalem allowed the Romans to keep watch on the Jews; 1 Kgs 12―18; at Mt Carmel, Elijah challenged the idolatry and false religion of Baal against the one true God; test of a prophet |
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Jun 22, 08 |
Importance of Israel in God’s plan; Ez 5:5; 38:12; Isa 19:24; Joppa; Jonah; Acts 9:36-43; 10 ff; Caesarea; Acts 1:8; 6:5; 8:40; 9-10ff; baptism of the Holy Spirit unique to the Church |
Does the Commission of Sin Invalidate the Grace of God
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Lesson Number |
Class Date |
Subject |
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May 18, 08 |
Who is
our family? Importance of the relationship of believer to believer;
Matt12:46ff; Heb 13:1; Titus 3:12-14; Col 3:12ff; Phil
2:3-4; Eph 4:31-5:2 |
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Mar 12, 08 |
WHBC/CTS Presentation of Does the Commission of Certain Sins
Invalidate the Grace of God?; 1 Cor 6:9-11;
PowerPoint |
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Mar 9, 08 |
Does
the Commission of Certain Sins Invalidate the Grace of God? cont.; 1
Cor 6:9-11;
PowerPoint |
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Mar 9, 08 |
Does the Commission of Certain Sins Invalidate the Grace of God?; 1 Cor 6:9-11; PowerPoint |
