Adorning the Gospel

Gary DeLashmutt

Acts 5:12-14

Paul's letter to Titus sets forth a lifestyle of adorning the Gospel with good deeds. Four key questions are discussed in this teaching: 1) What are good deeds? Who should do them? To whom?, 2) How important are good deeds for Christian leaders?, 3) How do good deeds affect the spread of the Gospel?, and 4) What will motivate us to embrace and sustain a lifestyle of good deeds? The success of a sacrificial lifestyle in prospering the Gospel is emphatically supported by history. This sort of lifestyle starts with the individual. Each of us should commit to being a good neighbor, volunteering in our community, and investing our resources in serving the community.\r\n

Serving the Poor in the Developing World

Jeff Lentz

Acts 5:12-14

Jeff Lentz talks about how to serve the poor in the developing world; on an individual level and as a church. Find out what the state of the world looks like, who the poor are (there is a difference between extreme poverty and moderate poverty), God's view of the poor, and what you can do to help. He lays out 4 ways we can help: giving relief, helping train, community development, and transformational development. This teaching only includes a power point and a hand out.\r\n

Lessons From the Past: The Social Gospel

Scott Arnold

James 1:27

In recent history, the evangelical church has done a poor job of being involved in meeting the needs of the poor. This only further adds to the view of evangelicals as hypocritical and judgmental. Caring for the poor is a Biblical command, however, and we must be willing to meet not just the spiritual needs of people but the physical needs as well.

The Second Missionary Journey

Ryan Lowery

Acts 15:36-16:40

In Paul's second missionary journey, five principles about ministry can be observed: 1) Christians are immediately qualified to share their faith with those around them; 2) ministry should include mentoring; 3) ministry must be led by the Holy Spirit; 4) ministry is war with a sophisticated enemy; and 5) successful ministry requires the right attitude.

What is a Family? (Part 4)

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 7:29-35

What is a family? What does it look like to be a single person living a life for God? Marriage or re-marriage is a choice, and more and more people are single trying to live a life for God. What should that look like? Jim argues you don't have to be married to be whole, and to live a life dedicated to serving God and His people. Take a look at what he says about getting a vision for the single life; including, being single, how to participate in families, and cultivating contentment. This is part 4 of a 5 part series. Also includes testimonies from Katy and Marco.\r\n

8 Essential Attitudes (Part 6)

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 13:10-16

In order to be associated with Christ, Christians must reject the temptation to conform to what the world says is appealing. Instead, we should focus on what God says is important, and actively worship Him by praising Him, ministering to others and sharing with others. This form of worship is pleasing to God, and allows us to stand out in an increasingly conforming world. Christians who do not conform to the world around them are characterized by their thankfulness and how God is at the center of their lives.

8 Essential Attitudes (Part 4)

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 13:17

Spiritual leadership is established by God within the Body of Christ. Christians should obey their spiritual leaders who serve as examples of sacrificial love for God's church and learn how to develop a servant leadership lifestyle. As we learn to follow and trust God, encounter suffering, and develop strong relationships, God can grow our ability to lay down our lives for others, as we try to emulate Christ - the perfect example of servant leadership.

The Cross of Christ

Jim Leffel

Galatians 6:11-16

Paul ends his letter to the Galatians with a focus on the centrality of the cross. His boasting isn't revolved around self, but in the work of Jesus Christ. Through the offensive message of the cross, we have a new outlook on the lives we live as Christians. Jesus Christ's work on the cross allowed for real freedom to relinquish our rights, demands, and agendas in favor of getting behind God's work and His purposes that are more satisfying.

8 Essential Attitudes (Part 1)

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 13:1-2

A crucial attitude for Christians is a deep, sacrificial love towards both fellow Christians and non-Christians. This type of love is best practiced and grown within close interpersonal relationships through Christian community. A growing love within Christian community towards one another and the lost has a profound effect on experiencing and giving out God's love to a radical degree. A lack of this leads to superficial churches that aren't reflecting who God is.