Deacons are part of the New Testament pattern for congregational organization. But what is a deacon? In this lesson, evangelist Nate Bibens considers what the New Testament says about “deacons” generally. While the English word “deacon” may be strange to us, this study shows that the concept in the New Testament is simply one of service and something that applies to all citizens in Christ’s Kingdom! This is the first lesson in a planned 3-part sermon series on deacons.
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Hebrews 1:1-3
Hebrews is a unique and challenging book. It is also a great faith-building book! In this first lesson of the Hebrews series, Nate Bibens provides an introduction to Hebrews along with a look at the opening three verses of the book – verses that provide a powerful description of Jesus’ greatness!
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Quenching Fiery Darts
In Paul’s description of the “Armor of God,” he says the shield of faith serves to “quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” What are these fiery darts our adversary uses against us? Elder James Smith considers this question in this great lesson on Quenching Fiery Darts!
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Job: An Overview
The first book in the “Poetry and Wisdom” section of the Old Testament is Job. This epic poem records one of the most remarkable theological discussions in history. The book may not answer all the questions we want it to, but then again, that’s the point of the book. In this lesson, evangelist Nate Bibens overviews the Book of Job!
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Psalm 8: What is Man?
Long ago, David gazed into the night sky in awe and wonder. What resulted was a song of beauty and majesty about God. But from recognition and praise of God comes an essential answer to the question, “What is man?”
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Esther: An Overview
The final historical book of the Old Testament is the wonderful book of Esther. In this lesson from the Bible Book Overview series, Nate Bibens recounts the events of Esther and highlights some of the important themes this ancient book has for God’s children today!
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The Names of God (Part 3): Names of God in the New Testament
In this lesson, Nate Bibens concludes his series on The Names of God with a sermon covering some of the important and common names, titles, and descriptions given to God in the New Testament. This study highlights that the God of the New Testament is the same as the God of the Old, but He is more greatly revealed in the New!
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The Miracles of Jesus: Healing Ten Lepers
In this lesson from The Miracles of Jesus series, Matthew Brown considers the narrative found in Luke 17 concerning ten lepers who were healed by Jesus. While the miracle seems quick and straightforward (for Jesus), the whole encounter provides an essential lesson for us today!
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Nehemiah
From his series of Bible Book Overviews, Nate Bibens provides this lesson on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. In the sermon, he provides a cursory introduction, a quick recap of each chapter, and considers some of the primary themes that are found in this great book!
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Dissatisfaction & Desire (Ecclesiastes 6)
Continuing his series through Ecclesiastes, Matthew Brown teaches on Ecclesiastes 6. While this chapter may seem like a dark, even depressing chapter, Matthew shows why it’s so important, and where we can find hope to overcome the meaningless nature of “life under the sun.”