Spirits were crushed; dreams were lost, and hope had disappeared. Jesus was dead and in a tomb. And then the sun rose on the first day of a new week, and revealed an empty tomb! This lesson provides an introduction to the resurrection of Jesus and covers John 20:1-18.
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Not Arrogant, Not a Recent Convert, and Able to Teach
A church elder must be an experienced, mature Christian. Such experience enables a man to humbly yet aptly teach and lead others in the Lord’s church. This lesson considers the three eldership “qualifications” that address this truth: that an elder must not be arrogant, cannot be a recent convert, and must be able to teach.
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Sober-Minded, Self-Controlled, and Disciplined
What type of man can lead the church as an elder? So far in our series, we’ve considered the qualifications about a man’s morality and family-life. This lesson will consider three similar yet distinct qualities the Holy Spirit providers concerning a man’s demeanor and attitude. In this lesson, we’ll see what it means for an elder to be sober-minded, self-controlled, and a man of discipline!
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Some Things to Pray For: Part 4
This is the final lesson in the series “Some Things to Pray For.” This series focuses on New Testament examples of and references to prayer to help Christians shape their prayers after Scripture.
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Some Things to Pray For: Part 3
This is part 3 of a series Nate Bibens has been teaching on “Some Things to Pray For.” This recording is from a virtual study that was hosted on 12/23/2020 in place evening services on that particular Wednesday night. Audio recordings of parts 1 and 2 are available on the Audio Sermons page.
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Understand This
Some passages in the Bible may be difficult to understand, but some passages are straightforward and easy to understand. James 1:19-21 is one such passage. In fact, James explicitly states he expects his readers to understand the commands he shares. This sermon covers these brief verses and their important commands such as:
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- Be quick to listen
- Be slow to speak
- Be slow to anger
- Rid yourself of moral filth
- Humbly receive the implanted Word
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Is God Close?
All Christians will face times when they feel alone. In some cases this can lead to despair, and in others it can lead to sin. In this lesson, David Brown draws on the example of Joseph and many other Bible passages to remind Christians we are never alone, for God is always close to us!
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True Worship: The Collection
Worship is important, but an aspect of New Testament worship that is often overlooked is the collection. In this lesson, James Smith addresses and reveals the Biblical plan for observing and practicing this aspect of worship.
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The Joyous Trail of Trials
Do you face trials? Surely you do, for trials are a part of life. For the Christian, there are even unique trials to face. This sermon helps provide a Christian perspective concerning trials by studying the opening verses of the book of James.
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