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Living Water

Jim Leffel

John 4:40-41

Jesus' love drives him to pass through Samaria to interact with a woman at the well. Through their conversation Jesus offers her living water that will quench her thirst so that she will never thirst again. The living water he offers is the offer of eternal life. God is eager to begin a relationship with every person. This relationship begins when a person makes the decision to receive God's gift of forgiveness and spiritual life. This spiritual life gives true fulfillment.\r\n

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John 4:1-29, John 4:40-41John 4:1-29,John 4:40-41 John 4:1-29, John 4:40-41By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/29/2012Jesus' love drives him ...

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A Conversation Under the Cloak of Darkness

Jim Leffel

John 3:1-21

Jesus urges the Pharisee Nicodemus to receive eternal life by being born again. Jesus' message was challenging as Nicodemus was a good man who followed his religious beliefs and was confused about how someone could be born again. Jesus explains that the only solution to the human condition of separation with God is to believe and make the personal decision to receive Jesus' life. No one can be good enough to earn eternal life. Jesus teaches we receive eternal life by believing and receiving God's love and forgiveness. This Good News is for everyone who believes.

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John 3:1-21John 3:1-21 John 3:1-21By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/08/2012Jesus urges the Pharisee Nicodemus to receive eternal life by be...

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Trusting the Lord With All Your Heart

Scott Risley

Psalms 49:4-20

Jesus' first declaration that He is the fulfillment of ancient messianic prophecies and His teaching is followed by miraculous acts of healing and exorcism, challenging the naturalist to consider the existence of the supernatural. Supernatural claims in the Bible are compared to those of other world religions, showing Biblical miracles to be astoundingly unique, indicating that Jesus' miracles are symbolic of his deity. Skeptics are invited to approach God with a desire to be convinced of the supernatural, and with an expectation that the same God who created the universe will answer by bringing the miraculous into their own lives.

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Proverbs 3:1-12, Psalms 49:4-20Prov 3:1-12,Ps 49:4-20 Prov 3:1-12, Ps 49:4-20By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 12/05/2011Jesus' first declar...

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Final Thoughts

Jim Leffel

2 Timothy 4:5-8

Paul closes up his letter to Timothy, describing his own perspective on the present, past, and future in order to teach Timothy how to live well. We, like Timothy, should live our lives sacrificially loving others, doing the work of God, and striving to please Him. Paul leaves Timothy with four aspects of a mature servant: be alert, prepare for battle, focus on what matters, and respond to God's leading.

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2 Timothy 4:5-82 Tim 4:5-8 2Tim 4:5-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 11/13/2011Paul closes up his letter to Timothy, describing his own pers...

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Life Without God

Scott Risley

Romans 1:18-21

The existence of God is evident to all of His creation, although we may actively make the decision to ignore Him. Without God, we have no reference point for morality and seek increasing highs to fill the void. Thankfully, accepting Christ breaks this cycle and gives our lives meaning and fulfillment. Our old selves have died and we are new in Christ Jesus.

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Ephesians 4:17-24, Romans 1:18-21Eph 4:17-24,Rom 1:18-21 Eph 4:17-24, Rom 1:18-21By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 09/12/2011The existence o...

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Glory

Lee Campbell

John 17:1-24

The Father glorifies Jesus by making him king; Jesus glorifies God by giving eternal life. Self-glory blinds us to God's glory, ruins relationships, and steals glory from God. God's glory results in an eternal relationship with God and an eternal relationship with others.

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John 17:1-24John 17:1-24 John 17:1-24By Lee Campbell Teaching Date: 08/21/2011The Father glorifies Jesus by making him king; Jesus glorif...

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Romans 12 - Renewal or Conformity?

Dennis McCallum

Romans 12:1-5

As believers in Christ, we have two choices: we can conform to the values of this world, or we can be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We cannot straddle the line between these two choices, but are called to make a conscious decision and effort to be transformed by God. That decision allows us to make an eternal impact instead of investing in the fleeting things of this world. It also causes us to grow deep relationships alongside others in the body of Christ who are being transformed by God with us. When Christians choose to be transformed in this way, they become more persuasive, more zealous, and more mature in their spiritual lives.

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Romans 12:1-5Rom 12:1-5 Rom 12:1-5By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/22/2011As believers in Christ, we have two choices: we can conform...

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Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ (Part 2)

Scott Risley

Ephesians 1:11-23

Paul continues explaining the spiritual blessings that come from having a relationship with God. Paul adds two to the list: receiving an eternal inheritance and being sealed with the Holy Spirit. Ongoing growth in knowing and experiencing God is essential for spiritual growth. God has given confident hope, value and power to His children which can positively impact their lives.\r\n

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Ephesians 1:11-23Eph 1:11-23 Eph 1:11-23By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 07/18/2011Paul continues explaining the spiritual blessings that c...

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The Normal Christian Life

Gary DeLashmutt

John 14-16

Jesus' farewell discourse describes the normal Christian life as a life of supernatural provisions in the midst of extraordinary difficulties. Three difficulties are presented: 1) Jesus will not be physically present; 2) we are living in a hostile world; and 3) we are given a humanly impossible mission. Four provisions are given: 1) hope in the eternal kingdom; 2) access to God through prayer; 3) help through the Holy Spirit; and 4) the authority of Jesus over the world system.

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