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Vision of Future Glory

Jim Leffel

Daniel 12:1-4

In Daniel's vision of the angel Michael, he is told that all people will live forever and will be accountable for what they've done. Jesus' resurrection contains a promise that those who receive his free gift of salvation will be put into the Book of Life and raised to eternal life. Those who are raised will be glorified, receiving a restored body, identity, character, and knowledge. God's vast record of fulfilled promises assures us that He will fulfill His word about these things.

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Daniel 12:1-4Dan 12:1-4 Dan 12:1-4By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 05/02/2010In Daniel's vision of the angel Michael, he is told that all peo...

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What Lies Ahead

Scott Risley

Philippians 3:12-21

Paul urges his readers to join the race, keep pressing on and focus on the prize. As we focus on Jesus, our perspective shifts from horizontal to eternal and we are able to make spiritual progress.

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Philippians 3:12-21Phil 3:12-21 Phil 3:12-21By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 04/05/2010Paul urges his readers to join the race, keep pressi...

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The Writing's on the Wall

Jim Leffel

Daniel 5:1-30

King Belshazzar's hubris was able to distort reality to fit his desires even when God himself delivered a supernatural message. The writing on the wall contained three statements: 1) your days are numbered; 2) you've been found wanting; and 3) your kingdom goes to another. We should seek to avoid the hubris of Belshazzar as we live in light of eternity, seek to be made right with God, and realize that only our accomplishments for God will result in a lasting legacy.

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Daniel 5:1-30Dan 5:1-30 Dan 5:1-30By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/14/2010King Belshazzar's hubris was able to distort reality to fit his ...

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After the Cross

Dennis McCallum

Mark 16:1-8

Jesus' resurrection from the dead is the crux of the Christian faith. There are several compelling reasons to believe in its historical credibility, including: 1) failure to exhume the body; 2) lack of any interest in the burial place of Jesus; 3) reports by woman; 4) the spread of Christianity after the events of the cross; and 5) the willingness of the apostles to go to their death for their faith. Without a physical resurrection of Christ, Christianity ceases to exist and the faith is useless.

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Mark 16:1-8Mark 16:1-8 Mark 16:1-8By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 05/13/2007Jesus' resurrection from the dead is the crux of the Christ...

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Live With the End in Mind

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

The way we view and live our lives as Christians is based on the biblical hope we have from eternal life. Having eternal life as an assurance despite the troubles of this life provides Christians with courage to stand up for what God cares about. We can experience a deep satisfaction in our relationship with God as we learn to please Him in this life, knowing that we will give an account to Him in the next. Setting our minds on eternity gives us wisdom on how to live our present lives as foreigners in Christ.

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2 Corinthians 5:1-102 Cor 5:1-10 2Cor 5:1-10By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/18/2007The way we view and live our lives as Christians is ba...

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What does it take to go to heaven?

Dennis McCallum

Mark 10:13-31

Jesus interacts with a rich young man whose self-righteousness and moral goodness prevent him from seeing his need for Jesus. Jesus' interaction demonstrates the power of affluence and how seeing the need for Jesus is difficult. Instead, Jesus proposes that people become like children, that is: humble, dependent, and willing to trust in Jesus. Those who are humble enough to see their need for Jesus can inherit eternal life, while those who are caught up in wealth and their own righteousness could miss out.

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Mark 10:13-31Mark 10:13-31 Mark 10:13-31By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 02/24/2007Jesus interacts with a rich young man whose self-righ...

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Is This Life All There Is?

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Paul encourages the Thessalonians by reminding them of the hope and confidence they have in life after death. He calls on them to comfort one another with this truth. Believing in life after death has tremendous impact on how we live. Confidence, joy, freedom, and fulfillment are a few results that come from having this hope. This truth challenges us to ask ourselves if we are confident in what happens after death.\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-181 Thess 4:13-18 1Th 4:13-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/10/2006Paul encourages the Thessalonians by reminding t...

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Life, Death and Joy

Jim Leffel

Philippians 1:21-30

You can't truly live until you've resolved the question of death. You can try to ignore or distract yourself from thinking about death. When you have resolved the question of death, it produces hope, joy, freedom, and a deep longing for the promised afterlife.

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Philippians 1:21-30Phil 1:21-30 Phil 1:21-30By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/30/2005You can't truly live until you've resolved the questio...

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The Epistle of Joy

Jim Leffel

Philippians 1:1-8

What is joy and what causes it? Paul speaks to the Philippians while in jail about lasting joy amidst suffering. This joy is different than fleeting happiness. Joy is the handprint of God on your heart. Three main causes of joy he points to are: 1) partnership with other Christians, 2) confidence in the future, and 3) a deep, present connection with God.

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Philippians 1:1-8Phil 1:1-8 Phil 1:1-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/16/2005What is joy and what causes it? Paul speaks to the Philippia...

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