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Abraham and Melchizedek

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 7:1-12

Melchizedek is a little-known character in the Bible, but he ends up being crucial in fulfilling God's promise to Abraham and his plan to save the world. The story of Melchizedek demonstrates both the internal consistency of Scripture and the incredible commitment of God to keep his promises.

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Genesis 14:1-2, Genesis 14:10-24, Hebrews 7:1-12Gen 14:1-2,Gen 14:10-24,Heb 7:1-12 Gen 14:1-2, Gen 14:10-24, Heb 7:1-12By Ryan Lowery Tea...

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God's Promise to Abraham

Paul Alexander

Genesis 22:17-18

Much of Biblical history stems from God's covenant with Abraham, wherein He promises: 1) a land for him; 2) to make a nation out of his family; 3) to bless him; 4) and to use his descendants to bless the world. Over the course of history, God has kept all of His promises. Abraham's choice to have faith in God made him right with God. In light of this, our response should also be to trust God.

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Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:2-8, Genesis 22:17-18Gen 12:1-3,Gen 15:2-8,Gen 22:17-18 Gen 12:1-3, Gen 15:2-8, Gen 22:17-18By Paul Alexander ...

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Playing Games with God

Dennis McCallum

Mark 7:1-23

The Pharisees dispute with Jesus about why the disciples don't partake in the ceremonial hand washing before eating. The heart of this argument revolves around going through the outward motions without a change of the heart. By partaking in ceremonial washing, the Pharisees were cleaning the outside while not acknowledging their own sin. This issue makes people think they're okay before God when they really are not. The true need is in the heart, which needs a spiritual cleansing through Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23Matt 15:1-20,Mark 7:1-23 Matt 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 12/02/2010The Pharisees d...

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Walking on Water

Scott Risley

Matthew 14:22-33

When the disciples saw Jesus walking on water toward their boat, Peter called out to Jesus, who invited him to come out of the boat and join Him on the water. But Peter took his eyes off Jesus and onto the waves and storm around him and began to sink into the waves. When we have a horizontal focus, we only see the danger but when we have a vertical focus, our problems seem more like challenges. As Peter began to sink, he called out to Jesus who reached out and rescued him. Be like Peter, get out of the boat, focus on Jesus, not the dangers, and call out to Jesus.

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Matthew 14:22-33Matt 14:22-33 Matt 14:22-33By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/22/2010When the disciples saw Jesus walking on water toward ...

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Walking on Water

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus comes walking on water in a heavy storm and the disciples are amazed. Jesus challenges Peter's lack of faith that he can provide for them. The doubt of Peter highlights what happens when Christians adopt a horizontal perspective and focus on other things rather than looking to Christ for provision. Often, the horizontal perspective leads to more problems, including anxiety, anger and ingratitude. What Jesus is trying to teach his disciples is to look towards him with a vertical perspective amidst the "waves" or problems that arise in our lives.

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Matthew 14:22-33Matt 14:22-33 Matt 14:22-33By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/18/2010Jesus comes walking on water in a heavy storm and ...

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Feeding the 5000

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 14:1-20

Jesus performs a miracle by providing food for 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves of bread. The food in this event is a metaphor for spiritual provision. Jesus calls on his disciples to deliver the food, exemplifying what Christian ministry or service looks like, as God uses Christians to bring God's power into others lives. God has the ability to use Christians powerfully, but asks that we be responsive to His call. Ultimate provision is found through Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 14:1-20Matt 14:1-20 Matt 14:1-20By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/11/2010Jesus performs a miracle by providing food for 5,000 ...

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Faith that Works

Gary DeLashmutt

James 2:14-26

Does the author James contradict the author Paul when he describes true faith as faith that works? No, rather they are each describing two different situations. James is arguing against a mere mental agreement with certain doctrines in order to gain God's acceptance. James is describing words that demonstrate living faith and this is consistent with God's promises. Application for readers today starts with personal belief in Jesus' death on the cross and then living a life of taking steps of faith for God. \r\n

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James 2:14-26Jas 2:14-26 Jas 2:14-26By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 10/31/2010Does the author James contradict the author Paul when he ...

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Having Ears to Hear

Scott Risley

Matthew 13:1-23

The parable of the farmer going out to sow seeds mark the beginning of Jesus only speaking to the crowds in parables. The Pharisees and spiritual leaders had begun to realize Jesus was often critiquing them when he addressed the crowds following Him. They became increasingly hostile to Jesus so He began speaking in parables so those with ears to hear would hear and those who did not desire to hear truth, would not hear.

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Matthew 13:1-23Matt 13:1-23 Matt 13:1-23By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 10/25/2010The parable of the farmer going out to sow seeds mark th...

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Jesus Versus Religion

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 11:16-12:21

Jesus and his disciples break grain during the Sabbath, infuriating the Pharisees. Jesus goes to discuss the difference between the "religious" mentality of the Pharisees versus what God actually cares about. Jesus argues directly with the Pharisees about their hypocritical religious mentality. For the religious, the focus is following all sorts of external regulations to be seen as righteous before people and seeing this as the way to please God. Jesus came to point out that real righteousness comes from humbly recognizing our inability to meet all the regulations of God's law, but instead to admit our brokenness and ask for forgiveness in faith. God desires to show people compassion rather than needing sacrifices from them.

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Matthew 11:16-12:21Matt 11:16-12:21 Matt 11:16-12:21By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 10/14/2010Jesus and his disciples break grain durin...

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