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The Shrewd Manager

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 16:1-12

Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager reflects a few principles regarding our resources: 1) as Christians, we are are managers of God's resources; 2) our ability to manage God's resources will end soon; and 3) we can enjoy eternity in heaven more as we give generously in the present. It is of high importance that God's resources are seen as His resources, not ours, if we are to be effective in managing them until Jesus comes back.

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Luke 16:1-12Luke 16:1-12 Luke 16:1-12By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/04/2013Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager reflects a few prin...

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Why This Waste?

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 26:6-13

While with Simon the Leper in Bethany, Jesus encounters a woman who pours an alabaster vial on his head. While some, including the disciples and Judas, criticized the woman for apparently "wasting" what would have been worth much monetarily, Jesus has a different perspective. Those who saw this as a waste had their focus on the temporary, where the woman sacrificed what she had for Jesus. The attitudes of material avarice and pride keep us today from wasting our resources when we could be more radical for God. Similar to the woman, all people need to pour out what they have and receive from Jesus salvation based on faith. This teaching includes a testimony from John Davis.

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John 12:1-9, Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:6-13John 12:1-9,Mark 14:3-9,Matt 26:6-13 John 12:1-9, Mark 14:3-9, Matt 26:6-13By Dennis McCallum Te...

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Information Technology - Using it, or Being Used by it

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 12:2

Our culture has become immersed in and obsessed with information technology. As Christians, however, we need to take a stand against the grain of our culture in this area because I.T. over-use inhibits and erodes key elements of both our humanity and spirituality. I.T degrades both our ability to follow sophisticated thought and our value of solitude for biblical meditation. Furthermore, it decreases our ability to appreciate and learn from nature. In contrast to the tide of our culture, we should prioritize face-to-face relating and memorizing scripture. Finally, this workshop provides a constructive response to I.T. over-use.

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Psalms 62:5-6, Psalms 1:1-3, Romans 1:10-10Ps 62:5-6,Ps 1:1-3,Rom 1:10-10 Ps 62:5-6, Ps 1:1-3, Rom 1:10-10By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Dat...

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Parenting Porn Free Kids

Brian Gardner

Romans 12:2

Pornography permeates the internet, whether one is looking for it or not. It's important to know how to have a balanced reaction if one finds their children are engaging in porn, making sure that they feel safe talking to their parents. Learn about how to prepare for, demonstrate against, and prevent pornography in the family life.

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Expect Opposition

Jeff Gordon

John 15:18-16:4

At the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples, he prepares them with this warning that they are going to be hated by some. Jesus is warning them about this because he does not want his followers to abandon their faith because of the hostility they will endure. The reason they will be hated is because they hated the message that Jesus preached and who he was. In the midst of persecution he reminds his disciples that they are not alone and to continue testifying the God's truth to a lost world.

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John 15:18-16:4John 15:18-16:4 John 15:18-16:4By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 02/13/2013At the last supper that Jesus had with his disciple...

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In the World but Not of the World

Ryan Weingartner

1 Corinthians 9:19-22

The last thing Jesus prays for his followers before he was crucified was to be in the world, but not of the world. How do followers of Jesus do this? By displaying Jesus' love to the watching work, Christians are able to stand out as distinct from Satan's world system. Followers of Jesus are distinct in the areas the Bible emphasizes and in pursuing the eternal things rather than temporary things of this world.

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John 17:13-17, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22John 17:13-17,1 Cor 9:19-22 John 17:13-17, 1Cor 9:19-22By Ryan Weingartner Teaching Date: 02/10/2013T...

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First Mission to the Gentiles (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Acts 14:8-18

Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle in Lystra and are mistaken for Greek gods. Paul responds by preaching the gospel, pointing to the evidence God has provided through His creation. Through God's creation we see that He is personal and we as humans bear His image. Through knowing God we can find true fulfillment and significance!

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Acts 14:8-18Acts 14:8-18 Acts 14:8-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/27/2013Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle in Lystra and are mistake...

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The Hunting Lion

Scott Risley

1 Peter 5:8-9

Peter warns his audience about God's enemy: Satan. Satan is a magnificent created being whose pride led to his fall. Satan works in two main ways. First, he guards his turf (non-Christians) by accusing God, distorting God's message, distraction or bribery. Second, he attacks Christians by persecution, opposing any effort to serve God, temptation, and accusation.

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1 Peter 5:8-91 Pet 5:8-9 1Pet 5:8-9By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 01/14/2013Peter warns his audience about God's enemy: Satan. Satan is a...

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Spiritual Warfare

Dennis McCallum

1 Peter 5:8-9

One of Satan's greatest tactics is leading people to believe that he is not real and has no influence in our lives. Satan has a huge influence in the world and directly in people's lives, causing spiritual warfare. Satan's ultimate goal is to destroy people's lives and render Christians ineffective in this world. Although this is true, God has defeated Satan and came to give life, and life abundantly!\r\n

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1 Peter 5:8-91 Pet 5:8-9 1Pet 5:8-9By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/03/2013One of Satan's greatest tactics is leading people to belie...

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