Being a "Doer":Inclusiveness and Compassion

Dennis McCallum

James 2:1-13

God calls us to not show personal favoritism. We are not to make distinctions between ourselves based on race or gender or wealth or any other factor. When we do not take our identity from God, we create an arbitrary identity focused on being important in some way and not on loving others. People are equal because they are created in the image of God.

Lot: The Impotence of Uncommitted Faith

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Peter 2:7-8

We can learn about having a vital faith by studying its antithesis in the tragic life of Lot. Though a true believer, he was a carnal believer and lived more like a non-believer; but the Lord was compassionate to him. An insightful explanation of the tragedy of and the hope for carnal believers is given. At any point, Lot could have decided to begin living by faith like Abraham and reaped the benefits.

The Whole World for Christ

Canco Casassa

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus said in Matthew 28:19, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Jesus has commissioned a global rescue mission and we each get to play a part. What else does scripture say about missions? Xenos has a specific vision of our role in missions that is guided by scripture. We will look at what this vision is as well as the key scripture that motivates this vision.

Everything is Going According to Plan Part One

Chris Hearty

Romans 9:1-24

Paul is addressing his Jewish audience, who was questioning if God's plan had failed. It seemed to the Jews, God had changed his mind about working through the Jewish people and instead had turned to the Gentiles. Paul explains that God's had a plan has not failed! From the beginning of human history God had a plan to rescue all people. He fulfilled that plan through Jesus Christ at the cross. From the beginning God's strategy was to bring about the Messiah through the Jewish people, who faithfully preserved the oracles of God for thousands of years.

Training A Prophet

Jim Leffel

1 Kings 17:1-24

The Word of the Lord is powerful. It attracts some while repulsing others. Elijah's role as a prophet was to speak for God. How can we share God's word in this day and age? This teaching will cover how the Word of God spreads.

The Person of Jesus (Part 1) - Seeing His Compassion

See Jesus Ministries

Luke 7:36-50

John delivers the first of three workshops based on the SeeJesus ministries discipleship resources and training formed by Paul Miller. As we study the person of Jesus we can understand who God is and how He interacts with people. In scripture when Jesus saw suffering, He had compassion and acted on it. As we study specific passages, using the format Paul Miller has created, we gain insight into God's own heart. \r\n\r\n

When You Are With God

Lee Campbell

Ephesians 5:18-21

God gives us every reason to be thankful, to trust him and to encourage others. In heaven, we will always be what we can choose to be now, filled with the Spirit.

3 Responses to Jesus

Ryan Lowery

Romans 5:8-10

There were many expectations that people had for who Jesus should be. Jesus preached that the solution to a broken relationship with God is not a behavior change but a transformed heart: this polarized the crowds listening to his teachings. When we are desperate, we turn to prayer as a last resort. We can try to bargain with God to get what we want. The Pharisees were indignant that Jesus was not meeting their expectations. Jesus taught that spiritual matters are far more important than the physical: they will last into eternity. \r\n

Wherever the Corpse is, There the Vulture Will Gather

Gary DeLashmutt

Hebrews 2:17

Jesus talks to his disciples about the end of the age and God's judgment of evil. The Bible reveals a God who takes evil seriously and whose judgment is in connection to His love. Through God's mercy, Jesus has taken on himself the judgment we deserve.