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One More Plague

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 12:1-33

For the final plague God tells Moses to announce to Pharaoh that the first born male of Egyptians and their livestock will die. Moses instructs the Israelites in detail how God will pass over their homes if they sacrifice an animal and paint their door frames with its blood. In reflection, the substitutionary animal offering of the Israelites foreshadows the future death of Christ that pays for all of humanity's sins.

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Exodus 11:1-5, Exodus 11:8-8, Exodus 12:1-33Exod 11:1-5,Exod 11:8-8,Exod 12:1-33 Exo 11:1-5, Exo 11:8-8, Exo 12:1-33By Dennis McCallum Te...

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Appreciating Servant Leadership

Scott Risley

Mark 10:42-45

Amid the confusion of how to lead spiritually, Paul echoes Jesus in calling leaders to become a servant of all. An explanation is given for the main pursuits, efforts, and cost of leadership; as well as esteeming and appreciating leaders. Finally, actions are laid out on how to start moving towards leadership now.

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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Mark 10:42-451 Thess 5:12-13,Mark 10:42-45 1Th 5:12-13, Mark 10:42-45By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 03/08/2012Am...

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The Foundation of Christian Community: Biblical Love

Gary DeLashmutt

1 John 4

Paul instructs the Corinthians on the importance of exercising biblical love, and then describes what this sacrificial love really is. Agape (sacrificial/biblical) love is unconditional, forgiving, willing to discipline, moves toward all people, gives generously, and tries to meet all needs. We look to 1 John 4 to discover how we as Christians can develop this love.

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Authentic Christian Community (Part 1)

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Paul calls the Corinthians to give up their selfish ways and live for others. He uses women wearing head coverings to teach the church about sacrificing our free will for the sake of loving others and reaching them. Paul gives us several principles for serving love, and we learn the importance of historical context when interpreting scripture.

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1 Corinthians 11:1-161 Cor 11:1-16 1Cor 11:1-16By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/08/2012Paul calls the Corinthians to give up their se...

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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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The Resurrection

Scott Risley

Matthew 28:1-15

The historical resurrection of Jesus after His Crucifixion is an exciting story that is non-negotiable. After two thousand years, no one has been able to discredit its authenticity. If, after all these years, no one can give a natural explanation of the recorded event, then the logical conclusion is a supernatural event occurred. The New Testament accounts of His resurrection were written so that people would believe Jesus is the Christ and by believing, have eternal life in His name.

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Matthew 28:1-15Matt 28:1-15 Matt 28:1-15By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/16/2011The historical resurrection of Jesus after His Crucifixi...

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It Is Finished

Scott Risley

Matthew 27:11-51

Whereas the enemies of God used the cross to kill Jesus, God used it to bring eternal life to whomever puts their faith in Jesus to pay their sin debt. When Jesus said, "It is finished," He was proclaiming the punishment for sin had been fully paid by His death. For anyone who believes, the certificate of debt has been cancelled. Have you asked to have your certificate of debt nailed to the cross? Are you growing in your appreciation of the cross?

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Matthew 27:11-51Matt 27:11-51 Matt 27:11-51By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/09/2011Whereas the enemies of God used the cross to kill Jes...

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The Cross

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 26:36-27:54

The most important event in human history occurred when Jesus Christ went to the cross. Jesus' crucifixion was the epitome of physical torment, and included being stripped naked and flogging. Not only that, but Jesus endured spiritual torment by taking on God's wrath to pay for humanity's sin. Jesus paid the certificate of death for all humanity in the greatest demonstration of sacrificial love. As Christians, the cross is a constant reminder of God's love for us and something we should thank God for regularly. For those who aren't Christians, making a decision about Jesus' work on the cross is the most important decision to make.

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Matthew 26:36-27:54Matt 26:36-27:54 Matt 26:36-27:54By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 06/06/2011The most important event in human history...

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Overcoming Prejudice with Love

Jim Leffel

1 John 3:17

James calls us to practice the love that Christ showed us. The world sees people in terms of their temporary status or wealth, but we are called to see people how God sees them. God sees them as loved, and so we should see everyone as a masterpiece of God's own creation.

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James 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 9:21-21, James 1:25-25Jas 2:1-13,1 Cor 9:21-21,Jas 1:25-25 Jas 2:1-13, 1Cor 9:21-21, Jas 1:25-25By Jim Leffel...

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