The Anonymous Servant

Mike Sullivan

Leviticus 16:14-15

Isaiah gives many prophesies about the Messiah who is to come. In his predictions about the anonymous servant, he reveals both a great ruler and one who endures great suffering. Common objections to Isaiah's prophesies are reviewed and refuted.

Four Pictures of Christian Leadership

Scott Risley

1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Paul offers a perspective on Christian leadership, which often stands in contrast with how leadership is understood and perceived by people. Christian leaders are to be primarily servants of Christ, careful with the truth and resources with which they've been entrusted. As a leader, Paul knows God's judgement is the only one that matters, and that his purpose is to give his life away in service to both non-Christians and Christians.

Being a Stay at Home Mom

Patrice McCormac

1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Patrice McCormac talks about the costs of parenting, especially when Mom stays home. Our parenting is impacted by our view on the financial costs as well as the cost to our identity when we become parents. It is no surprise that having kids is expensive, but what may be surprising is having more money does not make us happier. \r\nOur identity often takes a hit after we have kids. It is important to not take out identity from our parenting but from the fact we are the precious adopted children of a loving God.

Still Standing

James Rochford

Daniel 3:1-30

The worldview of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is put to the test by the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar. In the face of death, they took a stand on God's Word and power, without placing any conditions on God. God blessed their example by saving them when they were about to die for their faith.

Abraham and Isaac

Scott Risley

Hebrews 11:17

Abraham had received his promised son through Isaac. Isaac was to become a great nation. Before this came to fruition, Abraham was faced with an unthinkable dilemma: 1. Trust the God he loved or 2. Take matters into his own hands. This story is about incredible faith and a truly loving father.

Summiting the Pinnacle of Faith

Conrad Hilario

Genesis 22:1

God asked Abraham to make the ultimate sacrifice. Abraham had to make a choice to trust God or to not trust God. This story shows Abraham's incredible faith in God and God uses it to teach Abraham about the future sacrifice that God himself would make to save all of mankind.

Balancing Ministry and Family

Doug Patch

Genesis 22:1

Doug Patch discusses how to face the challenge of the sacrifices we need to make as parents juggling ministry and family life and how to do that with a good spirit and not with resentment.

Waiting on God

Scott Risley

Romans 4:20-21

Abraham struggled to wait on God's timing in fulfilling His promises. Abraham had a son with Hagar when he felt he couldn't wait any longer on having a son. God came down and revealed to Abraham that this wasn't His plan, and He showed Abraham the magnitude of His promises. God showed Abraham that through his son with Sarah He would build a great nation.

The Mysterious Melchizedek

James Rochford

Hebrews 7:14-27

Abraham meets Melchizedek after a battle and Melchizedek blesses Abraham. Melchizedek is called the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, i.e., a king-priest. So what are priests? Do we still need them today? Find answers to these questions through this study of Melchizedek and the implications his life and position have for us.