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Gospel of Radical Grace

Jim Leffel

Mark 2:13-17

In Rome, tax collectors represented a system of extortion and betrayal, and were seen as sinners and outcasts. The Pharisees were correct in their moral assessment of tax extortion, but drew the wrong conclusion about Jesus spending time with them. Jesus demonstrates that the gospel of radical grace is both mercy to the undeserving and healing for the sick. Malia Bauer's testimony about her experience of God's healing and grace was included.

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Mark 2:13-17Mark 2:13-17 Mark 2:13-17By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/11/2009In Rome, tax collectors represented a system of extortion and...

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The Conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch

Gary DeLashmutt

Acts 8:26-39

In times of spiritual renewal, when God is working powerfully in and through His followers to demonstrate how real and good Jesus is, one element we can expect to see is many people converting. This conversion is not a somber commitment to a religious code, but a joyous, life-altering encounter with the living Jesus. The account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch illustrates two universal lessons about conversion: 1) God draws all kinds of people to Himself, and 2) He uses His willing followers to help those people He's already reaching out to.

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Acts 8:26-39Acts 8:26-39 Acts 8:26-39By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 12/21/2008In times of spiritual renewal, when God is working power...

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The Attraction of the Gospel

Jim Leffel

Mark 1:14-28

When Jesus calls Simon and Andrew, he points to his unique authority as he calls them to a relationship and a life of purpose. Their response shows that discipleship involves surrender, that experience follows action, and that Jesus calls people as a community. Jesus' authoritative teaching and spiritual power also drew people to follow him.

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Mark 1:14-28Mark 1:14-28 Mark 1:14-28By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/14/2008When Jesus calls Simon and Andrew, he points to his unique au...

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Prologue: The Beginning of the Gospel

Jim Leffel

Mark 1:1-13

The theme and emphasis of the book of Mark is the Gospel: the good news about Jesus Christ. It is a message with a dynamic power that is centered on the cross. John the Baptist confirms that Jesus will fulfill the expectations and symbols set up by the Old Testament. When Jesus is baptized, he means to communicate his identification with us, his authority, and God's delight in Jesus' mission.

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Mark 1:1-13Mark 1:1-13 Mark 1:1-13By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/07/2008The theme and emphasis of the book of Mark is the Gospel: the go...

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Word & Deed in Spiritual Renewal

Gary DeLashmutt

Acts 2-6

Throughout the first half of the book of Acts, we see that spiritual renewal is propelled and accompanied by two things: Word and deed. Jesus' followers share the Gospel, and their actions practically demonstrate God's love for people. Word and deed are completely interrelated, and we explore the necessity of action accompanying sharing the Good News.

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The Good News

Gary DeLashmutt

Acts 3:12-26

Acts three demonstrates a continued pattern for spiritual renewal, or times where God works powerfully through His people to demonstrate the goodness of Jesus. The pattern is that Jesus' followers pray, Jesus acts, people question, the followers answer with the gospel of Christ, and people come to believe. So, what is this message Jesus' followers were sharing? We break down Peter's explanation of the Gospel as well as the proper and improper responses to this message.

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Acts 3:12-26Acts 3:12-26 Acts 3:12-26By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 10/12/2008Acts three demonstrates a continued pattern for spiritua...

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More Ministry Principles from Paul?s Life

Ryan Lowery

Acts 18:1-18

In the ancient world, Corinth was a city known for immorality. As Paul goes there to preach the gospel, there are several lessons that we can learn: 1) Paul paid his own way to avoid accusation; 2) some people will be offended at the message; 3) many will respond to the message; 4) even Paul had great fear; and 5) you never know who will respond. Those that are willing to tell others about Christ will experience the same adventure that Paul did, and will see that God is just as active today as he was in the early church.

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Acts 18:1-18Acts 18:1-18 Acts 18:1-18By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 08/02/2008In the ancient world, Corinth was a city known for immoralit...

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Spiritual Communication

Jim Leffel

Colossians 4:5-6

Paul urges his audience to live wisely in order to display and communicate God's love clearly to those around them. This involves learning to communicate effectively, to identify with people, and to move towards those who are different just as Jesus did. As we demonstrate God's love through action and speech, we can share the message of the gospel with humility and excitement!\r\n

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Colossians 4:5-6Col 4:5-6 Col 4:5-6By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 07/27/2008Paul urges his audience to live wisely in order to display and ...

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A Message To Skeptics

Jeff Gordon

Acts 17:13-34

In the time of Acts, Athens was the center of philosophy and culture. When Paul traveled there, his strategy was to go to the synagogue and the public square to defend Jesus and His resurrection. From this story, we learn that Paul identified with his audience and described God as a the personal creator, who is both the judge and the resurrected savior of humanity.

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Acts 17:13-34Acts 17:13-34 Acts 17:13-34By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 07/26/2008In the time of Acts, Athens was the center of philosophy ...

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