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Being Ambassadors

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Knowing God and what He did for us through Christ impacts our interactions with others. Convinced Christians see the importance of effective persuasion to help others see their personal need for Christ. This type of motivation comes from the love God and affects our view of others as we begin to understand the love God has for people. As a result, we see the urgency to play our role as trying to help people become reconciled to God through Jesus Christ as Christ's ambassadors.

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2 Corinthians 5:11-212 Cor 5:11-21 2Cor 5:11-21By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/25/2007Knowing God and what He did for us through Christ i...

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Treasure in Clay Pots

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Paul uses clay pots to explain how God can be manifested more and more in Christians lives. God often times has to break our selfish tendencies in order to have His light shine through our lives more radically. In the midst of hardship, Christians can have real hope as they focus on the eternal purposes of how God can be manifested through our hardships.The willingness to give up the self-focused life in favor of further dependence on God can lead us into spiritual renewal.

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2 Corinthians 4:6-182 Cor 4:6-18 2Cor 4:6-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/04/2007Paul uses clay pots to explain how God can be manifest...

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Conflict With Religious Leaders

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 5:33-6:11

The religious leaders attack Jesus at three different opportunities; they do not want to hear what Jesus has to say because he is a threat to their way of life. Jesus claims to be the Messiah. Following Jesus has nothing to do with being an uptight, self-righteous, falsely pious person like the religious leaders proclaimed.

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Luke 5:33-6:11Luke 5:33-6:11 Luke 5:33-6:11By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 02/18/2007The religious leaders attack Jesus at three differ...

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Jesus' Big Surprise

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 3:9-11

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was God's mystery that He kept hidden from all creation. Jesus' first coming broke expectations for people at the time, as God had planned for a second coming to take place after the time of the cross, ushering in a time for God to use His church to reach people for Christ. The cross was God's demonstration of His perfect love and was kept hidden from Satan in order to ultimately defeat him through Jesus Christ's first coming at the cross.

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Mark 9:9-13, Ephesians 3:9-11Mark 9:9-13,Eph 3:9-11 Mark 9:9-13, Eph 3:9-11By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 02/03/2007Jesus' sacrifice o...

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Jesus' Birth & Childhood

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 2:1-52

Luke writes about the beginning of Jesus' life through Mary's perspective. The three scenes in this passage illustrate that Jesus is the unique, divine Ruler of the whole human race, he has voluntarily come to rescue us at great personal cost, and God welcomes and involves everyone who receives Jesus.\r\n

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Luke 2:1-52Luke 2:1-52 Luke 2:1-52By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/21/2007Luke writes about the beginning of Jesus' life through Mary...

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Introduction & Overview

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 1:1-4

The book of Luke is the first of a two part written history of the Gospel; it tells the story of Christ's life, while the second part, the book of Acts, tells the beginning of the Church. Luke got his information for this book from three very reliable sources: oral testimony of eyewitnesses, previously written accounts, and his own thorough research. In this book Luke emphasizes that Jesus is radically inclusive and subversive, and the true savior of humanity.

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Luke 1:1-4Luke 1:1-4 Luke 1:1-4By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/07/2007The book of Luke is the first of a two part written history of...

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The Day of the Lord

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 4:16-5:11

Paul reminds the Thessalonians about the Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord refers to God's involvement in the end of the world. No one knows the day or time this will happen but the Bible describes warning signs. Two types of signs include: 1) increasing intensity and frequency of wars, famines, and ecological disasters; and 2) the nation of Israel and the Temple are restored and all nations hear the Gospel. Paul calls Christians to be sober and alert, encouraging one another in faith, hope, and love. It is God's will for Christians to live this way in order to share his Good News with those who have not yet heard.\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 4:16-5:111 Thess 4:16-5:11 1Th 4:16-5:11By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/17/2006Paul reminds the Thessalonians about the D...

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The New Worship

Gary DeLashmutt

Hebrews 12:28-13:16

The author of Hebrews describes a new and better way to worship God, as compared to the rituals of the old covenant. Several differences include new worship: 1) is wherever you are, 2) is continuous, 3) is equally achievable by all believers, and 4) is a lifestyle of thanks to God and loving service to others. It is important to note how ritual worship services can hinder believers from having a full life with God.

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Hebrews 12:28-13:16Heb 12:28-13:16 Heb 12:28-13:16By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 11/05/2006The author of Hebrews describes a new and b...

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Some Essential Aspects of a Spiritual Movement

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Paul explains three essential things that can ignite a movement and make a church effective: speaking the Gospel message, having deep personal connections, and instilling lasting convictions. Unwillingness to directly call people to this better way of life is what hinders a movement. The Thessalonians experienced this because they pressed each other towards what was better. God gives His resources for His people to live this way.\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 2:1-131 Thess 2:1-13 1Th 2:1-13By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 11/05/2006Paul explains three essential things that can ignit...

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