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The Why of the Church

Jim Leffel

1 Peter 4:10-11

Paul continues to explain the nature of the church, namely the church's purpose. The ?why? and ?how? of the church's purpose is clarified, and some challenges are given for the community of people choosing to follow Christ.

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1 Corinthians 12:1-3, 1 Peter 4:10-111 Cor 12:1-3,1 Pet 4:10-11 1Cor 12:1-3, 1Pet 4:10-11By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 11/07/2010Paul cont...

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The Work of Prayer

Jim Leffel

Daniel 9:1-19

Great works of God are accomplished by the disciplined intercession of God's people. Prayer is an opportunity to participate in the supernatural and to bring praise to God. Daniel repeatedly pleaded with God in a way that shows three principles on the subject of prayer: 1) pleas should be specific; 2) pleas should be confident; and 3) pleas are rooted in grace.

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Daniel 9:1-19Dan 9:1-19 Dan 9:1-19By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/28/2010Great works of God are accomplished by the disciplined intercess...

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Restored from the Insanity of Unbelief

Jim Leffel

Daniel 4:1-37

King Nebuchadnezzar suffered from insanity caused by inner problems with a profound spiritual dimension. Greatest of all was his pride, in which he was self-deceived about his greatness and blind to his cruelty. God pursues him through a revelation of knowledge and a demonstration of His power. When Nebuchadnezzar humbly turns to praise God, he experiences God's blessing and receives personal knowledge of who God is.

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Daniel 4:1-37Dan 4:1-37 Dan 4:1-37By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/07/2010King Nebuchadnezzar suffered from insanity caused by inner probl...

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Christians in the Workplace

Tom Dixon

Colossians 3:22-4:1

Paul gives instructions to slaves and their conduct of work, shedding light on principles for Christians in the workplace. The motivation to work hard in the workplace comes from living to please God. When we see this part of our lives as a way to please God, our work will come from sincerity of the heart, not for the approval of human beings. In addition, when we work hard to please God, we are looking forward to the reward we'll receive from God in the next life, as opposed to be anxiety ridden or frustrated attitudes towards our jobs. When we follow Christ and serve him in our workplace, we will have something to share, develop godly character, provide for ourselves and others and have an opportunity to be a light for Jesus.

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Colossians 3:22-4:1Col 3:22-4:1 Col 3:22-4:1By Tom Dixon Teaching Date: 01/17/2010Paul gives instructions to slaves and their conduct of ...

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If I am a Father, Where Is My Honor?

Gary DeLashmutt

Malachi 1:6-14

God asks this question to Israel through the prophet Malachi, "If I am a Father, where is my honor?" Through this He is asking Israel where their hearts truly are in regards to their devotion to God, exposing that they are half-heartedly following Him. When we start to fall into this half-hearted devotion, serving God starts feels burdensome and we begin to try and cut corners. The key to regaining whole-hearted devotion is to see God's great mercy to us, which leads to our worship of Him!

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Malachi 1:6-14Mal 1:6-14 Mal 1:6-14By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/12/2009God asks this question to Israel through the prophet Malac...

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Adultery in the Church?

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 6:24

James teaches on the world system that his audience have given themselves to as a metaphor of adultery towards God. For us and for them, the kosmos is not designed to make us deny God, it is designed to replace God in our affections. When we try to move physical enjoyments from something to enjoy in life to something that's the basis for our lives it becomes distorted and can't deliver what we want it to. Ultimately we end up with an inner hunger for more and we become enslaved. God calls us to view the things of His kingdom as the focus of our hearts, and to hold little value in trying to fill ourselves with things of the world.

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James 4:4-10, Jeremiah 3:12-13, Matthew 6:24-24Jas 4:4-10,Jer 3:12-13,Matt 6:24-24 Jas 4:4-10, Jer 3:12-13, Matt 6:24-24By Dennis McCallu...

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Solomon's Temple

Scott Risley

1 Kings 5:1-8:60

King Solomon erects an elaborate temple for the Lord as His resting place on Earth. It took seven years to construct and God's presence was restricted to the innermost chamber in which people were forbidden to enter. After Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead, He sent the Holy Spirit to reside within us. Every believer is a temple of God.

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1 Kings 5:1-8:601 Kgs 5:1-8:60 1King 5:1-8:60By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/10/2008King Solomon erects an elaborate temple for the Lor...

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Where is the Lord?

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 2:1-28

God seeks relationships with people like a lover who pursues a loved one and like a father who cares for and protects his children. People want the blessings of God, but not God Himself. Everyone worships something (comfort, approval, control, impact, etc.). These things are unworthy and lead to emptiness. God alone is worthy of our worship.\r\n

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Jeremiah 2:1-28Jer 2:1-28 Jer 2:1-28By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/10/2008God seeks relationships with people like a lover who pursues a...

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Introducing the Man & His Time

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 1:1-16

God calls Jeremiah to be a prophet to the nation of Judah and warns them if they do not turn from their evil ways they will be destroyed like the nation of Israel. The nation of Judah is contrasted with the heart of Jeremiah. Judah's heart is unfaithful to God, their destruction is looming, and they will be ruled by the Babylonians. Jeremiah has a heart for God, knows a future exodus is coming, and trusts God to rule his future. In His sovereignty, God has a calling for each of us and He promises to accomplish His word.\r\n

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Jeremiah 1:1-16Jer 1:1-16 Jer 1:1-16By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/03/2008God calls Jeremiah to be a prophet to the nation of Judah and ...

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