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The resurrection is at the core of the Christian faith. Without it, we have no hope. In this study of Mark 16, we learn... Why the disciples were surprised when they heard Jesus was alive How a Jewish "day" differs from a Western "day" How we know that Jesus' body was not simply stolen and hidden What do we do with these strange final verses in Mark 16?? A change that happens when the Holy Spirit arrives This lesson was part of our Sunday morning Bible Study Community series on the Gospel of Mark. Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

It rained at least "forty days and forty nights," but Noah's flood was far from over after 40 days. In Genesis 8, the author describes Noah waiting for waters to recede and dry land to appear. In this passage, we learn... How we know Noah's flood was a global - not local - flood event What does it mean that God "remembered" Noah? Had he somehow forgotten? The total amount of time Noah and his family spent on the ark The significance of Noah sending out a raven and dove Noah's first act upon setting foot on dry land What Noah's sacrifice means for us today Thanks for listening. To find a complete list of Bible studies and sermons, please visit my teaching page. 

Many counseling and recovery programs stress the importance of accountability partners. But what exactly do these relationships look like? In this lesson, we discuss... Key takeaways from our biblical counseling class The importance of understanding our new identity in Christ How to confront and restore someone who is struggling Helpful questions for any accountability relationship Thanks for listening. This is the final week in a 12-week biblical counseling class called "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands." For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please see my Teaching Page.

Natural disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes occur somewhere on the earth every day. The largest disaster in history is described for us in Genesis 6-8. This flood was so widespread its effects are visible in geology around the globe, and most ancient civilizations have their own flood legends. In this study, we discuss... Why early humans lived so long before the flood -- some almost a thousand years! God's holiness and the spiritual darkness of the world in Noah's day My visit to the "Ark Encounter" in Williamstown, Kentucky How the ark was perfectly suited as a life boat for humans and animals Thanks for listening. To find a full archive of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

Within one generation, Adam & Eve's sin led to a downward spiral of human envy, deceit, hatred, and the murder of one of their sons. Last Sunday, our Bible Study looked at Genesis 4 together. It was definitely an unusual Christmas Eve passage, but such evil and injustice actually remind us why Christ came into our world. In this passage, we discussed... Christmas carols with a darker tone Why did the LORD accept Abel's sacrifice and not Cain's? How the New Testament authors point to Cain as a warning What to do when you sense sin "crouching at the door" How God showed mercy in spite of Cain's cold-blooded act Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my Teaching Page.

Good things often come in small packages. Never was this more true than when the Messiah -- our Deliverer-- arrived as a newborn baby in a little town called Bethlehem. In this study of Luke 2:1-15, we learn... The answer to an interesting question about "crush" versus "strike" in Genesis 3:15 Why holiday traditions are important, and ideas on how to create your own Who exactly was Caesar Augustus anyway? The significance of baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling cloths How Christmas fulfilled a prophecy made 1,000 years earlier Thanks for listening! For a complete list of my sermons and Bible study lessons organized by topic or Bible passage, please visit my Teaching Page.

Have you ever done something you came to regret? Maybe you acted foolishly, made a costly mistake, or damaged a relationship. Genesis 3 details a decision Adam and Eve would deeply regret -- one with continuing consequences in our world today. In this lesson, we learn... Why a snake was talking to Eve Satan's deadly tactics and how to avoid them Some of the lies Satan and culture still speak God's righteous punishment for sin Signs of hope that God will not abandon the human race Thanks for listening. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

In his goodness, God created a beautiful, habitable world, and everything Adam and Eve would need to know and worship him. In this study, we learn... How Genesis 1-2 is foundation to the rest of Scripture A helpful way to remember what God created on each of the six days What makes the God of the Bible different from other deities and religions That marriage is between one man and one woman in life-long, covenant commitment Thanks for listening. This lesson was shared during our Sunday morning median adult Bible Study Community at Immanuel Baptist Church. For a complete list of sermons and Bible Study lessons, please visit my teaching page.

Just hours before his execution, Jesus spent time in fellowship with his Father praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this lesson, we learn... How God's children are sometimes called to suffer deeply A quick overview of the layout of the city of Jerusalem How the cross is the ultimate expression of God's love The privilege of prayer in times of trouble Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies arranged by topic and scripture passage, please visit my teaching page.

Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? One of the most important passages in the Gospels on end times prophecy is found in the Olivet Discourse. In Mark 13, Jesus responds to the question, "When will these things be, and what will be the sign when all will be accomplished?" In this lesson, we discuss... Apocalyptic signs that will lead up to the "last days" Jesus' helpful analogy of labor pains Human history can be broken up into five worlds How should we handle differences on matters of eschatology? The wonderful promise that believers are not under condemnation Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies arranged by topic and book of the Bible, please visit my teaching page here.

God does not need a temple, yet he chose to establish a temple and accept our worship when it comes from a pure heart. In this study of Mark 11, we learn... A chaotic scene on the temple mount How you are God's temple How Jesus' behavior is a model for righteous anger What is the significance of Jesus cursing the fig tree? Does does faith enable you to "move mountains"? Thanks for listening. For a complete list of all sermons and Bible studies, please visit my Teaching page.

Want to learn how to lead an adult Bible study? In this workshop session, I share... Words of hope for those feeling discouraged in ministry The importance of preparing the teacher How clean vessels make useful vessels Why God cares more about character than raw talent Thanks for listening. This is part 1 of 3 in a series I taught at the Ministry Connect Conference at Mt. Zion Church of Ontario on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Other sessions will be posted soon.

Few things are harder for a parent than watching their child suffer. We do everything we can to protect and comfort them, but what happens in Mark 9 is almost unimaginable. In this passage, we see... A great commotion as Jesus returns from the Transfiguration A young boy tormented by a demon in many ways The dangers of magic, witchcraft, ghosts, and demons in our world today God's will to help your faith mature, like building your muscles The most important thing is not the size of your faith, but placing that faith in Jesus alone

James warns us not to be hearers only, but doers of the Word. In this lesson, we discover... Biblical patterns of confrontation and change The final step in the Love -> Know -> Speak -> Do process How to avoid turning your life into a messy California mudslide Bridging the gap from "then" to "now" Practical steps to finding relevant applications in any verse of the Bible Thanks for listening. This is part eleven in a 12-week biblical counseling class called "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands."

The Jews yearned for a Savior who would free them from Roman oppression. What they didn't expect was a Messiah who would suffer and die. In this lesson, we discuss... What kind of Messiah did the Jews expect? A watershed moment in the Gospel of Mark What Jesus meant by handing Peter the "keys to the kingdom" Jesus' surprising announcement of how the Son of Man would suffer The moment Peter acted on Satan's behalf and earned a sharp rebuke Thanks for listening. This lesson is part of a three month Series on Mark in our Sunday Morning Bible Study Community.

Faith means trusting God, even when you don't have all the details, and God's plan doesn't completely make sense. Last Sunday, I had the joy of preaching at Pillar Church in Twentynine Palms. In this study, we learn... What is faith? Why it's essential to trust in Jesus and no one else The danger of thinking good works get you into heaven Abraham and David as examples of faith The result of faith is righteousness and eternal life Thanks for listening! To view a complete list sermons and Bible teaching arranged by Bible passage and topic, please visit the Teaching Page on my blog.

This week we learn the importance of thinking biblically about our problems. Instead of using secular psychological terms, try to use biblical language whenever possible. This will help you make better biblical diagnoses and solutions. We also discuss four ways of data gathering to help us understand people's struggles. Week 8 of our "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands" counseling class. 

The story of Jesus feeding 5,000 is well-known, but no less amazing. In this lesson, we discuss... What makes this story unique in the gospels God's promise to supply all your needs Some encouraging testimonies of how God provided in hard times Why do the wicked seem to prosper, while many believers barely scrape by? How Jesus responds when the crowds press in A call to trust in the Lord, wait, and watch how he works "The LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good things does he withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Ps. 84:11).

Before you counsel someone, you need to make sure you know them. This lesson will help you go beyond skin-deep relationships by learning... Four types of questions to break the ice with any new person What scripture means that the heart is like "deep waters" How God models good question-asking in Scripture Tips on asking better questions A real-life case study Thanks for listening! This is week seven of our 11-week introduction to biblical counseling class.

God is rich in mercy, and offers to forgive whatever sin you've committed. Yet there's one sin Jesus says will never be forgiven. This passage has baffled Christians over the years, and we take a look at it together. In this lesson, we... Share a discussion on what Jesus means by "Son of Man" How Jesus' family reacted to his ministry Who is "Beelzebul"? What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Is it possible I have committed the unpardonable sin? Thanks for listening. This lesson was taught during our Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study. We are currently studying through the Gospel of Mark and invite you to join us Sundays at 9am.