The psalmist wrote in Psalm 139:14 that we humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made". The complexity of design is obvious and important to our survival. In this lesson we look at the comparison of the church as a body with special emphasis on the idea of individual members working together, moving in common goals and pursuits.
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The work we do for the Lord is not vain, but the caveat to that is the work must be done "for the Lord" and done His way. That's success no matter if our efforts might seem disappointing to us. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Paul reveals what makes ministry and disciple-making successful and fruitful by reminding us of three important principles.
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The Bible often uses metaphors to help us understand spiritual realities. Many metaphors are used to describe the church of Christ. In this first lesson of the series about these metaphors, we learn how the church is described as a kingdom and why we are no longer waiting for Jesus to establish His kingdom.
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Our culture has long attempted to destroy the home, slowly chipping away at its foundation. In order to combat that erosion we need to understand what God expects of Christian homes. This lesson pursues the importance of parenting for the future of our civilization and the spread of the Gospel.
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We make decisions constantly. Many of them are put on "autopilot" so that we are not consciously aware of them unless we choose to pay attention. This may be a big help in day-to-day living, but it behooves us to stop and think about our decisions to be sure we make the best choices. This lesson brings to mind important aspects of good decision-making that draws us to a higher purpose.
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The Church isn’t built on age, talent, or status—it’s built on family. In this sermon, we explore Paul’s instruction in 1 Timothy 5:1–2, showing how the Church is meant to reflect the beauty of spiritual family across generations. Young or old, each person has a God-given role—not because of what they do, but because of who they are in Christ. True strength in the Church comes when we honor one another as fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters, building a community where everyone belongs.
Diversity is an important idea in today's world, and it is also an important Bible topic. The modern ideas about diversity can sometimes go too far in the eyes of some while others demand that there be no restrictions of any kind. Much of that debate relates to the way we tend to categorize people. The Bible has some important things to say about diversity, especially in the church.
