Christian Freedom

Ben Foust

Romans 13:8-14:22

When morally grey areas pop up, Paul calls on Christians to rely on their conscious and allow others to do so as well.

The Dawn of a New Era

Scott Risley

1 Samuel 1-3

As the time of the Judges comes to a close, Hannah, a faithful servant of the Lord, as promised, offers her only child, Samuel, to the Lord to be His servant. Eli, an unfaithful priest, was unwilling to discipline his sons or show tough love. Samuel, when God calls, answers with, "Here I am!"

Faith

Jim Leffel

Hebrews 11:1-29

Zooming in on the life of Moses, who is commended for his faith by the author of Hebrews, we see five core principles of faith.

Life After Life:Evidence for the Resurrection

Lee Campbell

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Christianity is like no other religious system. Christians have compelling evidence for the literal resurrection of Jesus which means we, too, will be resurrected in due time. We can share this knowledge to comfort and encourage other grieving Christians.

God Speaks to and Calls People

Conrad Hilario

1 Samuel 1-3

Hannah's faithfulness is contrasted with Eli's and his sons' corruption. Hannah prayed for a son and kept her promise to dedicate him to the Lord's service in the Tabernacle. Her faithfulness led to her having a son, Samuel, who would become a priest who listened to God.

God Identifies His Man

Dennis McCallum

1 Samuel 1-3

God used Hannah, a barren and powerless but profoundly faithful woman to overturn and transform a corrupt system in Israel, leading to the transitional figure of Samuel.

What Is It About this Church?

Patrice McCormac

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Paul writes to the Thessalonians to express his gratitude for their radical lifestyle for Christ and their decisive response to the Gospel. He thanks God for their work of faith, their labor of love and their steadfastness of hope. He recognizes God was at work in their community and He came in power and in the Holy Spirit. He rejoices that the word of the Lord sounded forth because they received the Gospel with joy and gave it away wherever they went.

Who You Really Are

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

It's easy for people to view their mental health diagnoses or traumatic histories as their identity. This session explores biblical identity and its power for lasting change.

Living Hope in a Hopeless World

Mike Woods

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

In the face of an increasingly hopeless culture, we will explore how we can have a living and tangible hope that brings buoyancy to our lives and opens hearts to the gospel.