God Centered Life

Believing that God is in control does not magically eliminate suffering. So how do we find a common ground where both of those realities can co-exist? We’ll explore God's sovereignty in this study. Acts 13:44-52

Ever had one of those days where you basically are at a loss as to why you should keep going? Our study today taps into some foundational and encouraging purpose. Acts 13:44-52

Is the “lone wolf Christian” a workable model? How important is connection with a local church? We’ll explore fellowship in our study today. Acts 13:1-12

Our study today will take a look at the church and explore whether or not the basic functions of the church are being carried out today as suggested in Scripture. Acts 13:1-12

Ever find yourself “going through the motions” when it comes to prayer? Our look at the book of Acts today focuses on next-level prayer. Acts 12

Ever feel like you’re in a cycle of being stuck? This section of 1 Thessalonians presents Paul's solution to being stuck. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

If we're honest, we've likely experienced times when we pray because we know we should, more so than we expect our requested outcome. Be encouraged. That's not a new situation! It happened in the Bible. We'll look at that story in this study. Acts 12

Culture says do this. God says do that. How do we navigate the specifics of living in society but doing so in a way that honors God? We’ll continue our exploration of this dilemma today. Acts 11:1-18

“The culture today… so much more challenging to a thriving faith!” Ever hear this? Jumping into a study that clearly shows that culture vs. faith is nothing new. Acts 11:1-18

When you think “church” do you think about an organized gathering that supports those looking to live a religious life? Our study today will challenge you to expand that vision. Acts 9:1-19

Ever hear someone saying they had a “Damascus Road Experience?” In this study, we’ll look at the prototype and glean lessons to apply to today. Acts 9:1-19

If you’re not on a church staff, are you still a minister? We’ll sort through nametags and titles in our study today. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

“Birds of a feather….” There’s comfort in hanging out with folks that are like us. Our study today explores what happens when that dynamic makes its way into the church. Acts 8

“Keeping a low profile.” Know any Christians that navigate a hostile society with this strategy? What’s the silver lining of being called out? We’ll look at that question today. Acts 8

“The young are more vulnerable than the mature.” True in many situations perhaps, but is it true amongst churches? We’ll continue our exploration of a God-centered church in this study. Acts 6:1-7

Ever consider how easy it is to unconsciously look forward to being “entertained” when we go to church? Our study today will use Acts 6 to look at a rightly functioning church. Acts 6:1-7

At times, it feels like “things” just keep getting worse! Easy to fall into this thinking, isn’t it? Does that thinking survive recalling an unchanging, all-powerful God? We’ll explore this question today. Acts 5:17-42

Need some good news? Need some encouragement? We’re going in search of encouragement in our study today. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

What happens when a church goes up against storm-like opposition? Is there a way to prepare for this that increases the likelihood of a positive outcome? We’re heading that direction in our study today. Acts 5:17-42

What is our responsibility when it comes to keeping our fellow church members in line? And what happens when we don’t do that? Our study of what makes a healthy church continues. Acts 4:32-5:16

A strict church, or a unified church—are these two mutually exclusive? Our study today will look at the relationship between these two dynamics. Acts 4:32-5:16

We often wonder what we’d say if challenged about our faith. But our study today talks about the importance of proclaiming your stand even when the heat is not on. Acts 4:1-31

“Well, that’s your truth.” “No, it’s the only truth!” Sound like a conversation heading to an amicable resolution? Hardly. And yet, our study today will look at this essential principle of the gospel. Acts 4:1-31

Doom and gloom. It’s all around us. Are we as Christians missing something when we fall in step with it all? We’ll look at celebration in this study. Esther 8-10

Line up your priorities. Now, ask yourself where those priorities match up with the name of Jesus. This is what our passage does in today's study. Acts 3