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What happens when a dad doesn't think about the next generation? There was a Jewish king named Hezekiah, and he was one of the best kings for Judah. There was one major problem. He didn't think about the next generation, and listen to the results.

We all want peace and quiet. When you look up what the New Testament says about peace and quiet, you find something different altogether. Take a look.

Alfred Hitchcock once said, “The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.” Let's look at one of the Bible's top villains - we'll learn something about humanity and something about Jesus.

Once, the Jewish leaders confronted Jesus about his authority. Jesus responded by giving a parable about tenants. When you understand his point about ownership vs. stewardship, you'll see faith in a whole different way.

What is a mom of faith? Let's study 2 women named Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother of Timothy. You'll see 4 ways their faith came out through motherhood.

Many Jews were speculating that the Kingdom would be coming immediately. Jesus said, "Not so fast." He then gave a parable that taught about faithfulness.

Since the 70's, the trust that Americans have for one another has declined. Let's understand how the fruit of the Spirit works in light of a trustworthy saying about faithfulness that the Apostle Paul wanted to pass on to his top disciple, Timothy.

Why would the Lord be roaring? The year was around 750 BC - the economy was great, national security was strong, and the kingdom was stable. Hear how the Lord has different standards.

When we come home, God's table becomes our table. He's willing to give the fattened calf for us. Listen to a parallel story of a guy named Mephibosheth.

The Prodigal said, "Treat me as one of your hired servants." The father could never do such a thing. Listen to how the gift of sandals reflects God's heart when you come home.

If we knew how much and how easy it is to come home to God, we would have done it yesterday. Let's look at the 4 gifts the Father gives to the Prodigal as soon as he came home. This ring isn't just any ring.

Back in the 1950's, Professor Harry Harlow conducted an experiment on monkeys that reveal one of our primary needs. Fortunately, Jesus also understood this. Listen to how Jesus saves in a way that no other leader would ever do.

When God Says, "Yes," we may think, "It's done." There's more. Here are some things for you to do AFTER God says yes.

Many times, we think God is telling us, "No." What if, on the other hand, we've been the ones telling God, No?" What if God has been telling us this whole time, "Not until?"

Why would He tell us No? King David was once met with God's, "No." But, throughout David's life, "No" was really a, "Not yet."

Why wouldn't God say yes to some of our prayer request? Why would He tell us No? It's one of the issues people in the Bible consistently wrestled with.

Excellence is one of CBMC's core values. The Ancient Greeks pursued excellence. Watch how the Apostle Peter took the concept and reframed it towards Christian living and character formation.

Peter wrote to churches about the difficult challenges in persecution. In this context, how should elders shepherd the flock of God? Here is one of the major passages in theologically understanding the role of a pastor/elder.

Christmas is a time of giving, and it all started with Jesus giving us gifts. Look at the 3 gifts given to us.

During the time of these startup days, the early church faced all sorts of injustice. Peter taught them to submit to every human institution, including in marriage. Why would he teach that? He'll give you 4 reasons and some benefits.

If the Gentiles saw these good works, they might glorify God in heaven. No one, except Peter, would have interpreted good works to mean this....