Equipped Workshop hosted by Lehman Avenue church of Christ

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 10:00 AM Session   In this episode John offers a personal, text-driven tour through the names of God found primarily in Genesis and throughout Scripture, trading a purely academic approach for a pastoral, relational look at who God is. Rather than only cataloguing lexical definitions, John shows how each divine name reveals character, purpose, and a pattern...

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 10:00 AM Session   “The things that were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we, through patience and comfort of the scriptures, might have hope.” In this episode Steven guides listeners through a careful study of Genesis chapters 4 and 5, examining how the first post‑Eden generations responded to sin and what their stories teach us about...

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 9:00 AM Session   Date Time: 2026-04-24 09:00 Location: Room 116 Instructor: Wayne Miller Title:  Leadership - How to Keep the Focus on God When You Succeed   Summary: Wayne Miller’s lecture examines the spiritual risks that accompany success and prosperity, drawing from Deuteronomy 8. The core message is that success, though a blessing from God, brings a m...

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 9:00 AM Session   Good morning, everyone. In this episode the Denny walks listeners through Matthew 19, using the first-century rabbinic debate (Hillel, Shammai, and Akabah) over Deuteronomy 24 as background to explain why the Pharisees’ question about divorce was a trap. The talk highlights how cultural interpretations opened the door to easy divorce and r...

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 9:00 AM Session   This episode features guest speaker Caleb Colley, a scholar with degrees in Communication, Biblical Studies, New Testament, Humanities, and a Ph. D. in Philosophy. A longtime teacher in graduate theology and philosophy programs, he joins the conference to lead a chapter-by-chapter walk through Genesis, focusing here on Creation and the Fal...

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 8:00 AM Session   This episode opens with a vivid everyday analogy about buttoning a shirt to introduce a sermon-length study titled "From the Beginning." The speaker gives a concise, structured overview of Genesis—highlighting its primary aim to introduce man to God, its two historical sections (primeval history and patriarchal history), and three key time...

April 23, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 1 - 7:00 PM Session Room:  Auditorium Title:  Getting to Know God Through Creation Speaker: Andrew Itson Summary: The lecture examines the theological theme of God’s creative work as ongoing, using Copernicus’s heliocentric insight to argue that humans lack the “gravity” to hold life together, while God—and ultimately Christ—does. Drawing from Genesis, Psalms,...

April 23, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 1 - 6:30 PM Session   Room:  Auditorium Title:  In The Beginning Speaker:  Steve Higginbotham Summary: The lecture by Steve Higginbotham seeks to rekindle awe for God’s power and greatness by examining His creation. The speaker argues that modern society often overlooks God’s work, becoming more impressed by human achievements like the pyramids of Giza. He cont...

April 23, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 1 - 6:00 PM Session   Opening the 2026 version of the Equipped Workshop hosted by the Cumberland Trace Church of Christ, Andy Baker leads the assembly in a few A cappella songs.   Duration 25:16

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 6:00PM Session   Closing out the workshop, Neal leads a bible of Paul's doxology in the letter to the Romans which references Isaiah 40. In this letter Paul encompasses most of the major lessons from Isaiah which have been discussed throughout the sessions of the Equipped Workshop.    Romans 11 - Israel’s Rejection Not Total 11 I say then, has God cast away...

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 10:30AM Session   Starting with Isaiah 40 and other passages like Psalm 13, Wayne leads a bible study of patience and hope. Sometimes waiting for the Lord can wear you down and make you weary. But Wayne teaches that we can have faith in God's power and majesty.    Psalm 13 - 3 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face fr...

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 9:30AM Session   "Glorifying God In Your Body And Your Spirit" by Jerry Elder Jerry Elder speaks on the importance of glorifying God with our bodies. Utilizing verses from 1 Corinthians and Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church, he demonstrates to young folks the importance of staying within the bounds of Gods will for our bodies and not falling into the t...

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 9:30AM Session   Cherie asks the important question of "why?" to be a serious bible student and "what are the motivations". She starts first discussing lessor motivations then moves to more serious motivations, pulling from Isaiah 34.    Isaiah 34 - Judgment on the Nations 34 Come near, you nations, to hear; And heed, you people! Let the earth hear, and all...

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 8:30AM Session   Looking at Isaiah 40, Wayne leads a bible study of encouragement for those who feel abandoned, discouraged and alone.    Isaiah 40 - God’s People Are Comforted 40 “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. 2 “Speak [a]comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has recei...

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 8:30AM Session   "Meaningful Messianic Messages From Isaiah" (Part 3) by Dan Winkler   Dive deep into the captivating world of Isaiah, the Old Testament prophet whose name aptly signifies 'The Lord is salvation.' In this episode, we explore Isaiah's life, his crucial messages, and the unparalleled significance of his book, more than any other in the Old Tes...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 7:15PM Session   Hiram leads a study of how a person is transformed as they study and "see" God. Much like seeing an awe-inspiring sunset can change your mood, looking further into the Lord can cause a metamorphosis in your life.     Matthew 5:13-17 - Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 6:30PM Session   Mike leads a lesson on "supremely supreme". He discusses Jesus's awesomeness.    Philippians 2 - Unity Through Humility 2 Therefore if there is any [a]consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, o...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 6:00PM Session   Again this evening Andy guides the congregation in a number of beautiful acapella hymns.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - 6 PM Singing-Andy Baker Duration 11:02

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY" Poignant questions regarding the pressures of parenting in today’s culture, what to do when your teen is falling away from God, and what to do when you and your spouse are on two different pages spiritually are answered in this round table discussion. Mike Vestal, John Moo...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   Matt leads a bible study looking at Isaiah and Ephesians 4 showing how we all as Christians should be active in ministry or evangelism. Matt outlines 5 key items which will help in this endeavor.   Ephesians 4 - Walk in Unity 4 I, therefore, the prisoner [a]of the Lord, [b]beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   Starting with an illustration of Mike Tyson, Eddie leads a bible study on how to avoid arrogance. Looking at Isaiah 39, Hezekiah experiences an uppercut of reality.    Isaiah 39 - The Babylonian Envoys 39 At that time [a]Merodach-Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that he had be...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   Bart leads a bible study of Isaiah 58-60 showing how the prophecy described is fulfilled with Jesus in the New Testament.    Isaiah 58 - Fasting that Pleases God 58 “Cry aloud, [a]spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, And the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, And delight to know...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT"- Vince Daughtery A powerful lesson with a message on breaking free from discouragement. Vince Daughtery speaks to the high school youth about the example of David and others from scripture who fell victim to their dark times and “doubled down on their stupid”. The intent of this l...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON CHURCH CHALLENGES" An exciting round table discussion not only answering questions regarding the concerns for problems/challenges within today’s churches but also an opportunity highlighting some of the beneficial and pleasant challenges that arise from congregating together to worship the Lor...

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   Renita looks at what is often described as the "great arraignment" of Israel.    Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "REELING IN REBELLION"- Renita Archey   Duration 41:48