Living the Word with Pastor Clay

In this week’s Bible Study, Pastor Clay draws from Nehemiah’s story to illustrate that life presents challenges to believers, but these challenges also serve as opportunities for spiritual growth. —— Main Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20 Supporting Scriptures: Matthew 6:30-33; Matthew 7:6; Nehemiah 1:4-7; II Peter 3:3-4,18; II Chronicles 1:10; Jude 1:10,18; Joshua 1:1-9; Exodus 7:16; Exodus 4:10-16; Ma...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay shares how to cultivate true Christian joy to overcome trials, defeat doubt, and use it as a weapon. --- Main Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16 Supporting Scripture: I Thessalonians 1:22; I Thessalonians 5:12 ; Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22; Acts 2:46; Acts 8:39 ; Acts 13:52 ; Acts 16:34 ; Romans 12:12; 11 Corinthians 1:24; II Corinthians 8:2; Philippians 1...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses 'Taking the less traveled Road' to live a holy lifestyle. He breaks down the power of servanthood, the dangers of double-mindedness, and how aligning with God’s will brings true blessing. — Main Scripture(s): Psalm 1:1-5; Matthew 7:13 Supporting Scriptures: Revelation 1:18; Genesis 3:8; I Timothy 2:2; Proverbs 14:12; Psalm 119:24; II Co...

In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Clay emphasizes the importance of gratitude and prayer through the story of Gideon in the book of Judges, highlighting God’s faithfulness to His covenant. --- Main Scripture: Judges 6:36-40 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 10:1,8-10; Judges 6:2-16; Judges 7; Judges 5:31; Romans 6:1-2; John 10:10; II Timothy 1:6; John 3:16; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 37:25; Ephesians 4:11-1...

In this week’s Bible Study, Pastor Clay continues his series on the pastor's vital role in spiritual life, highlighting spiritual covering, obedience, and growth in faith.-- Main Scripture: Hebrews 13:17 Supporting Scriptures: Ephesians 6:12; II Corinthians 10:3-6; I Samuel 30:6; Romans 8:38; Ephesians 4:11-12; Colossians 1:16; Colossians 2:10; Jeremiah 23:1-4; John 21:15-17; Exodus 32:1-6; Nu...

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay explores the roles of pastors and the significance of spiritual covering. He ultimately frames these concepts within the context of Christ's finished work and the necessity of divine guidance for every believer. --- Main Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-4 Supporting Scriptures: Hebrews 10:1-4; Colossians 2:17; Hebrews 8:5; Psalms 40:6-8; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthian...

In this week’s Bible Study, Pastor Clay continues with the topic, 'When Did Right Become Your Enemy?', encouraging us to be believers who are unwilling to be 'yes' men, but to stand up for righteousness even when in the minority. --- Main Scripture: I Kings 22:5-34 Supporting Scriptures: I Kings 22:5-28; Matthew 7:15-20; Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 20:18; James 1:13; I...

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay uses the story of Ahab to explore the dangers of ignoring righteousness and the vital need to discern God’s voice, illustrating how "right" can become our enemy when we step outside His will. -- Main Scripture: I Kings 21:1-10 Supporting Scriptures: I Kings 21:14-20, 27, 28-29; Hosea 11:7; Hebrews 4:13; Jeremiah 7:16; I Corinthians 9:22; Ezekiel 28:16; Mark...

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay discusses the promises of God by drawing from both the story of Abram and the later history of the children of Israel. -- Main Scripture: Numbers 11:18-20 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 3:23; Exodus 14:30-31; II Corinthians 5:17; Proverbs‬ 15:3; I John 5:7; Judges 16:4-21; Proverbs 18:22; Matthew 6:33; Numbers 11:10-17; Numbers 23:19 ; Genesis 12:6-13; Ps...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay examines the biblical perspective on false prophets, occult practices, and holiness, emphasizing the need to discern spiritual voices and adhere to God's commandments. - Main Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-11 Supporting Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:12-20; John 1:21; II Corinthians 11:14; Jeremiah 23:1-16; John 10:12-13; II Corinthians 1:30-31; John 14:6

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay examines the story of the paralyzed beggar, revealing stewardship as the missing link for truly successful living. - Main Scripture: Acts 3:4-12 Supporting Scripture: II Corinthians 5:20; I Corinthians 12:8; II Corinthians 3:2; Luke 22:54-62; I Corinthians 12:12; Proverbs 4:5-7; I Kings 3:7-15; Luke 6:38

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses ‘Giving That Feels Good,’ diving into financial stewardship and the spiritual impact of our giving.-- Main Scripture: II Corinthians 9:6-11 Supporting Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:1-3,16; Ecclesiastes 10:19; I Timothy 6:10; Philippians 4:19; II Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 6:38; Galatians 6:7; II Corinthians 5:7; John 3:16

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay dives into the theme of spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of hearing, learning, and following God's word. -- Main Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-6 Supporting Scripture: Deuteronmy 31:22, 24-29; Matthew 24:22; Psalm 84:11; Deuteronmy 11:24; Matthew 5:13-14; Psalm 1:1-3; Ephesians 4:11-12; Genesis 37:12-36; Genesis 41:14; Genesis 50:20; Egypt 1:...

Main Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6 Supporting Scriptures: Psalm 100:3; I Corinthians 12:1-7; Micah 7:9; Ephesians 4:11-12; Mark 3:25; Ephesians 4:14; I Kings 18:19; Acts 21:8; Revelations 21:8; Ephesians 5:1-4; Matthew 9:37; Philippians 1:9-10; Hosea 4:6; Romans 10:9; Philippians 4:1-2; Philippians 3:21; Romans 7:21-23; John 3:16; I John 3:8; Galatians 2:11-14; Acts 15:36-39; II Timothy 4:11; Colos...

In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Clay focuses on the book of Daniel and the Daniel Fast. He teaches the significance of fasting and emphasizes the importance of prayer, spiritual growth, and biblical understanding. --- Main Scripture: Daniel 9,10,11 Supporting Scriptures: Daniel 7:1-15; Daniel 1:1-4,6-19; James 1:19; Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 26:3; II Timothy 3:16; Daniel 9:1-4; I Thessalonians 4:13...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay focuses on the theme of spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of cultivating development, growth, and maturity in our relationship with God. --- Main Scripture: Philippians 1:6 Supporting Scriptures: Deuteronomy 5:1-21; Isaiah 27:2-13; Philippians 1:1-6; James 5:16; Colossians 2:1-15; Psalm 118:24; Luke 22:32; Psalm 34:19; Hebrews 11:1

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay walks through I Samuel 8, revealing the distinction between God's perfect and permissive will — teaching us that God makes no mistakes . -- Main Scripture: I Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Scripture: I Samuel 7; Genesis 1:31; Isaiah 46:9-10; Hebrews 13:8; III John 1:2; Job 1:2-; Romans 3:23; Psalm 34:19

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay explores the paramount importance of faithfulness in the Christian journey. Specifically addressing how this virtue is connected to the proper function of spiritual gifts and the preservation of unity within the body of Christ.-- Main Scripture: I Corinthians 12:14-22 Supporting Scriptures: I Corinthians 12:13,28; Matthew 4:19; Ephesians 4:4-12; I Corint...

In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Clay continues the "The Dividing Line" series with a discussion on the struggle between sin and the flesh, referencing Apostle Paul’s own battles with sin as a relatable experience. --- Main Scripture: Acts 8:9-24Supporting Scriptures: Matthew 2:1; Matthew 3:14; I Corinthians 1:18; Romans 10:8-10; Romans 6:1; Luke 4:13; I Peter 2:22; Joel 2:28; Isaiah 2...

In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Clay continues the "The Dividing Line" series with a discussion on the struggle between sin and the flesh, referencing Apostle Paul’s own battles with sin as a relatable experience. --- Main Scripture: Romans 7:13-25 Supporting Scriptures: I Samuel 15:23; Matthew 4:4; Proverbs 14:12; Judges 17:6; Genesis 2:18; Genesis 3:17; Leviticus 19:26-29; Joel 2:28...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay continues his discussion about the dangers of engaging with witchcraft and familiar spirits. --- Main Scripture: I Samuel 28 (Whole Chapter) Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9; I Samuel 25; I Samuel 28:7-22; Leviticus 20:6; Mark 3:25; Luke 16:23-26; Revelation 14:13; Matthew 5:17

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses the dangers of engaging with witchcraft, familiar spirits, and being disobedient to God. --- Main Scripture: I Samuel 28 (Whole Chapter) Supporting Scriptures: I Samuel 25:1; Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:27; Deuteronomy 18:9-14; Romans 12:19; I Samuel 15:1-3,7-11,18-23; Ezekiel 28:16; I Samuel 28:7-14,20-21; II Corinthians 11:14

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay discusses the dividing line between holiness, righteousness, and the work of the enemy, reminding us to be vigilant against the enemy's deceptions. -- Main Scripture: Matthew 13:19-21 Supporting Scripture(s): Ezekiel 28:6-1; Isaiah 14:1-15; Matthew 13:16-21,38; Mark 6:7-13; Ephesians 6:12; Romans 10:9-10; Isaiah 59:19; Matthew 18:7; Isaiah 54:17; Jeremiah 23...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay emphasizes the importance of perfecting holiness in the life of a believer, urging us to embrace change and live by God’s holy standard. --- Main Scripture: II Corinthians 7:1-16 Supporting Scriptures: II Corinthians 6:11-14; Philippians 4:8; I Corinthians 1:31; II Corinthians 3:2; II Corinthians 2:1; Genesis 4:26; Study Later: II Corinthians 7 (Whole Chapte...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay explores Samson’s story, highlighting how knowing your purpose brings clarity, motivation, and prepares you for eternity. --- Main Scripture: Judges 13:1-6 Supporting Scripture: Judges 13:7-14; Judges 14:1-8, 19-20 ; Judges 16:1-3,17-20; Matthew 26:41; I Corinthians 15:19; Philippians 4:8; Matthew 18:7; Romans 8:31; Study Later: Judges 14 & 15 (Both...