Living the Word with Pastor Clay

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay expounds on a previous lesson on conflict, showing how God’s Word guides us in resolving personal and communal struggles. -- Conflicts (Part II) — Joshua 22:9 Main Scripture: Joshua 22:9 Supporting Scriptures: Deuteronomy 13:12-18; II Samuel 3:1-39; Joshua 22:9-34; II Samuel 2; Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Deuteronomy 8:1; Genesis 12:7-8; Psalm 55:12-14; II Corinthian...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay examines how tradition influences personal faith and scriptural understanding, emphasizing the importance of aligning beliefs with biblical truth rather than human traditions.

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses the significance of Pentecost and the need for the Holy Spirit in the Christian's daily life. --- Main Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Scriptures: Matthew 10:1-8,11-14,26,34-36; Joel 2:28; Acts 1:15; Acts 2:17; Acts 8:18; II Timothy 1:7; Acts 1:12-14,17-26; Ephesians 4:11-12; Proverbs 20:3; Mark 6:7; I John 2:15 Study Later: Matthew 10 (Whole Chap...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses what it means to fight as Christians—including the need for discernment in choosing our battles and the necessity of understanding the weapons God has given us to win. -- Main Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 5:1,12; I Corinthians 1:24-25; I Corinthians 15:26; II Corinthians 10:4; Hebrews 11:24-26; Hebrews 11:6; Ecclesias...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay emphasizes the importance of the inspired Word of God. He explains why we must live according to Scripture, stay rooted in prayer, and maintain spiritual discipline in order to navigate life’s challenges effectively. --- Main Scripture: II Timothy 3:16 Supporting Scriptures: II Timothy 2:3-4; II Timothy 2:23-24; Matthew 17:21; Psalm 119:1- ; Matthew 7:6;...

In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Clay encourages us to live up to God's expectation of fruitfulness in our spiritual lives. --- Main Scripture: I Samuel 8:1-2 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 5:13-25; Romans 5:1-5; Romans 12:1-2; I Samuel 8:1-2; II Corinthians 13:7; Matthew 13:4-23; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 11:35-36; Romans 7:14; II Timothy 3:5; Romans 4:17-20 Study Later: I Samuel 8 (Whole Chapt...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay teaches us about spiritual stagnation, emphasizing the dangers of complacency within the church and individual believers. --- Main Scripture: Zephaniah 1:12 Supporting Scriptures: Acts 2:43; John 7:38; II Chronicles 2:14; Acts 13:1-4; Ephesians 4:13; II Timothy 1:1-6; I Corinthians 15:46; II Corinthians 12:9; John 10:10; Ephesians 3:20; Hebrews 13:8; Luke 17...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses the sin of disobeying the word of God through the story of Adam and Eve, and encourages us to stand firm against the enemy's lies. -- Main Scripture: Genesis 3:11 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 5:1,3-4,12; I Corinthians 10:3; Romans 6:1; Genesis 2:16-17; I Corinthians 2:11; Isaiah 40:13; Romans 8:3; Matthew 18:3; Genesis 3:4-6; II Corinthian...

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay discusses the challenges of recognizing and appreciating accomplishments when one is discouraged. He emphasizes the importance of faith, prayer, and confidence in God, even during difficult times. -- Main Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 Supporting Scriptures: John 8:36; Galatians 6:9; Psalm 23:4; Romans 8:31; John 10:10; Psalm 34:8; Genesis 22:11-14; Psalm 121:...

In this week’s Bible Study, Pastor Clay reminds us that the church has not lost its power. -- Main Scripture: Acts 8:18-24 Supporting Scriptures: Isaiah 27:2-13; Acts 8:5-15; Joel 2:28; Ephesians 4:10-12 Study Later: Acts 8 (Whole Chapter)

Main Scripture: I Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Scriptures: Galatians 5:19-23 ; Judges 17:6; Judges 21:25; Proverbs 16:18; Hebrews 12:6; Genesis 3:10-11; John 10:10; Study Later: I Samuel 15 (Whole Chapter)

Main Scripture: II Kings 2:6-10 Supporting Scriptures: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10; I Samuel 1:5; Deuteronomy 21:17; I Corinthians 12:7; Romans 11:29; II Kings 1:2-6, 9,13-15; Matthew 12:22-28; I Kings 19:1-3; Romans 14:8; I Corinthians 12:12; Romans 12:7 Study Later: II Kings 2 (Whole Chapter)

Main Scripture: II Corinthians 9:3-7 Supporting Scripture: Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6

Main Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 Supporting Scriptures: Luke 4:18; Leviticus 16:32; Leviticus 8:12; II Samuel 2:4; Genesis 6:1-5; Titus 2:1-3; Psalm 69:20; Proverbs 18:14; Proverbs 26:22; Luke 12:44-48; Psalm 51:5; Galatians 5:19-22; Psalm 139:14; Zechariah 3:2; Luke 22:32; Matthew 18:18

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay speaks to us about finding contentment in every circumstance. He challenges us to reflect and ask ourselves, "Am I truly content with my circumstances?" --- Main Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 Supporting Scriptures: I Samuel 1:21-28; Isaiah 48:3; II Corinthians 1:20-23; Ephesians 6:13; I Peter 4:1; Micah 2:13; II Corinthians 12:7-10; II Corinth...

This week’s Bible Study is untitled but offers a rich exploration of the Scriptures. -- Main Scripture: Matthew 18:19 Supporting Scripture(s): Romans 6:1; II Timothy 1:7; Matthew 16:24; I John 5:14-16; Matthew 17:20; III John 1:2; Mark 10:29; Matthew 6:1; James 3:1-12; Matthew 15:8; Matthew 6:10; Hebrews 11:6; I Peter 4:12; Mark 3:25

Main Scripture: Micah 1:5-8 Supporting Scriptures: Micah 2:1-7,13; II Corinthians 6:17; Micah 1:9; Romans 2:11; I John 4:1,4-6; I Corinthians 2:4; Matthew 14:28-31; III John 1:2; Daniel 3:19-30; Hebrews 11:3-6; Hebrews 9:27; Psalm 107:20

Full Title: Policies in Giving, Readiness in Giving, Principles in Giving, Promises of Giving, & Purpose of Giving Main Scripture(s): Matt. 2:1-2; Luke 1:26-30 Supporting Scripture(s): John 1:14; Luke 1:44-46; Luke 1:39-45; II Corinthians 8:10-15; John 3:16; II Corinthians 9:1-7; Luke 6:38

Main Scripture: I Corinthians 7:5-9 Study Later: I Corinthians 7:1-4,10-16 Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 28:15- ; Job 1:7; Ephesians 5:32-33; Hosea 4:13-19; Genesis 2:18; Job 2:4; I John 5:17; I Corinthians 6:13-16; Ezekiel 16:15-17; John 8:36; I Corinthians 7:29-32

In this week's Bible Study, Pastor Clay challenges us to stop seeking voices that affirm our desires and focus on hearing the true Word of the Lord. -- Main Scripture: I Kings 22:1-12 Support Scriptures: I Kings 22:13-33; John 8:32; I Kings 21:17-20,27-29; Hosea 11:7; Proverbs 14:12; II Timothy 3:5; Job 1:6; Revelation 12:10; Genesis 6:3-5; Isaiah 40:31; I Samuel 30:7-8; Genesis 3:1-7; I John...

In this week’s Bible Study, Pastor Clay teaches us how to respond in times of famine, reminding us to stay in God's place of provision until He directs us to move. -- Main Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5 Supporting Scriptures: John 10:10; Deuteronomy 28:15-16,23-24,38-40; Psalm 34:19; Israel 40:31; I Corinthians 14:33; Proverbs 13:24; Matthew 7:24-27; Psalm 139:8-10; Ruth 1:6- Study Later: Judges 6 (Who...

In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Clay explores how the church isn't a building but a body of baptized believers, formed through faith and the revelation of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. --- Main Scripture:  Matthew 16:18-19 Supporting Scriptures:  Matthew 16:13-20; Acts 2:28-30 Study Later:  Acts 2:28-30; Ephesians 5:25-29; Ephesians 4:12; Ephesians 4:17-18; I Cori...

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay continues to walk us through the 12 stages of an Absalom spirit and how it manifests in our churches. --- Main Scripture: II Samuel 13 (Whole Chapter) Supporting Scriptures: John 10:10; II Samuel 15 (Whole Chapter); Ephesians 4:26; II Timothy 3:12; II Samuel 16 (Whole Chapter); II Samuel 17:1-13; II Samuel 18:1-2

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay walks us through the 12 stages of an Absalom spirit and how it manifests in our churches. --- Main Scripture: II Samuel 13 (Whole Chapter) Supporting Scripture: John 10:10; II Samuel 15 (Whole Chapter); Ephesians 4:26; II Timothy 3:12; II Samuel 16 (Whole Chapter); II Samuel 17:1-13; II Samuel 18:1-2

In this week's Bible study, Pastor Clay reminds us that as believers, we're never truly alone. No matter what we face, we can take comfort in knowing that God is always with us, guiding and supporting us through every step of our journey. Join us as we dive into this powerful truth and discover the peace that comes from His constant presence in our lives. -- Main Scripture: II Corinthians...