Marathon Fellowship Class

This training will equip you to share the gospel with confidence, clarity, and kindness. We designed this seminar for all believers, but particularly for those who want to share the gospel but are paralyzed by fear. We address the most common fears in evangelism and provide practical ways to overcome them. Lesson Notes Download

Scripture: Acts 18 Wayne Stiles teaches from Acts 18 and selected epistles how memory triggers can bring the Bible into our lives. Using Paul’s example in Philippi, Corinth, and Ephesus, we can use the world around us to remind us of truths that renew our minds.

Scripture: Psalm 62 Dr. John Hannah teaches from Psalm 62, a poem of worship expressing confidence in the Lord for His protective mercies and strength. John Hannah’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Setting of the Psalm As in Psalm 103, the superscription does not contextualize the poem for us, so I read it as a limitless expression of pain and confidence by David that is timeless and endurin...

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32 Rabbi Vladimir Pikman explains significance of the Day of Atonement and its fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah.

Scripture: Psalm 27 Times of trouble, uncertainty, and stress call for trust in the Lord with our hearts and in our voices.

Scripture: Acts 16 Wayne Stiles teaches from Acts 16 that we discover God’s will for our lives just as much by slammed doors as by open doors. God does the changing—whether it’s what direction to go or whether it’s people’s hearts. The Lord’s leading requires us to stay teachable, humble, and to trust the wisdom of His timing.

Scripture: Genesis 15; James 4 What we might encounter on a daily basis as a believer in Jesus Christ may appear daunting, worrisome, and even discouraging; however, God is always aware of each of our problems and is willing to demonstrate His greatness of grace in delivering us through or from them.

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23 In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus tells us that it is our job to sow.  We need to sow the Word of God (the seed).  God is responsible for the soil, the heart of the hearer.

Scripture: Selected Scriptures Wayne Stiles teaches what the Bible has to say about God’s future Kingdom on earth and how it applies to each of us. Believers should seek first His kingdom and His righteousness–and be His witnesses. Unbelievers should take today’s opportunity to accept Christ.

Scripture: Selections from Matthew 25 and James 2 Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of James and from Matthew what the Lord is looking for in the lives of Christians.

Scripture: Selected Scriptures Wayne Stiles discusses questions about angels, prodigals, women, and the Holy Spirit—from a biblical perspective in this final part of our Q&A sessions.

Scripture: Selected Scriptures Wayne Stiles discusses questions about fish, family, foot-washing, prophecy, and our woke world—from a biblical perspective in this third part of our Q&A sessions.

Scripture: Selected Scriptures Wayne Stiles continues the Q&A on questions from the Bible related to the afterlife and God’s promises to Israel and to us.

Scriptures: Selected Scriptures Wayne Stiles leads a Q&A time on what the Bible Says about Election and discouragement.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Wayne Stiles teaches from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 why Communion (the Lord’s Supper) is essential for us. Communion requires us to look backward—at Jesus’ death for our sins. It requires us to look forward—to Jesus’ coming for believers. It requires us to look inward—at our present walk with Jesus.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, with supporting references from Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 16:30-33, Romans 6:3, and Acts 2:38 Wayne Stiles teaches what the Bible says about the ripple effect of baptism in your life. What does baptism really mean biblically? The Great Commission means more than getting wet, but it also means we are developing ourselves spiritually—and also developing others.

Scripture: Leviticus 26-27 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 26-27 that God’s surprising approach to helping us grow involves giving us His Word and His promise to bless obedience. When we blow it, God’s discipline motivates repentance—so that He may bless His people once again. Ultimately, our security is tied to the certainty of God’s promises.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16 and other verses Mike Milstead teaches about the responsibility of the believer for the preservation of our nation.

Scripture: Leviticus 25 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 25 how our hopes will all be fulfilled in the ultimate Year of Jubilee. Until then, our life should reflect our belief that all we have God has provided. Our hands should hold loosely our possessions, for they are all God’s, and ours only to use for a time.

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-44 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 23:15-44 and the feasts of Israel how we can find the secret of satisfaction. Remembering from where God has brought us, and in expectation of where He will call us one day, sincerely give Him thanks.

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-3 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 23:1-3 that believers celebrate God’s Sabbath rest by resting in Christ’s finished work on the cross. In our lives, we should also insist on a regular cessation, and trust God with what is undone.

Scripture: Leviticus 21-22 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 21-22 what worship really is. It isn’t just singing or music on Sundays. In fact, there is no division between our spiritual life and our secular life. Our entire life is a worship service to God.

Scripture: Leviticus 20 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 20 that what we believe determines what we do. The only way we can shun ungodly practices comes by saturating our minds with God’s Word.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 We will be taught from Ephesians 1:3-14, that we, as believers, are complete in Jesus Christ. We are so complete that we are blessed by the Father, by the Son and by the Holy Spirit. Since we are so blessed, we need to learn to live that way.

Scripture: Leviticus 18-19 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 18-19 how to deal with your biggest challenge living in a world of sin. The Lord calls every believer to exclusive loyalty to Him, and to live a holy life—and also to love unbelievers.