Sound Teaching

As Paul draws his letter to the saints at Philippi to a close, he gives several exhortations to them. He urges these brethren to stand fast in the Lord, be united, rejoice always, be gentle, not worry, meditate on good things, and imitate the example he had left for them.

In the first chapter of Paul's epistle to the Colossians, Paul describes the preeminence of Christ. God has placed Christ in first place in everything. This is demonstrated in the various "roles" God has assigned to Christ. Christ is the King of His Kingdom, Redeemer - Savior of His Saints, the Image of the Invisible God, Firstborn over all Creation, the Head of the Body - the Church...

In 1 Kings 18, we have recorded Elijah's contest at Mt. Carmel. After wicked King Ahab's wife, Jezebel, had massacred the prophets of God, Elijah stands up before the people of Israel and asks them how long they will falter between serving God and serving the idols of King Ahab. While the false gods don't respond to the prophets of Baal even when they cut themselves and dance around th...

In 2 Peter 1, we are provided with instruction in possessing diligent faith. If we are active in supplying in our faith virtue, knowledge, etc. we will have eternal life abundantly supplied to us.

In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul instructs a church that is doing well to excel still more in their love and service to God.

As we begin a new year, we consider what should be the focus of our life in Christ - Growing in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Peter, in his second epistle, reminds us that God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness the the true knowledge of Him and then proceeds to instruct Christians to be diligent, to believe, to be strong, to be prepared, a...

This week we had a guest speaker from Knightsville - Kolter Sokeland. Kolter discussed the love of God which He has poured out abundantly for mankind. This is seen in the life of Christ and His love for His disciples while upon the earth.

This short series considers the statement found at the end of 1 Corinthians 13, "And now abide these three - faith, hope, love, and the greatest of these is love." These three concepts are foundational to our life in Christ. This first lesson considers what the Bible teaches about love.

This short series considers the statement found at the end of 1 Corinthians 13, "And now abide these three - faith, hope, love, and the greatest of these is love." These three concepts are foundational to our life in Christ. This first lesson considers what the Bible teaches about hope.

This short series considers the statement found at the end of 1 Corinthians 13, "And now abide these three - faith, hope, love, and the greatest of these is love." These three concepts are foundational to our life in Christ. This first lesson considers what the Bible teaches about faith.

Among the most difficult tasks for many of us is learning to control the tongue. James describes the power and the danger of the tongue in James 3 and emphasizes the importance of learning to control the tongue. As Christians, we are instructed to put away all corrupt speech and only speak that which imparts grace to the hearer. This lesson considers this warning and some things we can do to devel...

In this week's sermon, we consider one of Jesus' seven "I AM" statements recorded in the book of John. In John 14, Jesus proclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." We consider each of these claims of Jesus and what they still mean to us today.

This lesson explores the prophecy of Haggai who came on the stage as God's people return from captivity to rebuild the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. To book of Haggai provides us with a guide to overcoming some of the most effective attacks of Satan: Distraction, Discouragement, and Disappointment.

This lesson considers the 51st Psalm in which we learn, through David's own life, how to respond to our sins. What should we do when our sins are pointed out to us? How do we deal with the grief that comes from violating God's instruction for us?

The book of Ezra gives a historical record of the period of the restoration of the remnant from captivity in Babylon. In this lesson we consider some key points about this time period to provide background for the final 3 minor prophets who were sent to God's people.

Moses prophesied that God would raise up a prophet like him from among the Jewish people. Peter and Stephen identify that prophet as Jesus. In this lesson we consider several ways in which Jesus was a prophet like Moses.

In Jesus’ sermon on the mount, He discusses the character of those who will be in His Kingdom. In Chapter 6, He speaks of our priority - we are either focused on the physical and storing up treasure for ourselves on earth, or we are focussed on heaven and laying up treasure there.

The 9th of 12 minor prophets, Zephaniah prophecies concerning the downfall of Judah and the nations surrounding them because of their repeated idolatry. Despite the message of destruction, God calls out for His people to repent that it may be well with them in the day of God’s judgement. God, through His prophet, also tells of a faithful remnant that would return to the promised land and their ani...

This fundamental lesson explores what it means to be a Christian. We begin by defining the word Christian as it appears 3 times in the New Testament, looking at other words used to define the same group of people, and then spends time examining the ways in which Christ is our example as Christians.

This lesson examines James' instruction for responding to trials as a Christian found in James chapter 1.

In this lesson we explore what happens when a generation fails to teach their children about God and how we can avoid a generation arising that does not know God.

This week we considered the 8th of the 12 minor prophets: Habakkuk. Habakkuk prophesied during the final days of the kingdom of Judah. As he struggled with understanding God’s will, we see a progression from concern to rejoicing. While we don’t communicate with God in the same way the prophets did, we can learn a lot from their interactions with God about trusting in God’s plan.

In this lesson we explore the three promises made to Abram (later Abraham) in Genesis 12:1-9 and what they mean to us 4,000 years later. The New Testament makes the connection clear between these promises, and the faith of Abraham, to our justification by faith in Christ.

God calls on His people to be a thankful people.

In Galatians 2, Paul recounts a time when he had to withstand Peter to his face because he was being hypocritical toward the Gentiles, leading to the rest of the Jews and even Barnabas being carried away with hypocrisy.