Springer Road Church of Christ

The final three historical books of the Old Testament are Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. In this lesson, Nate Bibens provides an overview of the first of those three books, Ezra!

Psalms is a collection of individual works, most of which are songs, prayers, and praises. But what kind of person can acceptably approach God in prayer and praise? That important question is answered in the very first Psalm!

We must do all we can to serve the Lord. But what if, after a life of service, our children or grandchildren do not remain faithful? It's happened many, many times. And so, in addition to ensuring our own faithfulness, we should strive to instill faithfulness in younger generations. In this lesson, one of the congregation's elders, James Smith, provides an excellent lesson from the book of Malachi...

Evangelism is important, but how can congregational members effectively evangelize? In this lesson, Nate Bibens considers a recurrent theme found in several New Testament conversions where entire households were converted. Drawing upon this theme and the story of Cornelius' conversion, he provides some suggestions all members of the church can consider to help them focus and work together towards...

The final verses of Second Timothy represent the final written words of the esteemed Apostle Paul. In this lesson, Matthew Brown wraps up Paul's powerful second letter to Timothy and the series on these letters. 

Life is filled with difficulties, but we often compound our problems by worrying about them. In this lesson, Jordan Calvert considers the Bible's teaching on worry and provides an alternative mindset Christians should cultivate. 

In First Samuel 7:12, the Bible says that Samuel set up a stone and called its name "Ebenezer." You may be familiar with the verse from the old hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing that says, "here I raise my Ebenezer." That life is alluding to the story of First Samuel. But why is that story important? What does "Ebenezer" mean? Jonathan Owens reviews this great Old Testament story and provides...

Terry Nash provides this lesson from 2 Timothy, covering a passage where Paul exhorts Timothy to both study and preach the Word diligently!

In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul frequently uses the metaphor of "walking" to describe the Christian life. In this lesson, Nate Bibens considers the various "walks" addressed in Ephesians so that we might compare our daily walk and see if we are walking the pathway of Christianity!

Daniel Owens provides an excellent and uplifting lesson by studying Psalm 103 and its call for God's children to "Bless the Lord!"

In Second Timothy 3:1-9, Paul prepares Timothy for difficulties to be faced during the "last days." What (and when) are these last days, and why would they be so hard for Timothy and other Christians? 

In this third lesson of the "Sorrow to Joy" series, Nate Bibens considers Psalm 102, which is inscribed as "A Prayer of One Afflicted." This inspired prayer provides important insights and help for any of God's children who face affliction!

Gossip and slander may be some of the most pervasive sins people struggle with, and Christians certainly aren't immune. In this lesson, elder David Brown discusses these sins in light of what the Bible says to highlight their danger and how to overcome them. 

How important is truth? And what does a faithful servant of the Lord's attitude towards truth look like? These are questions Paul addresses to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:14-26, which Nate Bibens covers in this lesson!

Giving up is usually considered a bad thing or a weakness. But sometimes, giving up is exactly what we should do! In this lesson, Nate Bibens draws upon Luke's words in Acts 21:14 as a foundation for understanding the importance of learning when to give up and trust the Lord!

What does it mean to love the Lord with all? In this lesson, Nate Bibens considers Jesus' teaching on the greatest commandment, the command to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength!

Jonathan Owens provides a lesson on Paul's instructions concerning "a good soldier" in 2 Timothy 2:1-13!

In this lesson, Daniel Owens studies the first chapter of 2nd Timothy!

In this lesson, James Smith covers the final verses of Paul's first letter to Timothy!

What would it take for you to be content? How important is contentment? In this lesson from the Letters to Timothy series, elder David Brown studies First Timothy 6:3-10 and Paul's words of warning concerning the desire for riches and the blessing of contentment!

Christians have a dangerous enemy. But God has not left us defenseless. Scripture reveals how the Devil works so that God's children might be prepared for his attacks. In this lesson, Nate Bibens considers the very first recorded temptation (Genesis 3:1-6) and discusses the various tactics Satan used to deceive Eve!

What is integrity and why is it so important for Christians? Daniel Owens provides this excellent and helpful study on the need for Christian integrity!

It's easy to take a negative view concerning the likelihood of converting others to Jesus. But is that a Christ-like perspective? In this lesson, Jonathan Owens uses Matthew 9:35-38 to remind us of Jesus' perspective concerning the harvest of souls to the Kingdom!

In First Timothy 5, Paul provides instructions concerning the church and widows. This passage may seem strange to modern readers, and certainly produces many worthy questions. Matthew Brown covers this passage and provides some keen insights and thoughts into this passage that is often overlooked, yet still very relevant for the church!

As we go through life, we encounter hardships and trials that can seem overwhelming. Things can get so bad that all hope seems lost. In response to this situation the Bible offers two words..."but God." In this encouraging lesson, elder James Smith considers several instances where this short but powerful phrase is found in Scripture!