Springer Road Church of Christ

Mark 2:21-22 contains one of Jesus' more perplexing parables. While the concept of not using unshrunk cloth on new material or pouring new wine into old wineskins might make sense, what is the spiritual application Jesus is teaching? Using the context of the parable, David Brown provides an excellent lesson on what these illustrations are teaching, and provides some clear examples of application f...

John introduces Jesus in a unique way compared to the other gospel accounts. But this doesn't just apply to the opening verses of John's gospel. Throughout the first chapter, John uses narratives that provide us with several different titles for Jesus. Why does he use these various titles and what do they teach us about the Lord? 

The name "Herod" appears several times in the New Testament. Part of the reason the name shows up so much is there were several men that bore the name or title "Herod!" In this brief lesson, James Smith provides a simple break-down of the Herodian family and legacy. This is helpful to piecing together the various narratives of the New Testament, and also has some lessons for us to consider along t...

Based on the poem "The Sacrifice" by George Herbert, teacher James Smith provides a lesson on the many sad ironies of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. This lesson reminds us of the terrible price Jesus paid, and the magnificent love He showed in order to save us from our sins!

Judges covers what might be called the "dark ages" of Hebrew history. In this lesson, David Brown provides a summary of the Judges era and the problems Israel faced. In doing so, he points out the many lessons for the church today to beware of and avoid so that we might be faithful to God!

The book of Ecclesiastes provides some wonderful wisdom for life that is so needed in all times, but especially our current culture. In this lesson, guest speaker Matthew Brown provides an overview of the book of Ecclesiastes along with a synopsis of the opening verses, which describe the futility of "life under the sun."

The book of Judges is filled with some sad, if interesting, stories. But the tales of the Judges also teach some prominent and timely lessons. The story of Gideon certainly highlights an important lesson--a reminder that victory comes not through our strength, but God's. In this lesson, Jonathan Owens reviews the story of Gideon and brings out several of the lessons we can learn from this man and...

As a follow-up to his lesson on Jesus calming the stormy sea (Mark 4:35-41), Nate Bibens continues the story of that narrative with a lesson on three subsequent miracles that are recorded in Mark 5. These miracles helped answer and demonstrate the question the disciples were asking after Jesus calmed the sea when they said, "Who then is this that even the wind and the sea obey him?" Jesus answered...

The end of Mark four recounts one of the most well-known miracles of Jesus--the calming of the stormy Sea of Galilee. This story is often used as a comforting reminder that "Jesus can calm the storms in your life." But could there be more to this miracle than that? And if not, then why were the disciples afraid after being saved from the storm?

People have a wide variety of views concerning work. Some try to avoid it altogether, and others seem to do nothing but work. What is the right balance? In this lesson, Nate Bibens considers the BIblical view of work and laziness and looks at a few questions pertaining to these issues and the church.

After Paul's troublesome words about the Man of Lawlessness, Paul provides words of comfort and encouragement for the Thessalonians. He also requests their prayers, and in doing so provides us with an excellent example of prayer. Garrett Macy covers these ideas that are presented in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5. 

Christianity is not just about avoiding sin. Once Christians are forgiven, they must begin to diligently fill up their life with goodness so that there is not room for sin to return. In this lesson, guest speaker Lee Owens discusses some Biblical passages and principles that help us leave no room for sin!

As a follow-up to the exposition of Second Thessalonians 2:1-12, Nate Bibens focuses on one of the primary questions from that passage--Who is the Man of Lawlessness? 

One of the key themes throughout First and Second Thessalonians is the second coming of Christ. When Paul wrote his second letter, he had to correct a false doctrine that had popped up in Thessalonica that taught the Day of the Lord had somehow already come. Paul reminded his readers that they should know such a doctrine was false and impossible, for certain things had to happen before the Lord's...

Christians have a responsibility towards other Christians. In this lesson, James Smith shows what it means to comfort and edify one another, and why doing so is so important to the health of the church!

Once a month the Springer Road Church of Christ tries to set aside a Sunday evening service for short talks provided by various men of the congregation. This month's talks included: Faith Alone? by David Brown Intentions by Terry Nash The Great Divide by James Hensley Jr. Warriors for Righteousness by Nate Bibens Again and Again by James Smith

Proverbs 9:1 says, "Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars." In this lesson, guest speaker Smith Bibens discusses the importance of wisdom, and also looks at what the "seven pillars" of wisdom in the book of Proverbs are!

Solomon was gifted with wisdom, and became the wisest man in the world. But Solomon proves that one can be wise, but still make foolish choices. In this lesson Smith Bibens provides an overview of the life of Solomon and highlights lessons all Christians should learn from the story!

In this lesson Jonathan Owens reviews the first chapter of Second Thessalonians.

The Bible teaches that children are a blessing, but they are also a tremendous responsibility. Of all the responsibilities parents have, the primary one is raising children to know and love the Lord. But in a secular world, how can parents do this? In this lesson, David Brown reviews the inspired instructions Moses gave to parents in Deuteronomy 6. These words may be old, but they are effective an...

When called by God, Moses initially made several excuses as to why he wasn't the one to go deliver Israel. One of those was that he was "slow of speech and slow of tongue." In this brief lesson, James Smith considers what that might mean, and also reminds us of an important lesson from this story in Scripture!

The Judges was a dark era of Israelites history, but even in the darkest of times, righteousness can thrive. The story of Ruth takes place in the era of the Judges, but it is a story of love, faithfulness, and God's wondrous providence. Enjoy this simple overview of the Old Testament book of Ruth!

Following the successful era of Joshua and the conquest of the Promised Land, Israel's history took a dark turn. The book of Judges includes some amazing and intriguing stories, but it also reveals the sad spiritual state of Israel during this time. In this lesson Nate Bibens provides a simple overview of this Old Testament book.

David Brown provides an excellent study on the final verses of First Thessalonians, and the important commands and exhortations that are found in Paul's conclusion to the letter!

What if you could walk the streets of Heaven for a brief while? Who might you meet, and what might they have to say? Nate Bibens takes us on an imagined journey in this lesson to see what reminders and encouragements we might receive if such a tour were possible!