Springer Road Church of Christ

First Samuel Continues the history of Israel, and recounts the transition from the era of the Judges to the era of the Kings. First Samuel records the lives of Samuel, Saul, and the rise of David!

The promise of Jesus' return and the resurrection is a comfort, but it is only a comfort for those who are prepared! James Smith studies First Thessalonians 5:1-11 in this lesson and discusses Paul's instructions to Christians about living in a way that is always prepared for eternity.

One of the key themes of Paul's letters to the Thessalonians is the resurrection of the dead. Much of Paul's teaching in those letters comes back to that great event. In this lesson, James Smith considers 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 where Paul discusses the great comfort Christians have in their hope of Christ's return and the resurrection!

Most Christians agree that baptism is good and even important. And yet, there is still a great deal of debate concerning baptism. Some teach it's necessary for salvation, while others don't. Some say it's a work, and others don't. This lesson seeks to ask some simple but important questions about baptism and find the answers in the pages of Scripture!

The Christian walk is important for new believers and mature Christians. In this lesson, Terry Nash discusses First Thessalonians 4:1-12, where the Apostle Paul exhorts the Thessalonians Christians to continue to amount more and more in their walk with God!

What if we could take a tour through Hell? In this lesson, Nate Bibens considers some of the people that one might meet on such a journey, and what it is they might have to say.

There is a tremendous amount of material avialable concerning how to be a better spouse or parent. But the best way to be a better family member is to have a right relationship with God. In this fantastic lesson, David Brown discusses the importance of our relationship with God and how that impacts our roles and responsibilities as husbands, wives, parents, and children!

Multiple times in Acts, the Bible refers to the church as "the Way." What does this title and description teach us about Christianity and the church? That's what Nate Bibens focuses on in this lesson!

We live in a world of constant change. But amidst all the change we see, there is a constant--God. In this lesson, James Smiths provides some important things about the unchangeable nature of God!

When we think of prophets, we likely think of the Old Testament. But prophets played an important role in the New Testament as well. In this lesson, David Brown considers the role and work of prophets in the early years of the church!

Paul had to leave Thessalonica earlier than he wanted, but he longed to return to visit the Christians there. At the end of chapter 2 and through chapter 3, Paul explains his desire, and also lets the Thessalonian Christians know just how encouraged he was when he heard about their continued faith.

After describing some things his ministry was and was not, Paul paints a picture of his ministry and then moves to another important topic--praise and encouragement concerning the Thessalonians response to persecution. 

In First Thessalonians chapter two, Paul gives an extensive account of his own motivations and methods while living and working with the Thessalonians. Paul doesn't do this to brag or receive glory from others. There are important reasons the Thessalonian Christians needed to remember Paul's behavior, and there are important lessons for Christians today to learn from Paul's account of his ministry...

Throughout the life of Jesus, we get to meet some wonderful men and women. But we also meet some terrible disappointments. One of those is the disciple Judas. In this lesson, David Brown recounts the story of Judas and the lessons he provides for us today.

While James the Apostle didn't write any of the New Testament, and though he's only mentioned a handful of times in the New Testament, he still provides some valuable lessons. This man was present for some momentous events, and various lessons for all Christians can be gleaned from this Son of Thunder!

Everyone has their traditions. Even as we practice our faith, it's easy for traditions to form. Traditions are not necessarily bad, and sometimes they can be helpful. But Christians must always be careful to ensure that manmade customs don't rise to the level of God-given law. In this lesson, Nate Bibens reviews some examples of traditions to discuss where they are acceptable and helpful and where...

Jesus once stated that the second greatest commandment was "love your neighbor as yourself." This command is said to fulfill the law, called the "royal law," and discussed multiple times throughout the New Testament. Sadly, many people use this command to try and force others to follow their ideas. In this lesson, Nate Bibens reviews the various passages that teach about loving one's neighbor to d...

Second Samuel Nine tells the touching story of David's compassion toward Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was the son of David's friend Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. Instead of seeking out Saul's descendants to destroy them, David wanted to find one so he could show "the kindness of God." In this lesson, James Smith reviews this wonderful story and provides some thoughtful applications for Christi...

The Book of Romans might pose some challenges as it is a deeply theological book. And yet, there are some wonderfully practical sections of Romans as well. In this lesson, James Smith reviews Romans 12 - one of the most practical and straightforward passages for every Christian. 

Across the world, billions of people call themselves "Christian." But what does it mean to be a Christian? If you were asked what it means that you are a Christian, how would you answer? This lesson seeks to provide a general overview of who a Christian is and what it means to be Christian. 

After the books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy), the next section of the Old Testament is the books of history. Picking up where Deuteronomy ends, the book of Joshua records Israel's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. This book doesn't just recount historical happenings - it demonstrates key themes that lead God's people to success!

Profanity is prolific throughout our society. But what is profanity, and should a Christian use it? This lesson reviews the nature of language and considers Biblical principles to help Christians practice wisdom and speak in wholesome ways. 

In 2 Kings 17, the Bible tells about the beginning of a people who would become the Samaritans. The Bible doesn't just provide a history lesson about these people but records their religious practices. This eclectic group of people was certainly religious but not obedient to God's law. In this lesson, James Smith discusses some of the problems with the Samaritans' religion and points out how many...

One of the most well-known characters of the New Testament is the Apostle Peter. This great man had a life of ups and downs, like every human. From his example, Christians can learn from his mistakes and learn a great deal from his strengths. The first lesson in a new series, this sermon by Jonathan Owens, reviews the life of Peter and some of the great lessons we can learn from it!

Life comes with ups and downs, and sometimes the downs are terrible indeed. However, tragedy and loss can threaten our spiritual welfare if we aren't careful. In this fantastic sermon, David Brown reviews five principles we should always remember when facing hardship and reminds us that what really matters isn't how or when we die but how we live.