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Description: It is important to have a clear standard to strive for and to measure ourselves against as we serve the cause of Christ in the various roles we have been given by the Spirit. Two key words: Habits & Effective. Key Verse: 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Acts 16:13-15; Proverbs 27:17; Ephesians 4:15-16; Philippians 2:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 20:28; Philippians 2:7; Matthew 13:22

Description: What “freedom” is Paul referring to? Key Verse: Galatians 5:1, multiple Scripture verses

Description: Living a holy and pure life in a world that is unholy and impure is a dilemma that probably causes the most stress in a Christian’s life. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13; Romans 2:15, 7:24-25; multiple Scripture verses.

Description: As parents, we sincerely want our children to be faithful, but sometimes because of our misconceptions of what godly parenting ought to be, the exact opposite takes place. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 8:3; Galatians 5:17; Romans 1:16; Matthew 7:7; Ezekiel 18:10-18.

Description: How we see our needs largely determines how well they are met. How do we respond to life’s needs and challenges? Key Verse: John 6:1-15; Matthew 7:13; Proverbs 14:12; Matthew 18:3; Philippians 4:13; Ephesians 3:20.

Description:  Everyone has had to deal with someone who has offended them. Let’s look at some Scriptures that deal with our attitude towards our enemies. Key Verse: Matthew 5:23-24, 39; Romans 12:17-21, 13:1; Acts 25; Acts 5:17, 8:14; Luke 17:1-4, 11:4; Matthew 18:15-20; Ephesians 4:31; 1 Peter 4:8.

Description: If there’s no effort at rehabilitation from the sins that we commit, then we’re doomed to repeat these over and over again to our own suffering and sorrow. In order to break free, we need to follow David’s example of rehabilitation from sin. Key Verse: 1 Chronicles 18:1-3, 14-17; 21:1-27; 2 Samuel 24:10.

Description: Jesus places some very real demands on those who identify as His disciples. Today we look at three basic demands that all disciples must be willing to commit to if they want to finish. It’s easy to start. It’s the finishing that’s hard. Key Verse: Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 24:9-13; Luke 9:57-62.

Description: The tragic story of an exceptionally gifted servant of God who fails to live up to his potential and calling. Lessons we can learn from Samson. Key Verse: Judges 13-16.

Description: Many Christians get bored with their Christian lives and quit or they just get in a rut and go through the motions. Christianity is not Boring! For those who are feeling the bear-hug of boredom, here are a few things to help to break free and find that excitement again. Key Verse: Psalm 92:12-15; Philippians 4:13.

Description: It’s amazing how a key test can reveal where and what your health problem really is. There are similar tests in the spiritual world that help determine the spiritual health and well-being of an individual. Key Verse: Acts 2:41-47; Isaiah 56:6-7; Ephesians 5:17-19; Hebrews 13:15-17; Luke 17:5; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 10:23-29; 1 Corinthians 11:26, 16:1-3.

Description: The dictionary’s definition of paradise is a place where one expects to find a perfect situation, perfect happiness. Jesus gave us 5 principles for avoiding trouble in paradise. Key Verse: Luke 23:43; Matthew 18:1-35.

Description: The Gospel is God’s power to save, but there are many things that defeat it in this world. Key Verse: Romans 1:16; Galatians 1:6-9; John 3:16; Psalm 53:1; Romans 1:19-20; Acts 4:12; Mark 16:15-16; John 3:19; Romans 6:23; Mark 6:11; Matthew 7:14.

Description: Do you realize that each of us is just a heartbeat away from greatness? Let’s look at why some men in the Bible missed out on greatness. Key Verse: Genesis 4:1-8; 1 Kings 12:1-ff; Mark 10:17-31; 2 Timothy 2:11-12; Romans 6:3.

Description: America is in trouble. We who are in Christ need to do something about it. Key Verse: Galatians 6:9-10; Romans 12:16; Romans 1:18-28; John 8:7, 9-11; Psalm 33:12; Philippians 3:14.

Description: Looking at a comparison of Israel’s disobedience and America. If we don’t live by God’s truth, we will suffer the consequences.  Key Verse: Judges 21:25; Deuteronomy 11:26; Judges 1:27-28.

Description: The Christian faith can be summarized using three words that begin with the letter “C”. We will examine what the Scriptures say about Christ, the Cross and the Church. Key Verse: Multiple Scriptures

Description: In the story of the prodigal son, we see the intimate human ways that God our Father loves us. Key Verse: Luke 15:11-32.

Description: We will look at parables about the kingdom of heaven. Key Verse: Matthew 13:33; multiple scripture references

Description: Let’s learn about Christian perseverance from Joshua’s leadership experience in the desert and in the Promised Land. Key Verse: Joshua 1:1-9; Acts 2:38; Matthew 24:13; John 6:40; John 3:16; Romans 7:24; Matthew 25:21

Description:  The “student-friendly” testing methods of today, many times, don’t adequately prepare young people for the real life testing they will encounter after school is over. We will look at three such life tests. Key Verse: John 12:48-50; Romans 1:22; James 1:2-4 & 12; Proverbs 16:25; John 14:6; Acts 24:14

Description:  King Solomon explains how one can live successfully through the long dry periods in between the high and low moments in life we will call “in the meantime”. Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22; Matthew 28:20

Description: Let’s examine how God may have chosen the one who would be the mother and raise the one who would become the Savior of the world. Key Verse: Luke 1:25-56 (NASB)

Description: How do we reconcile the various passages that explain how we are saved? Salvation from eternal destruction is what the Bible is really about.  Key Verse: Luke 7:50; Romans 10:13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 ; Colossians 1:13; Acts 2:40; Ephesians 2:4-10; Mark 16:16; Romans 3:21-22; James 2:14; Matthew 28:18; Romans 6:4; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; Romans 10:17; Acts 2:36-40

Description: In these shaky times, we all need a reminder that even when we’re faced with the worst possible situation, God will not allow us to be tempted beyond our endurance. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Kings 18-19