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Episode 7: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. This week we talk about how the Fruit of the Spirit and Spiritual gifts. We then discuss angels, demons and Satan. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to f...

Why does the Apostle's Creed mention Pontius Pilate? Why did Jesus have to die? What is substitutionary atonement? Did Jesus go to hell? Where was he between His death and Resurrectio? Part 6 3.2.25

Episode 6: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. This week we talk about how the Holy Spirit is a person, not a force, along with the divinity of the Spirit. We also discuss the work of the Holy Spirit, especially in regards to salvation. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visu...

Who is Jesus? Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" This question still rings out two thousand years later. Who do you say He is? Part 5 2.23.25

Episode 5: The Doctrine of Christ. This week, we talk about the resurrection and return of Jesus. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to follow along: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Study Slides

Who is Jesus? Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" This question still rings out two thousand years later. Who do you say He is? Part 4 2.9.25

Episode 4: The Doctrine of Christ. This week, we talk about the divinity and humanity of Jesus. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to follow along: ⁠⁠⁠Study Slides

Who is God the Father? What can we know about Him? Why does He invite us to call Him Father? Join us, as we continue to journey through the Apostle's Creed. Part 3 2.2.25

Episode 3: The Doctrine of God. This week, we talk about God's existence, attributes, sovereignty, and the Trinity. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to follow along: ⁠⁠Study Slides

What if I struggle with doubt as a Christian? Are there good reasons to believe? What is the evidence? 1.26.25 | Part 2

For over a thousand years, Christians have been reciting the Apostle's Creed. What can we learn from the creed? What is the value of studying it? Join us as we jump into a new series where we take the creed line by line. This week, we look at the first two words, "I Believe." What do Christians mean when they say that they believe in God? 1.19.25 | Part 1

Episode 2: The Dctrine of the Bible. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to follow along: ⁠Study Slides

We've been talking about how small things often lead to big things. Our very thoughts, behaviors, and habits impact our lives. Often, we feel like we are trapped by some of those very behaviors and habits. Can we overcome those? Is it possible for us to change? Can we overcome sins and habits in our lives? 1.12.25

Episode 1: Introduction and the doctrine of the Bible. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book,  30 Days to Understanding the Bible  by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to follow along: Study Slides 1.8.25

We frequently look at the big problems in life. Whether its conflict in our lives, relationship issues, problems at work, or even social problems in the world, we tend to focus on the big stuff. Yet, we often ignore the problem inside. How are things in our hearts? 1.5.25

When the new year comes, many people set goals or make resolutions. However, most people focus on the BIG things. What if this year, we made sure to pay attention to the small things? 12.29.24

Part 4 - "A Pregnant Bride and An Uncertain Groom." We often romanticize the Christmas story. However, the truth is, the circumstances surrounding Mary's pregnancy was extremely awkward, stressful, and challenging. In the story of Mary and Joseph we find grace, love, and that God is always at work. Jesus came to save His people from their sins, even Mary and Joseph. 12.22.24

Part 3 - " The Original Hallmark Christmas Movie" If you like Hallmark Christmas Movies, boy, is today's story for you! A girl down on her luck moves to a new town. She meets a wealthy businessman. They fall in love. The rest is a "happily ever after." Yet, in this story, we find Christmas and are once again reminded that the Gospel is for everyone! 12.15.24

Part 2 - "The Scarlet Letter, The Scarlet Rope, and the Scarlet Thread." In Nathaniel Hawthorne's book, The Scarlet Letter, He weaves together a story about a woman who commits adultery and must wear the scarlet letter "A" on all her dresses as an outward sign of her secret sin. She is scorned and shamed by the entire town. We all have our own scarlet letters, do we not? We all bear the mark of si...

Part 1 - "Everybody's Normal Until You Get To Know Them Every family has at least one family member that is....well.....a bit....awkward. When we read the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, we find that Jesus has some interesting characters in His extended family as well. In looking at Jesus' family we see ourselves, we are reminded why Jesus came, and why we celebrate Christmas. 12.1.24

Dallas Willard was once asked to describe Jesus in one word. He promptly responded...."relaxed." What? RELAXED? That seems like a strange word to describe Jesus. Was Jesus relaxed? How so? Can we be relaxed too? 11.24.24

Dallas Willard was once asked to describe Jesus in one word. He promptly responded...."relaxed." What? RELAXED? That seems like a strange word to describe Jesus. Was Jesus relaxed? How so? Can we be relaxed too? 11.17.24

When is enough, enough? How much do we have to have, or accumulate, before we have all we need? Is it possible that we have all we need? Is it possible that our gratitude makes it enough?

Episode 6: We discuss the Church Era, Missions Era, and the Epistles. This is a midweek Bible study based on the book,  30 Days to Understanding the Bible  by Max Anders. It is an overview of the whole of scripture and key doctrines. Visual aids are frequently used and can be accessed here if you would like to follow along:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Study Slides⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 11.6.24

As Christians, our hope is not in a political party, it is in Jesus Christ. However, Christians should be involved in politics. If we abdicate our role, the only voices heard are the godless. So, we use our voice, we stand on truth, and we trust in God. Join us as we look at an ancient story that demonstrates that God gives the kingdoms of men, to whomever He wills. God is over everything! 11.3.24