Withstanding Spiritual Agony

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:4

Paul withstands various forms of sufferings including emotional and psychological. He worries about the Corinthians being taken advantage of by the devil and that they will fall away from God. Being a follower of God can bring the same type of suffering. Through this, God uses His church to reach people who don't know God.

Working With Suspicious People

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11

Working with people can be difficult. Sometimes people can be very suspicious of leaders. This is true in the case of Paul and the church in Corinth. Paul often has to defend himself and his actions to the church. The same if often true today. People are still suspicious. How to work with people who are often suspicious is covered.

Christian Discipleship Relationships (Part 2)

Gary DeLashmutt

1 John 4:19

Part of building true discipleship relationships means rejecting the overuse of technology. Two primary priorities that Paul mentions: face to face relating and a healthy emotional concern for others' spiritual welfare.

The Gospel and Christian Growth

Mike Sullivan

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Once we've heard the good news about Jesus' sacrifice and God's grace, what comes next? It's tempting to change the gospel in order to make it more appealing to people (such as salvation through works, not faith). But when the gospel is used properly, it can be a powerful tool for serving in difficult circumstances and encouraging others to grow.

Good Friends Are Hard to Find

Patrice McCormac

1 Samuel 23

Our culture is plagued with loneliness. Part of the problem is that we are often more concerned about whether people are being good friends to us than if we ourselves are being a good friend! As we examine the biblical story of David and Jonathan's friendship however, we see several key elements of good friendship. To be a good friend, we must warn our friends of danger even when it may be risky for us. We should speak and wish well of them, encourage, and initiate choosing to commit to the friendship. As we move away from our own selfish tendencies and toward these habits, we move toward becoming a good friend to others.

Principles of Body Life

Conrad Hilario

1 Corinthians 12:12-26

The Apostle Paul presents the biblical model of the church as the Body of Christ--a diverse organism in which every part has a unique and essential role and all are welcome.

Being IN the world and not OF the world (part 2)

Ryan Lowery

1 Corinthians 5:9-11

The final part of the Upper Room discourse is discussed focusing on Jesus' prayer. His prayer is centered on three things: 1.) Jesus and the Father; 2.) the Disciples; and 3.) all future generations of believers. Here we see the call for believers to be both culturally relevant and distinct from the world system.

Nine Principles of Body Life

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 12:13-26

The Bible describes the church as the Body of Christ. What does this term mean and what does that look like? This teaching covers how a church community is prescribed to function.

The Body of Christ

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 4:11

The church is made up of many members. It is diverse and exciting. This teaching talks about what the Body of Christ is and how it is made up of different believers serving in different ways. This teaching also covers spiritual gifts.