The Plagues

Dennis McCallum
Exodus 7-10

The series of plagues that God inflicted upon Pharaoh and his people were designed to demonstrate how impotent the Egyptian gods were and how powerful the true God is. Each of the plagues was designed to expose the worthlessness of a particular Egyptian god, culminating in Pharaoh, a self-proclaimed god, unable to save his first-born son from death. This demonstration of God's power was part of a bigger plan of rescue.

Introduction to The Letter

Ryan Lowery
1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Despite the highly immoral culture of Corinth, a church was able to be planted there. A few years after leaving them, Paul writes to the Corinthians to set them straight on a multitude of moral issues and encourage them back towards the main message of Christ.

The Radical Proposition That You Can Change

Ben Foust
Romans 5:12-18

Paul describes the fall of man and the consequences of human sin. Despite this, Jesus wants to forgive us and transform us to be new creatures- giving us a new identity in Him.

Taming the Tongue

Gary DeLashmutt
James 3:1-12

No one can tame the tongue by moral will-power. It takes receiving Christ and cooperating with Him by faith. We cooperate with God's taming process by resisting the temptation of negative speech and replacing with positive speech.

How to Get the Most Out of God's Word

Gary DeLashmutt
James 1:19-27

James writes to the deceived Christians a blunt rebuke and gives them a description of authentic spirituality. He explains how to listen to God through His Word. The key is having the proper heart attitude before, during and after approaching His Word. Before, come as a sick person, in need of help. During, come with humility, eager to receive the Word. After, come with the intent to act upon what the Word reveals.

God's Good News

Ben Foust
Romans 1:1-7

The book of Romans is the Good News of God about the essential issue of mankind. God has done something so that we can come to Him and have a right relationship with Him, in this life and the next. The Gospel is about Jesus, sent from the Father, born into the human race, evidenced by miracles, died on the cross and rose from the dead, and provided the way for all people to be reconciled to God.

Putting On the New Self Pt2

Scott Risley
Ephesians 4:26-32

When you become a follower of Jesus, and are laying aside your old self and putting on your new self, you need to take actions that fit the new you. Three areas of applications are learning to resolve conflict, learning to control your tongue and learning to forgive.

Living Out Your New Identity in Christ

Conrad Hilario
Ephesians 4:17-19

Living out your new life in Christ involves not living as the world lives, in the futility of their mind, but knowing that only God gives real meaning in life to anything we do. He gives us significance and value. He ensures that suffering has a purpose. Are you living in such a way that distinguishes you from the world?

True Repentance

Mike Sullivan
2 Corinthians 7:5-16

The Greek word for repentance means to change your mind. True biblical repentance means changing your mind about what you did. First, go to God and acknowledge your sin. Focus on His kindness. You need God's resources to change. You will receive healing, and release from regret.