The devil’s arrows are dipped in the tar of deceit and lit by the flame of wickedness. Lies, deception, half-truths, doubts: These are what the flaming darts are made of. The shield of faith is the believer’s only hope when it comes to defendi...

Introduction Big Idea: Four imperatives to abandon the wisdom of this age and the jealousy it produces. Don’t deceive yourself. Become a fool to the wise of this age. Don’t boast in men....

In this session we begin to look at what conflict is, the blessings of differences God has created and built people with, how to handle disagreements and conflict well, and what is at the heart of our fights and quarrels with others when they bre...

What’s the first thing you picture when you imagine a soldier prepared to fight? It probably wasn’t their feet, was it? And yet, when faced with a charging enemy, among the first preparations anyone does before they engage is stagger their fee...

Main idea: Four realities about the local church that compel you to faithfully minister the Gospel The church is God’s temple.God’s Spirit dwells in God’s people.God will destroy anyone who destroys a local chu...

Keep trusting Christ because guilt and shame are defeated by the power of the resurrection. Search sorrowfully no more. See the risen Savior. Speak the news of Jesus’ exaltation. Introduction 1. Se...

This message continues our Walking and Warring series looking at the second and third pieces of the armor of God: the breastplate of righteousness and the shoes of the readiness given from the gospel of peace....

Main idea: Christians are spiritual builders hired by God who need to make sure they are building carefully. This passage provides us with the first three chapters of the spiritual builder’s manual that will help us make sure we are...

This lesson looks at what our responsibilities are within our relationships outside of our families. Scriptures: Galatians 5:14, Luke 10:25-37, James 2:1-10, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:17-21...

How can you tell the difference between a street fighter and a professional MMA fighter? Many things: Stance, strength, agility, body control, technique, and various evidence of training (or lack thereof). How can you tell the difference between s...

Main idea: Maturing Christians make leadership and service about pointing to Christ’s supremacy, not their own. Grow up from an immature view of Christian leadership.An immature view of leadership… ...

This is a new series about living at peace with all men as Romans 12:18 instructs us. This begins in our families. In this session we look at the Biblical origins and purposes of the family, and how children in particular can live those out. ...

Introduction Main idea: Two ways to think that will help you drop the unbeliever’s playbook for life and pick up Christ’s play book. Recognize what the unbeliever cannot understand“They said to you, ...

Toby Rainbow has varied working world experience as a believer, including hiring and interviewing. In this session he covers some important work principles and wisdom with our High School Students. hard work working h...

Because we’ve already been warned to… stop being enamored with the world’s methods and messages! Main idea: Understand and embrace the realities of true divine wisdom, the Gospel of Christ crucified. 1. The Qualities...

If we are going to stand against the schemes of the devil, we need to be aware of what he is like. In any feat of competition, battle, or contest, a contender is wise to be knowledgeable of their opponent. If Christians have an adversary, ...

Main idea: True Gospel preachers and listeners don’t put their faith in the methods and manner of the speaker but in Christ crucified. Affirm Christ crucified; deny human cleverness. (1 Corinthians 2:1-2)Affirm the...

This section of Scripture shows us our natural state and that we desperately need new life in Christ, or regeneration. Out natural state is this: we are spiritually dead and unable to save ourselves, nor are we able to resist sin, the world, the D...

Main Idea: The wisdom of God makes disunity unthinkable through a unified standard for boasting. Three proofs that God’s wisdom makes disunity unthinkable through a unified standard for boasting: Your ...

Main Idea: Unite under the message of the cross, not behind impressive preachers. Trust what is already saving you (1 Corinthians 1:18-21)Trust what is wiser and stronger (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) Applic...

Ephesians 6:10-20 is the foundation which this series will be built on, and if verses 10-13 tell us anything, it’s this: Scripture is crystal clear that spiritual warfare is real, and we’re commanded to engage in it. This is a vital reminder t...

Main idea: Stop splitting up into factions behind your favorite spokesman and style, and unite under Christ and His Gospel. Unite under Christ; don’t divide under your favorite spokesman. (1 Corinthians 1:10-12)Think h...

Five Biblical reasons those who truly trust in Christ can have assurance and security in their salvation. Romans 8:29-39, John 10:29...

Main Idea: Give thanks to God for His grace that enriches, equips, and establishes you in covenant fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Three reasons to give thanks for the grace of God: 1. Enriched: The grace of God has enriched u...

God, not because of anything man has or will do, but purely by His grace, has chosen to save some. This should give the believer assurance, and empower our evangelism. Romans 3:1; 8:28-29; 9; 10, Acts 13:48, Ephesians 1:4-6 2 Timothy 1:9, ...

Main idea: We must be marked by the Gospel, not by the sinful culture, to honor God and effectively evangelize.  Listen to the Apostle Paul. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Base your life together on your i...

God justly deals with sin and makes a way for sinners to be made right with Him through the atonement. Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10:1-14, John 10:11, 15, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 3:25...

Cheerful givers are God’s beloved stewards and distributors of God’s gracious blessings. Introduction Review: God owns everything and we are his stewards.Faithful stewards are careful...

“Can I ______; can I ______? What’s ok, what isn’t? I can agree sex should be kept for marriage, but I still want to show physical affection while dating.” It is unavoidable that this tension will come up in a dating relationship. In this ...

God overcomes our sinful condition by first opening our eyes and giving us new understanding. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; John 6:44; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6...

This message finishes where last week’s left off: Biblical principles for addressing the tension some feel about Christians putting too much pressure on dating for marriage. The two principles proposed here are (1) The believer’s first respons...

Main idea: Five principles about debt to help us be faithful stewards of God’s money  Deal with your heart first (1 Timothy 6:6-19) Competing loves (10) Competing hopes (17) A generous G...

The effects of sin are so broad and deep, our only hope overcoming and being freed from them is the grace of God. Ephesians 2:1-4; Romans 3:9-18; Isaiah 64:6; Jeremiah 17:9; 1 John 1:8-10....

It is a common claim in Christian circles that ‘dating should be for the purpose of marriage.’ And yet, what is also a common claim among believers is that there can be ‘too much pressure for marriage’ in dating. Do you feel the tension? W...

Genesis 1:26-28  Matthew 25:14-30 Main idea: Take hold of your privileges and responsibilities as God’s steward for a purposeful and satisfying life.  Consider the King and His ...

How did he serve?  He gave up his life (Mark 10:32-34, Mark 10:45) He drank the cup (Mark 10:38-40)He paid the ransom (Mark 10:45) ...

Main idea: Thank God for the gifts of Christ’s first coming and hope in God for the gifts of his second coming. Thank God for the gifts of the first coming of ChristHope in God alone for the gifts of the second coming ...

Main Idea: Jesus is the promised King, who has come to deliver those who repent from dwelling in the region and shadow of death into light and life. Take comfort in the coming of the King (Matthew 4:12-16) Respond ...

In this message, we pick up where we left off from the previous message. We address yet another tension in the dating conversation. The goal is to evaluate potential causes of these tensions, address them with Biblical principles, and then propose...

A survey of Christian college students and non-Christian Americans revealed some common tensions in the ‘dating’ conversation. For example: ‘It feels weird to date a guy/gal that’s one of my closest friends… and yet I want my future spou...