This lesson explores the impact Jesus made on our world by coming to us as a man.  The main ideas include: (1) what does this mean to us, (2) who Jesus is, (3) how God pitched his tent with us, and (4) why he came.  The lesson ends with the invitation to respond and move Jesus from the manger into your heart.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson, based on Ephesians 6:10-18, discusses strategies for standing firm against the schemes of the devil, who uses lust of the eyes, flesh, and pride to put a wedge in our relationship with God.  Key ideas covered are: (1) standing firm against Satan’s methods, (2) standing firm in the evil day, and (3) standing firm in the full armor of God.  The lesson ends with an illustration and encouragement to stand firm with the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, held high.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson discusses various aspects of reaching out to others with the gospel using the illustration of an unfired, yet fully loaded weapon.  Key concepts in the lesson are: (1) loaded with love, (2) loaded with prayer, (3) loaded for evangelism, and (4) loaded with Christian living.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson explores the many reasons to offer thanksgiving and praise to God daily and on this national holiday that Abe Lincoln authorized in 1863.  The key areas discussed, based on Psalm 116, are: (1) God listens to me, (2) God saved me, (3) God delivered my soul, (4) responding to God, and (5) developing an attitude of thankful living.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to give thanks to God in everything.

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This lesson explores ideas related to doing good and the law of the harvest revealed in scripture.  Key points covered are: (1) what is goodness, (2) the law of the harvest - sowing and reaping, (3) how to not lose heart and grow weary, and (4) rejuvenation results by focusing on Jesus and our eternal reward.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to keep on doing good and with an invitation to respond to the message.Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson compares attributes about our spiritual hearts with characteristics of our physical hearts to gain insights about pleasing God.  Key concepts covered include: (1) our amazing physical heart, (2) attributes of a healthy spiritual heart, (3) things that cause a defiled heart, and (4) reasons to give our hearts to God.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to give your heart totally to God.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson explores the process of transformation we experience as Christians.  The specific topics discussed include: (1) crisis or tragedy affecting the process; (2) mountaintop experiences affecting the process; and  (3) lessons gained from mountaintop experiences.  The lesson concludes with a rundown of upcoming congregational events and an invitation to respond to the message.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson reviews the qualifications for church leadership, particularly deacons along with some examples of these servants in the early church.  Scripture references include Ephesians 4:11-12, Acts 6:1-7, and sections from 1st & 2nd Timothy.  The lesson concludes with the installation of two new deacons for the Linder Road congregation.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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This lesson, based on 2 Kings 17:24-41, looks at the lessons we can learn from the past failures of God’s people to stand solely on God’s word. The lessons we may learn include: (1) God’s expectations from his people, (2) standing in his word and will, (3) standing faithful to God, and (4) how to stand.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to commit to standing on God’s word and walking in his ways.

Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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