Marathon Fellowship Class

Marathon Fellowship Class

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Marathon Fellowship Class episodes

  • Colossians Lesson 3: A Soaring Prayer

    Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

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    Lesson Outline

    Introduction

    1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
      1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1–14)
        1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1–2)
        2. The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
        3. The prayer (Colossians 1:9–14)
          1. The occasion (Colossians 1:9a)
          2. The petitions (Colossians 1:9b-12)
            • The primary petition (Colossians 1:9b)
            • The second petition: a consequence of the first (Colossians 1:10-14)

              • NB: Four characteristics of a worthy walk

            • The bases of the petitions (Colossians 1:13–14)
              • Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13a)
              • Transferral to the kingdom of the beloved Son (Colossians 1:13b)
              • Possession of redemption (Colossians 1:14)

                • Conclusion and application

                46 min
              • What Do You Want from God?

                Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

                Wayne Stiles contrasts the prideful requests of James and John for glory with the humble plea of blind Bartimaeus for mercy. Stiles reminds listeners that true greatness in God’s kingdom comes not through power or prestige, but through humble, sacrificial service. Like Bartimaeus, we are called to seek not our own glory, but God’s mercy and will for our lives.

                Follow Wayne Stiles through his Website: waynestiles.com

                47 min
              • How to See Your Life Like Jesus Does

                Scripture: Mark 8:17–9:7

                Wayne Stiles teaches that our disappointment with God often stems from unmet expectations rather than God’s failure. Like the disciples who saw Jesus’ mission “blurry,” we too must learn that true sight comes through surrender, suffering, and aligning our minds with God’s purposes. Stiles reminds us that Jesus loves us enough to disappoint us now so we can experience lasting joy and glory later.

                Follow Wayne Stiles through his Website: waynestiles.com

                44 min
              • Colossians Lesson 2: First, Thanksgiving

                Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

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                Lesson Outline

                Introduction

                1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
                  1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
                    1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)
                      1. The writer (Colossians 1:1)
                      2. The recipients of the epistle (Colossians 1:2a)
                        • saints
                        • faithful brethren in Christ
                        • The greeting (Colossians 1:2b)
                          • grace to you
                          • peace
                          • The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
                            1. The expression of thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3)
                              • Main verb in vv. 3-8: “We give thanks”
                              • “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Colossians 1:3)
                              • “Praying always for you”
                              • The occasion of thanksgiving (Colossians 1:4)
                                • “Faith in Christ Jesus”
                                • “Love for all the saints”
                                • The explanation of their condition (Colossians 1:5-8)
                                  • “Because of the hope” (Colossians 1:5)
                                  • “Laid up for you”
                                  • “Which… the gospel”
                                  • “Which… the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:6)
                                  • “In all the world”
                                  • “Epaphras” (Colossians 1:7)
                                  • “Love” (Colossians 1:8)
                                  • “In the Spirit”

                                    • Conclusion and application

                                    51 min
                                  • Colossians Lesson 1: Laying a Foundation for an Exposition of Colossians

                                    Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

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                                    Lesson Outline

                                    Introductory Matters

                                    1. The city of Colosse
                                      1. Location
                                      2. History
                                      3. The church at Colosse
                                      4. The “prison” epistles
                                      5. The Colossian heresy

                                        6. An Exposition of Colossians

                                        1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
                                          1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
                                            1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)
                                              1. The writer: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; Timothy the brother
                                              2. The recipients of the epistle: saints, faithful brethren in Christ
                                              3. The greeting: grace to you, peace

                                                4. Conclusion and application

                                                49 min
                                              4. Why Does a Good God Allow Such Evil?

                                                Scripture: 2 Peter 2-3

                                                In this message Dr. Wayne Stiles tackles one of life’s hardest questions: why a good and powerful God allows evil to exist. He shows that God’s seeming delay in judging evil is not neglect but mercy—granting time for repentance and salvation. Ultimately, the cross reveals that God used the most evil act in history to bring about the greatest good: redemption through Jesus Christ.

                                                Follow Wayne Stiles through his Website: waynestiles.com

                                                43 min

                                              About Marathon Fellowship Class

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                                              Marathon Fellowship is a multi-generational group focused on Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and serving others—both at Stonebriar Community Church. and through missions around the world. We meet…