Why do our friendships fail? Why do they succeed? What does Scripture teach us to do to keep our friendships healthy and growing all our life long? This week we will be learning how to traverse the rocky landscape of friendships. Scripture reading: Matthew 18:15-17

One of our staff members, Andrey Bacal, shares her testimony. From Augusta Korean Methodist Church. Scripture reading: Romans 8:18, 5:3-5; Psalm 34:19

How do you deal with spiritual failure after failure and still turn to Jesus? We find the failures of the disciples a great example for this. When Jesus was arrested all the disciples scattered. When Jesus was dying on the cross, only one disciple remained. It was John. We’re taking a look at the life of John and what made him different. Scripture reading: John 13:18-30

Surprising to most, doubt is actually not a sin. But when we dwell on our doubt and let sin take over, then it becomes a problem. Even figures in the Bible such as John the Baptist had their doubts, but Jesus encourages us not to "stumble on account of Him." Wrestle with doubt, but let it deepen your faith and draw you closer to the Lord. Scripture reading: Luke 7:18-23

Being alone and being lonely are two different things. But the important thing to realize is that loneliness doesn't have to be a thing if we are developing intimate relationships with those around us. In order to develop that intimacy, we need to start with our relationship with God. When we communicate with Him and revel in His goodness, we are able to live a more abundant life. Scripture reading: Jeremiah 16:1-5; 8-9

One of our staff members shares her testimony! The big idea that Katie shared was that when we root our identity in God and surrender it all to Him, He is able to change everything, even if we can't see it. Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Ecclesiastes 3:9-13, Romans 8:17, Ephesians 1:11, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Don't be fooled; addictions are everywhere and can manifest as many different things. When we begin to depend on other things for security, it leads to isolation and despair. In this sermon, Howard shares with us that we are all actually slaves to something, but the difference here is the outcome. Being a slave to Christ might sound strange, but when the outcome is eternal life, maybe it isn't that bad after all. Scripture reading: Romans 6:20-23

Okay, so maybe the Bible doesn't explicitly address the use of illicit drugs, but the issue here doesn't lie with which drugs we can or cannot use. Jesus desires for us to give everything to him, and the consequences of using drugs can prevent us from doing so. In this sermon, Howard talks about how we can focus on greater things and live according to God's purpose for us. Scripture reading: Ephesians 5:8-20

Testimonies from the students and staffs of the AKMC Mission Retreat 2015. Go to https://youtu.be/KwJO_DL3Pg0 to see the mission retreat video. Scripture reading: Romans 12:9-18

How do we know that God's mission will succeed? Well we should know that God is in control of everything that happens around us. There may be some tragedies along the way in his mission, but God allows them to happen for the completing of his mission, for his glory he carries out missions through us, and he is in control of it all.

AKMC Mission Retreat Special