Let’s look at Mary as a model of motherhood and note some of the difficulties and resources she experienced in trying to be a good mother to her family. Key Verse: Luke 1:26-38

Something probably every one of us has struggled with from time to time is having doubts about our salvation. The Bible teaches us that it is possible to know we are saved. The Lord wants us to have the confident assurance that we are saved. So how do we examine ourselves and determine whether our faith is real and genuine?  (A thank you to our minister friend Reggie Braziel for this sermon material.) Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Your name is special!  Your name is your Identity. Do you wear the name Christian? Let’s consider three truths the Bible teaches us about being a Christian. (A thank you to our minister friend Reggie Braziel for this sermon material.) Key Verse: Acts 11:19-26

What if the resurrection really happened? What if forgiveness was available, restoration was possible, hope was living and salvation really was by grace? Key Verse: Mark 16:2-8

Week 6 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." For several weeks we have been studying all about spiritual gifts – their unity of purpose, diversity of roles, definitions and functions. Today we will consider six ways God’s gifts can be abused if we are not diligent. Key Verse: Ephesians 4:1-16

Week 4 of "All About Spiritual Gifts."

Week 4 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." We have gained a general understanding of spiritual gifts, but our goal is to examine and define the gifts so that we can each discover, develop and begin using our gifts in ministry for the edification of the body and the Glory of God. In order to get a thorough understanding of these essential concepts for functioning as a member of the body of Christ, I have broken down the gifts into categories (similar in function). Key Verse: Ephesians 4:11-12; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Cor. 12:9-10; Matthew 12:39; 1 Cor. 13:8-10; John 17:21-23

Week 3 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." The Corinthian people were gifted, but…giftedness does not mean spiritual maturity.  God does not want us to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12

Week 2 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." The Corinthian people were gifted, but…giftedness does not mean spiritual maturity. God does not want us to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12

Week 1 of "All About Spiritual Gifts." Spiritual gifts are God given abilities through which the Holy Spirit ministers to others through us. We will learn why they are so important. Key Verse: Romans 12:4-8; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 2:38-39; various others