Preacher: Phil Reynolds

In this powerful lesson, we explore the often-overlooked truth that forgiveness is not a one-way street. While God freely offers mercy, Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:12 that we ask to be forgiven “as we forgive our debtors.” What does that really mean for our daily lives?

Drawing from Matthew 6:14–15, Matthew 7:2, and the parable in Matthew 18, this lesson challenges us to examine our hearts: Are we extending the same grace we seek? Through reflections on repentance in Acts 3:19 and the call to love in 1 Peter 4:8, we learn that true forgiveness requires humility, transformation, and action.

If we want mercy, we must show mercy. If we want grace, we must give grace. This lesson will encourage you to release bitterness, embrace genuine repentance, and walk more fully in the forgiveness of God.

Preacher: Phil Reynolds

This lesson centers on the beautiful simplicity and profound significance of baptism. From the urgency of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:36 to Peter’s call in Acts 2:38, we see that obedience to the gospel is immediate and life-changing. Through Romans 6:3-4 and 1 Peter 3:21, we are reminded that baptism is participation in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—a moment where the believer rises forgiven, renewed, and ready to walk in faith.

Preacher: Phil Reynolds

How should we view death as followers of Christ? This lesson challenges the world’s perspective and replaces it with eternal truth. While the world sees an ending, Scripture shows us something greater. Philippians 1:21 declares, “to die is gain,” and 2 Corinthians 5:8 assures us of being with the Lord.

Even in sorrow, we are not without hope. As 1 Thessalonians 4:13 teaches, we do not grieve like those who have no hope. Instead, our grief is mixed with faith, love, and anticipation.

Through reflections on a life well lived and scriptures like Psalm 34:18 (“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted”), this lesson reminds us that God walks with us through grief and transforms it. Death does not have the final word—eternity does.

Preacher: Phil Reynolds

In this powerful lesson, we confront a quiet but dangerous struggle many Christians face: the hesitation to speak truth because of past sins. Drawing from Matthew 7:3–5, we’re reminded that Jesus didn’t call us to silence, but to first remove the log from our own eye so we can help others with clarity and love.

Through examples like Paul, who called himself the “chief of sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15), and David’s repentant heart in Psalm 51:13, this lesson reveals that God doesn’t disqualify the flawed—He redeems them. Romans 8:1 assures us there is no condemnation for those in Christ, freeing us to speak boldly.

This lesson is especially impactful for parents and grandparents, encouraging honest, humble conversations that guide the next generation away from the same mistakes. Your past is not your weakness—it’s your testimony.

Death is one of humanity’s greatest fears—but the resurrection of Jesus answers it once and for all. In this lesson, we reflect on the victory declared in 1 Corinthians 15:54–55: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?”

Through Acts 20:7, we are reminded that the early church gathered every first day of the week to remember this very truth. The resurrection is not just an annual celebration—it is a weekly and daily reality for believers.

Jesus foretold His resurrection (Matthew 16:21), fulfilled it, and proved His identity as the Son of God (Romans 1:4). Because of this, we have hope beyond the grave and confidence that eternal life is real.

The empty tomb is not just a moment in history—it is the greatest victory ever won.

Preacher: Phil Reynolds

Many Christians have heard it said: “The Bible teaches you must be there whenever the doors are open.” In this lesson, we challenge that statement and return to what Scripture actually says.

Focusing on Hebrews 10:24–25, we see that assembling together is meant to encourage, uplift, and strengthen—not to create guilt or legalism. The warning is about “forsaking” the assembly—abandoning faith—not missing due to illness, responsibilities, or life circumstances.

With deeper insight from Hebrews 3:12 and Hebrews 10:38–39, we learn about the real danger: spiritual withdrawal and drifting away from God. Meanwhile, passages like Acts 2:42, Romans 12:5, and 1 Corinthians 12 remind us that we are part of a living, connected body that needs one another.

This lesson encourages believers to gather out of love—not obligation—and to prioritize fellowship as a blessing rather than a burden.

Preacher: Zack Marks

Faith is often experienced as emotional highs and discouraging lows, but God calls His people to a faith that flows steadily like a stream. In this lesson, we journey through 1 Kings to examine the rise and fall of Solomon, the bold obedience of Elijah on Mount Carmel, and the quiet yet powerful faith of a widow during famine.

Solomon’s request for a discerning heart in 1 Kings 3:9–14 reminds us that God sees not only what we ask for but what we truly need. Yet even great wisdom could not prevent Solomon from turning away, as warned in 1 Kings 11:2–4. Through Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18, we witness a dramatic display of God’s power when fire falls from heaven — a moment that proves the Lord alone is God.

Still, Jesus later highlights not Elijah’s public victory, but the private trust of the widow in Luke 4:25–26, showing that true faith is often found in daily dependence on God’s provision.

This lesson challenges us to move beyond “wave-like” faith built on moments of crisis or triumph, and instead pursue steady obedience — trusting that whether through abundance or hardship, the greatest reward is Christ Himself.

Preacher: Phil Reynolds

What if church became the safest place to admit we’re struggling? In this encouraging lesson, we’re reminded that the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.

Using Galatians 6:1-2 as a foundation, we’re called to restore one another in a spirit of meekness and actively carry each other’s burdens. James 5:16 teaches the importance of confession and prayer within the community of believers, while Romans 12:15 challenges us to fully share in both the joys and sorrows of fellow Christians.

The lesson also addresses the dangers of cliques and division, urging unity in the spirit of 1 Corinthians 1:10. When love truly leads — as described in 1 Peter 4:8 — the need for masks disappears, and real spiritual healing can begin.

This message is an invitation to experience genuine Christian fellowship: honest, compassionate, and focused on helping one another reach heaven.

Preacher: Phil Reynolds

Many of us live with a "confessional" heart, constantly revisiting sins that God has already blotted out. In this lesson, Phil uses the analogy of old-fashioned whiteout to explain God’s mercy: once a mistake is erased, we aren't meant to type the sin back on top of it.

Drawing from Hebrews 8:12 and Isaiah 43:25, this message reminds us that God's forgiveness is complete and His memory is merciful. Don't let your regrets define your walk with Christ. Learn to "lay it down, learn from it, and live faithfully" in the power of the blood that covers it all.

Do you find it nearly impossible to sit still? In a world that prizes productivity, many of us have accidentally turned "busyness" into our religion. In this lesson, Phil explores the famous account of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42. We often paint Martha as the villain, but as Phil shares through his own transparent struggle with "Martha-ism," she wasn’t an evil person—she was simply distracted.

While Scripture reminds us that God does not forget our "work and labor of love" (Hebrews 6:10), this lesson challenges us to realize that doing "good things" can sometimes become the enemy of the best thing. We explore how to "be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) in the middle of a chaotic schedule.