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Wasted opportunities
What was Jesus trying to say in the parable of the talents?
What the parable of the talents means to us
The right perspective on the parable of the talents
Investing your life
Avoiding the opportunities God gives us to serve Him
Talents, rewards, and Judgement Day
Tough questions about being a "good and faithful servant"
What makes someone faithful--actions or motives?
"Wicked and lazy" or "good and faithful"
Contrasts in the parable of the sheep and the goats
Helping those in need is a form of justice
Do good works result in a relationship or does a relationship result in good works?
Does the parable of the sheep and the goats apply to us?
Characteristics of a healthy spiritual life
Mark's perspective of the Christmas story
What makes the 10th commandment different than the other nine?
The 10th commandment gives a clue to why we break the other nine
The definition of "covet"
Coveting can lead you to do things you never thought you'd do
Combating our culture's 'more is better' message
Replace the bad (coveting) with the good (contentment)
The relationship between fornication, uncleanness, and covetousness
If you could eliminate one sin, what would it be?
Why we don't always buy into what the Bible says
How questions and doubts about the Bible can be a good thing
"Let your conduct be without covetousness"
Walking in the Spirit
Telling God your doubts and being willing to hear Him out
Faith and understanding--two sides of the same coin
Living by faith--principle or application?
Understanding different translations of Hebrews 11:1
Examples of faith--encouraging or discouraging?
Different words that explain faith
Is the Bible relevant to our culture?
Background on Hebrews chapter 11
Literary techniques used in Hebrews
Heros of Hebrews 11
Faith and science together in Hebrews 11
"Where did we come from?"
The foundation to living by faith
Basic beliefs about God determine our actions
Which comes first: belief or knowledge?
A lesson for parents today from Hebrews 11
The first record of sibling rivalry (Part 2)
God values the heart of the giver, not the gift being given
What price do you pay for the god you serve? (Part 2)
A life of faith, built on trust in God, is the key to pleasing our Maker
What it means to be a friend of God
Getting the most out of studying the Bible
The substance of faith is believing God's promises for the future
An interesting dialogue on the basis of your faith
A practical look at facing trials
The life-changing outcomes that occur when we respond to God's calling
Let's discuss the long-range point of view Christian need to take
How to stay the course when your emotions are leading you elsewhere
Yielding control of our lives into God's capable hands
Give God a chance to work . . . you’ll find He’s always faithful
Solid, biblical counsel on following God’s plan
Having difficulty waiting for God to take action?
Sometimes the hopes and dreams we have for life seem to differ from God’s plan.
God’s Word contains real stories about real people … who teach us powerful lessons about God’s character
The motivation and purpose behind the words we read in the Bible
Learn to live with uncertainty, and have faith in the outcome!
The importance of passing down our heritage
Gain a whole new appreciation for your place in history
A fresh perspective on the primary barrier to following God
The principle of submission is widely misunderstood, and often manipulated
The important role faith plays in our lives
Following God’s plan . . . and learning to trust Him along the way
The importance of understanding the true message behind passages in Scripture
Wondering if God can use you?
Let’s look at the Gospel of John to discover the life-changing power of Christmas!
A man God used in a profound and dramatic way
The life of one of the influential leaders in the Old Testament
The dangers of belief in God without a solid foundation in theology
Sometimes people do rash things in the name of faith
How can we trust God when He seems so mysterious to us, and even unknown?
Commitment to God, lived out day-to-day can have a huge impact
Does the Bible impact your life?
Expressing grace and mercy through reproof and rebuke
The process of biblical translation . . . and the benefits of each version
Which Bible translation should you choose?
Getting back to a right understanding of the Bible
Do you want to understand the Bible better?
Enjoy the best loved poem in all the Scriptures . . . Psalm 23
Master the skill of biblical interpretation
How personal interpretation plays into our Bible reading
How to break down Bible passages into easy-to-understand pieces
A step-by-step process to unveil the clear and beautiful message in a psalm
A practical lesson on Hebrew poetry . . . even some tips on how to write our own psalms
Practical tips on how to comprehend the important passages of Old Testament poetry
A lesson in learning how to study the Bible on your own
An Old Testament psalm that shows remarkable transparency with God
The Scriptures come alive when we read the powerful message of God to His people
Learn important tools to you help get the most out of Bible study
Tools to getting the most out of narrative accounts for your Bible study
See how the story of Ruth teaches life-lessons that can be used today
How to see the broader context of what the Bible has to say
Bible narratives . . . how to interpret and apply them to our lives
The use of figurative language in the Bible, and how to interpret it effectively
How to accurately interpret the figurative language used in the Bible
Tools to help us interpret and understand the figurative language used in Scripture
Practical tools for understanding and interpreting the Bible accurately
How the Bible uses various forms of speech to communicate
Examine the pros and cons of some popular Bible study tools
Find helpful tools for interpreting the Scriptures and applying them to your daily life
Can the Bible mean different things to different people?
How to respond to biblical disagreements
A step-by-step guide to getting the most out of the Bible
Part of understanding the Bible is to respect the context in which it was written
It can be dangerous to take a Bible promise and misapply it in our lives
The challenge of applying the Bible to our everyday lives
Guidelines for accurately interpreting the Scriptures
Ten guidelines to help better understand the Bible and correctly apply it to daily life
Discover examples from the Old Testament of living out a life of faith
Do you ever have trouble applying the stories in the Bible to your situation?
Real-life men and women who inspire us to walk in faith
Examples from the Bible of how to stand for truth in a world going the other direction
Learn how to become a discerning listener
Do we believe the truth of the Bible, no matter what the people around us are saying?
Daily study of God’s Word can change your outlook and even your life!
Reflect on God’s promises—those promises you can trust for a lifetime
Discover help and insight on understanding those difficult passages in the Scriptures
Discover how to bring Scripture into your daily life
An insightful discussion on the book of Daniel
Ever wonder what took place during the 400 years between the Old and New Testament?
The Scripture surrounding Christ’s birth in light of the historical context
Examine the fascinating timeline between the Old and New Testaments
Discover the Old Testament Scriptures leading up to the coming of Christ
A bird’s-eye view to what is called the inter–testamental period of the Bible
Take a look at some of the key players in the New Testament
Discover a whole new perspective on the Pharisees in the New Testament
A look at taxes and tax collectors from Jesus’ perspective
Discover what it means to remain loyal to God, even under ridicule and persecution
Find out how the Scriptures should impact our lives each day
Rediscover the powerful truths presented in Scripture
Discover the importance of taking God’s Word to heart
Will you follow God, or turn your back on Him?
Letting the Scriptures change our actions and attitudes
Looking to God’s Word for guidance on putting spiritual things over material things
An interesting look at the battle for the mind
Discover the hope and help found in the Bible
God’s plan of salvation throughout the Old and New Testaments
The challenge of following God with no strings attached
How to fully understand the biblical analogy of the “marathon” of faith
A practical look at biblically based decision-making
Important guidelines to making wise decisions
Looking at some commonly misunderstood Bible passages
Encouragement for those struggling to get a solid grasp on the Bible
Practical advice for reading through, and understanding the Bible
An insightful discussion on biblical truth and how to apply it to our lives today
Finding true hope behind a familiar, and often misunderstood verse in the Psalms
The dangers of misusing or even misquoting Scripture
A helpful conversation about commonly misunderstood Bible verses
Discover what happens when we forget the biblical context surrounding a verse
An encouraging Bible verse, and the real power behind it
Discover the benefit to using different translations when studying the Bible
Practical tools to bring clarity to often misunderstood Bible passages
Looking at the “hot passages” in the Bible
Taking your study of God’s Word to a deeper level
Find new meaning in the familiar passage of Revelation 3:20
Practical advice on how to accurately interpret the Scriptures
Handy tools for getting the most out of your Bible study
How to get a clearer understanding of what God is saying in the Bible
How to get the most out of reading God’s Word
Are you trying to raise godly children?
Look at Proverbs to find wisdom for parents
Looking at Proverbs for wisdom about raising children
Finding insight and help for getting through good and bad times
The important issue of forgiveness
Putting our burdens down at the foot of the cross
The controversial subject of biblical submission
Looking at Ephesians chapter 5 to uncover the truth about submission
Bringing clarity to the sensitive subject of submission in marriage
An important message for your marriage
Uncover powerful truths in Scriptures to strengthen your marriage
Look to the Bible to find hope for your struggling marriage
How do you break the dangerous cycle of abuse?
Look at God’s ultimate design for marriage, and find encouragement in the Scriptures
Looking at some of the more difficult moments in marriage
Domestic abuse and how the church can help
Take an insightful look into the tenth commandment
Setting ourselves free, as we improve the attitude of our heart
Practical truths for today straight from God’s Word
Let’s go back in time to a meal Jesus shared with the Pharisees
Uncover the profound meaning for your life, found in the parables of Jesus
Practical tools for really understanding the truth of Scripture
Bringing Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son to life
An honest look at what the redeemed life looks like