Weekly updates and training helps for use with the Bible Studies for Life Adult Curriculum.
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Bible Study Curriculum Podcasts
How do you build groups? Are you building or maintaining your small groups ministry? We seek to start, spark, and spur on thought trails you otherwise wouldn't have to get you asking questions you normally wouldn't because you get to hear to some of the best church leaders in Groups ministry across the country. Tune in to learn and explore areas of Groups ministry you've never considered before or need reminders.
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Study Gateway's First Listens: Find your next Bible study! Join host Shelley Leith as she curates first sessions of Bible studies on various themes each season, taught by some of the world’s most influential Christian authors, teachers, and pastors. To learn more, visit https://StudyGateway.com.
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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If you’ve been looking for comprehensive Bible school curriculum that explores redemptive realities in Jesus Christ, grounded in the Word of God- look no further. The goal of this podcast is to spread the life transforming Word of God throughout the world: for the equipping of the saints to do the work of the ministry, and to build up the Body of Christ in what Jesus has accomplished for us through His death, burial, resurrection and seating at the right hand of God the Father. There's such ...
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The Lifeway Bible Studies podcast is the perfect companion for your small group or Bible study. Join us each week as we go through the latest and most popular Bible studies available from Lifeway, a premiere Christian publisher. All Bible studies, including video materials and workbooks, are available at https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/bible-studies
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Jesus always has more life for you than you have known. How do we follow him and discover what it is to flourish and thrive in today's complex, challenging world? How do we have the intimate relationship with God our hearts long for? Troy Marshall Kennedy responds to these all-important questions as a veteran pastor, teacher, and author. Join us as we explore rhythms of life and practice to help us love Jesus, become like Jesus, and share Jesus in our everyday lives. Season one episodes will ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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The God's Design series is a 6 week series for small groups, families, and churches. Each season explores what the Bible has to say about God's design for you individually and as a community. This popular series goes through: 1. God's Design For Your Life 2. God's Design For Great Relationships 3. God's Design For Growing Spiritually 4. God's Design For Greatness 5. God's Design For Changing The World 6. God's Design For Authentic Worship Each episode includes free access to study guides and ...
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In the sacred pages of the Bible, God reveals himself through a multitude of names, each carrying profound significance and revealing a facet of his character and nature. These names are more than mere titles; they are gateways to understanding the very nature of the Almighty. Each name carries profound meaning, offering insight into God’s character, love, and purpose for his people. Delve into the significance and power behind names like Yahweh Tsebaoth, Yahweh Shalom, El Roi, and others to ...
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Turn Hardship and Doubt into Hope and Power It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inevitable challenges to come, this Bible study can provide help, hope, and healing, all for the glory of God. Both instructive and deeply inspiration ...
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Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits - With Barnabas Piper - A Lifeway Study
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Barnabas Piper is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville and is the author or coauthor of several books and small group studies, including The Pastor’s Kid, Help My Unbelief, and Hoping for Happiness. Prior to being called into ministry Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for almost 15 years. He co-hosts the Curious Curmudgeons podcast, writes regularly for He Reads Truth, and has contributed to numerous other websites and publications. Piper speaks regularly at churches, ca ...
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We continue the Bible Reading 365 journey by studying the Gospel. We start with 14 introductory episodes that define the Gospel and identify it throughout the Old Testament. Then, we dedicate one episode for each event in the four gospels, in chronological order. Currently, we publish the episodes on Tuesdays, early in the morning, before the commute time. Join us on this amazing journey of reading the Gospel! The Gospel by which we are being saved (1 Cor 15:1-3) and judged (Rom 2:16). The G ...
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Trinity Lutheran Church - Springfield, IL - Sunday School Teachers' Bible Study
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Once a month the Sunday School Teachers for Trinity get together to study God's Word as outlined for the lessons of the coming weeks, as led by Pastor Jonathan Holmes. The curriculum we currently use is "Growing in Christ," released by Concordia Publishing House (CPH). See http://sites.cph.org/sundayschool/growing-in-christ.asp for more information concerning the curriculum. Know that this podcast is intended for the Sunday School Teachers at Trinity and our context. However, if this is help ...
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Welcome to the Blended Families Ministry™ website. We are pleased you have come to visit us. We are dedicated to the restoration and reconciliation of blended families. We offer curriculum for individual and group study that is certified for credit at the Phoenix University of Theology. We also have several pages on Facebook available for the discussion of specific issues you may have relating to Blended Family. Welcome to the Blended Families Ministry™ https://www.blendedfamiliesministry.or ...
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Standing Firm: A Come Follow Me Podcast is a weekly show that discusses the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Hosted by brothers Louie and Jordan Unga, Standing Firm explores the word of God as given in holy scripture. The Book of Mormon, Holy Bible, Doctrine & Covenants and Pearl of Great Price along with the words of modern-day prophets all bear witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Join us each week for an overview of th ...
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REVIVAL HOMESCHOOL, Christian Parenting, Homeschool Routines, Time Management, Bible Study, Christian Mom
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Do you want a peaceful, successful homeschool but instead feel overwhelmed and unproductive? Do you want to enjoy homeschooling and have fun but instead spend many of your days in a power struggle over schoolwork? Are you burnt out trying to balance all your responsibilities and figure it all out on your own? It’s time to try a new way… God is calling your family to step into His peace; even on those days you’re worried your kids aren’t learning anything, you’re trying to remember why you ch ...
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Deliverance of the Demoniac Son
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Deliverance of the Demoniac Son ” Reference: Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43 Theme: It takes faith to operate in the principles of God’s Word- that’s when all things are possible Context: Another crowd had formed and a man brought his …
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Session: 3 Date of First Use: November 2, 2025 Title: When Your Actions Cause an Interruption The Point: God can redeem our mistakes. Life Connection: We are sinners, but God redeems us in Christ. Even when we fail, God does not leave us in our failure. The wonder and beauty of God is seen in how He redeems us, even using our past experiences to fu…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The 4,000 Fed” Reference: Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 8:1-10 Theme: Again Jesus moved with compassion meets the needs of His people: spirit, soul and body Context: After a three day camp meeting, the people were hungry- many came from far away distances Mat…
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The Miracles of Jesus: A Blind Man at Bethsaida Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “A Blind Man at Bethsaida Healed” Reference: Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 8:1-10 Theme: Sometimes people don’t get healed the first time, so lay hands on them again Context: When Jesus and His disciples arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought to Jesus a bli…
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The Miracles of Jesus: Many More Miracles Performed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Many More Miracles Performed ” Reference: Matthew 15:29-31 Theme: Jesus was always going around doing good and healing people – healing is a good gift Context: The region of the Sea of Galilee was frequented by Jesus; mountain side like an open theatre…
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Session: 2 of How to Handle Life’s Interruptions Date of First Use: October 26, 2025 Title: When Life Goes Terribly Wrong The Point: Even hard interruptions place us where God can use us. Life Connection: We often find ourselves in places and situations we’d rather not be. We often sulk or feel sorry for ourselves, but that doesn’t change our situa…
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Unit: How to Handle Life’s Interruptions Session: 1 Date of First Use: October 19, 2025 Title: When God Interrupts Your Life The Point: The best interruptions come from God. Session Passage: Hebrews 11:8-19 Life Connection: Many adults look back on their lives and realize they are not doing or living the way they thought they would in high school. …
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Daughter of the Canaanite Woman
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Daughter of the Canaanite Woman” Reference: Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30 Theme: Bottom line, God honors faith and responds to people who don’t give up and keep believing Context: Jesus and His disciples were in northern Israel; in the vicinity of…
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The Miracles of Jesus: Deaf and Dumb Man Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Deaf and Dumb Man Healed ” Reference: Mark 7:31-37 Theme: Healing can be administered through a variety of means- mostly through a point of contact Context: When Jesus and His disciples arrived in the region of Decapolis Mark 7:31-37 Then Jesus left th…
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The Miracles of Jesus: Many Miracles Performed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Many Miracles Performed” Reference: Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56 Theme: Our expectations, esteem and recognizing Jesus are fully met and exceeded Context: Upon arriving at Gennesaret and recognizing Jesus, a crowd quickly formed to be healed Mark 6:5…
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Unit: The Greatest Truths of All Time Session: 6 Date of First Use: October 12, 2025 Title: The Greatest Return The Point: Jesus will return one day, and we should be ready. Session Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–5:8 Life Connection: For many of us, when we want to know something, we want to know it now! We want every blank filled in and every detai…
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Steve is the Founder and CEO of the Small Group Network. An international, non-denominational network, started in 2007, to help churches Eradicate Loneliness, engage the Bible, and impact the world. Steve also serves as an Elder of Saddleback Church. He stepped away in August 2025 from local church ministry, where he had been Pastor of Small Groups…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The 5,000 Fed” Reference: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:35-44; Luke 9:12-17; John 6:5-14 Theme: In His compassion, God is in the multiplication business to meet the needs of His people Context: Jesus had taught all day long until evening and it was late- th…
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Blind and a Dumb Man Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Blind and a Dumb Man Healed ” Reference: Matthew 9:27-33 Theme: Hold fast to God’s Word, the report of the Lord; regardless of negative circumstances Context: Again as Jesus was going about His business, opportunities came to heal and deliver folks…
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The Miracles of Jesus: Jesus Walks on Water
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Jesus Walks on Water” Reference: Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21 Theme: Faith in God will allow us to walk on water in the midst of the storms in life- fear will sink us Context: Jesus had just fed the 5,000, and the disciples headed for C…
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Session 5 of The Greatest Truths of All TimeBy Lifeway Christian Resources
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Session 4 of The Greatest Truths of All TimeBy Lifeway Christian Resources
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Session 2 for The Greatest Truths of All Time Bible StudyBy Lifeway Christian Resources
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The Miracles of Jesus: Jairus’s Daughter Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Jairus’s Daughter Healed ” Reference: Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26; Mark 5:22-24, 35-43; Luke 8:41-42, 49-56 Theme: Hold fast to God’s Word, the report of the Lord; regardless of negative circumstances Context: Jesus was on His way to Jairus’ house to heal h…
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Sick Woman Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Sick Woman Healed ” Reference: Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:24-34; Luke 8:42-48 Theme: God’s power is not respecter of persons; reaching out in faith, releases the power of God Context: Jesus was on His way to Jairus’ house to heal his daughter; a crowd…
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Session 2 for The Greatest Truths of All Time Bible StudyBy Lifeway Christian Resources
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This is Session 1 of The Greatest Truths of All Time Bible StudyBy Lifeway Christian Resources
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This is the final episode of the series Reading the Gospel. It explores the meaning and power of the Gospel as the central theme of the Bible, tracing its golden thread from Genesis through Revelation. The Gospel is not just a story about Jesus; it is God’s complete story of salvation. It is a life-transforming power, offering eternal life and peac…
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This is session 6 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: Be the same Christ-centered person at all times.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Gadarene Demoniac Delivered
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Storm Calmed” Reference: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:23-25 Theme: Fear will sink you on the sea of life. Faith takes command of circumstances and rests in God Context: Having ministered to a crowd, Jesus and His disciples set out to cross…
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After reading all the events in the Gospel, we review the four main components of the Gospel and discuss why there are four different Gospel accounts, each with a different perspective and addressed to various audiences. Reflecting on Scripture should always prompt questions such as what each passage reveals about God and how it personally speaks t…
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This is session 5 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: God’s generous grace moves us to be generous.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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In this episode, we explore the closing verses of John’s Gospel, emphasizing that the Bible is not intended as a complete biography of Jesus but as a divine revelation leading us to faith and salvation. The eternal life is offered not “by works” or religious checklists, but through accepting the gift of Jesus Christ and growing in a relationship wi…
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This is session 4 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: Be content in the power and provision of God.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Widow’s Son Raised to Life
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Blind, Mute & Demoniac Delivered
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Blind, Mute & Demoniac Delivered” Reference: Matthew 12:22-28; Luke 11:14-20 Theme: Setting the record straight concerning who is the author of life and who is the author of death Context: As was the custom, wherever Jesus went, people brought the …
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Elohim: Mighty One - Who Do You Say I Am?
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The guide for this study is freely available as a digital download at If you would prefer to purchase a physical copy and help support Saddleback Church, you can do so as well: Black and white edition: Full color edition: Welcome Letter Welcome. The journey to this study has been a long one. For me, it began in 2016 with an opportunity—an opportuni…
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This event explores the transformation from doubt and fear to great joy and worship that occurs when Jesus went back to heaven, emphasizing that the joy of God’s kingdom is accessible now, not just in the future. The Ascension is a reminder that through the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ presence remains constant and accessible in our daily lives, offering as…
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This is session 3 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: Consider the needs of others before your own.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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The Miracles of Jesus: Many Healed Near Galilee
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Many Healed Near Galilee ” Reference: Mark 3:7-12 Theme: When God is manifesting His power, word gets around and people will come from all over Context: While in the region of the Sea of Galilee, a large crowd came to Jesus to be healed Mark 3:7-12 “Je…
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Centurion’s Servant Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Centurion’s Servant Healed” Reference: Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 Theme: Authority is released through words and is a guiding principle to the operation of Bible faith Context: When Jesus was in Capernaum, He came across a Roman Centurion whose se…
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This episode reflects on the meaning and significance of the Great Commission from Matthew 28 and Mark 16. Jesus emphasizes His authority to command us to go and make disciples, to baptize them, and teach them as He instructed His 12 and 72 disciples. Doubt, even after experiencing God, is part of the human experience, but recalling past evidences …
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This is session 2 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: A godly life points others to Christ.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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This episode explores Jesus’ conversation with Peter, after breakfast on the lakeshore, and His repeated question, “Do you love me?” Each question invites deeper reflection about loving Jesus more than careers or relationships that might compete for our devotion. Everyone has something to surrender when called to follow Jesus. However, God can also…
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This is session 1 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: God equips us for Christlike character.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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Jesus appears to the disciples by the Sea of Galilee as they return to their familiar routines of fishing, waiting for Jesus. This episode explores how Jesus provides for us - even when we feel disappointed or unsuccessful - and how He invites us into relationship and service without requiring anything in return. We are invited to learn to recogniz…
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This is session 2 of the study "Safe and Secure: Our Eternal Security in Christ ." The Point is: A true relationship with Christ is seen in our perseverance.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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In this episode, we reflect on Thomas’s initial skepticism and his need for tangible evidence before he could believe in the resurrection, while recognizing that Jesus graciously met Thomas’s need for proof. Faith is often a gradual journey that requires varying degrees of evidence, and God lovingly tailors His revelation to what each of us needs. …
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The Miracles of Jesus: The Man at the Pool Healed
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “The Man at the Pool Healed ” Reference: John 5:1-15 Theme: Spiritual handouts/freebies are seldom retained- by faith what gets you healed keeps you healed Context: As Jesus was at the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, He happened by an invalid John 5:1-15…
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The Miracles of Jesus: Healing the Shriveled Hand
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Send us a text Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Miracles of Jesus: www.wordinspire.org Miracle: “Healing the Shriveled Hand ” Reference: Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11 Theme: Religion is so illogical, it would rather see people suffer in order to observe its traditions Context: While in a Synagogue, Jesus was being scrutinized by the rel…
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This is session 1 of the study "Safe and Secure: Our Eternal Security in Christ." The Point is: God keeps His children securely in His hands.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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In this episode, we examine how Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, offering reassurance to those who were fearful and uncertain. Even when faced with overwhelming evidence, faith often grows gradually, as the disciples needed time to recognize the risen Jesus and understand His words. The main teaching is that our understanding…
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Stephen: A Faith That Advances God’s Kingdom
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This is session 6 of the study "Risk-Takers: The Adventure of Walking by Faith." The Point is: Bold faith helps advance the kingdom of God.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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This episode explores the story of Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and how they initially failed to recognize Him despite His presence and teaching. The disciples were preoccupied with their disappointment and confusion, illustrating how our own emotions and inward focus can sometimes blind us to God’s work in our lives. This…
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