Ephesians 5:1-9 Introduction I had a conversation with someone recently about what identifies a Christian. He was talking about a conversation he’d had with someone about the importance of being recognizable as a Christian, but the other person was pointing to such things as clothing and other physical…

“Family Resemblance” 1 John 3.1-10 How many times have we heard or told people say that a child has his mom’s eyes or dad’s nose? Or as a parent, how have you noticed that your children have acquired your personalities and habits – good and bad? We recognize that there are biological similarities within…

The Changing Times 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy…

Lesson 1 Discipleship from the Inside Out By Brother Michel Lankford Effective discipleship starts from the spirit outward. When we talk about the spirit of a person, we are referring to the person's deepest part. The spirit of a person is that part of us that is eternal. Our spirit will live somewhere…

James 3:1-12 The Most Powerful Force Man Ever Created “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle…

Using 1 John build a Discipleship Handbook

“The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater…

“Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against…

Intro ESCHATOLOGY Lesson 7 Deceivers and Their Influence Eschatology is the study of end time events. Two of the events prophesied about in the last days are the proliferation of deceivers and a subsequent apostasy. These prophesied events are taking place right now, so we must study what the Bible has…

Introduction Luke’s Christmas story keeps on going after the shepherds return to their flock. He shares with his readers what has become known as the Presentation. It is where Jesus’ earthly parents were required by Jewish law to present their son for circumcision and then present him in the temple.…

Growing up in Jesus 2 Peter 1:5-8KJV 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these…

In a world with many competing ideas on truth, morality, and the like -- we must be careful to recognize the spirit of truth/falsehood

Scripture “ W hen he finally arrives, blazing in beauty and all his angels with him, the Son of Man will take his place on his glorious throne. Then all the nations will be arranged before him and he will sort the people out, much as a shepherd sorts out sheep and goats, putting sheep to his right and…