Teaching Archives

Joy

The First Coming: Joy December 11, 2016 John the Baptist Rev. Dennis Drews Scripture Readings: Isaiah 7:10-17, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25 Daily Devotional/Group Discussion Questions The world sees joy in a child opening an awesome Christmas present. As children of God, we find joy in the greatest news ever told, and the most expensive gift ever given. This … Read more

Peace

The First Coming: Peace December 11, 2016 Rev. Dennis Drews Scripture Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-11, Matthew 11:2-15   Daily Devotional/Group Discussion Questions Worry seems to be part of our nature and culture. We do many things to seek out peace. In the midst of worry and anxiety, this week, see Christ and how He truly … Read more

Hope

The First Coming: Hope Daily Devotional/Group Discussion Questions Have you ever thought about the intricate, delicate details of the First Christmas? Through Mary, God brought an everlasting hope for the nations. In order to understand the significance of Jesus’ first coming, we’re going to look at His second.  Daily Prayer: Pray through Psalm 122. Monday, … Read more

From Shepherd to King

November 27, 2017 Rev. Jake Gillard Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 18:6-11, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 16:9-15 Read The Story, Chapter 11 or if you don’t have a Story book, read 1 Samuel 16-18, 24, 31; 2 Sam. 6, 22; 1 Chronicles 17; Psalm 59 Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family … Read more

Standing Tall, Falling Hard

November 20, 2016 Dean Dunavan Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 11:1-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 15:7-11 Read The Story, Chapter 10 or if you don’t have a Story book, read 1 Samuel 1-4; 8-13; 15  Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family Taken from the back of The Story book “Discussion Questions” What … Read more

The Faith of a Foreign Woman

November 13, 2016 Rev. Jake Gillard Scripture Readings: Ruth 4:1-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13, Matthew 1:1-6; 17 Read The Story, Chapter 9 or if you don’t have a Story book, read Ruth 1-4  Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family Taken from the back of The Story book “Discussion Questions” … Read more

A Few Good Men and Women

November 6, 2016 All Saints Day Rev. Tom Gundermann Scripture Readings: Judges 6:22-25, 2 Peter 2:4-9, Mark 4:35-41 Read The Story Chapter 8 or if you don’t have a Story book, read Judges 2-4, 6-8, 13-16 Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family Taken from the back of The Story … Read more

The Battle Begins

October 30, 2016 Rev. David Seabaugh Scripture Readings: Joshua 6:1-20, Matthew 14:22-23 Read The Story, Chapter 7 or if you don’t have a Story book, read Joshua 1-2, 6, 8, 10-11, 23-24 Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family Taken from the back of The Story book “Discussion Questions” How … Read more

Wandering

October 23, 2016 Rev. Jake Gillard Scripture Readings: Numbers 11:24-30, Acts 7:36-53, Matthew 10:1-10 Read The Story, Chapter 6 or if you don’t have a Story book, read Numbers 10-14, 20-21, 25, 27, Deuteronomy 1-2, 4, 6, 8-9, 29-32, 40 Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family Taken from the … Read more

New Commands and a New Covenant

October 16, 2016 Rev. Lusienie Fofana Scripture Readings: Exodus 20:1-10, Hebrews 12:25-29, John 4:19-24 Read The Story, Chapter 5 or if you don’t have a Story book, read Exodus 19-20; 24-25; 32-34; 40 Questions to think through and pray through with your small group and family Taken from the back of The Story book “Discussion Questions” … Read more