Filled to Overflowing

Jim Leffel
Romans 15:13

God wants to fill us so completely that we overflow with peace and joy in abundance. Just like Paul's Roman audience, modern Christians live stress-filled lives that leave us too often feeling depleted, running on empty. The answer to feeling empty is to thirst for God. As you trust in him, he will fill you to overflowing with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Backward Wisdom of God (Part One)

Ryan Lowery
James 3:13-4:3

James says one of the qualities of a mature Christian is developing and acting out of wisdom--the ability to properly apply knowledge about God to everyday living. Wisdom produces the ability to live out the good life God intends for people, but often seems counter-intuitive to our common understanding (man's wisdom). If we trust in God's wisdom and not our own natural wisdom we will find peace, relational unity, and more benefits, while James says relying on our own wisdom will yield jealousy, selfish ambition, and other negative results. If we will trust Him, God is always ready to help us grow in His wisdom, even if we've failed in the past.

Walking on Water

James Rochford
Mark 6:45-52

In one of Jesus' most famous miracles, we discover insights into the nature and identity of Jesus, as well as what this means for those of us who desire to follow him. He calls us to focus on him and his love and power, and to take steps of faith, knowing that he is with us.

The Biggest Miracle of Jesus' Life

Scott Risley
Mark 6:30-44

The disciples return from their first ministry trip expecting to get some time away with Jesus. Instead, he performs the biggest miracle of his life - the only one recorded in all four gospels. By feeding the 5000, Jesus teaches his disciples three important lessons about ministry - ones they will never forget as they spend the rest of their lives feeding a hungry world.

Leaving the Nest

Scott Risley
Mark 6:1-13

The disciples have spent over a year learning from the Master. Now it's time for them to go out and put into practice what they have learned. Jesus sends them out on their first mission and gives them specific instructions about how to serve as his representative. We'll study his instructions and draw application for our lives today.

Calming the Storm

Chris Hearty
Mark 4:35-41

In this famous passage, Jesus works a miracle stopping a storm over the Sea of Galilee. This story offers us deep and personal application for our lives. Jesus provides the antidote for the fear of his disciples and he can do the same for us.

Total Help for Total Need

Gary DeLashmutt
Ephesians 2:1-10

The more we understand and appreciate what God says about our plight apart from Him, the more we appreciate the rescue He has provided through Jesus. In this passage, the Apostle Paul describes our total need, God's total help, and how to respond to His total help.

The Family of God - Prodigal Son

Ryan Lowery
Luke 15:11-32

We are living during a time of great confusion and fear. In times like this, we wonder where God is? How can God allow things like this to happen? Jesus gives us a clear example where we learn what God is really like. He is our loving father who allows us the freedom to make mistakes but welcomes us home into His embrace when we choose Him. We are the family of God with a loving father, and when times are tough we need to come together as God's people to show His mercy and His love, to those who feel isolated and alone.

Trials from Within

Chris Risley
James 1:12-18

James warns believers not to be deceived and fall to temptation, which often promises freedom and happiness, but instead often leads to addiction, shame, and alienated relationships. In order to break the cycle of temptation, we must identify what part of our desire is legitimate and where we may be deceived, turning to the Word of God to shed light, and recognizing that every temptation is an opportunity to trust and glorify God.