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July 27, 2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship When I Am Under Fire
For Further Research
1 Samuel 14:1-14; 19:1-7; 20
July 20, 2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship When I Have Suffered Loss
July 13, 2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship Matters: When I am Down
For Further Research
Commentaries for 1 Kings Chapter 19
July 6, 2008
Lesson Outline
The Spiritually Awakened Church
For Further Research
USA Today Article
June 29, 2008
Lesson Outline
The Spiritually Renewed Church
For Further Research
Extract From Perpetua Diary
June 22, 2008
Lesson Outline
The Spiritually Dynamic Church
For Further Research
Notes on Acts 11:19-30
June 15, 2008
Lesson Outline
Faithful Fatherhood
For Further Research
"In The Eyes Of My Children" by Rob Grandi
"What My Dad Did Wrong" by Natalie Schantz Cleeton
Commentary on Genesis 48:1-11 from biblegateway.com
June 8, 2008
Lesson Outline
Forgiveness In The Family
For Further Research
Forgiveness And Trust
Commentary for 6/8/08 from biblegateway.com
June 1, 2008
Lesson Outline
Sibling Relationships In The Family
For Further Research
Scriptures Using the Phrase “One Another”
"Building a Beautiful Blend" by Karen O’Connor
"Growing Together by Tom" Caffery and Beth May
Commentary for 6/1/08 from biblegateway.com
May 25, 2008
Lesson Outline
The Importance Of Imparting Family Values
For Further Research
"God’s Design for Marriage" by Bob Russell
"Should a Christian Date and Marry a Nonchristian?" By Arnold Ruby
"Learning to Love" by Mark Taylor
Commentary for 5/25/08 from biblegateway.com
May 18, 2008
Lesson Outline
The Mistakes of Mis-Directed Love
For Further Research
"The Truth about Consequences" by Phil and Bev Haas
"What the Bible Says about Parenting" by Jerran and Carol Jackson
"How Not to Be a Good Parent" by Rusty Russell
"Who Comes First?" By Bob Russell
"I Feel More Like a Chauffeur Than a Parent" by Keri Wyatt Kent
"You Decide" by Dean Merrill
Commentary for 5/18/08 from biblegateway.com
May 11, 2008
Lesson Outline
Mother's Day Message
For Further Research
"A Mother to Me" by David Faust
"Let’s Celebrate “Other Mother” Day" by Jeanne Zorns
"Where Have the Years Gone?" By Nancy Otto Boffo
"What Every Woman Wants from Her Children" by Virelle Kidder
Commentary for 5/11/08 from biblegateway.com
May 04, 2008
Lesson Outline
Raising a Godly Family in a Ungodly World
For Further Research
"Thirteen Lessons on Ephesians: LESSON 11, Ephesians 5:21-33" by Ken Boles
"Surprised by Romance" by Jackina Stark
"My Wife Wants Me to Be the Leader in Our Marriage" by Jack Mayhall
"How Can I Pray More Purposefully for My Marriage?" by Laura Shaffer
"Resources for the Beginning Years of Marriage" by Phil and Bev Haas
"What You Say, What She Hears" by Kyle Minor
"Why Stay in a Difficult Marriage?" by Dawn Yrene
April 27, 2008
Lesson Outline
Missions Emphasis Weekend
For Further Research
"The Living God Is a Missionary God" by John R.W. Stott
(Note: this is the opening study in a course called Perspectives, a must for anyone who wants to be serious about missions.)
"How to Have a Heart for Missions" by Charles A. McNeely
"Short-Term Missions That Shine: What to look for When Choosing a Short-Term Mission Opportunity" by Allison H. Kitchen
The World View Demonstration
"Dear Missionary" by Jon Weece
April 20, 2008
Lesson Outline
Spring Musical Lesson Outline
For Further Research
"What God Knows about Me" by Bob Russell
"Friendship with God" by Michelle McKinney Hammond
"Seek Him and Be Fascinated" by Patrick Morely
"How God Directs Our Paths" by Bob Russell
"My Challenge: Really Live!" By Mike Breaux
April 13, 2008
Lesson Outline
Crossroads @ the Core-Celebration - Contribution
For Further Research
Service:
Serving as a Small Group, Presenter’s notes from Eric Cummings
Stewardship:
"The Rewards of Stewardship" by Sue Kline
"A Matter of Trust: Explore the Joyful Calling of Stewardship" by David Henderson
"Creative Partnership, A Lesson" by Mike McCann
April 6, 2008
Lesson Outline
Crossroads @ the Core-Celebration - Connection
For Further Research
"All This Happens in Small Groups: the One Anothers of the New Testament"
"Finding God in Your Living Room, a pamphlet published by our church"
"Mentoring that Produces Mentors" by Rick Lowry
"The Spiritual Discipline of Fellowship" by Rick Lowry
March 30, 2008
Lesson Outline
Crossroads @ the Core-Celebration - Celebration
For Further Research
“How to Express Your Love for God” by Bob Russell
“Created for Delight” by Tricia McCrary Rhodes
“In Awe of God” by A.W. Tozer
“This Too Is Worship” by Timothy L. Sanford
March 23, 2008
Lesson Outline
Life's Greatest Question: If A Man Dies, Can He Live Again?
For Further Research
"If I Had Faked The Resurrection" by Josh McDowell
“The Good News The Resurrection Brings” by Kenneth Kantzer
"According To The Scriptures" by Steve Hooks
Article on the web by Josh McDowell
March 15-16, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At The Peacemakers
For Further Research
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” by Mark Buchanan
"Call To Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary for 3/16/08 from biblegateway.com
March 8-9, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At The Pure In Heart
For Further Research
“Blessed Are the Pure in Heart” by Paul Thigpen
"Spiritual Purity" by Rick Lowry
"Call To Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary for 3/9/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount: "CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
March 1-2, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At The Merciful
For Further Research
“Blessed Are the Merciful” by Gary Thomas
"Call To Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary for 3/2/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount: "CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February 23-24, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness
For Further Research
“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst for Righteousness" by Ruth Haley Barton
"Call To Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary for 2/24/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount: "CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February 16-17, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Meekness
For Further Research
“Blessed Are the Meek, for They Will Inherit the Earth” by Jonathan and Thelma Nambu
"Call To Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary for 2/17/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount: "CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February 9-10, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Those Who Mourn
For Further Research
"Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Will Be Comforted" by Larry Libby
"Call To Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount: "CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February 2-3, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Jesus' Temptation Part 2
For Further Research
Commentary on Matthew 4:1-11
“Temptation (Genesis 39)” - a message by Eric Youngblood
“In the Line of Fire” by Steven J. Lawson
Study Tool
Read The Bible In A Year Template
JANUARY 26-27, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Jesus' Temptation Part 1
For Further Research
Commentary on Matthew 4:1-11
“Temptation (Genesis 39)” - a message by Eric Youngblood
“In the Line of Fire” by Steven J. Lawson
JANUARY 19-20, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Christian Baptism
For Further Research
“The Meaning of Baptism” (Text of pamphlet always available at our Connections Center)
"But Do I Really Have To Be Baptized?" (Article by Rick Lowry from Christian Standard magazine)
JANUARY 12-13, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Jesus' Birth
For Further Research
“A Biblical Perspective on Abortion”
The official website of the National Right to Life Committee
For specifically Christian viewpoints
JANUARY 5-6, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look At Jesus' Family Tree
Related Scriptures
Luke 3:23-37
For Further Research
Commentaries
Matthew's genealogy of Jesus
“Should We Skip the Begats?” Magazine article in Good News Broadcaster, March 1982
New Testament Commentary on Matthew by William Hendriksen (Baker), page 105-129
The John MacArthur New Testament Commentary on Matthew (Moody), pages 1-9