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Below is a list of individual lessons God has taught through me.
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A very personal, testimonial lesson about how God has refined my motives to serve Him and preach
His Word as I head of to seminary. |
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God's Refining My Motives for Ministry |
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What are the essential beliefs of Christianity? In a world with so many religions and denominations it
can be easy to lose sight of that which unites us as Christians, and those basic truths of the gospel that are essential to our redemption
as God's children. In this lesson, we look at the essential beliefs of Christianity, with a focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
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The Essentials of Christianity |
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John the Apostle was known as the beloved. He was the closest person to Jesus when He was on Earth, and most
likely knew Jesus' character better than anyone. So why does John call Jesus the Word in his telling of the Christmas story? |
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The Word Became Flesh |
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This devotional was part of the IGNITE ministry in Austin, Texas on Sunday nights. In this lesson,
we look at the identity of the church as the body of Christ. What can we learn from this definition of the church as the
body of Christ? |
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IGNITE SESSION: The Church |
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In 2002, 85% of all Americans still identified themselves as Christians. Yet, less than 7% of Americans
believe the basic teachings of the Bible and Jesus Christ. So, what does it really mean to be a Christian? This lesson looks
at the beautiful identity of a Christian found in 1 Peter 2:1-12. |
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The Identity of a Christian |
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This lessons looks at one of the most beloved promised of Jesus Christ, rest for those who are
weary and heavily burdened. But what was the context of this promise from Jesus? How do we enter and experience the rest
Jesus promised? |
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No Rest for the Wicked |
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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, 'til my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it someday for a crown. So why do we cherish the cross as Christians? What is so special about it? In this lesson by Benji Carlson,
we look at the one thing that stands out so uniquely in Christianity, the cross of Jesus Christ. |
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The Old Rugged Cross by Benji Carlson |
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How satisfied are you with your life? Paul said that he had learned to be content in all circumstances, whether enjoying
the blessings of prosperity or the isolation of prison. What is the source of our contentment as Christians? In this lesson we look at how genuine godliness can
be the source of complete contentment in the life of a Christian, regardless of life's circumstances. |
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Genuine Godliness Gratifies |
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When you become a Christian, the Bible says that you are immediately forgiven and cleansed of sin through the
blood of Jesus Christ and you are reborn into a new spiritual life with God. Your heart and your mind, however, are still used to life the
old way. That's why Paul said in Romans that we need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds to discover God's will for our lives. |
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The Transformation of Christians |
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In three of the four gospels, there is the miraculous and glorious story of the transfiguration
of Jesus Christ. Peter, James and John witness the brilliant glory of Jesus Christ shining brightly as He spoke with Moses
and Elijah. A remarkable story, but what is the significance? What does it mean in the life of a Christian? |
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The Transfiguration of Christ |
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How can I find God's will for my life? As John MacArthur says, sometimes Christians can
mistakenly view God as a kind of "divine Easter bunny" hiding His will from us like Easter eggs. God does have a plan for
your life and this lesson looks the map God left for us in His Word. |
Discovering God's Will |
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Are you living the life you had hoped for? How do you respond when someone asks how things are
going? "Fine." God wants us to have a life that is more than just fine or OK. Jesus said, "I have come that they might have
life and have it more abundantly." This lessons looks at how we can find the abundant life that Jesus came to bring us. |
More Than Fine |
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There are so many religions out there. Aren't they all pretty much the same? Why is Christianity
so different? Isn't it possible that many religions are equally true? This lesson looks at the uniqueness of Christianity
among world religions, and the uniqueness of the person of Jesus Christ. |
The Uniqueness of Christianity |
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"I'm pressing on, the upward way, new heights I'm gaining every day." I have always loved the hymn
"Higher Ground". This lesson talks about how we can continue to seek higher ground in our relationship with God. |
Heading for Higher Ground |
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This world wants to convince us that God's standards are too high. For purity, for obedience,
for faith, for everything, we need to remember God's standard for our lives. This lesson looks at the life of King Saul
and how he compromised on God's standard. |
Seeking God's Standard |
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The Christian life is a life full of battles. Battles with temptation, with pride, with discouragement,
with guilt, etc. This lesson looks at the example of Moses in how we can find victory on the battlefield of life. |
Lessons from the Battlefield |
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It is so easy to take God's blessings in our lives for granted. This lesson looks at how we can
remember to be thankful and grateful to God for every good gift He has given us. |
An Attitude of Gratitude |
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Faith can be such a fragile thing and it is always under attack. How can we perservere in our
faith in God and not be tossed around like a wave in the wind? |
A Faith that Perserveres |
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God says in the book of Hosea that we are bent on backsliding away from Him. How can we guard
against drifting away from God? This lesson looks at how King David's lack of discipline leads to him falling away from God. |
Slip Sliding Away |
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Jesus said "My sheep know me and listen to my voice". How do we distinguish God's voice? How
does He speak to us? |
Knowing God's Voice |
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There is so much knowledge and information in this world. How can we distinguish what is truly
wise in the eyes of God? This lesson looks at what the Bible says about true wisdom. |
Understanding True Wisdom |
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It is so easy to get frustrated with life in this world and forget what God has done for us. This
lesson looks at how we can find faith in our frustration. |
Finding Faith in Frustration |
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If we want to keep God's greatest commandment to love Him, we have to obey Him. God says "If
you love me, you will obey my commands." This lesson looks at the importance of obedience in the Christian life. |
Our Obligation to Obedience |
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Great friends are something that we all desire. What does the Bible say about the role of
friends in our lives and how we can be good friends to others in our lives? |
That's What Friends Are For |
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The Bible says God has a plan to prosper us and give us hope. Sometimes we can miss out on
God's best because we refuse to surrender control of our lives. This lesson discusses how we miss out on God's best and
how to avoid missing out. |
Missing Out on God's Best |
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The Bible says every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord. In the Christmas season,
it's important to remember all of the gifts God has given us, and what we should give to God. |
Perfect Gifts for Christmas |
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Jesus said "In this world you will have trouble". We will face times of trial that leads to brokenness in
our lives. The question is, will be be broken in faith or in failure? |
Brokenness: In Fault or In Faith |
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The Bible promises God will answer the prayers of His people. How does He
answer our prayers though? This two-part lesson examines the different ways God answers our prayers. |
How God Answers Pt. 1 |
How God Answers Pt. 2 |
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What is the top goal of your life? Happiness? Love? Fulfillment? This lesson looks at what
should be the top goal of every Christian, to know and love God. |
The Goal of the Christian Life |
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What is the greatest and most important commandment in the Bible? Jesus tells us it is love. To
love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to love others as we love ourselves. |
The Greatest Commandment |
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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. How true that is in my life.
How can I accept God's grace and let it transform my life, and how should I respond to God's gift of grace? |
Amazing Grace |
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Overtime, traffic, a demanding boss, illness, loneliness, bills, taxes, car trouble, it goes on and
on. We have so many sources of stress in our lives. What advice does the Bible offer for overcoming stress? |
Overcoming Stress |
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Are you content with your life? Are you consumed with stress and worry? Learn in this lesson
fron the example of Paul how to find contentment in all circumstances. |
Learning Contentment |
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Why can't I have the best of both worlds? Serve God and seek pleasure, wealth, and popularity?
This is the desire that leads to lukewarm Christianity. Jesus said "no man can serve two masters". Choose this day whom you
will serve. |
Overcoming Lukewarm Christianity |
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Paul describes the gospel as a treasure and himself as a fragile clay jar. In this lesson we
look at how we are just jars of clay, and what amazing things God has in store for us. |
Treasures in Clay Jars |
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Does your spiritual life feel like a roller-coaster? Great highs and greater lows. This lesson
examines how we can find consistency in our spiritual life in a chaotic and trouble-filled world. |
Living a Consistent Christian Life |
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Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He promised to send a guide, the Holy Spirit. This lesson
examines how we can live a life submitted to the Holy Spirit of God. |
A Spirit-Controlled Life |
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Are you like me? Do you put off everything until the last minute? This lesson looks
at the little known Bible character of Felix who wanted to put off the most important decision of life. |
The Problem of Procrastination |
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Who is really in the driver seat in your life? In this lesson, we see that God is either
Lord of all or not Lord at all. |
Is God in Charge? |
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We live in a scary world. This lesson teaches how we can escape a life that gripped by "the spirit of fear" |
Dealing with Our Fears |
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Is God's Will for your life a mystery to you? This lessons looks to the Bible to learn how we can find God's will. |
Finding God's Will |
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