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Dr. Barnhouse addresses a number of
different controversial and difficult questions. 12/22/02 Christmas Contrasts - Examining how we can how the love that He showed us, to others. 12/29/02 Scripture with Comments - Studying various scripture readings and insightful comments. 1/05/03 Becoming a Servant - How can we follow His example and learn how to truly serve others in His love? 5/04/03 The Problem of Evil (Part One) - A study from Ezekiel 28. Did God know that Lucifer would rebel against Him when He created him? Is God the author of sin? If God is loving, why does He allow evil? 7/27/03 The Problem of Evil (Part Two) - A study from Isaiah 14:12-15. Christians must always guard against an attitude that says "I will". Instead we must always seek the Lord's will, mind, and direction in all situations. 8/03/03 Assurance - Dr. Barnhouse points out that assurance of salvation is not only a thoroughly Scriptural doctrine, but it is essential for living a life of true, biblical holiness and joyful service to the Lord. 1/11/04 Knowledge - Examining the glorious ramifications of our union with Christ, and the knowledge of our position in Him. 1/18/04 Total Depravity (Part One) - Beginning a new series examining the T in TULIP -- the widely misunderstood, doctrine of Total Depravity. 1/25/04 Total Depravity (Part Two) - What does the Bible teach about human depravity, and the effects of the Fall upon the human will? 2/01/04 Limited Atonement (Part One) - Do you understand the glorious benefits of the atonement of Christ and have you received the benefits by faith? 2/22/04 Limited Atonement (Part Two) - Why was such a drastic measure as the blood atonement of the Son of God, necessary for our salvation? 2/29/04 Question and Answer Session (Part One) - Some of the questions to be answered are: How can I find a good church home? How can I overcome everyday temptations? 4/04/04 Question and Answer Session (Part Two) - Dr. Barnhouse is joined once again by Dr. Ralph Keiper and Rev. Herbert Ehrenstein, as he tackles questions such as: What does it mean to take up our cross daily? How can I be sure that the Bible is the complete and final revelation of God? 4/11/04 Prayer - God has set forth rules about prayer in His Word, and if you know them and carefully follow them, you can have a fruitful, effective, and successful prayer life. 6/06/04 Knowing God's Will (Part One) - Do you diligently search the Scriptures to discover God's will for your life? 6/13/04 Knowing God's Will (Part Two) - What are the spiritual principles you can follow to know God's will for your life? 6/20/04 Introduction to the Gospel - Examining how each of the four Gospels gives a unique portrait of Jesus Christ. 9/05/04 The Faithfulness of God - Do you confidently rest and rely on the Lord's faithfulness to you in every circumstance of life? 8/28/05 Acknowledging the Truth - Do you acknowledge the truth of God's inspired word, and diligently seek to follow it? 9/18/05 Irresistible Grace (Part Two) - Has the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit drawn you to trust in Christ for eternal life? 6/6/06 Don't Play God (Part One) - Why does God choose to take broken, damaged people and recycle them into instruments for His glory? 6/19/06 The Ministry of Suffering- What is God's purpose for suffering and pain in our lives? 7/3/06 We Are Not Saved By Our Sincerity - Are you traveling on the path that leads to eternal life? 7/4/06 Our Salvation: Seven Ways To Justification - Examining seven aspects of justification, that will help us glory all the more in the salvation that we have in Christ? 7/6/06 Oil and Wine -How does the Lord take the spiritual fruit in a believer's life, and bring forth the oil and wine of genuine Christian joy? 7/18/06 Separated Christians- Are you living a spiritually impoverished life, or do you enjoy the daily power of His resurrection life? 6/19/06 Let This Cup Pass From Me -Was Jesus' will ever in conflict with the will of God the Father? 7/20/06 Who Died At Calvary?- Do you truly understand who died at Calvary, and what this means for your life today? 7/21/06 The Marks of a Disciple - What are the marks of a genuine disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ -- and are these marks evident in your life? 7/26/06 Tragedy or Triumph -Do you fall apart when your world is falling apart, or do you trust in the God who brings forth triumph from tragedy? 7/27/06 When God Hears Prayer - Do you know the basic biblical truths about prayer and understand how vital these are to your relationship with the Lord? 8/2/06 He Is Able - Do you trust in God's ability to do exceedingly above all you could ask or think? 8/4/06 Things That God Cannot Do - Is there anything that God is not able to do? 8/7/06 Saved By Grace -Has God saved you by His amazing, boundless grace? 8/9/06 The Will of God -What does the Bible teach about knowing God's will for your life? 8/14/06 The Glory of the Resurrection -Are you a skeptic, or do you believe that Jesus has risen from the dead, to give you everlasting life? 8/18/06 The Four Gospels - Examining how each of the four Gospels offers a unique portrait of Jesus Christ, but together paint a picture of our Lord and Savior that is beautiful in the eyes of His followers. 8/22/06 Six Great Texts -Examining six great Biblical passages in which God clearly expresses deep, profound spiritual truths about our salvation, in simple words and plain language. 8/23/06 What Is The World Coming To? -What can Holy Scripture tell us about the origins of our world, and where it is headed? 8/29/06 Christ's Two Comings -Will you behold the second coming of Jesus Christ with joy-- or with shame and fear? 8/30/06 What Is God Doing Today? -Are you a part of the Church of Jesus Christ? 8/31/06 Living By Faith -How can the powerful truth of the words, "the just shall live by faith," impact our lives today? 9/04/06 God Uses Little Things -How does the Lord use little things to accomplish His eternal purposes? 9/11/06 Marks of Sonship - What are the marks that identify a true child of God? 9/12/06 Marks of the Christian Walk - Are you learning every day how to walk with the Lord? 9/13/06 The Authority For Our Belief - Do you order you life by God's eternal, inspired Word, and submit to its divine teachings? 9/20/06 Paradoxes of the Christian Life - What insights can we gain as we carefully examine the paradoxes of the Christian life? 9/21/06 God's Command to Believe - Have you responded to God's command to believe, and come to the Lord Jesus Christ in repentance and faith? 9/22/06 Knowledge - What are the effects of our union with Christ and the knowledge of our position in Him? 3/31/06 Question and Answer Session (Part One) -Dr. Barnhouse, along with Dr. Ralph Keiper and Reverend Herbert Ehrenstein answer some of the questions that their listeners have written in? 6/9/06 The Will of God - What does the Bible teach about knowing God's will for your life? 8/14/06 What Is God Doing Today? - Are you a part of the Church of Jesus Christ? 8/31/06 The Will of God - What does the Bible teach about knowing God's will for your life? 8/14/06 Men Whom God Struck Dead - What insights can we gather from examining the cases where God Himself, struck men dead? 9/8/06 |
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God's Program - Learning more about what it means to pray for God's
kingdom to come. 8/26/01 The Explaining Christ - How many of us recognize Jesus as a teacher in our lives? What can we learn from Him? 5/19/02 |
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The Bible and the New Believer - How to help a new believer approach
the Bible. 2/09/01 Compassion from Across the Room (Part One) - Examining the life of Paul to learn how he dealt with both a man's physical and spiritual needs. 2/12/02 Compassion from Across the Room (Part Two) - Despite our good intentions, few of us are willing to go out into the world and meet those in need. What would be Paul's words to us about living like this? 2/13/01 What Is Reformed Faith? - Learning what it means when we talk about reformed faith. 2/16/01 The Five Points of Calvinism Explained - What exactly is Calvinism and why is it important to understand it? 2/23/01 Charismatics - What are the differences between those on the fringe of the charismatic movement and reformed theology? 3/09/01 Politics - Tackling the difficult issue of believers and their participation in the political process. 3/16/01 Have Catholics and Protestants come to an Agreement? - Have Catholics and Protestants come to an Agreement? 3/23/01 Why Do We Baptize Infants? - Why does the reformed faith choose to baptize infants? 3/20/01 Why Pray? - Have you ever stopped to ask yourself - why do I pray before each meal or Why do I pray when things are going bad? 4/06/01 Should I Join the Church? - What does the word God teach us about joining a church and being a member of the body of Christ? 4/13/01 Resolving Conflicts Biblically - How can we deal with conflict biblically? And how can we resolve conflicts with other believers? 4/20/01 The Abortion Debate - Examining the issue of abortion. 4/27/01 The Homosexual Debate - How should we as Christians approach the homosexual debate? 5/04/01 Cults - How many of us really know what makes a group a cult? 5/11/01 The Way (Part 1A) - Examining why rumors were spread about Paul and the results of those rumors. 5/16/01 The Way (Part 1B) - What moved Paul to stand up to the rumors and accusations that could have cost him his life? 5/17/01 Developing a Christian World View (Part One) - Have you ever asked yourself these questions - Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? How we answer them often influences our view we have of life and the world. 5/18/01 Developing a Christian World View (Part Two) - What one group believes passionately about an issue may fly in the face of another group. And the same happens with world views. All of us have world views and at times they can come into conflict. 5/25/01 Developing a Christian World View (Part Three) - Do you know what you have at your disposal to defend your Christian beliefs and world view? Developing a Christian World View (Part Four) - Do you have questions about what it means to develop a Christian world view? 6/08/01 Developing a Christian World View (Part Five) - Why is it so important to adhere to the Christian world view? 6/15/01 Developing a Christian World View (Part Six) - How many of us who have a Christian world view are sharing that view with others? 6/22/01 Hard Questions About Suffering - If God is so loving, why does He allow tragedies to happen? 6/29/01 God Is Faithful - You Can Trust Him - A message by Chuck and his wife, Sharon, on how the death of their son has influenced their lives. 7/06/01 Justification By Faith (Part One) - Have you ever stopped to think about what justification really is? Is it merely a big church word you don't understand? 7/30/01 Justification By Faith (Part Two) - Do you know how serious your sins really are? 8/01/01 Have You Been Legally Adopted? (Part 1A) - If you have been adopted by the Lord has that truth really impacted the way you see Him and live in this world? 8/02/01 Have You Been Legally Adopted? (Part 1B) - Have you been adopted by the heavenly Father? 8/03/01 Have You Been Legally Adopted? (Part 2A) - (Ephesians 1) - As Christians, we have a heavenly Father who adopted us as His sons and daughters. But how can we be sure if we have been adopted? 8/06/01 Have You Been Legally Adopted? (Part 2B) - (Ephesians 1) - Should our relationship with the Lord be unemotional? 8/07/01 From Eternity Past to Eternity Future - Glorification (Part One) - What is glorification and when will a believer be glorified? 8/22/01 From Eternity Past to Eternity Future - Glorification (Part Two) - How should we view suffering as a Christian and what can we do to help those who are in times of suffering? 8/23/01 How Do We Respond to These Tragic Events? (Part One) - Chuck and his wife, Sharon, begin a dialogue on the recent happenings in our nation and how we should respond in this time of grief and crisis. 9/24/01 How Do We Respond to These Tragic Events? (Part Two) - Continuing a recent discussion with Chuck and his wife, Sharon, focusing on the tragic events in our nation and how we should respond. 9/25/01 The High Road or the Low Road (Part One) - Why are there so many people trying to remake God in their image and trying to make God reflect the "character" we want Him to have? 10/24/01 The High Road or the Low Road (Part Two) - If you are a Christian, are you striving to take the high road and follow God's commands? 10/25/01 Preparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief - Chuck and his wife Sharon share from their hearts how they dealt with the passing of their son, Mark, and how we can begin to deal with grief as we prepare for Christmas. 12/06/01 The Question of Trust (Part One) - Examining the question of why we should trust the Lord and His word. 12/31/01 The Question of Trust (Part Two) - What does the Lord say about those who profess to be Christians but are lukewarm? 1/01/02 The Question of Reality (Part One) - How can we determine what is real in this world? How can you answer the question of reality? 1/02/02 The Question of Reality (Part Two) - Are we merely to accept everyone and everything? 1/03/02 The Question of Love (Part One) - How can we truly enjoy love the way God intended for us to enjoy it? 1/08/02 The Question of Love (Part Two) - How can we put into practice Christ's command to not only love our neighbors but to also love our enemies? 1/09/02 Dispelling Myths: Submission (Part One) - The Bible clearly spells out that men and women have different roles and it is important that we understand this if we are going to have a covenant marriage. 6/04/02 Dispelling Myths: Submission (Part Two) - If husbands expect their wives to submit to them, they first must submit themselves to the Lord so they can demonstrate godly headship. 6/05/02 Dispelling Myths: Headship (Part One) - Examining the fundamental differences between husbands and wives, and the roles God gives them in marriage. 6/06/02 Dispelling Myths: Headship (Part Two) - What does the scripture mean and how are men to show headship? 6/07/02 Establishing Biblical Communication (Part 1A) - Do we really communicate with one another? Is there true biblical communication taking place in our homes with our spouse? 6/10/02 Establishing Biblical Communication (Part 1B) - What does leaving our parents have to do with biblical communication? 6/11/02 Establishing Biblical Communication (Part 2A) - How many of us bite our tongue and guard our words when we are speaking to our spouse or family? 6/12/02 Establishing Biblical Communication (Part 2B) - In many areas of life, we set patterns at a young age. Was it a healthy pattern you established? If not, how can you go about changing so you can establish biblical communication in your family? 6/13/02 Preparing for Worship (Part One) - Examining worship and how we must live so we will be prepared to worship. 6/14/02 Preparing for Worship (Part Two) - Have you separated your life into the spiritual things and then the rest of life? We have one way of life for Sundays and another way of living for the rest of the week. How would a proper view of worship change this way of thinking? 6/14/02 Issues of Moral Compromise - Do you know what role holiness plays in you knowing the will of God? 6/18/02 Sexual Unity in Marriage (Part 1A) - Examining what the Bible says about sexual unity in marriage and the importance of sharing these truths with people of all ages. 6/19/02 Sexual Unity in Marriage (Part 1B) - Examining the importance of being honest with one another and creating sexual unity in marriage. 6/20/02 Sexual Unity in Marriage (Part 2A) - Sexual Unity doesn't simply just happen. We must work at it and seek to remove any baggage that is keeping us from intimacy with the Lord and our spouse. 6/21/02 Sexual Unity in Marriage (Part 2B) - Do you know that God speaks a great deal about sexual unity and the need for healthy communication between a husband and a wife? 6/24/02 Will You Sing at Midnight? (Part One) - (II Corinthians 11) - How should we react as Christians when our lives seem to be turned upside down? Chuck shares how his family handled the tragic death of their son, Mark. 7/03/02 Will You Sing at Midnight? (Part Two) - (Psalm 84) - Chuck shares with us how his family turned to the Lord in the midst of the dark times in their lives. 7/04/02 God Will Make a Way (Part 1A) - Examining how God will make a way in the world and in your life. 8/12/02 God Will Make a Way (Part 1B) - Examining how God made a way for the children of Israel and how He can make a way for us today. 8/13/02 God Will Make a Way (Part 2A) - What do you think the people of David's day must have thought when he strolled out to face the giant Goliath with nothing but a sling and five smooth stones? 8/14/02 God Will Make a Way (Part 2B) - Examining how God has made a way through history and how He can continue to make a way in our lives today. 8/15/02 God Will Make a Way (Part 3A) - Examining the touchstones the Lord has used throughout history as we study the happenings around the birth of Christ. 8/16/02 God Will Make a Way (Part 3B) - How many of us remember when life is going bad that God will make a way for His children? 8/19/02 Digging Deeper - Chuck and Sharon examine the doctrine of election. 11/01/02 Bearing Ample Witness - Looking at several of the most common traditions and how we can integrate our faith into them. 12/20/02 Biblical Divorce / Marriage in Christ - Chuck and Sharon begin to give a biblical perspective on: Is divorce always wrong? The Long Road Home (Part One) - This week Sharon Bias will be sharing with us, the circumstances that led up to the moment that she trusted in Christ as her Savior. 4/11/03 The Long Road Home (Part Two) - This week Sharon Bias will continue to share with us, the circumstances that led up to the moment that she trusted in Christ as her Savior. 4/18/03 The Long Road Home (Part Three) - This week Sharon Bias will talk about the next stage of her life, where she is now expressing the love of Christ to women who struggle in the same ways. 4/25/03 Answering the Call (Part One) - What happens in the life of believers to prompt them to pick up and head off to a place like the Ivory Coast of Africa? Examining Tom and Lucy Wright and how they decided to do this. 5/30/03 Answering the Call (Part Two) - Exploring the issue of calling and how we should seek God's calling on our lives. 6/06/03 The Gift of Forgiveness (Part One) - Patty Litner will give her testimony about the amazing forgiveness that took place in her marriage, and the grace of God that enabled it to happen. 6/13/03 The Gift of Forgiveness (Part Two) - Learn how you too can enjoy the gift of forgiveness, and be free from all of the pain and bitterness of an unforgiving heart. 6/20/03 Role of Women in the Church / Submission - Chuck and Sharon examine what it means when the Bible talks about a wife submitting to her husband. 6/27/03 Spiritual Cannibalism (Part One) - If one church says homosexuality is a sin and another says it is not, then who is correct, and how can we know for sure? 8/15/03 Spiritual Cannibalism (Part Two) - Continuing our focus on the recent decision in the Episcopalian church to ordain a homosexual bishop. 8/22/03 When the Foundation is Being Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? (Part One) - Our guest speaker is Dr. John Perkins, who teaches us about providing mercy to others. 8/29/03 When the Foundation is Being Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? (Part Two) - Our guest speaker is Dr. John Perkins, who teaches us about providing mercy to others. 9/05/03 Wounded By the Shepherd (Part One) - The Better's guest this week are Stu and Patty Litner. The Litners will be a demonstration of the healing power of God, to overcome even the most difficult and tragic struggles of life. 10/10/03 Wounded By the Shepherd (Part Two) - The Better's guest this week are Stu and Patty Litner. This Christian couple once found themselves in an unfaithful marriage, with all of the emotional scars that go along with it and at the very same time, Stu lying in the emergency room, surviving a devastating motorcycle crash. 10/17/03 Learning to See When the Lights Go Out (Part One) - Exploring Sharon Better's journey through breast cancer. 10/24/03 Learning to See When the Lights Go Out (Part Two) - Continuing to explore Sharon Better's journey through breast cancer. 10/31/03 Why We Baptize Babies (Part 1A) - Pointing out the Biblical significance of infant baptism. 11/03/03 Why We Baptize Babies (Part 1B) - Do you think of the Bible as two halves- as one half Old Testament and the other half, the New? 11/04/03 Why We Baptize Babies (Part 2A) - Chuck goes to the Scriptures to point out why we baptize infants, and he'll show us why this is a very important issue for all Christians. 11/05/03 Why We Baptize Babies (Part 2B) - Chuck shows us that the foundation for belief in infant baptism is found in God's original covenant with the people of God. 11/06/03 Terminal Illness; Coping with the News (Part One) - Chuck talks with Vicky Saada, whose family has been through the issue of a terminal illness. 11/07/03 Terminal Illness; Coping with the News (Part Two) - Chuck talks with Vicky Saada who lost her husband David to a brain tumor. 11/14/03 Mercy Ministry: A Gateway to Kingdom Expansion (Part One) - Our guest speaker is Dr. Harry Reeder, who teaches us about the Biblical theme of grace and mercy. 1/23/04 Mercy Ministry: A Gateway to Kingdom Expansion (Part Two) - Our guest speaker is Dr. Harry Reeder, who teaches us about the Biblical theme of grace and mercy. 1/30/04 Why (Part 1A) - A study from Matthew 2. Explaining why the virgin birth is vital to Christianity. 1/28/04 Why (Part 1B) - A study from Matthew 2. What happens when a person does see Jesus for who He really is? 1/29/04 Why (Part 2) - A study from Micah 5:2-4. Chuck answers these questions: 'Why was Jesus born into a family' and 'Why was Jesus born of a virgin?' 2/02/04 Why (Part 3A) - A study from Isaiah 9:2-7. Continuing our look at the most special families, the family of Jesus. 2/03/04 Why (Part 3B) - A study from Isaiah 9:2-7. What does the Bible have to say about the mother of the Lord? 2/04/04 Why (Part 4) - A study from Luke 2:8-14. Chuck teaches us about the significance of the place where Christ was born, the town of Bethlehem. 2/05/04 Why (Part 5A) - A study from Matthew 2. Taking a look at a familiar Bible story, and its remarkable insights on God's work of salvation in our world today. 2/09/04 Why (Part 5B) - A study from Matthew 2. Will you be a wise man or woman, and earnestly seek God's richest blessings for you? 2/10/04 The Disciplines of Grace (Part One) - Chuck and Sharon discuss with us some very helpful 'disciplines of grace.' 2/06/04 The Disciplines of Grace (Part Two) - Chuck and Sharon give us specific things we can do, namely journaling, to better trace the work of God in our lives. 2/13/04 Digging Deeper - Chuck and Sharon examine the question: Is the Lord really sovereign over everything that happens in our lives and around the world? 2/20/04 Digging Deeper - Chuck and Sharon examine the question: Why is doctrine and having a biblical world view so important to everyday living and everyday decisions. 2/27/04 Doctrines Common to all Christians - Chuck and Sharon Betters examine the truth that connects all believers. 3/05/04 The Passion: The Man, The Message, The Mission (Part One) - Is the Crucifixion of Jesus portrayed accurately? And what is the meaning of the events depicted in this landmark film? 3/12/04 The Passion: The Man, The Message, The Mission (Part Two) - Can The Passion of the Christ lead us to a better understand of our faith, and help us bring others to Jesus Christ? 3/19/04 The Passion: The Man, The Message, The Mission (Part Three) - Do you realize that ultimately, God the Father delivered His Son over to death, and poured out His wrath upon Jesus in order to save you? 3/26/04 Toward A Victorious Prayer Life (Part One) - Do you seek to discern and follow His secret, sovereign will? 4/21/04 Toward A Victorious Prayer Life (Part Two) - Do you make a mess of your prayer life, or do you enjoy peace, power and blessing through prayer? 4/22/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 1A) - How can you build a strong, healthy marriage on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ and His Word? 4/23/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 1B) - Do you understand how to fulfill your marriage role, in a biblical and godly manner? 4/30/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 2A) - How can we build strong marriages that will last for a lifetime? 5/07/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 2B) - How can we train our children to respect the church and diligently pursue maturity in Christ? 5/14/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 3A) - Those who have knowledge without zeal must be moved with godly compassion and desire to reach out to the lost. Do you have the right balance in your service for the Lord? 5/21/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 3B) - How can you establish a godly marriage that exerts a redemptive influence in the world? 5/28/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 3C) - How can you safeguard your marriage against spiritual disaster, and develop a rich, abundant relationship with your spouse? 6/04/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 4A) - How can you learn to safeguard your marriage and your family, with the wisdom of God's Word? 6/11/04 Building a Legacy of Faith in Your Marriage (Part 4B) - How can you learn to show your spouse the same love, grace, and forgiveness that God has shown you? 6/18/04 From Misery, to Mercy, to Ministry (Part One) - Why do we as believers do good deeds? Is it more than just obligation to the Lord's command? 6/25/04 From Misery, to Mercy, to Ministry (Part Two) - We look at the opportunities that two believers (Stu Litner and Kathy Schreckengost) have gained as a result of their own misery. 7/02/04 Susan Hunt - Helper By Design (Part One) - Mrs. Hunt will help women understand how their service to the Lord can be exercised within the church setting. 7/09/04 Susan Hunt - Helper By Design (Part Two) - Susan will shoe to us, that when submission is properly understood, it can be celebrated, not rejected. 7/16/04 Dave Tiberi: Down for the Count (Part One) - Chuck and Sharon begin a special series of interviews with Christian boxer, Dave Tiberi. 7/23/04 Dave Tiberi: Down for the Count (Part Two) - Find out what paths God led Dave down, and how the Gospel could be proclaimed even more strongly after this major injustice. 7/30/04 Dave Tiberi: Down for the Count (Part Three) - Mr. Tiberi discusses the ways in which he feels the church can be strengthened, and how we can combat the problems we have with unity in the church. 8/06/04 The Total Depravity of Man - Chuck and Sharon examine total depravity of man and what it means to be born from above. 8/13/04 Unconditional Election - Chuck and Sharon examine the doctrine of election. 8/20/04 Limited Atonement - Chuck and Sharon examine the third point of the reformed faith, limited atonement. 8/27/04 Irresistible Grace - Chuck and Sharon Betters examine God's amazing grace. 9/03/04 The Perseverance of the Saints - Chuck and Sharon Betters examine how the Holy Spirit makes it possible to persevere. 9/10/04 Pain is Your Friend Part (One) - What was James trying to teach us when he said consider it pure joy when you face trials? 9/13/04 Pain is Your Friend Part (Two) - Do you know as a follower of Jesus Christ that Pain is your friend? 9/14/04 Interview with Tom and Lucy Wright (Part One) - What is it that God has called you to do in His Kingdom? 10/22/04 Interview With Tom and Lucy Wright (Part Two) - Are you using your unique gifts to answer the call, and proclaim the Gospel? 10/29/04 A Night of Promise (Part 1A) - A study from Isaiah 9:6. Chuck teaches us about prophesy from the book of Isaiah that described events to take place some seven hundred years later. 11/10/04 A Night of Promise (Part 1B) - A study from Luke 2:21-38. Chuck teaches us about the hope in the first coming of Christ then, and our hope in the second coming of Christ now. 11/11/04 A Night of Promise (Part 2A) - A study from Matthew 13:51-52. Chuck will continue with more of the twenty-seven precious promises from God's word. 11/15/04 A Night of Promise (Part 2B) - A study from Romans 8:31-39. In spite of our failure, we serve a God who's promises are not dependent upon our faithfulness, but His own faithfulness - the faithfulness of a perfect and Holy God. 11/16/04 A Night of Promise (Part 3A) - A study from Matthew 6:33. Chuck will be an example of exactly how we can trace the fire of the Holy Spirit. 11/17/04 A Night of Promise (Part 3B) - A study from Matthew 6:33. Chuck will continue with a heart-wrenching testimony, that we're sure will be a blessing to you. 11/18/04 A Night of Promise (Part 4A) - As Christians we should always turn to the Word for the answers...but what do we do when the Bible does not address an issue, an issue like abortion? 11/22/04 A Night of Promise (Part 4B) - Chuck will discuss the Biblical world-view that a believer must have, and how that relates to our government leaders, the body of Christ, and even acts of terrorism on the U.S. 11/23/04 A Night of Promise (Part 5A) - A study from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. Christ presents a biblical presentation of the end of this age, when Christ will come again. 11/24/04 A Night of Promise (Part 5B) - A study from II Thessalonians 1:11-12. Chuck will teach us why a believer withstands trials, and why it is no bad thing to suffer for the Lord. 11/25/04 A Night of Promise (Part 6A) - A study from Luke 17:6. Chuck teaches us about knowing and loving the Father. 11/29/04 A Night of Promise (Part 6B) - A study from Titus 2:11-14. Examining the subject of walking intimately with God, and the things God must do to prepare a believer for this life, and the next. 11/30/04 A Night of Promise (Part 7A) - A study from Hebrews 4:14-16. Examining the one who can relate to our struggles, pains, and disappointments. 12/01/04 A Night of Promise (Part 7B) - A study from various texts. Discovering that God can and will keep us from falling away from His grace. 12/02/04 Learning to Live with the Loss of a Loved One (Part One) - How do we learn to live after the death of a loved one and what encouragement is there to those that grieve? 11/19/04 Learning to Live with the Loss of a Loved One (Part Two) - How do we learn to live after the death of a loved one and what encouragement is there to those that grieve? 11/26/04 Learning to Live with the Loss of a Loved One (Part Three) - Chuck and Sharon will wrap up this special series with their testimony - that the dark clouds of life do eventually pass, and there is hope to be found on the other side of the pain. 12/03/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 1A) - Was the birth of Christ a miracle or magic? 12/06/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 1B) - Did Jesus perform actual miracles or were they merely illusions? 12/07/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 2A) - Examining the gift God gifts us that could never be equaled on our parts. 12/08/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 2B) - Dr. Betters seeks to lift the veil and remove the mystery of these verses, and to open our minds to this Christ-centered prophesy. 12/09/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 3A) - Examining the many prophesies that would apply to the event we celebrate today, the birth of Christ. 12/13/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 3B) - Dr. Betters teaches us of the one who declared Himself to be "the light of the world." 12/14/04 Miracle or Magic (Part 4) - In Scripture, supernatural things happened frequently, but God was always the source of that power. Today, Chuck looks at one of the most powerful of these events. 12/15/04 Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Part A) - A study from various texts. Studying another of the great hymns dealing of the Savior's birth, one with a great deal of biblical truth to express. 12/16/04 Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Part B) - A study from various texts. Chuck will teach us from numerous passages the true and glorious identity of the One who was born on Christmas day. 12/20/04 Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Part C) - A study from various texts. Studying the true identity of Christ, as revealed to us in the Word of God. 12/21/04 Preparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief - Chuck and Sharon will share honestly and openly about how they dealt with the passing of their son Mark- and from this experience, are able to counsel many who are also grieving. 12/17/04 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Part A) - A study from various texts. Studying the sovereign action of God, as it relates to the birth and life of Christ. 12/22/04 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Part B) - A study from various texts. Have your eyes been opened so you can see Him for who He really is? 12/23/04 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Part C) - A study from various texts. Examining how you may believe the deity of Christ but find it difficult to defend from Scripture. 12/27/04 Making Christmas Distinctively Christian - In today's discussion, we will look at several of the most common traditions and how we can integrate our faith into them. 12/24/04 Why Doctrine Matters- Building a Christian Worldview - Chuck and Sharon discuss the importance of understanding doctrine and why it is so important to the decisions we make each day. 12/31/04 (Romans 5)Do You Know Your Birthright? (Part 1A) - Why do so many people think if you don't keep a list of dos and don'ts you can't be God's child? 8/14/01 (Romans 5)Do You Know Your Birthright? (Part 1B) - Romans 5. How can we ever become a child of the holy Lord if we are sinners? (Galatians 5)Do You Know Your Birthright? (Part 2A) - If you are a follower of Jesus Christ would you say that you have an old nature inside of you? 8/16/01 (Galatians 5)Do You Know Your Birthright? (Part 2B) - Is there such a thing as the old man still inside a believer? 8/17/01 |
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Introducing John's
Gospel -
Dr. Boice takes
time in this study to show us the uniqueness of John as compared to the
other gospels. He will also show us historical proof which shows us why John
is a reliable "eyewitness" to the life of Christ. Jesus Christ is God - Dr. Boice explores the divinity of Jesus Christ and His ability to satisfy us completely. Jesus Christ is Life - Discovering how by placing our hope in Jesus Christ we can have life abundantly. His Own Received Him Not - Jesus created the world, but when he came to live on it He was not recognized. Examining this point and why He should be. Credibility: Bridging the Gap - Dr. Boice teaches us how to be a credible witness and how to bridge the gap. Christ and Judaism - Exploring how we can live out God's will for us. |
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The
Trustworthy Word of God (Part 1A) - with Dr. Dan
Doriani -
Have you ever stopped to think about the reliability and
trustworthiness of the word of God? 11/22/01 The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 1B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Is there evidence or proof that the Bible is reliable? 11/26/01 (Galatians 1)The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 2A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - How can we know that we have the right books included in the Bible? 11/27/01 (Galatians 1)The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 2B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the writers of the books of Bible and the trustworthiness of what they wrote. 11/28/01 The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 3A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Is Jesus Christ God or not? 11/29/01 The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 3B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Was the power and authority that Christ possessed His or given to Him by someone else? 12/03/01 The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 4A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Is there a source of truth to which we can turn? 11/04/01 The Trustworthy Word of God (Part 4B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Is there anything in the Old Testament that points us to Jesus Christ? 12/05/01 Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 1A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Have you ever really stopped to study the life of a great historical figure? 9/07/01 Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 1B) -with Dr. Dan Doriani - Can we believe what we read in the word of God about the life and teachings of Jesus? 9/14/01 Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 2A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the land and people of the areas in which Jesus traveled. 9/21/01 Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 2B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Continuing to examine the word of God and what it teaches us about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. 9/28/01 Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 3) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the Gospels, particularly the one written by Matthew, as we continue to study the life and teachings of Jesus. 10/05/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 4A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Do you ever wonder if the Lord really hears you when you turn to Him in prayer? 10/12/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 4B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Continuing to examine the events and responses that surrounded the birth of Christ. 10/19/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 5A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - What can we learn from the example of how Jesus dealt with the temptations made by Satan in the wilderness? 10/26/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 5B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Exploring the truth that God's kingdom is here and is a present reality. 11/02/01 (Matthew 5)The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 6) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Jesus Christ came not just for the rich and popular, but He came for those He spoke of in the beatitudes. 11/09/01 (Matthew 5)The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 7A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Learning more about the beatitudes and how they are to be interpreted. 11/16/01 (Matthew 5)The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 7B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining Christ's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. 11/23/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 8A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - What does Jesus teach us about taking oaths? 11/30/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 8B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Is there a way we can be "perfect" in the eyes of God? 12/07/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 9) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - What does Lord teach us about how we are to view possessions and wealth? 12/14/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 10A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Moses performed miracles but did he perform them for the same reason as Jesus? What was the purpose of Christ's miracles? 12/21/01 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 10B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Were Jesus' miracles just a break from the norm? 12/28/01 (Luke 5:17-26)The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 11A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the account of the healing of a paralytic by Jesus to find out what we can really learn when we take time to study this miracle. 1/04/02 (Luke 5:17-26)The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 11B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - How did Jesus prove He has the power to forgive sins? 1/11/02 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 12A) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the importance of the miracles performed by Jesus. 1/18/02 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Lesson 12B) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the calming of the storm and how Matthew, Mark and Luke each recorded it. 1/25/02 A Man After God's Own Heart - with Dr. Dan Doriani - How can we be a man or woman after God's own heart? 1/10/02 |
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Promises Made -
A study from the Old Testament 9/01/96 Promises Kept - A study of the New Testament 9/08/96 Expositional Preaching (Mark One of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever describes various models of preaching and argues biblically for expositional preaching. Biblical Theology (Mark Two of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever embraces biblical theology and its role in the church. Biblical Understanding of the Good News (Mark Three of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on a right understanding of the Gospel and its role in building a healthy church. Biblical Understanding of Conversion (Mark Four of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on conversion and how the wrong understanding leads to a compromised witness. Biblical Understanding of Evangelism (Mark Five of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever addresses past and Present methodology in contrast to Biblical evangelism. Biblical Understanding of Church Membership (Mark Six of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever argues biblically for an out-of-fashion practice to be restored to the modern church. Biblical Church Discipline (Mark Seven of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever argues for the Biblical mandate of church discipline and its historical role in the church. Concern for Promoting Christian Discipleship and Growth (Mark Eight of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on discipleship and true growth in the church. Biblical Church Leadership (Mark Nine of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on the New Testament mandate for elders in the local church. |
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Psalm 103:1-14)The
Love of God (Part One) - Are there people in your life in need of
tasting God's mercy and compassion? 3/01/0 (II Corinthians 5:14)The Love of God (Part Two) - What comes to mind when you hear the word sacrifice? 3/08/03 (Ephesians 2:1-10)The Love of God (Part Three) - According to the worlds standards we can choose the lifestyle we want to live; we can choose to do what we wish with our own bodies and we can even choose to kill our unborn children. But can we choose salvation? 3/15/03 (Jeremiah 31:3)The Love of God (Part Four) - While human love can be temporary how does it compare to God's love for us? 3/22/03 (Psalm 103:4)The Love of God (Part Five) - Is there anyway to measure God's love? 3/29/03 (I John 3:1-2)The Love of God (Part Six) - Examining what Jesus did for you and for me on the cross. 5/05/03 (Nahum 1:1-8)The Holy Justice of God (Part One) - Can we compare a burning fire to God's mercy and judgment? 2/15/03 (I John 4:8)The Holy Justice of God (Part Two) - Have you ever stopped to think about the definition of love? 2/22/03 (Matthew 6:19-21)Financial Discipline of Time (Part One) - While there is wisdom in being good stewards of our money, can our striving to have more of it lead not to financial security but financial insecurity? 10/18/03 (I Timothy 6:6-11)Financial Discipline of Time (Part Two) - If we were to follow what our culture tells us we might believe that happiness is found in having more money and more things that bring us pleasure. Yet is that really what we were created for? 10/25/03 |
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(Hebrews 9)Solus
Christus -
Do you know that Jesus is our great high Priest? 10/09/04 (Hebrews 9)Solus Christus (Part Two) - Have you been reconciled to God through the blood of Jesus Christ? 10/16/04 (Romans 5:6-11; 2 Cor. 5:17-21)Solus Christus (Part Three) - Do you know the joy of being reconciled to your heavenly Father through Jesus Christ? 10/23/04 (Romans 5:6-11; 2 Cor. 5:17-21)Solus Christus (Part Four) - Do you know that Jesus has removed all possibility of condemnation, and established a secure foundation in your relationship with God ? 10/30/04 (Luke 11:14-22; Eph. 6:10-12)Solus Christus (Part Five) - Do you know that if we fight in our own strength, we are no match for Satan? 11/06/04 |
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(Philippians 1:9-11)I
Love My Church (Part One) - How
can we be more devoted in our prayer-life? 6/08/03 (Ephesians 2:19-22)I Love My Church (Part Two) - Pastor Lewis will present a number of specific ways that believers can express their love for the Lord, through His church. 6/15/03 Four G's of the Gospel - Pastor Lewis points us to four fundamental qualities that each believer should strive to possess. 8/24/03 (Titus 2:4)How to Love Your Husband (Part One) - How can we view marriage from a biblical perspective and thus fulfill the roles God has for each of us within the family? 12/05/04 (Ephesians 5:33)How to Love Your Husband (Part Two) - What instruction does God's Word provide women concerning their vital roles as Christian wives? 12/12/04 (Genesis 1:27)The Union of One Man, One Woman, For Life (Part One) - Examining the very first marriage, as told to us in the book of Genesis, and we'll find out just what God's purposes are for this sacred institution. 9/21/03 (Genesis 1:27)The Union of One Man, One Woman, For Life (Part Two) - What defines a family to you? 9/28/03 (John 14:6)The Union of One Man, One Woman, For Life (Part Three) - Pastor Lewis will sort out the various false views presented today, and he'll also show us how they threaten the sacred institution of marriage. 10/05/03 (Romans 1:18-20)The Union of One Man, One Woman, For Life (Part Four) - Looking at teaching from the book of Romans that gives us a picture of the progression of judgments that befalls man as he increases in his wickedness and rebellion against God. 10/12/03 (I Corinthians 6:9-11)The Union of One Man, One Woman, For Life (Part Five) - Ken Lewis will show us exactly what marriage is from God's Word, and also look at how the homosexual community is distorting the meaning of this sacred institution. 10/19/03 Resurrection Changes Everything - Examining the impact that Christ's resurrection has on every aspect of the Christian's life. 3/27/05 |
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He's Alive! (Part One) -
Examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
4/22/00 He's Alive! (Part Two) - Examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 4/29/00 Top Priorities of the Church (Part One) - What should be the priorities of the church? 1/22/00 Top Priorities of the Church (Part Two) - Are you submitting to God's commandments so you can exalt His word to the world? 1/29/00 What Is the Significance of Love? (Part One) - We all need to remember that truth and love goes hand in hand. What is the significance of this love? 12/25/99 What Is the Significance of Love? (Part Two) - If we are filled with the love of Christ, what should our motives be? 1/01/00 Best Gift of All - What is the best gift of all and what makes this gift so special? 12/18/99 Christmas Facts and Fables (Part One) - Is December 25th actually the day Jesus was born? 12/04/99 Christmas Facts and Fables (Part Two) - As we examine the birth of Jesus Christ, we need to ask ourselves-who was there when the Christ child was born? 12/11/99 The Bottom Line of the Resurrection (Part One) - Examining the bottom line of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 4/14/01 The Bottom Line of the Resurrection (Part Two) - Do you understand the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how it changes lives? 4/21/01 Lessons from the Attack on America (Part One) - While we grieve and mourn at the tremendous loss of recent days, many are wondering if any good can come from this horrible terrorist act. Are there lessons we can learn as a nation? 9/22/01 Lessons from the Attack on America (Part Two) - Why would someone want to see the death of thousands of innocent people? 9/29/01 The Anatomy of Legalized Murder - What does the word of God have to say about the right to life? 1/09/02 Jesus, the One and Only - Is Jesus Christ the one and only? 3/30/02 What Husbands Can Expect of Their Wives (Part 1A) - Examining marriage and the roles that both husbands and wives are to have in marriage. 5/11/02 What Husbands Can Expect of Their Wives (Part 1B) - Examining what the Bible says are attainable expectations husbands and wives can have for each other. 5/18/02 (Titus 2)What Husbands Can Expect of Their Wives (Part 2A) - How can two people that are so different in many ways become one like the Bible declares is supposed to happen in marriage? 5/25/02 (Titus 2)What Husbands Can Expect of Their Wives (Part 2B) - Examining the expectation in marriage that God says we can attain. 6/01/02 (Isaiah 6:1-3)The Loss of Authentic Christian Holiness (Part 1A) - Examining the desperate need to recapture the biblical concept of holiness...not only in our homes and communities but also in our churches. 10/05/02 (I Thessalonians 4:3)The Loss of Authentic Christian Holiness (Part 1B) - As Christians, do we often find it difficult to accept our own unique, God given qualities for which we've been created? 10/12/02 (I Timothy 3:14-15)The Loss of Authentic Christian Holiness (Part 2A) - As followers of Christ, do we give in too easily to the demands to conform to the world's standards? 10/19/02 (I Timothy 4:3-7)The Loss of Authentic Christian Holiness (Part 2B) - Examining how as believers, your life and mine should be a living testimony to the miracle of conversion, empowering us to live a holy life. 10/26/02 (I Peter 1:13)The Loss of Authentic Christian Holiness (Part 3A) - Examining holiness and how it is not measured by external characteristics but by the heart. 11/02/02 (I Peter 1:13)The Loss of Authentic Christian Holiness (Part 3B) - How can we avoid conforming to the self centered, self gratifying philosophy of the world? 11/09/02 (Philippians 2:3-4)The Exclusive Focus of Genuine Worship (Part 1A) - Recognizing who God is and His superiority and righteousness should cause us to bow down before Him in reverence and adoration. 11/16/02 (John 4)The Exclusive Focus of Genuine Worship (Part 1B) -Do we let distractions get in the way of our corporate time of worship? 11/23/02 (John 4:19-24)The Exclusive Focus of Genuine Worship (Part 2A) - What is the true meaning of worship? 11/30/02 (Romans 12:1)The Exclusive Focus of Genuine Worship (Part 2B) - Examining the basis upon which we define worship of our heavenly Father. 12/07/02 The Disastrous Consequences of a Dead Christ - What will you do with the Bible's account of Jesus Christ? 4/19/03 (John 14:1-6)What About People Who Have Never Heard the Gospel Message? (Part One) - How can someone accept or reject Jesus Christ if they don't know who He is? 4/26/03 (Romans 2:12-15)What About People Who Have Never Heard the Gospel Message? (Part Two) - It is one thing to wonder about those people who have never heard the Gospel...but what have you done with the revelation that you have now heard? 5/03/03 The Divine Design of the Resurrection - Examining what really happened on that very first Easter. 4/10/04 (Romans 11:1-10)The Miracle of the Miraculous Conception of Jesus (Part 1A) - Is God finished with Israel, or do they still play a part in His plans for the future? 12/04/04 (Luke 1:26-38)The Miracle of the Miraculous Conception of Jesus (Part 1B) - Do you acknowledge the Christ Child as God in human flesh, and follow Him as your Lord and Savior? 12/11/04 (Luke 1:26-38)The Miracle of the Miraculous Conception of Jesus (Part 2A) - Do you behold the Christ Child with joy, wonder and adoration? 12/18/04 (Luke 1:26-38)The Miracle of the Miraculous Conception of Jesus (Part 2B) - Examining the best possible Christmas gift - Jesus Christ. 12/25/04 |
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The Believers' Response to National Catastrophe - Does God desire
for us to respond in a different way from the rest of the world? 9/30/01
Can I Eat At Piccadilly On Sunday? - How can God's people recover the importance of regular Sabbath rest? 3/11/07 Can A Divorced Person Go To Heaven? - How can the body of Christ learn to reach out to others with the healing and restoring love of God? 4/15/07 What Momma And The Kids Really Want For Father's Day - How can we re-establish the vital role of godly Christian fathers in our society? 6/17/07 |
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A Biblical
View of Single Parenting & the Covenant Community (Part One) - What
does the word of God teach us about single parenting? What can we as the
covenant community do to help single parents? 2/19/02 A Biblical View of Single Parenting & the Covenant Community (Part Two) - What should we as Christians be doing to help those who are engaged in single parenting? 2/20/02 Grandparenting - What role does the Bible spell out for grandparents? 2/21/02 Family Enemy #2: Finances (Part One) - Examining what the Lord has to teach us on the issue of finances. 2/27/02 Family Enemy #2: Finances (Part Two) -& |
