PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/73s8h3bnzo860ouy7xh5g/Matt-13.pptx?rlkey=uqvcftlz5sa2foclov5oq89wz&st=4v8vh1bs&dl=0 Title: Judgement Coming Theme: Faith in Jesus determines our eternal destiny Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Lesson, directly from Lifeway Explore the Bible* “We always think we can get away with it—that secret sin lying undiscovered. Perhaps it occurred in private or far enough away from home where we think no one knows us.… Continue reading

PowerPoint here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ljvbpsa84jdjurgl0ojgj/Matt-12.pptx?rlkey=i5kzmohn8rz317sh5dzyymtvr&st=sew6iqh7&dl=0 **All material Comes Directly from Lifeway Explore the Bible, minus personal anecdotes and illustrations and comments along the way** Legalism and license stand at opposite poles of the same problem: hypocrisy. In the biblical context, legalism requires strict adherence to the letter of the Mosaic law and rabbinical traditions with little or… Continue reading

PowerPoint Download: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z4s3mm9ov3aapuah4u7jo/Sess.-10-Confronting-Doubts.pptx?rlkey=lb4pxnijhyxl489rfumhg6abw&st=7at227op&dl=0 Title: Confronting Doubts Theme: Jesus Demands Decision Text: Matthew 11:1-6,16-24, “When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who… Continue reading

PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9w6rwstyp9tpdlerr1skq/Loyalty-Tested.pptx?rlkey=3ta6mumx5m0d7ye434wz6ns3r&st=awy0g95a&dl=0 Theme: Jesus is worth everything. Text: Matthew 10:16-20,26-34, “16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will… Continue reading

PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tlj83ndjnlig711dnkkff/Matt-9-Mercy-Extend.pptx?rlkey=6itqh0whstt3conz7n8oc5riu&st=fy6c10uv&dl=0 Title: Mercy Extended Text: Matthew 9:10-19,23-26 Memory Verse: Matthew 9:12 Theme: Jesus shows mercy to all who come to Him in faith. Intro: This passage shows us the amazing mercy of God extended to a tax collector, Matthew. How has God shown you His mercy? Take some time and lets have some one… Continue reading

 PowerPoint Download Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u42h5pbqm3hhal8r4ur6f/Matthew-7-Author.pptx?rlkey=cnkbz5bodk5w0vo208d3cnp24&st=nh0xfl7q&dl=0 Manuscript Download Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjmcztoirzycf5zafsnok/Matthew-7-Lifeway-Manuscript.docx?rlkey=5crgieccy3c8t5rpe3htbqcpz&st=j7jf9c3h&dl=0 Key Verse: Matthew 7:24, ““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” As we look at human history the word “authority” has been met with great opposition and resistance. When Jesus came… Continue reading

PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8rq1utnxknqmwlrdhoj6u/Matthew-6-Treasure.pptx?rlkey=bui0uf0htexarep9v1yqc7dwi&st=461t98wn&dl=0 Download Manuscript Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c92p8bvu289kq4x731r0j/Session-5-Treasure-Lifeway-Explore-Lesson.docx?rlkey=spy0yjbdbkdue6k4bjjzjgtmm&st=326vdzq9&dl=0 Theme: Jesus changes our priorities [and us along with them] What we prioritize says a lot about us. We have family priorities, financial priorities, ministry priorities, life-goal priorities, parenting and marriage priorities; and the list goes on. Let me ask you, what are your discipleship priorities? How are you… Continue reading