This article shows the notes I used in recording an episode of the First Time Bible Teacher Podcast. The episode was about building the main points of your sermon in a ways that people will be able to follow. Links to the podcast are in the article.
Read MoreIt’s easy to think that being right is always the best choice. Jesus, however, didn’t see it that way. Sometimes, we need to learn to accept where a person is in some areas to tell them about the most important things in other areas.
Read MoreIn a world so focused on the things that bother them, avoiding complaining is one of the best ways a Christian can stand out. This article looks at Paul’s commands about complaining and how they can help us reap great benefits.
Read MoreUnderstanding how God works in our lives is crucial. In 1 Peter 5, there are four words that stand out and help explain exactly how God wants to work in His people.
Read MoreWho you are around is one of the clearest indicators of who you will become. In this chapter, David gives us some powerful principles about getting into and enjoying God’s presence.
Read MoreSometimes, the best news we receive is really bad news about someone else. Rather than giving into the temptation to celebrate the defeat of another, David provides one of his clearest examples about loving an enemy.
Read MoreFollowing someone else’s path is always easier than blazing your own trail. The work God has for us, however, is as unique as we are. This study in Ecclesiastes calls out envy in our hearts and encourages us to find the specific path God has for us as individuals.
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