Building in Christ

All around us, we see construction: new homes, new businesses, new stores, new cars. But when it comes to the spiritual, how much “building” do we see? There are a lot of new “mega churches” popping-up these days, but are they building on according to God’s plans? How about us...

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Preparation

Abe’s lessons for today were on preparation. Ever felt unprepared for something? We all have! To be ready for the things in our lives requires preparation. Going to work? Are you dressed and clean? That is preparation. Getting married? Got plans for the wedding? That is preparation (or lack of...

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Happiness

Abe’s lesson for today was also the theme of our ‘5th Sunday’ worship, on Happiness. There is a song out that was used in a 3-D animation called “Happy” and it is truly VERY popular. Why? The song has a catchy tune, but it also talks about a feeling that...

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Fathers and Our Heavenly Father

Being Fathers Day in the US today, Abe’s lessons focused on dads. Both our human fathers and our Father in heaven. He discussed their roles, how they can/should affect our upbringing, and what we owe each. Recordings of both lessons are below where you can play or download each to...

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Songs and Singing

Abe’s lessons for today were on Songs and Singing. Abe asks the question, ‘do we sing in church because we like to sing, or songs?’ Well, we may indeed like the songs we sing, but there is more to singing when we are gathered in worship to God than making...

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The Root, Vine, and Tares

Abe and Roger shared lessons today on roots, vines, and tares! Abe presented his lesson first, focusing on the vines, roots, and branches of Israel, Christ, and how God’s people were (and are) a part of that life-giving plant. Roger presented the second lesson focusing on the Vine and tares,...

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