Freedoms given by Jesus Christ can't be taken away by anyone, but there are times when it's loving to yield our rights for the good of others
Category: Sunday School Lessons
Articles based on lessons prepared for teaching Sunday School. Many of these were based on text suggested by standard lesson plans (as cited), but there typically proves to be much more to find in a given section of the word of God than only a single lesson!
A Reasonable Balance
Paul offers some practical advice for those walking the line between rules and rights
“It’s a Free Country”
Not everything we are free to do is wise or loving
The Opposite of Freedom
There's more to freedom than merely not having someone telling us what to do
Loving, or Merely Acceptable?
Could it be that an attachment to rights or rules is crowding out our relationships?
Freedom Comes with Responsibility
Freedom is powerful, but abuse of that power can cause more harm than good
Welcome to Corinthians
Before we jump into a series of articles about the first-century church in Corinth, let's consider their environment. Maybe it will help us appreciate our own background, too, as well as that of others around us.
Who Administers Your Review?
Do we act differently around those who will be evaluating us? If so, it's important to know who is actually performing the evaluation.
When Spoilers Are OK
While we shouldn't ruin the "big reveal" of novels or movies, there are times when we need to tell others how things are going to end up
It’s Obvious Once You Know the Answer
Are you someone who has to raise your hand when you know the answer?
Built to Last
Both a good materials and skilled labor are necessary to build something that will last through the storm
A Solid Place to Build
Even the greatest building is going to wobble if it isn't built upon a good foundation
Disciple Cultivators
Perhaps we need a new perspective on our role in helping followers of Jesus to grow
Gardening for God
Maybe servant leadership in the church starts with something that is less complicated than we've made it out to be
The Difference is Whether or Not We Know It
Ignorance of a fact doesn't make it false!
Who Is It About?
If it's not primarily about me, who or what is the church about?
Does It Matter Who Helps?
Telling people the good news about Jesus isn't a contest; it's a calling
I’m Not Your Savior
No matter who teaches us about Jesus, we should respect that they are leading us to Him, instead of them taking HIs place in our lives
Who Do You Follow?
For those of us who call ourselves Christians, let's double-check and ensure that we are truly following Christ first
Welcome to 1 Corinthians
Let's take a look at this book of the Bible called First Corinthians
Those Who Sin Differently 