Getting to enjoy an abundant life in Jesus Christ is a process, but we can help no matter where we are along the way
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!
Call on the Name of Jesus to be Saved
Paul, in the book of Romans, breaks down salvation to some of its simplest principles
It Doesn’t Stop at an Event
What if there is even more to following Jesus than just "getting saved" (although that's a big part)?
We Can’t Certify Ourselves
Have we tried to tell God that we will notify Him when we're good enough for Him to accept us?
Zealous for What?
Just as we may not like to be grouped with others who we don't agree with, we also need to inspect our own hearts to ensure that we're not just being carried along by a righteous crowd without also participating in God's plan
Love, Even During Suffering
Does it feel like God doesn't love you, even if you are trying to follow Him? Let's take a look at what the book of Romans says.
Celebrating Freedom, but Not Just For Me
Once we have been pronounced free from the penalty of our sins, may we not condemn others who have also been set free by the same process.
Time to Walk Out of the Courthouse
Once a verdict has been decided in our favor, it's time to go out and live a life that honors that decision, rather than staying in the courtroom and listening to our accuser press a case that he has already lost
Righteousness and Glory
God has both a purpose and blessings prepared for those who He knows will follow Him. Won't you step into His plan for you?
Sometimes a Good Plan Doesn’t Look Great at First
Just because we don't understand God's plan, doesn't mean it isn't a good plan
Why Do We Need These Rules?
While following human rules might be frustrating sometimes, God's rules have a noble purpose.
Compare and Contrast
Did you ever get assigned to compare and contrast two things, ideas, or people?
Helpless and Powerless
God doesn't save people who are "pretty good", but the good news is that He offers to save each of us!
How Can I Find Glory in That?
Not everything that is good for us seems like a positive thing in the short run, but the long-term payoff can be amazing
When It’s OK to Boast
While we shouldn't be obnoxious about our own achievements, maybe there are things others have done that we should boast about
Sin Was Always Sin, but Faith Was Always Faith
While Jesus brought clarity and detail about God's plan to save fallen human beings, at least one key element of that plan was present long before Jesus was born as a baby
Door #3
It is true that our two default options in life aren't very good, but there is another, infinitely-better path that we could miss if we stopped there
Why Do We Have to Hear This Again?
While we might repeat things just to hear ourselves talk, when God says something more than once, we should definitely pay attention
Love Doesn’t Require Breaking the Rules
When God made a way for us to return to Him, He didn't take any shortcuts
Level in What Way?
Sometimes, it's not just the cure that's available to everyone who wants it; there's also a sickness that each of us suffer from
Those Who Sin Differently 