Rather than making excuses about what we can't do, let's find ways to serve others who we have the means to help
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!
Not Helpful
Sometimes, the harm that we can do for someone else isn't hurting them; it's just "not helping"
Why Do You Ask?
Do we ask questions that we already know the answer to, hoping to find a loophole or exception for ourselves?
A Good Question to Ask
While not every question has to be answered, some of them are important for us to find correct answers to
Just Checking…
If you keep getting asked the same questions, maybe just giving the correct answer isn't enough.
Rules or Righteousness
Would you be willing to set aside your preferences and traditions for a chance to show the love of God to others?
A Good Day to Ease Suffering
Let's not forget about our suffering friends after the novelty of their condition has worn off for everyone else. They may still need the healing of Jesus or the help of a friend.
Sneaking a Peek at the Last Chapter
Sometimes, it's OK to skip ahead to preview the conclusion, if only to understand the rest of the plot better
A Good Fit, or a Great Fit?
If those who were far from God can be restored to Him, can you imagine how exciting it is when those who are close to Him turn their lives over?
It’s a Gift, Not a Paycheck
We must never think about God's gift of salvation like something that we were owed.
The Branch Can’t Take Credit for the Gardener’s Good Work
It's great to achieve positive results within the family of God, but we must not take too much credit for being part of that family in the first place
Can Jealousy Be Good?
Could jealousy and envy have a place in God's plan?
If You Stumble, At Least Others Will Know Not to Fall Over the Same Obstacle!
In God's plan, even those who had a complicated journey to find Jesus can have a positive impact on others.
Fight On!
There are conflicts within ourselves that may just mean that part of us is actually redeemed
Heart and Soul (and Body and Mind)
It's tough to fight battles between different parts of our selves
Yes, Darkness Exists, but There is Hope in the Light
The light can show how messy our lives are, but it also helps us see a path to something better
Abusing That Which Is Good
The use of good things to accomplish bad purposes is nearly as old as humankind itself
Does It Count If I Don’t Know Any Better?
When it comes to excuses, saying that we didn't know better isn't the same as actually not knowing better
How Is Your Boss?
While serving sin doesn't lead to satisfaction, there is a spiritual solution that is even better than selfishness
A Messy Subject…
The topic of slavery is a complicated one, but when it comes to slavery to sin, we must not sugarcoat things
Those Who Sin Differently 