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Finding Fullness Again
Study by Ralph Douglas West
December 6, 2009 thru January 17, 2010
As it was for grief-stricken Naomi in the Bible’s book of RUTH, there are still times today when every Christian believer may feel abandoned, arriving at a desolate place in the heart, truly crushed in spirit for whatever reason. Join DEAN WELCH for a new 7-week Bible study on the book of
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| RUTH which is based on the book by Pastor Ralph Douglas West called Finding Fullness Again. Our study takes an encouraging look at the story of Naomi and Ruth to remind us that we too can keep pressing forward—not just running on empty—despite the weight of our cares. With God all things are possible, even a brand new start in life. "Let the old things pass away," Pastor Douglas says. "Let everything that God wants for you become new." |
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Daniel: Lives of Integrity
by Beth Moore
January 24-February 28, 2010
This study shows how individuals can live with integrity in today's self-absorbed society. Join us in the Discovery Class for this 6-week faith-building study of prophecy and learn how to shine for Christ in our modern culture. Just as the prophet Daniel faced
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unbelievable pressures—to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats—today's believers face many of the same trials. This study covers Daniel chapters 1-6 and deals with Daniel's life as he faced the kind of pressures and temptations Christians encounter today. Daniel models how to develop enduring integrity in an enticing world. Dean Welch leads Discovery Class, but plans to use the Beth Moore videos each week throughout the teaching sessions.
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Jan 24 |
Choices to Make* |
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Jan 31 |
A dream and a Kingdom* |
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Feb 7 |
No Smell of Fire* |
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Feb 14 |
Farewell Lessons* |
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Feb 21 |
Handwriting on the Wall* |
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Feb 28 |
In the Lion's Den* |
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*videos were used to teach, so no regular lessons were posted
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Fall 2009
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The Art of Connecting—Advice from Philemon on the
Power of Productive Relationships” by O. S. Hawkins
Six -Week Study, Sep 6 thru Oct 11, 2009
From out of the past comes an ancient document, a piece of personal correspondence, written by a 'people strategist' to a wealthy entrepreneur almost two
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thousand years ago. It contains only twenty-two sentences in less than a dozen brief paragraphs and yet, it is the most articulate case study in the building of positive, productive interpersonal relationships, to be found anywhere. Fortunately, this ancient document, simply known as 'Philemon', has found its way into the New Testament to be preserved for all posterity. When it comes to the bottom line, many of today's modern methods of building productive relationships are superficial and deceptive resulting in short-term gain at best. Join DEAN WELCH, as this volume and the content of Philemon's letter is not just to win friends but to keep them in long-term, mutually beneficial, positive, productive interpersonal relationships.
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Peace with God - The Secret of Happiness
by Billy Graham
Seven Week Study Oct 18-Nov 29, 2009
In spite of a life drenched with responsibilities and rewards, are you thirsting? Searching for some nameless thing that is more important than anything in life! You are not alone. All mankind is seeking the answer to the confusion, the moral sickness, the spiritual emptiness that oppresses the world. All humanity is crying out for guidance, for comfort … for peace. Drawing from
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| Romans 5:1, "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," we will spend time with Dr. Graham as he addresses such issues as: After Death-What?, Why Jesus Came, What is Faith, Hope for the Future, and Peace at Last. With quiet confidence and surefooted faith, Billy Graham points unerringly toward the One who is the only dependable source of the peace that passes understanding. |
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Gracism—The Art of inclusion
by David A. Anderson
7 Week Bible Study, July 19 - Aug 30
When people deal with color, class, or culture in a negative way, that’s racism. But the answer is not to ignore differences as if they don’t matter. Instead, we can focus on diversity in a positive way.
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That’s Gracism. Building on the apostle Paul’s exhortations in 1 Corinthians 12 to honor the weaker member, join Dean Welch as he leads this 7-week Bible study based on David Anderson’s book which responds to prejudice and injustice with the principle of gracism: radical inclusion for the marginalized and excluded.
Gracism presents a biblical model for showing special grace to others. We’ll look at seven sayings of the gracist with practical examples for building bridges and including others. Here’s what we’ll be studying:
Everyone Has a Dot - From Racism to Gracism - The Art of Inclusion
How Can I Become a Gracist?
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PUTTING A FACE ON GRACE—Living A Life Worth Passing On
by Richard Blackaby June 7 - July 12
Grace, Grace, God’s Grace … How sweet the sound - it saved a wretch like you. It's amazing! But has God's grace changed you?
Is it changing others through you? Join dean welch as he leads
this 6-week study from the book by Richard Blackaby. We will explore what may be causing you to miss out on an abundant life of grace, and how simply knowing about it is a far cry from embracing
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a grace-filled lifestyle. Once you fully experience and grasp its essence, you can't
help but "practice" God's undeserved favor by passing it on to everyone around you. Grace shares a close relationship with love, is never static, and is always searching for those willing to receive it. These lessons will focus on pointed and practical life application so that you can attain the power of gracious living today!
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Spring 2009
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Erwin Lutzer's Cries from the Cross
(4 Lessons)
Mar 1 - Mar 22
The only way to comprehend God's love for us is to enter into the suffering of Christ on the cross. You'll see the extent to which He suffered and the greatness of the salvation He purchased for us with His death. Last words are always important...
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The cross is widely misunderstood in the present day; many in the world are deeply offended by its powerful truth. Dean Welch leads this four-week study from Erwin Lutzer’s book, Cries from the Cross. Join us as we are gently led on a journey into the heart of Christ to help us grasp what Christ Himself wants us to know. Jesus was not silent on the cross. Come turn your attention to His cries and be utterly changed.
| Cry 1: A Cry for Pardon |
Cry 2: A Cry of Assurance |
Cry 3: A Cry of Compassion |
| Cry 4: A Cry of Anguish |
Cry 5: A Cry of Suffering |
Cry 6: A Cry of Victory |
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Cry 7: A Cry of Submission |
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Beth Moore's The Patriarchs
March 29th - May 31st (10 Lessons)
DISCOVER HOW FAR GOD WILL GO TO BLESS HIS CHILDREN
Join Dean Welch and the Discovery Sunday School Class as they journey for 10 weeks with Beth Moore in her study of The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob. This series is full of twists and turns, ruin and
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redemption, evelation and mystery. This study of Genesis 12–50 keeps participants captivated by the God who stars in it!Throughout 10 weeks of exciting, engaging intrigue, participants will plunge into the heart of Genesis, to God’s remarkable pursuit of relationship and to the unfolding of His earthly plan: that through one nation—and ultimately, one man—all people on earth will be blessed. Many of the most profound and enduring concepts in the whole counsel of God’s Word are initiated in this marvelous book of beginnings.
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Lesson#
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| The class time each Sunday morning will recap the week’s Bible study and include the full lecture by Beth Moore.* *(No regular lessons done during this series as the lecture will be the video presentation by Beth Moore) Here's the title for each week. |
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Mar 29 |
Leave Your Country
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Apr 5 |
The Approaching & Approachable God |
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Apr 12 |
Triumphs and Tests |
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Apr 19 |
Eyes on Isaac |
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Apr 26 |
The Heel Grabber |
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May 3 |
FOr the Love of Jacob |
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May 10 |
God of the House |
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May 17 |
Dreams and Disappointments |
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May 24 |
A Gragil Band of Brothers |
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May 31 |
Epic Ending |
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James MacDonald's Downpour (6 Lessons)
Jan 18 - Feb 22
Maybe you’ve known the Lord for a while but you’ve been on a spiritual plateau and you know that God could do more in your life. We’ve all been there. You sense that where you are is not where you’re supposed to be and you wonder, How did I get over here?
When was the last time you put yourself in position to soak up everything God has to give?
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God has a fresh downpour of His mercy and favor ready for your life. What's required of you? A turning to the Lord. A returning to Him with all that you are. Will you come?
Downpour is a message based on Hosea 6:1-3 that challenges us to reflect on:
~Sin in the Mirror: A Picture of Brokenness
~Christ on the Cross: A Picture of Grace
~Self in the Dirt: A Picture of Repentance
~Spirit in Control: A Picture of Power
~God on the Throne: A Picture of Holiness
Please join Dean Welch and the Discovery Sunday School Class on Sunday mornings at 9:45 for this 6-week study from Jan 18 through Feb 22, 2009.
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Chip Ingram, the Miracle of Life Changes (6 Lessons)
Dec 7, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009
Join Dean Welch in the Discovery Class as he leads this new 6-week bible study of Ephesians 4 from Chip Ingram’s book, The Miracle of Life Change. Most of us are creatures of habit and don’t tolerate change very well. Typically, we go to the same service week in and week out, we sit in the same spot during the worship service and generally go out to eat lunch at the same restaurant. Admittedly, we’re creatures of habit. Our days are spent the same way, following a regular routine and pattern. However, this new study is something you cannot do by yourself. This study is about how GOD transforms US as his children. So, are you ready for a change?
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Charles Stanley, Living the Extraordinarly Life (9 Lessons)
September 7 - Nov 2, 2008
Are you ready to escape your rather ordinary life and enter into the extraordinary life that God intends? Then lay aside your personal preferences and learn to live by the foundational principles that are set forth in scripture! Join Dean Welch in the 9-week study of Living the Extraordinary Life by Dr. Charles Stanley. You will learn how actively waiting for God, responding positively to discouragement and obeying our gracious God will lead you into an extraordinary, eternal life. |
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Take this opportunity to practice the foundational principles of scripture and live out the eternity that God has set in your heart.
Using these life principles, you will learn:
- Your life is a Masterpiece
- Waiting on God is not passive
- Disappointments are inevitable, but discouragement is a choice
- You were created with eternity in your heart
- God assumes full responsibility for your needs when you obey Him
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Gary Chapman, The Five Languages of Apology
(4 Lessons) Nov 9-30, 2008
Real life involves real people who make real mistakes. Sometimes saying “I’m sorry” just isn’t enough. The need for apologies impacts all human relationships. The good news is that you can learn the art of apology. Join us in this exciting 4-week bible study by Drs. Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas as we discover the five fundamental aspects or “languages” of an
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| apology: 1Expressing Regret; 2Accepting Responsibility; 3Making Restitution; 4Genuinely Repenting; and, 5Requesting Forgiveness. In this study you will learn your own primary apology language while speaking the language of those you love. |
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Summer 2008
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July 27 - Aug 31
He Speaks to Me
by Priscilla Shirer (6 lessons)
When was the last time you heard the voice of God in your life personally? Most of us spend so much time talking to God, we don’t take the time to listen! Yet when we approach God humbly and bow down before Him, we put ourselves in a position to hear from Him. Are you longing to hear God’s voice but feeling disconnected. Join us for this six-week study by Priscilla Shirer from her book, He Speaks To Me, as we focus on God’s call to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3: 1-10. This study will uncover six characteristics essential for hearing from God—a SIMPLE relationship, a single-minded WORSHIP, a set-apart HOLINESS, a still ATTENTIVENESS, a sold-out HUNGER, and a servant SPIRIT.
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God, Do you Really Care...
Finding Strength when He seems distant...
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June 1 - July 20
“Wake up, O Lord! ... Why do you ignore our suffering and oppression?” —Psalm 44: 23-24
Join Dean Welch for this powerful study by Dr. Tony Evans as you seek to understand that God really does care. Questioning God is nothing new. Since biblical times men and women have entertained doubts about His heart, His attentiveness, and His intentions. We demand answers to our cries of Why, God? and How long do I have to endure this?
God is not put off or intimidated by your questions. He wants you to be real with Him. But He also wants to be real with you. And that means assuring you that He cares. In hard times and sickness, in fear and confusion, in pain and disappointment. It matters not what you face, but, rather, whom you choose to face. As you seek His comfort, you’ll also find His challenge. Jesus cares too much to leave you where you’re at. So the question is yours to answer: Will you believe Him for life beyond what you’ve ever experienced? That’s the question we’ll consider in this study.
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Spring 2008
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5-week
Master Works Study
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27 April - May 25 2008
The Papa Prayer
by Larry Crabb
The Papa Prayer is a relational, conversational approach to talking with and enjoying God. Have you ever asked God for something He didn’t give or maybe asked questions like this: "God, where are You?" "Are You listening to me? Do You know what's going on in my life? Do You care? Do I even know who You are?" Larry Crabb uses PAPA as an acrostic to develop a
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four-fold model of relational prayer.
P suggests: "Present Yourself to God,"
A is for "Attend to How You're Thinking of God," the second
P relates to "Purge Yourself of Anything That Blocks Your Relationship with God," and the second
A teaches readers to "Approach God As the `First Thing' in Life." |
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2 Mar - Apr 20 2008
A Heart Like His
by Beth Moore
6-week Master Works Study
Would you like to know the heart of God?
Join Dean Welch in this 8-week series of lessons from A Heart Like His, Beth Moore’s in-depth study on the life of David, “a man after God’s own heart.” In these lessons, we
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6-week Study
20 Jan - Feb 24 2008
Moral Earthquakes by by O.S. Hawkins
Earthquakes don’t just happen. They’re caused by hidden faults deep below the earth’s surface. These faults start small, growing gradually until one day - without warning - the built up stress causes an earthquake that brings down everything in its path. Moral earthquakes follow the same pattern. What seems like a small unimportant spiritual lapse can be the first step toward a disaster with far-reaching aftershocks that ripple out beyond the immediate circle of those affected to touch the lives of many with broken marriages, broken lives, and broken ministries. Join us for this insightful six-week study each Sunday morning as Dean Welch leads this Bible.
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2 Dec 2007 - 13 Jan 2008 7-week Master Works Study
Seven Words to Change Your Family by James MacDonald
...while there is still time
Join us for this 7-week study by James MacDonald on bringing about real CHANGE in our family. There’s no pain like family pain. Everyone knows it. If life is not how successful other areas of our lives might seem. Family life is where our greatest joys and sorrows are experienced. We’re all in process: doing the best we can to live out the truths God has entrusted to us in His Word—making mistakes, forgiving, learning, growing as we go. Family life is an art, not a science. It needs a lot of creativity and wisdom at every turn. And it keeps coming back to these seven words, no matter how old or mature or wise we get.
The seven words comprising the backbone of this study are:
Part 1: Three Healing Words: forgiveness, blessing, honor
Part 2: Three Building Words: truth, church, commitment
Part 3: One Transforming Word: Love.
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December 2 |
Forgiveness
Br'er Rabbit & Tar Baby |
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December 9 |
Blessing
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but... |
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December 16 |
Honor
I Bet He Told You I was Speeding too
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December 23 |
So, What Are You GIVING For Christmas?
Special Christmas Lesson
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Truth
Can you Handle the Truth - Really? |
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December 30 |
Church
New Year's Resolutions and "Fat" Christians |
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Commitment
Football & Jesus-Fans or Followers? |
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January 13 |
Love
L O V E = UB4ME |
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The Treasure Principle
(Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving)
by Randy Alcorn
You Can't Take It With You... But You Can Send It On Ahead!
This 4-week Master Works Study is based on the message of the words of the world's foremost financial consultant, Jesus Christ, who advised listeners to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:20). As we spend time in God’s Word, we will allow Randy Alcorn to lead us toward the Treasure Principle mindset by proposing and illustrating key truths. "God owns everything," "I'm His
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September 2 - October 28, 2007
9-week Master Works Study is based on
Adrian Rogers’ book
What Every Christian Ought to Know
Just as plants need certain essentials to grow—light, water, and fertile soil—so do new Christians—babes in the faith. Without these essentials—the basic truths of the faith—they will never establish strong roots or bear fruit. What Every Christian Ought to Know seeks to give intellectual truth, and also to provide the “spiritual nutrients” required to produce mature faith. Are you ready to g-r-o-w?
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Summer 2007
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things by Beth Moore
Authentic Christianity by Ray Steadman
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6-week Master Works Study is based on
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things by Beth Moore
No lessons were posted for this series,
since Beth Moore Videos were used for class.
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July 22, 2007 |
The Warning |
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July 29, 2007 |
God's Permissive Will |
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August 5, 2007 |
The Watchman
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August 12, 2007 |
Wise Up! |
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August 18, 2007 |
The Way Home |
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August 26, 2007 |
Safe in His Embrace
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7-week Master Works Study is based on
Authentic Christianity
by Ray Steadman
Click on the link below to view the lesson.
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Spring 2007
Essentials of Knowing God Better... by Tony Evans
The Murder of Jesus by John MacArthur
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6-week Master Works Study is based on
Essentials for Knowing God Better,
Experiencing God Deeper,
Loving God More
by Tony Evans
Click on the link below to view the lesson.
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7-week Master Works Study based on
The Murder of Jesus
by John MacArthur
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Lesson #1, March 4, 2007
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Kiss of the Traitor
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Lesson #2, March 11, 2007
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Kangaroo Court of High Priests
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Lesson #3, March 18, 2007
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Judas & Peter
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Lesson #4, March 25, 2007
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What am I going to do with Jesus?
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Lesson #5, April 1, 2007
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The Trial Continues
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Lesson #6, April 8, 2007
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Murder at Golgotha
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Lesson #7, April 15, 2007
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Last Words of Christ
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Winter 2006-2007
I Really Want to Change..So, Help Me God! by J MacDonald
A Sufficient Grace by J. Oswald Sanders
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9-week Master Works Study based on
I Really Want to Change...
So, Help Me God!
by James MacDonald
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Lesson #1, Dec 31, 2006
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Taking Out the Garbage |
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Lesson #2, Jan 7, 2007
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Signing on the Dotted Line |
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Lesson #3, Jan 14, 2007
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Getting Specific |
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Lesson #4, Jan 21, 2007
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Repentance |
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Lesson #5, Jan 28, 2007
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Choosing to Change |
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Lesson #6, Feb 4, 2007
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Lord I'm Yours |
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Lesson #7, Feb 11, 2007
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Power to Change |
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Lesson #8, Feb 18, 2007
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A Matter of Faith |
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Lesson #9, Feb 25, 2007
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Friends |
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4-week Master Works Study based on
“A Sufficient Grace”
by J. Oswald Sanders
Click on the link below to view the lesson.
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Fall 2006
Success God's Way by Charles Stanley
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9-week Master Works Study based on
“Success God's Way”
by Charles Stanley
Click on the link below to view the lesson.
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Lesson #1, Oct 1, 2006
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How do You Spell "SUCCESS"?
(Defining "Success" God's Way)
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Lesson #2, Oct 8, 2006
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What's in the Box? Locating the Main Spring
(Setting Godly Goals)
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Lesson #3, Oct 15, 2006
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Kicking without Contact Lens!
(Pursuing Godly Goals)
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Lesson #4, Oct 22, 2006
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Chasing the Wind!
(What About Money?)
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Lesson #5, Oct 29, 2006
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We Just Don't Like Roadblocks!
(Obstacles to Success)
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Lesson #6, Nov 5, 2006
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Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy!
(Attitudes and Thinking)
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Lesson #7, Nov 12, 2006
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Do You Know What Time it is? (Time)
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Lesson #8, Nov 19, 2006
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Starting Hot and Bright ... then Fizzle!
(Overcoming the Negatives)
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Lesson #9, Nov 26, 2006
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Never, Never, Never, Never, Never Quit!
(Persistence)
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Last Published: February 26, 2010 8:29 PM
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