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In this lesson Mike discusses the various ideas down through history that various teachers have had concerning the meaning of atonement as well as the one vital work of the Holy Spirit in the plan of salvation.

In this final session Mike will review the purpose and reward of spiritual disciplines and add the tenth and most critical of these.

This lesson demonstrates the role played by the Holy Spirit in executing God the Father's #1 goal in sending Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of all humanity.

This session is about sacrifice a discipline that most aligns us with Christ and His life.

It has been eighteen months since my first serious bout of dizziness and nausea.

Mike talks about the relationship between the Holy Spirit's influence and the discipline of self-control.

In this lesson Mike will explain the various ways that the Godhead is manifested.

The complex discipline of humility is examined by reviewing common attitudes, the battle experienced and everyday habits that are connected to this quality.

This lesson will focus on the various Scriptures that define the particulars of God's complex character and demonstrate the unique presence of the Holy Spirit in the Godhead.

In this session Mike corrects some of the misconceptions many people have about prayer.

In this lesson Mike examines the early passages of Genesis that clearly reveal initial evidence of God's nature or what is often referred to as the Trinity.

This session takes a look at one of the most difficult of the 10 disciplines on the way to spiritual maturity.

Mike reviews Psalm 71 and describes three golden blessings that only God can provide when we are old. (Psalm 71)

Mike discusses two important features of spiritual maturity and how each supports the other.

With the big day soon upon us, I offer a few reminders to parents and kids to help get us started on the right foot.

In this session Mike will explain the condition that permits intimacy to take place - simplicity.

In this session, Mike reviews the 4 stages of complete spiritual transformation as well as the second step we need to take towards spiritual maturity.

Becoming a disciple of Jesus is a choice. If we choose wisely then we enter a relationship with God. If we choose poorly, we reject God and suffer the consequences of lost hope. In this lesson we explain how we wisely use the gift of choice to learn more about God, trust God, and obey God. The lesson demonstrates choosing faith by showing how Peter gained, weakened, and regained his faith and how Judas Iscariot chose to misdirect and lose faith.

Mike shares some observations as a rich person who has been exposed to and visited areas of extreme poverty and despair in this world. (Mark 10:23)

This introductory lesson and discussion questions will lay out the path taken by the group for this spiritual journey.

As the gospels end and the church begins, we see Matthias appointed to replace Judas and later Paul appointed to continue to carry the gospel into all the world. This lesson looks at these two later appointed apostles and the lessons we learn from them.

This lesson looks not at a wasted life, but at a life wasted. The difference is choices made. How sad it will be on judgment day when we are presented with the many opportunities to serve our Lord. Such is the case with the tragic figure Judas Iscariot. He was with our Lord physically but not spiritually and never grew in his faith.

Known only by their names yet known to God for their faithful and selfless service. These three untold heroes teach us that our role is to put the Master first.

All of us have questions, doubts, and fears. These two apostles showed their faith in Jesus over things of the world and things that cause us to fear and doubt. They learned to turn their lives, without hesitation, to the one who gives life.

In this lesson Mike examines what type of rewards we should be receiving from the practice of public worship.

Two men whose first instinct was to bring others to Jesus. Sometimes they got it wrong but, in the end, they recognized who Jesus was and followed Him into eternity.

This amazing pair of self-centered and self-serving brothers became faithful and self-less servants of Jesus. Along the way they had much to overcome, beginning with themselves. The result was complete loyalty and service to the master.

This apostle, the first follower of Jesus, shows us the value of taking the gospel to those close to us. He, like his famous brother, Peter, grew to become fishers of men.

Perhaps the best known of the apostles, this giant of the faith went from putting his foot in his mouth to opening the way to Jesus for all humanity.

Mike looks at an old TV show that reflected a world where life was good because fathers in general knew what was best for their families.

In this lesson, we will gain insight into the difference between a disciple and apostle. We will look at how Jesus prepared Himself to call the 12 and what they had to overcome as they grew in their faith.

In this last lesson, Mike demonstrates that if we followed what the Bible teaches there would be no prejudice of any kind.

In Romans chapters 6-7 Paul explains the apparent paradox that Christians who still struggle with sin are nevertheless saved. (Romans 6-7)

In this second part on the subject of genetics, Mike explains the process of cloning and the moral issues stemming from this practice.

In this first of a two-part lesson, Mike examines the first two practices in this scientific field, genetic modification and human engineering. He will also refer to Bible principles that should guide these practices.

On Graduation Sunday, Mike honors not only this year's graduates but also speaks about graduating from the school of Christian life.

Mike provides 3 good reasons to motivate everyone to attend every service of the church. (Acts 2)

In this session, Mike addresses the destructive nature of gambling focusing particularly on Internet gaming and many Scriptural references that speak directly to this addictive vice.

Mike reviews the history and possible future of a society actively seeking the deconstruction of traditional gender norms.

Pornography has gone mainstream and is easily available for free, at first, for the naïve. This lesson explores internet porn, the most prevalent form of this highly addictive substance and some ways to avoid or break this poisonous habit. (N.B. - No graphic images will be shown in this lesson).

In this concluding lesson, Mike finishes examining the main arguments Pro-Choice groups use to defend abortion and brings forth key Scriptures that address this issue. (N.B. No graphic pictures or photos of abortion procedures will be used in this presentation).

In this two-part lesson, Mike will describe the various methods used to abort babies, and compare the main arguments used by both Pro-Choice and Pro-Life groups to support their positions on this highly controversial issue. (N.B. No graphic pictures or photos of aborted children will be shown).

Mike reviews the facts concerning the #1 addictive substance in the world and the deceptive arguments used to lure Christians into its use.

This Easter Sunday lesson focuses on the order and nature of the resurrection made possible by Jesus' resurrection - our own! (I Corinthians 15)

This lesson traces the four steps that lead to addiction and the specific teachings in the Bible that condemn this state of being.

In this first of three sessions, Mike describes the biology and behavior of the individual who is in the process of becoming addicted to drugs of various kinds.

Mike reviews local stats as a basis to examine the type of actions taken by churches who experience significant numerical growth.

Mike delves into the world of the occult explaining various facets of the dark practices and what the Bible specifically teaches about them.