Church Life
The lessons contained in this section touch on conflict resolution, stewardship, basic doctrine and benevolence, topics that every church can find useful regardless of size or maturity.
In this lesson, Mike describes the three ways that God blesses those who regularly give to Him.
Prime 26m
Mike reviews the main reasons why people fall away from the faith and how this tendency can be reversed in a person's life.
Prime 23m
This lesson highlights 3 important ways that a congregation can honor its spiritual leaders. (Exodus 17:10-13)
Prime 29m
This sermon outlines some of the attitudes Christians need to cultivate in order to promote unity and peace within the church. (Ephesians 4:31-5:2)
Prime 24m
This sermon examines the circumstances that led Paul to write this beautiful ode to Christian love. (I Corinthians 12:31-13:13)
Prime 28m
Mike looks at the Bible basis for the "invitation" feature of public worship and some of the reasons why many are hindered in coming forward at the appropriate time.
Prime 22m
Christians are in a unique situation when called on to deal with their enemies. This lesson will outline the various strategies that the Bible provides when believers must face those who injure them in some way.
Prime 38m
In this world of competing church "styles" (progressive vs. traditional vs. visitor friendly, etc) it is necessary to realize that the Bible describes the church belonging to Christ as being glorious in nature, not big or successful.
Prime 29m
In this lesson, Mike develops five principles that Jesus gives the church to use in times of trouble. (Matthew 18:1-35)
Prime 28m
In this sermon Mike reviews the broader implications of stewardship beyond the simple giving of money. (Matthew 25:14-30)
Prime 31m
