Recorded October 30, 2016 at the Dean Road church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL
Are Christians praying for laborers for the harvest? Jesus depicted the growth of the kingdom like sowing where the seed sprouts and grows, and the sower does not know how. This is the power of the Word of God. The earth is the heart of every person. God made the heart for God’s word just as God made the soil for the seed. The Gospel belongs in the heart to produce fruit. That must give Christians confidence that God’s Word is for the heart. Jesus saw the harvest as plentiful because the crowds were in need of a shepherd. Should Christians see the same? For this reason, Jesus exhorted His disciples to pray for laborers. Christians must see what Jesus sees, proclaim what Jesus proclaimed, and pray for laborers. This lesson will challenge the believer to make great changes in evangelizing to the lost especially when young children have no shame in telling their friends about the message of Jesus Christ. Lesson by Scott Shifferd
Recorded October 30, 2016 at the Dean Road church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL
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Fear is a motivator. Fear is good for keeping children away from a busy road. Fear is also good for keeping everyone away from Hell. Jesus proclaimed, “Fear him who can ruin both soul and body in Hell” (Matt 10:28). Jesus preached more about Hell than all others in the Bible. Why? Fear of Hell is a real fear of a real place. Jesus observed that both soul and body go to ruin in Hell. On the last day, Jesus depicted a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust. Hell is not a place of disembodied spirits. The unjust will rise in a body that goes to the fires and darkness of Hell where there is wailing and gnashing of teeth. In context of all people in history, each person is most likely going to Hell. However, Jesus preached that life is through the narrow gate and the way is hard. Jesus wants all to come to salvation. Hell is completely just for all people who do not know God, continue in sin, and do not obey the Gospel (2 Thess 1:7–9; Heb 10:26–31). This lesson will expand on the reality of Hell and those who escape and find life. Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:29-30 (read by: David Johnson)
Lesson by Scott Shifferd Recorded October 23, 2016 Should Christians say, “I am proud of you” to their children or should they say, “I thank God for you?” The apostle Paul confessed that he had reason to be proud in his work for God (Rom 15:17). Paul also declared that he was humble (2 Cor 10:1–2). Why? How can Paul confess that he is proud and declare that he is humble? The Scriptures teach throughout that believers must only boast in the Lord. How does someone boast in the Lord? This lesson addresses that matter. Serving God is humbling. God has called the powerless, foolish, and weak in the world to shame the powerful, wise, and strong. For this reason, the Scriptures instruct the Christian to boast in the Lord and have pride in Jesus Christ. Christians must boast in their weaknesses to demonstrate the strength of God. Christians must boast of God, Christ, the Gospel, and the church. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24
Lesson by Scott Shifferd Recorded October 9, 2016 Every Christmas season, numerous ads and reports quote, “Tis better to give than to receive.” Almost none cite the source. Are they ashamed? Jesus declared, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). A great Gospel preacher, V.P. Black, observed that Acts 20:35 is the most disbelieved passage in the whole Bible. Do you believe Jesus that it is better to give than receive? Numerous surveys report the number one lesson that people do not want to hear at church is a message about giving. How much do parents enjoy giving to their children? How much do husbands love to give to their wives? Who wants to give to the church? This minister perceives that people simply do not see the purpose of the church anymore. The church’s eternal mission is to evangelize to the saved and the lost. The church’s eternal purpose is to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples. There is no greater world-changing message than the Gospel message that has shaped humanity for so much good. If you give, Jesus promised that God will give more back to you (Luke 6:38). Do you believe him? This message encourages believers to give to church and to others. God will bless you. This lesson presents these promises of God. Scripture Reading: Luke 6:38 (read by Christopher Howell)
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