Lesson 13: Stewards are Generous.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Acts 2:44-45, “44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.” Main Points ALL BELIEVERS WERE TOGETHER: The books of Acts describes the ideal church…
Read MoreHot Topics: Homosexuality
The issue of homosexuality in our modern culture has become the most popularized social debate since the Civil Rights movement. Lines have be drawn and sadly both sides have been harsh and unkind in the defense of their position. Today’s church needs to take advantage of the spot light and respond with biblical insight being…
Read MoreUnlimited Atonement is Biblically Established by the Loving Nature of God
Did Jesus’s death on the cross atone for everyone’s sins or did it just atone for the elect? This research paper is designed to answer that very question. Today in the church there is a negative divide between how Christians view the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Two conflicting beliefs have emerged…
Read MoreLesson 12: Stewards Should be Debt Free.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Romans 13:8, “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” Main Points NO DEBT REMAIN OUTSTANDING: Though there are times when Christians may get loans for cars, houses,…
Read MoreHot Topics: Tattoos/Piercings & Music/TV/Movies
The 21st century disciple is faced with more cultural issues than at any time before. This rapid expansion of erosion is due primarily to the world wide web and 24/7 global media. Therefore, we in the church find ourselves having to give both insiders and outsiders an answer to why we do what we do and offer guidance…
Read MoreThe Govea’s, My Pastoral Heroes!
I was asked by one of my classes in seminary to interview a husband and wife in the ministry. They were supposed to be outstanding in leadership and reflective of Jesus’ character in both their ministry and family. So I chose our Campus Pastors, Pastors Eriberto and Griselda Govea. I hope you enjoy learning from…
Read MoreLesson 11: Stewards are Shrewd.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Luke 16:8, “The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.” Main Points HE ACTED SHREWDLY: The definition…
Read MoreHot Topics: Drugs & Addictions
Drug use and addictions have become more of a challenge in modern society because of the ease of acquiring whatever one longs for. Therefore, today like never before with the rise of legal marijuana use in the U.S., Christians need to understand what things are lawful in God’s eyes and what is sinful. Also, disciples need to…
Read MoreLesson 10: Stewards are Multipliers.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Matthew 25:16-17, “16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. 17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.” Main Points…
Read MoreHot Topics: Immigration
Immigration is a hot topic in U.S. politics with people drawing lines on both sides of the issue. Some feel all illegal immigrants should be forced to return to their country because they have broken our laws and others believe the U.S. owes all law abiding people the path of citizenship because the U.S. was a country…
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