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Two similar parables with two different lessons
What was Jesus trying to say in the parable of the talents?
What the parable of the talents means to us
When opportunity knocks--big or little
The attitudes of those who heard Jesus' parable about the talents
Deciding what to do with the opportunities we're given
Ability and opportunity
Avoiding regret in eternity
Choices and consequences
Contrasts in the parable of the sheep and the goats
Helping those in need is a form of justice
Do good works result in a relationship or does a relationship result in good works?
Does the parable of the sheep and the goats apply to us?
Three truths discovered in the parables of Matthew chapter 25
The Christmas story from the different perspectives of the Gospels
Mark's perspective of the Christmas story
You shall not covet: What is coveting?
What makes the 10th commandment different than the other nine?
The definition of "covet"
How coveting distorts spiritual vision
Coveting can lead you to do things you never thought you'd do
Combating our culture's 'more is better' message
Replace the bad (coveting) with the good (contentment)
The 10th commandment is really a trust issue
The relationship between fornication, uncleanness, and covetousness
If you could eliminate one sin, what would it be?
Why we don't always buy into what the Bible says
How questions and doubts about the Bible can be a good thing
"Let your conduct be without covetousness"
A look at how the tenth commandment relates to the first nine
Going beyond the action to the motive of adultery
The Ten Commandments and the attitudes behind our actions
Spiritual hearing loss
The danger of listening to other "voices" that lead us away from God
The ideas involved in the Christian faith
The foundational ideas of Christianity
Faith and understanding--two sides of the same coin
Faith--choosing God's side even in difficult times (Part 2)
Living by faith--principle or application?
Understanding different translations of Hebrews 11:1
Examples of faith--encouraging or discouraging?
Different words that explain faith
Is the Bible relevant to our culture?
Background on Hebrews chapter 11
Literary techniques used in Hebrews
Heros of Hebrews 11
Faith and science together in Hebrews 11
How faith and facts and evidence affect your relationship with God
"Where did we come from?"
Different ways people use the idea of "having faith"
Which comes first: belief or knowledge?
Some biblical role models worthy of notice (Part 1)
Finding inspiration from our ancient biblical ancestors
Why did God allow some people in the bible to live so long
How to find the best translation of a bible passage
Getting the most out of studying the Bible
A look at the life of Abraham
An interesting dialogue on the basis of your faith
Decisions require faith (Part 3)
Are you wiling to step into the unknown with God?
How to measure opportunities that come our way
Struggling to make the right decision?
Examining decisions we make when we’re caught up in the moment
Uncertain as to where your life is headed?
God’s Word contains real stories about real people … who teach us powerful lessons about God’s character
The motivation and purpose behind the words we read in the Bible
Learn to live with uncertainty, and have faith in the outcome!
A reminder that God doesn’t focus on our flaws; instead He looks at how we demonstrate our faith in Him
Making a decision to have a relationship with God
Decisions that shape our lives
The conversion experience of Moses
Raising children to have a personal relationship with God
Examining the life of Moses
Choosing the right path, when standing at the crossroads of life
Making good choices
It takes courage to follow God
The importance of answering God’s call in the choices we make
The important role faith plays in our lives
Practical advice for making tough choices
The importance of understanding the true message behind passages in Scripture
What it means to really know God’s will
Samson – a man who made poor decisions over and over again . . . and yet was used mightily by God
The story of a man who seemed lost forever
The reality of forgiveness . . . and the consequences of taking your own path
A insightful look into two brilliant minds of the twentieth century
The life of one of the influential leaders in the Old Testament
Jephthah, a man who had a heart for God, but made some choices with dire consequences
A difficult passage in the book of Judges
A much-debated passage of Scripture about a man who made a rash vow to God
When our perception of God is wrong, our choices are affected
Sage advice to those in leadership
Does the Bible impact your life?
Expressing grace and mercy through reproof and rebuke
The process of biblical translation . . . and the benefits of each version
Which Bible translation should you choose?
Getting back to a right understanding of the Bible
Do you want to understand the Bible better?
Enjoy the best loved poem in all the Scriptures . . . Psalm 23
Master the skill of biblical interpretation
How personal interpretation plays into our Bible reading
How to break down Bible passages into easy-to-understand pieces
A step-by-step process to unveil the clear and beautiful message in a psalm
A practical lesson on Hebrew poetry . . . even some tips on how to write our own psalms
Hear the beautiful expressions of listeners' psalms
Practical tips on how to comprehend the important passages of Old Testament poetry
A lesson in learning how to study the Bible on your own
An Old Testament psalm that shows remarkable transparency with God
See how the Psalms can soften your heart
The Scriptures come alive when we read the powerful message of God to His people
Learn important tools to you help get the most out of Bible study
Tools to getting the most out of narrative accounts for your Bible study
See how the story of Ruth teaches life-lessons that can be used today
How to see the broader context of what the Bible has to say
Bible narratives . . . how to interpret and apply them to our lives
The use of figurative language in the Bible, and how to interpret it effectively
How to accurately interpret the figurative language used in the Bible
Tools to help us interpret and understand the figurative language used in Scripture
Practical tools for understanding and interpreting the Bible accurately
How the Bible uses various forms of speech to communicate
Examine the pros and cons of some popular Bible study tools
Find helpful tools for interpreting the Scriptures and applying them to your daily life
Can the Bible mean different things to different people?
How to respond to biblical disagreements
A step-by-step guide to getting the most out of the Bible
Part of understanding the Bible is to respect the context in which it was written
It can be dangerous to take a Bible promise and misapply it in our lives
The challenge of applying the Bible to our everyday lives
How to deal with current-day problems that aren’t mentioned in the Scriptures
Guidelines for accurately interpreting the Scriptures
Ten guidelines to help better understand the Bible and correctly apply it to daily life
Discover examples from the Old Testament of living out a life of faith
Do you ever have trouble applying the stories in the Bible to your situation?
Real-life men and women who inspire us to walk in faith
Examples from the Bible of how to stand for truth in a world going the other direction
Learn how to become a discerning listener
Do we believe the truth of the Bible, no matter what the people around us are saying?
Daily study of God’s Word can change your outlook and even your life!
Staying strong in your walk with God
Reflect on God’s promises—those promises you can trust for a lifetime
Discover if faith makes you fearless
Look to the One who has power over your fears
Discover how to bring Scripture into your daily life
An insightful discussion on the book of Daniel
Ever wonder what took place during the 400 years between the Old and New Testament?
The Scripture surrounding Christ’s birth in light of the historical context
Examine the fascinating timeline between the Old and New Testaments
Discover the Old Testament Scriptures leading up to the coming of Christ
A bird’s-eye view to what is called the inter–testamental period of the Bible
Take a look at some of the key players in the New Testament
Discover a whole new perspective on the Pharisees in the New Testament
A look at taxes and tax collectors from Jesus’ perspective
Rediscover the powerful truths presented in Scripture
Discover the importance of taking God’s Word to heart
Letting the Scriptures change our actions and attitudes
Looking to God’s Word for guidance on putting spiritual things over material things
What Jesus says about heaven and hell and what that means for us
How the choices we make each day define our life now, and for eternity
An interesting look at the battle for the mind
Discover the hope and help found in the Bible
Receiving what God has already done!
Do you wrestle with the issue of sin in the life of the faithful follower of God?
God’s consistent love in the midst of our inconsistent faith
Questions to consider when making important decisions
How to fully understand the biblical analogy of the “marathon” of faith
Find out how to make choices that are pleasing to God
Discover ways God guides us through making wise decisions
The practical application of “putting out a fleece” to determine God’s will
Practical advice for making good decisions
What is God’s role in our decision-making?
Timely illustrations of how the Bible can help when you’re at a crossroads
Explore Scripture to find what God says about choosing a mate
Practical, biblical advice on making major decisions, such as who to marry
A practical look at biblically based decision-making
Seven principles to help us make those difficult choices
How our strengths and weaknesses impact the choices we make
Discover important principles to making good decisions
How circumstances affect the decisions we make
Important guidelines to making wise decisions
Principles we can follow to help us make the best choices possible
Practical tools for making good decisions
Discover how the attitude of the heart affects our belief in God
Tools to develop our listening skills, so that we hear the whole truth of the Bible
Looking at some commonly misunderstood Bible passages
Encouragement for those struggling to get a solid grasp on the Bible
Practical advice for reading through, and understanding the Bible
An insightful discussion on biblical truth and how to apply it to our lives today
Finding true hope behind a familiar, and often misunderstood verse in the Psalms
The dangers of misusing or even misquoting Scripture
A helpful conversation about commonly misunderstood Bible verses
Discover what happens when we forget the biblical context surrounding a verse
An encouraging Bible verse, and the real power behind it
Discover the benefit to using different translations when studying the Bible
Practical tools to bring clarity to often misunderstood Bible passages
Looking at the “hot passages” in the Bible
Taking your study of God’s Word to a deeper level
Find new meaning in the familiar passage of Revelation 3:20
Taking a closer look at an often misunderstood Bible passage
Practical advice on how to accurately interpret the Scriptures
Handy tools for getting the most out of your Bible study
How to get a clearer understanding of what God is saying in the Bible
How to get the most out of reading God’s Word
Are you trying to raise godly children?
Look at Proverbs to find wisdom for parents
Looking at Proverbs for wisdom about raising children
Finding wisdom in the book of Proverbs to help you during the difficult child-rearing years
Finding insight and help for getting through good and bad times
The important issue of forgiveness
Looking at Ephesians chapter 5 to uncover the truth about submission
Bringing clarity to the sensitive subject of submission in marriage
An important message for your marriage
Uncover powerful truths in Scriptures to strengthen your marriage
Look to the Bible to find hope for your struggling marriage
How do you break the dangerous cycle of abuse?
Look at God’s ultimate design for marriage, and find encouragement in the Scriptures
Looking at some of the more difficult moments in marriage
Domestic abuse and how the church can help
Take an insightful look into the tenth commandment
Practical truths for today straight from God’s Word
Let’s go back in time to a meal Jesus shared with the Pharisees
Uncover the profound meaning for your life, found in the parables of Jesus
Practical tools for really understanding the truth of Scripture
Bringing Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son to life