Spirit & Truth Podcast

8 Watts of Willingness

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:10:00 +0000

There is great value in having a heart to do God’s will and to serve Him as a faithful vessel, even if we feel unequipped or underprepared to do so. If we are willing to remove the distractions from our lives and seek to do what God and Jesus Christ have called us to do, great things can be accomplished even if we only have a small amount of willingness on our part.

Verses: 2 Tim. 2:20-21, 14-19; 4:1-2; Ps. 90:12; 39:4

Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

The Real Christmas Story

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:30:00 +0000

The Christmas story is important because the birth of Christ is important. The traditional story of His birth contains many errors, and presents a cold, hard, and lonely picture about the circumstances of his birth. This expository teaching explores and reveals a deeper, more accurate understanding of the customs, time and place, and other details that truly make the birth of Christ an inspiring account of love, obedience, giving, and sacrifice.

Verses: Luke 1:24-40, 56-57; 2:1-24; Matt. 1:18-25; Lev. 12:6-8

Teacher: John Schoenheit

It’s Okay To Enjoy Your Life

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:03:00 +0000

There is a belief among many Christians that we don’t deserve and should not pursue enjoyment in this life--that life should only be taken seriously and sober-mindedly at all times. But is that really God’s intention for us? Scripture illustrates God’s viewpoint that we can and should enjoy our work and the fruit of it, and even to approach life with humor.

Verses: Mark 6:45-48; Titus 2:6; Phil. 3:1, 4:4; Isa. 22:12-13; 1 Cor. 15:32; Eccles. 2:24-25; 3:4,12-13, 22; 5:18; 8:15; 9:7; 11:8-9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

No Retirement

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:57:00 +0000

This teaching explores the importance of our individual calling and how each of us has been redeemed to a life of service to Jesus. We were not preordained, but we were invited into service and relationship with our Lord—and we, by our free will, answered that call. It’s a commitment from which we don’t get to retire, just like Jesus did not retire when he ascended to the Father’s right hand!

Verses: Rom. 8:28-30; 11:29; Matt. 22:1-14; 2 Thess. 2:13-14; 1 Cor. 1:26-29; Eph. 1:15-18; 4:1; Phil. 3:10-14; 2 Thess. 1:3-12; 2 Pet. 1:10-11

Teacher: Dennis Hickman

The Shema of Deuteronomy 6:4

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:30:00 +0000

The Shema is not only a declaration to Israel – it is a statement about relationship. This teaching presents three aspects of the Shema: what it is not saying, what it is saying, and how it applies to our lives. The teacher explores its meaning through a Biblical Unitarian perspective, highlighting what it reveals about God and our relationship with Him. We are encouraged to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Verses: Deut. 6:4-5; 4:35, 39; Mark 12:28-34; John 17:3; 1 Cor. 8:6; Exod. 20:2-3; Song of Sol. 6:8-9; Zech. 14:9; 13:2; Isa. 2:20

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Live Joyfully in Every Circumstance

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:02:00 +0000

Philippians is a wonderful book in the Church Epistles, a letter penned by Paul with an abundance of encouragement and instruction for believers. One of the greatest aspects of Philippians is the depth of exploration into joy and endurance and how, through our reliance on Jesus and our unity with him, we can all have a godly mindset and approach to life no matter what situations we face.

Verses: Acts 16:9-25; Phil. 1:1- 4:23

Teacher: Jeff Tyler

God’s Unique Day

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:19:00 +0000

In Zechariah 14, verses 6 and 7 speak of a “unique” day in the future known only to Yahweh. Our God has quite a challenge to take on: restore our fallen world with its many flaws, to the state of “Paradise” as it was in the Garden of Eden. But God is up to the challenge and it will only take Him one “unique” day to do it.

To view the chart referenced in this teaching, click here.

Verses: Heb. 1:1-2; Dan. 9:24-27; Rev. 19:11, 14-15, 17, 19-21; 20:7-9; Ezek. 37:11-14; Matt. 25:31-33; Zech. 14:1-7; Luke 21:7-12, 20-22; 23:43; Gen. 1:30; 2 Cor.12:4; Isa. 11:1-2, 5, 9; 35:1-2, 6, 7

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Righteousness: Doing Right by God and People

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:30:00 +0000

It is important to every Christian that we understand the meaning of righteousness, especially as it is used in the New Testament. While the uses of “righteousness” were often blended in the Old Testament and Gospels, the word has two distinct meanings in the New Testament Epistles: 1.) having a right standing in the sight of God, and 2.) doing right by God and others.

Verses: Rom. 3:23, 24; 5:1; 10:4; 2 Tim. 3:12, 16; 2:22; Phil. 4:8; 2 Chron. 12:5, 6; Ezra 9:13-15; Ps. 11:7; 116:5; 145:17; 37:21,32; 1 Sam. 12:7; Deut. 24:12, 13; 2 Sam. 22:2; Eccl. 7:16; Matt. 5:6, 10, 20; 6:33; Jer. 23:1-5; Luke 11:46

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Day of Pentecost

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 14 May 2019 07:30:00 +0000

This teaching examines several aspects of the Day of Pentecost including the names of Pentecost in the Old Testament and the offerings and what they signified. Also presented is clear evidence that on the Day of Pentecost the Apostles were not in an upper room, but in the Temple itself, and shows the significance of Pentecost in the life of believers today, especially in light of the manifestations of the gift of holy spirit.

Verses: Exod. 23:14; 34:23; Deut. 16:16; Lev. 23:9-11, 15-17, 21; Acts 1:8; 2:1-18,33; John 7:27-39; Ezek. 11:19; 36:26,27; Eph. 1:13,14; Matt. 12:44; 1 Pet. 2:5; Exod. 19:9-25; 20:1-2; Luke 24: 50-53

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Stir Up the Gift

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Every believer has a service to perform —something God has equipped and enabled them to do, a “gift” ministry. The subject of our gift ministries is approached in four parts: the background of Paul’s phrase, “stir up the gift;” the meaning of “stir up the gift;” keys to recognizing our individual gifts, callings, and service; and ways our gifts can be fitted together to build up the Body of Christ.

Verses: 2 Tim. 1:3-7; Rom. 12:1-8; Eph. 4:1,7-8, 11-16

Teacher: Jeff Tyler

What About the Rapture?

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:30:00 +0000

This teaching takes a thorough look into the biblical evidence for the Rapture, including its purpose, meaning, places where it is referenced in Scripture, and more. The Rapture is a great part of every Christian’s hope. A scriptural understanding of what it is and the intricacies surrounding it are laid out simply in this teaching.

Verses: Isa. 9:7; 61:1-3; 63:1, 4; 65:17, 19-23, 25; Jer. 32:37; Dan. 7:13; Zech. 9:9-10; Matt. 16:13-16, 21-22; 23:34-35; 24:3, 9; John 12:32-34; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; Eph. 3:2-3, 5; 1 Thess. 1:10; 4:15-18; 5:2, 9; 2 Thess. 2:1-2, 7; Rev. 1:4, 9-10; 2:1, 4, 7, 9-10, 14, 16, 20, 23

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Experiencing Ephesians in Love

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:30:00 +0000

This teaching explores the theme of love that is woven throughout the Book of Ephesians. Taking a look into many passages surrounding the story of God’s purpose through the ages, this teaching unfurls a powerful love story between God and mankind through paths of redemption, promise, calling, restoration, commission and more.

Verses: Eph. 1:4; 2:4; 3:16-19; 4:1, 15-16; 5:1-2, 25-33; 6:23-24

Teacher: Jeff Tyler

Trust God and Let Go

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:30:00 +0000

Hebrews chapter 11 points out how Old Testament believers trusted in the promises of God. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul also is a great example of trusting God and letting go of his credentials and past. By following these examples in the Old and New Testaments, we also can trust God, “let go,” and grow into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Verses: Heb. 11; 12:1-3; Phil. 3

Teacher: Jeff Tyler

Evangelism – Giving the Greatest Gift

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:30:00 +0000

How can you help someone receive the greatest gift—everlasting life? This teaching explores the topic of evangelism from many angles, including why evangelism is so important, why it’s risky, and why it’s ultimately worth it. Included are helpful, practical tips on how to be an ambassador for Christ in a way that engages people and helps show them the love, power, and reality of God.

Verses: Prov. 4:7; Mark 8:36-37; Luke 15:4-7; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15; 1 Cor. 2:14-16; 3:9; 14:5, 6, 22; 2 Cor. 2:14-16; 3:4-6; 5:10, 17-20; Eph. 6:19; Phil. 2:25-28; Col. 4:2-4; 1 Thess. 2:19-20

Teacher: John Schoenheit

God’s Seal of Ownership

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:30:00 +0000

The Book of Ephesians is the apex of all communication regarding the Body of Christ with Jesus as the head, and the blessings we have as believers who are part of the Body of Christ. Chapters 1-3 of Ephesians present our position in Christ, and Chapter 1 in particular presents our place in God’s plan and in His family in that we are sealed with the promised holy spirit.

Click here for a Greek Diagram of Ephesians 1:1-14.

Verses: Eph. 1:3-14; 4:30; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; Est. 8:8; Rom. 15:28; Heb. 6:13-20

Teacher:  Dennis Hickman

Family Unity

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:30:00 +0000

This three-part teaching explores the topic of unity in our Christian walk. The first segment brings insight regarding care, respect, and submission between husbands and wives. The next addresses the parent/child relationship, how our earthly parental relationships reflect our relationship with God. The final segment explores the master/servant relationship, and the necessity for love, care, honor and respect for others.

Verses: Eph. 5:21-6:4; 1:4; Col. 3:18; Heb. 12:12; Mark 14:32-36

Teacher: Gary, Karen, Grace and Caitlyn Theisen

A Look into Ezekiel

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 07:30:00 +0000

This teaching introduces us to the prophet Ezekiel, focusing on the first 3 chapters of the Book of Ezekiel, which, although difficult to understand, contain many lessons we can learn from Ezekiel’s life and visions. The teaching includes a vivid description of God’s chariot throne, His glory, and His commands to speak His words whether others listen or not.

Verses: Ezek. 1-3; Gen. 1:7; 18:1; 1 Tim. 6:16

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Free Will

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:30:00 +0000

This teaching covers the concept of free will in the Bible and Christian life, exploring God’s interplay with us as we choose day-to-day whether to honor God and do His will, or to simply accomplish our own agenda. All decisions, good or bad, have consequences. Godly choices lead to Godly results. His desire for us is to voluntarily choose to love Him and be a part of His family.

Verses: 1 Tim. 2:3-4; Phil. 2:13; Rom. 7:15-25; 8:1-4; 10:9-13; 2 Tim. 4:8; Gal. 6:7; Matt. 6:9-10; 26:30-34

Teacher: Dennis Hickman

Blessing One Another

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0000

Many Christians do not realize that the biblical phrase “one another” refers specifically to Christians. God commands us to act for the benefits of “one another” in specific ways. This teaching explores how “one another” is used in the New Testament, offering practical advice for how we can best support and uplift one another in genuine love as we strive to obey God and strengthen the Body of Christ.

Verses: Gal. 4:31; 5:13; 6:10; John 1:12; 13:34-35; 1 John 3:2, 9-11; Rom. 1:13; 12:10, 16; 14:13, 19; 15:5, 7, 14, 17; Matt. 22:34; Mark 12:29-30; Deut. 6:4; Lev. 19:18; 1 Thess. 4:9,18; 5:15; 1 Tim. 1:22; Col. 1:28; 3:9,13,15; 1 Cor. 11:33; Eph. 4:2,32; 5:21; 1 Pet. 4:10, 19; 5:5; Heb. 10:24; James 4:11; 5:9, 16

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Rewards in the Future Kingdom

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:30:00 +0000

The subject of rewards in the coming Kingdom of Christ on earth is not very well understood. However, rewards are addressed in dozens of verses, which explain the kinds of rewards we can earn, how our inheritance can be a reward, and whether or not we can lose our rewards. When Christ sets up his kingdom, he will reward each person based on what they have done in this life.

Verses: Rev. 19; Heb. 2:14; 11:24; 12:1-2; Acts 3:20-21; 27:20; Isa. 35:1-7; Ps. 62:12; Prov. 24:12; Eccles. 12:13-14; Matt. 5:5, 12; 16:27; 19:27; Jer. 17:10; Ezek. 33:20; 37:9-14; Rom. 2:6; 6:5; 10:9; 1 Cor. 6:9-10, 24-37; 15:58; 2 Cor. 5:10; Gal. 5:19-21; 6:9; Phil. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:5-13; 4:7; 1 Thess. 4:6; Col. 3:23; Eph. 1:14; 5:5; Mal. 3:16; 2 John 1:8

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Can Anything Separate Us From the Love of God?

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 May 2018 11:30:00 +0000

One of the believer’s privileges set forth in the book of Romans is “eternal life.” This teaching explores what it means to be “more than a conqueror “in Christ by illustrating that the theme of Romans is the “good news” of Jesus Christ. An overview of chapters 1-8 of Romans reveals the scope of the epistle, clearly portraying the way to salvation and eternal life.

Verses: Rom. 1:15-18; 2:1, 9-12, 28-29; 3:1-2, 20-24, 30; 4:1, 3, 9-10, 24; 5:1, 6, 8-12, 15-19; 6:1-6, 8; 7:7, 13, 24-25; 8:1-2, 30-39; Eph. 2:5-6; Col. 2:20; 3:1, 3-4; 2 Tim. 2:11

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Fulfilling Your Function in the Body of Christ

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 07:30:00 +0000

Understanding the work that God has called each of us to is vital as our effectiveness for Christ depends on our understanding of our calling. The road to discovering our individual function in the Body of Christ is explored through key sections from the Book of Acts.

Verses: Acts 5:27-39; 9:1-6, 10-16, 19-22, 26-30; 10:1-5, 9-16; 11:1-4, 18-26; 13:1-3; 2 Cor. 10:12-18; Rom. 12:1-8; Eph. 4:7, 11-16

Teacher: Jeff Tyler

Living Wholeheartedly

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:30:00 +0000

Going through life our hearts can become numb and unable to fully experience the depths of joy and love. We may become afraid to feel the pain and sadness that come from the same place as joy and love. This teaching explores the steps we can take to heal and acquire strength for the journey to live life with our whole heart.

Verses: Ps. 22:14, 15; 27:7-8, 13, 14; 34:18; 36:7-10; 87:7; 133:1; 139:23-24; 147:3; Prov. 4:23; 14:10; 16:22; 27:19; Rom. 10:9-10; 12:15-16, 18; Matt. 22:37-39; 25:14-30; Jer. 17:9; 29:13; Luke 1:37; 6:45; Exod. 25:8; 1 Cor. 3:16; Gal. 4:6; Heb. 3:6-8; 10:19-22; Mark 14:34; Zech. 7:12; John 4:14; 13:35; 14:2; 17:20-24; Eph. 3:16-20; 4:3; Col. 3:13-14; 1 Sam. 61:1

Teacher: Caitlyn Theisen

When It Hurts to Bend the Knee

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000

There is more to worshipping God than attending church or singing praises. Worship involves sacrifice. Becoming a disciple is an act of worship. It is about obeying God even when we don’t feel like it. Being a follower of Christ means we must forsake ourselves and follow him, no matter the cost.

Verses: Matt. 16:24-25; 10:37-40; Col. 3:23-24; Rom. 12:1-2; Mark 12:30; Isa. 29:13; John 4:23-24; 1 Pet. 2:4-5; 1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:20-24

Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

Thinking Like God Thinks

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000

Examples from the Torah and Christ’s life, show that not only is it possible to think like God does, but it is also a vital part of living a godly life. If we want to conduct ourselves in a way that serves and honors God, we must immerse ourselves in His way of thinking so we can be imitators of Christ and, therefore, imitators of God.

Verses: Isa. 1:2-4; 55:3, 6-8; 56:1; Eph. 5:1; John 7:24; 14:9; 1 Cor. 11:1; Acts 13:22; Rom. 12:1-2; Phil. 2:5; Matt. 7:1-2; Mark 1:35; Luke 22:42; 24:44; Josh. 1:7; Ps. 1:1-2; Exod. 21:1-4, 23-25, 28-29, 33-34; 22:14-15; 23:2-3

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Crisis in Colossae

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:30:00 +0000

The Book of Philemon contains amazing insights into personal relationships among believers. Paul’s letter reveals much about how the Body of Christ is to work together in unity and forgiveness. This deep look into Paul’s demonstrated love for Onesimus and Philemon explores how the blend of grace and truth can translate into our lives and encourage us to walk in love even through difficult situations.

Verses: Col. 4:7-9; Philem. 1-25

Teacher: Dennis Hickman

Jesus – The Red Thread

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Throughout Scripture, we are presented with many accounts of people who walked bravely down the path of God’s will that was laid out before them. Each one points toward a bigger picture, Jesus Christ, and together they form the “red thread” of scripture. This teaching explores the source of bravery in several people of the Bible, illustrating how these accounts parallel and point toward the coming Savior. 

Verses: Deut. 18:15-16; Num. 13:30-33; 14:1-16; 1 Sam. 17:1-37; Eph. 1:1-23

Teacher: Janet Speakes

Making the Most of Your Time / Invest in Your God-Given Talent

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 07:30:00 +0000

This pair of teachings addresses making the most of the time and talent God has given us. First, explore the importance of doing our best now, because our time in this life is limited. How we spend our time will echo in eternity. Next, the Parable of the Talents shows that each person is talented in his unique way. We are to use our talents, however great or small, to invest in the future kingdom.

Verses: (First Teaching) Luke 9:23; 1 Cor. 13:5; Heb. 10:24; (Second teaching) Matt. 25:14-30; 1 Pet. 4:10-11; Rom. 12:3-8; 1 Cor. 12:4-6, 14-31

Teachers: Ryan, Jerry Wierwille

What is Faith?

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:30:00 +0000

The Greek word pistis is often translated “faith,” but what does it mean? The concept of “faith” in the Bible is commonly misunderstood. Learn the history of “the Word of Faith Movement” and how trying to make things happen by “just having faith” puts an immense amount of pressure on Christians. This teaching helps us understand that while our trust in God and Christ does not force things to happen, there are wonderful effects of trusting God and living wisely.

Verses: Matt. 23:23; Acts 17:31; Heb. 11:1, 6; 13:5; 2 Cor. 5:1-7; Prov. 23:4; 28:20; Luke 12:15; 1 Tim. 6:8

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Prepare to Win

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Competing in a grueling athletic event requires proper training and preparation. Each Christian has a racecourse laid out ahead of him and to win our race we must prepare ourselves. We prepare for good works, prepare to give an answer, prepare to resist, prepare to fight, and prepare to endure. Then, after a life of doing our best, we will be warmly welcomed by Jesus Christ at his return.

Verses: 1 Cor. 3:11-15; 9:25; 2 Tim. 2:19, 21-22; 4:5; Rom. 13:12-14; Prov. 23:26, 17; Eph. 6:10-18; Heb. 10:32-37

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

What in the World Are We Doing?

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 08:30:00 +0000

As Christians, we are often warned about the perils of getting too involved in the world. We’re told not to love the things of the world; not to conform to the world; and to keep the commandment unstained while living in this world. With all these instructions, it can be difficult to know how we should conduct ourselves in the world—to know what, in the world, we are doing!

Verses: Ps. 145:6; I Tim. 5:7; 6:11-14; James 1:27; 4:4; I John 2:15-17; 5:4-5

Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

Forged in Fire

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:06:00 +0000

Despite the fact that adversity is a part of everyone’s life, people exert a lot of effort trying to avoid it. This mindset of seeking ease and comfort can limit us in seeing how God can and does use adversity to work powerfully with us. Having a proper attitude during difficult times helps us develop the character of Christ, increase in godliness, and grow more into the image of our Lord.

Verses: Gen. 2:1-2, 12; 45:5; Prov. 17:3; Isa. 48:10; 2 Cor. 11:23-33; Gal. 5:15, 25; Phil. 2:13-14; 1 Thess. 5:6-8; Heb. 4:6; 12:4-8; James 1:2-4, 12; 5:10-11

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Understanding Wisdom Literature in the Bible

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:08:00 +0000

The Bible employs many figures of speech; it also contains poetry and wisdom literature that are written in a non-literal way. In biblical cultures “wisdom statements” were well-understood, but in our much more straightforward and factual writing of today, those statements can be confusing. This teaching shows how wisdom statements can be clarified in light of the scope of Scripture.

Verses: Gen. 25:21-23; 1 Kings 22:15; Ps.1:6; Prov. 11:31; 13:5; 15:6; 16:3, 7; 18:3; 22:6; Isa. 55:12; Matt. 5:13, Rom. 13:3; 1 Pet. 3:13; 1 John 1:8; 3:1-9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Focus on the Mission Possible

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 19:10:00 +0000

The mission of every born-again Christian is to love God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength, and his neighbor as himself, and to honor and serve Christ. This teaching delves into the Book of Hebrews, exploring the theme of Jesus as the Christ and the reasons why we should spend our energy serving, worshipping, and obeying him, while turning our eyes constantly to follow him.

Verses: Heb. 1:1-4; 2:1, 5-9, 17-18; 3:1-3, 7-13; 4:1-2, 11-16; 5:11-14; 6:9-12, 19-20; 10:19-25, 35-36; 11:6; 12:1-3, 14-16; 13:1-2, 15-25

Teacher: Dave Hanson

7 Spiritual Battlefields

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 01:59:00 +0000

There is an ongoing war raging between good and evil. This three-part teaching looks at seven different spiritual battlefields: arts & entertainment, media, education, government, business/science, religion, and family, explaining how both God and the Devil are fighting to capture our hearts and our loyalty through these media.

Verses: Isa. 52:7; Ezek. 28:12-15; 1 Cor. 15:33; Eph. 6:12; 1 Tim. 2:1-3; 6:10-11; Heb. 13:5; James 3:12-17

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Persistent Prayer

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:14:00 +0000

Persistent prayer enables us to endure the difficulties we experience in this life. Jesus set the example for us as he, through fervent prayer, endured intense suffering. Through prayer, endurance, and focusing on Jesus, we can truly experience the joy that God wants for us.

Verses: Heb. 12:1-3; James 4:1-3; 5:16-20; Isa. 5:14-15; John 9:31; 15:9-17; Ps. 34:15-16; 66:18; 145:19; 1 Cor. 12:1-2; 1 John 3:1-23; Gal. 5:14; Rom. 13:8-10; Matt. 22:37-40

Teacher: John Truitt

Joy and Forgiveness

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:15:00 +0000

Suffering is a universal problem, and almost as universal is the hurt, anger, resentment, and bitterness that can accompany or follow suffering. The Apostle Paul suffered as a prisoner in Rome, yet he wrote, “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you.” If we are going to have joy in life we must let go of unforgiveness and resentment.

Verses: Acts 9:4; 2 Cor. 1:5; 5:10; Phil. 3:10; 1 Peter 4:13; Rom. 8:22-27, 32; Matt. 5:11-12; Col. 1:24

Teacher: John Schoenheit

3 Weeks in Thessalonica

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:16:00 +0000

During the Apostle Paul’s time in Thessalonica he encouraged believers to build one another up, bless each other, and assist each other in creating and growing a lasting work in the Lord. Scripture provides this wonderful example of serving the Lord and our fellow believers.

Verses: Acts 16:9, 25, 34-40; 17:1-10; Eph. 4:6; 1 Thess. 1:2-6; 2:1-11, 17; 3:1-13

Teacher: Dave Hanson

Begin with the End in Mind

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 19:17:00 +0000

Many successful people have accomplished great things by beginning their efforts with the end goal in mind. This idea applies to our Christian walk, and the Bible provides examples of it in both the Old and New Testaments. Scripture exhorts us to hold our end goal in mind.

Verses: Ps. 51:11-12; 1 Cor. 1:4-9; 9:1-19; John 8:45-58

Teacher: Jeff Tyler

Unity

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 19:18:00 +0000

Deep in every person’s heart is a desire to be connected with others, to be known and accepted, to be united with family and friends. As Christians, we often feel the tug for unity but lack an understanding of how to achieve it. This teaching explores the subject of unity from the three perspectives in Scripture: Unity of the Spirit, Unity of the Faith, and Unity of Fellowship.

Verses: Eph. 1:9-10; 4:1-3; John 13:35; 17:11; 1 John 1:3

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Father Figures

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Teacher: Dave Hanson

Both in the Bible and in the world around us, it is evident that one of the most fundamentally important relationships is the one that exists between a father and a child, and it’s no coincidence that one of the primary ways God relates to mankind—specifically to the Body of Christ—is as a Father figure. In this teaching by Dave Hanson, we will look at the topic of father figures from three angles: father and son relationships; what the love of the Father looks like; and what we should do with that great love that God has provided for us. We believe that this teaching will give you greater insight into the relationship between God and His children and how this bond enriches and empowers us to walk out our lives and serve God and others, following the leading of our Heavenly Father.

Living Behind Enemy Lines

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:38:00 +0000

The cry of God’s heart through the ages, “Let my people go!” finally became a spiritual reality when Christ escaped the hold of the grave, rising forever from the dead. But until the day comes when we are gathered to Christ, we must continue to live behind enemy lines. This teaching presents strategies we can employ in order to live and thrive until the final victory.

Verses: John 3:16-17; Heb. 10:24; 11:9-10, 13-14, 16; Phil. 3:18-21; Rom. 8:24; Eph. 2:5; 6:12; 1 Cor. 1:18; Phil 2:12; 2 Cor. 2:11; John 10:10; 1 Pet. 1:13; 4:7; 5:8; Col. 2:8

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:42:00 +0000

Jesus taught us that the second most important commandment in the whole Bible is to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Despite this, there is often a surprising lack of love in the Christian community. This teaching focuses on why we should love our neighbor, how we already love ourselves, and practical ways to demonstrate loving behavior towards others.

Verses: Rom. 7:14-18; 12:1-2; 14:1-3, 10-15; Gal. 5:16-17, 19-23; Ps. 73:1-4, 12-17, 24; Matt. 5:16, 22, 29-30, 43-44, 46; 22:39; 2 Pet. 1: 5-7, 10-12; 1 John 2:28; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 15:33; 2 John 1:8; Eph. 4:29; 5:25-29; Phil. 2:3; Isa. 5:20; 2 Cor. 3:18

Teacher:  John Schoenheit

The Bible: Told Through Story

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:44:00 +0000

Our minds are specifically designed for stories, and story is a powerful force in our daily lives. The Bible is a fascinating narrative, a not-yet finished story of God’s ongoing dealings with people throughout history. We are all invited to be a part of this story.

Teacher:  Dan Gallagher

The Wedding Banquet of the Lamb

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 May 2016 19:45:00 +0000

The “wedding banquet of the Lamb” is spoken of in Revelation 19 and Isaiah 25, and is a topic of much misinterpretation. This teaching demonstrates that this banquet is part of the celebration of the inauguration of Jesus Christ as king over the earth at the start of the Millennial Kingdom. All saved people will enjoy this banquet with the King of Kings.

Verses: Rev. 19:6-8; Isa. 2:1-4; 25:6-7; 30:6, 23-24; 51:3; Amos 9:13; Gen. 12:3; Zech. 8:22; Matt. 8:11-12; 21:45-46; 22:1, 3-9; 25:1, 10; 26:29; Luke 13:28-30; 14:1-2, 7-8, 10, 12-18, 21; Rom. 10:9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Covenants of God

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:54:00 +0000

God is the ruler of His Creation, and He will bring to pass the things He has promised. To truly understand the richness of God’s plan as given to man in His sacred word, it is essential to understand covenants. This teaching shows how God has worked with mankind throughout history and continues to work through covenants to bring to pass His plans and purposes.

Verses: Prov. 16:9; 2 Chron. 20:6; Lev. 2:13; Heb. 8:8; 9:15, 19-21; Hosea 6:7; Gen. 3:15, 21; 9:4-5, 9; 22:17-18; Exod. 19:5-6; Jer. 31:31-34; Matt. 26:28; John 3:16; 2 Cor. 3:3; Isa. 59:21; Ezek. 11:19-20; 1 Cor. 15:24-28

Teacher:  Dan Gallagher

The Revelation Manifestations

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:49:00 +0000

Understanding the receiving of revelation from God and the Lord Jesus Christ includes ascertaining it as a message of knowledge or wisdom to the gift of holy spirit born inside the believer. That message is then given to the mind or body in any of seven ways: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, just knowing or through strong emotion.

Verses: 1 Cor. 12:7-8; Exod. 19:25; 20:1,18-19; Deut. 5:4; Eph. 3:16; 4:24; Col. 3:10; 2 Cor. 4:16; 2 Kings 4:38-40; 6:13-17; 1 Sam. 3:4-10; 11:4-6

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Pride

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:50:00 +0000

Jesus taught that the greatest commandment of all is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Conversely the greatest sin would be loving something or someone more than God. This teaching demonstrates that everyone struggles with pride in life and explores practical ways to lessen pride’s grip, enabling believers to better love and serve God.

Verses: 1 Cor. 1:31; 2 Cor. 9:2; Pro. 8:13; 13:10; 14:3; 16:5, 18; Ps. 10:4; 40:4; 73:6-9; 2 Chron. 26:16-21; 1 John 2:16; Ezek. 28:2, 12-19; Isa.14:12-17; James 4:1-3, 6, 10.

Teacher:  Dan Gallagher

Offended

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:52:00 +0000

Today more and more people are feeling offended by the thoughts and actions of others. The spirit of offense is behind much of this tension as it engenders frustration, resentment, anger, and bitterness between people. The result is an increasing loss of compassion, coldness, and even hatred. This teaching helps the believer to explore godly solutions to free themselves from the enemy’s trap of being “offended.”

Verses: Prov. 18:19; 2 Cor. 4:3-4; Eph 4:26-27, 31; Prov. 19:11; 22:24; 29:22; 30:33; Col. 3:8; 2 Tim. 2:23-26; Matt. 15:12-14

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

God’s Divine Council

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:53:00 +0000

Little known by the Christian Church is the fact that God has an inner divine council of spirit beings with whom He works to administer the universe. This makes sense when one considers the way God works with mankind and with Jesus Christ. This teaching scripturally shows that this divine council has actively helped God in the past and will continue in that role in the future.

Verses: Gen. 1:26, 28; 2:15; Deut. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 3:14-15; 4:11-12; Rev. 3:14; 4:1-4; Matt.19:28; Isa. 1:26; 6:8; 14:12-14; Jer. 23:3-4, 16-18, 21-22; 1 Cor. 6:2; 8:5; Heb. 7:1; Ps. 82:1; 89:5-8; Job 1:6; 15:8; Dan. 4:13-14,16-17, 23-24; 7:8-10, 25-26; 1 Kings 22:19

Teacher: John Schoenheit

That’s Ironic

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:53:00 +0000

God is a master in His use of irony. Whether verbal or situational, the outcome is often the complete opposite of what was said or seemingly intended. Sometimes the irony is very subtle, but at times it is like a neon sign flashing the words, “God is at work here!” The scriptures reviewed here show God’s use of irony for emphasis in the Bible.

Verses: 1 Kings 18:27, 38-39; Esther 6:3-12; 7:9-10; Gen. 3:15; 37:10; 43:26; 1 Sam. 5:1-12; 17:33, 49; Josh. 6:17, 25; 2 Sam. 11:2-11; Dan. 1:12-16; 6:1-24; Rev. 16:21; Matt. 16:18; 26:69-75; Mark 1:40-45; 7:9; 1 Cor. 1:27

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Mature in Christ

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:56:00 +0000

It should be the goal of every Christian to become mature in Christ. But if we have the wrong idea about what that means, we can set goals for ourselves that are unattainable and that leave us feeling defeated. Believers may have problems in this world, but mature believers seek to do God’s will even in the midst of trouble and are centered on serving others.

Verses: 1 Tim. 2:3-4; 5:23; 1 Cor. 8:1; 13:1-4; James 1:19-27; Rom. 7:15-18; 15:25-26; Gal. 4:12-14; John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38; 8:29

Teacher: John Schoenheit

We Ought to Obey God Rather Than Men

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:58:00 +0000

In Acts 5 the Apostles declared “We ought to obey God rather than men.” In many cultures and societies around the world, we are seeing increasing attacks on Christian values and the passage of laws that contradict the ways of God. This teaching explores the concept of obedience to God as it relates to the realms of our personal, family, church, civil, and corporate lives.

Verses: Exod. 1:15-21; 1 Sam. 15:1-3, 22; Dan. 6:6-10; Matt. 12:50; 14:4; 22:17-22; 28:19-20; Luke 11:27-28; Acts 5:27; Rom. 13:1-2, 5; Eph. 4:11-12; 6:5-7; Heb.12:9-10

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Rough Weather Ahead

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:58:00 +0000

Many parts of the world are experiencing weather patterns that are unprecedented in recent history. This should not be surprising as the Bible clearly ties weather patterns to the behavior of the people in a country. This three-segment teaching covers the nature of the earth as a war zone between Good and Evil, that people have an effect on what happens on earth, including the weather, and what Christians can do about it.

Verses: 1 John 5:19; 2 Cor. 4:4; Exod. 15:3; Ps. 68:21; 107:33-34; Matt. 6:10, 33; Deut. 11:13-17; 28:1-8, 11-12, 14-25, 38-40; Lev. 18:24-25; Jer. 3:2-3; 7:12-18; 12:4; 23:10; Amos 4:6-7, 9-10; 2 Tim. 4:1-5; Luke 22:35-36; Isa. 61:1-4

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Effective Witnessing for Christ

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:59:00 +0000

Jesus directed his followers to be witnesses for him. Yet so many in the Body of Christ are not actively spreading the Good News. This teaching examines the problems that keep Christians from witnessing and provides practical solutions that will help many become more comfortable and effective in witnessing to others so that we all can become effective ambassadors for Christ.

Verses: Matt. 28:16-20; John 3:16; Acts 1:8; 5:18-20; 7:1-3; 17:16-24; Rom. 1:21-23; 2 Cor. 5:18-20

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Be Strong in the Lord

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:20:00 +0000

Life is too difficult for Christians to be mentally, physically, and spiritually successful without help from the Lord. The Bible encourages us to be strong in the Lord, and that is a must if we are going to succeed as God’s workers, athletes, warriors, and ambassadors. This teaching examines 5 simple points for staying positive, being engaged in life, and being effective ambassadors for God.

Verses: Jer. 5:30-31, 14:14; Gen. 42:36; 1 Cor. 10:13; Eccles. 9:11-12; Gen. 3:17-19; Eph. 6:10-13, 4:26; Ps. 4:4; Prov. 3:24; Eccles. 7:21-22; 2 Cor. 10:5; Jer. 12:1-5; Isa. 50:7; Ps. 73:1-5, 8-9, 11-19, 21, 23-25; Heb. 10:32-37; 1 Cor. 15:58

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Faith Lessons from Everyday Life

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 May 2015 20:22:00 +0000

Most Christians understand that God is our spiritual Father, but don’t realize that, like any loving father, He wants to be intimately involved in our lives, providing instruction, education, and training on a daily basis. All of creation is designed to teach us about God, and God has always taught His people through the natural world. This teaching demonstrates how He does that, citing many biblical and personal examples.

Verses: Heb.12: 5-11; Deut. 8:5; Prov. 3:11-12; Rom. 8:28; Gen.45:4-5; John 15:1-2; Rom. 8:5-6; Gen. 45:4-5; John 15:1-2; Rom. 8:5-6; Col. 1:9-10

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Take Control of Your Life

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:24:00 +0000

It can be very unsettling to feel like we are out of control of our lives. Yet we all face unwanted circumstances that we may not be able to change. The Bible says that Satan enslaves people through fear. While we may not be able to change our circumstances, we can still be in control of ourselves. Jesus showed us how to do that, even in the face of experiencing horrific torture and death.

Verses: Heb. 2:14-15; 11:24-26, 35; 12:2; 1 John 5:16-19; 1 Cor 10:13; Eph. 5:1-2; Ps. 77:12; Mark 8:31; John 13:11, 27, 18:1-8; Matt. 26:47-54; John 18:19, 33-38; 19:8-12; 1 Tim. 6:12-13

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Children of the Light

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 22:26:00 +0000

The number of descriptions in God’s Word comparing God and light indicate a deeper reality than many have realized. This teaching examines properties of light, including some recent discoveries, as well as many vivid descriptions of God, other spiritual beings, and light in the Bible. This illuminates why one day, when our bodies are transformed, we will live with God and Jesus in a place that needs no sun or moon.

Verses: Ps. 18:28; 37:4; 2 Cor. 6:14; 11:13; Gen. 1:1-2; 1 John 1:5; Dan. 2:19; 7:9; 12:2-3; Ex. 3:2; 13:21; 24:17; 34:29-33; Ezek. 1:28; 2 Sam. 22:13, 15; Num.16:35; Isa. 14:12; 60:2, 5, 19; John 8:12; 9:5; 12:35-36; Matt. 17:1, 3; Rev. 1:12, 13; 22:5; 21:22; Eph. 5:7-8; 1 Thess. 5:5; Judges 5:31; Phil. 2:14; Prov. 13:9

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Book of Esther

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:27:00 +0000

The Book of Esther is packed with powerful, practical lessons and wisdom for life. Expository teaching is contrasted with topical teaching, demonstrating how we can learn the valuable lessons that God placed in the text of the Bible. Buried deep in the pages of Esther, we learn the value of boldness, sacrifice, graciousness, thankfulness, and looking for ways to let our light shine on this earth.

Verses: Esther 1:1-5, 10-11, 14-15, 19; 2:1-2, 5-8, 10-17, 21-23; 3:1-2, 6, 7-11, 13; 4:8-17; 5:1-10, 14; 6:1-14; 7:1-10; 8:1-5, 17; Eccles. 11:3; John 8:44

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Love is…

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 22:02:00 +0000

The desire for love and the capacity to love have been hardwired into every human being. Most people do not recognize when they love in a worldly way or in a godly way. Knowing the difference between the two is essential if Christians are truly going to love as God loves. This teaching gives perspective on what it means to love God’s way.

Verses: 1 John 4:16; 2:13; 3:16; Luke 11:43; John 3:16, 19; 12:42-43; 21:14-19; 2 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 2:15; Eph. 5:1; 1 Cor. 13:3-13

Teacher:  Dan Gallagher

Battling Discouragement and Shame

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:03:00 +0000

Two natures, sin nature and the nature of God, reside within an individual who is born again of God’s spirit, and those natures war against each other. So we sin. Often worse than the sin itself is the shame and condemnation we feel because of our sin. Scripture teaches us what we can do to mitigate our feelings of failure and shame that often derail our walk with God.

Verses: 1 John1:9; Ps.103:11-14; 2 Cor. 7:8-11; 1 Cor. 15:54-56; Rom. 4:14-15; 5:20; 6:9-11; 7:1-25; Gal.5:16-17.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Maturing in Love

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:05:00 +0000

Learning that God loves you is an amazing and necessary first step for a relationship with God. Maturing in that relationship and love includes discovering how real Jesus is, how Jesus and God have equipped all believers for discipleship, and how the gifts and ministries given help Christians grow. Altogether, this helps Christians become imitators of Jesus, strengthening unity in the Body of Christ.

Verses: John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-11; Matt. 28:18-19; 5:43-48; Acts 9:3-6; Eph. 4:1-4, 11-13; 6:18; 1 Cor. 10:33-11:1; 2 Thess. 2:16; 1 Thess. 2:11-12; Rom. 14:19; Col. 1:27-29; John 14:12; 18:4

Teacher: Dave Hanson

Sons of God – Led by the Spirit

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:07:00 +0000

God’s desire has always been to have a relationship with mankind. For much of man’s existence, God has been limited in the type of relationship He can have. The “Old Covenant thinking” of mankind creates the limitation. “New Covenant thinking” embraces our relationship to God as His children and helps us mature into being led by the spirit of God within us.

Verses: Lev. 26:1-5; Rom. 2:14-16; 5:20; 8:1-4, 14-15; Exod. 19:56; Deut. 14:2; Gal. 3:24; Jer. 31:31-33; Luke 22:20; Matt. 26:28; Heb. 8:13; 9:15; Eph. 2:14-16, 18; 2 Cor. 3:6; John 16:12; Phil. 1:29-30; Prov. 1:3; 2:9-10

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The First and Greatest Commandment

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:09:00 +0000

What is the first and greatest commandment? Jesus was asked this and quoted from Deuteronomy. Having a full understanding of the Gospel record and the Old Testament commandment helps us understand that God “alone” is to be our God. Also, understanding some secondary meanings of the commandment help us to love Him with “all” our heart, soul, and might.

Verses: Mark 12:28-34; Deut. 6:4-5; 4:35, 39; Zech. 14:19; 13:2; Isa. 2:20; Luke 2:27

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Don’t Be Defeated By Sin

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:13:00 +0000

Christians are God’s children, and He loves us with an undying love. This simple truth is most profound, yet how often we forget it! We disobey; we make mistakes. We feel badly about our sins. Sometimes we get so caught up in our feelings of failure that we forget God loves us. Worse, we can begin to believe that He does not love us, is angry with us, or is marshaling His spiritual forces against us. We need to get past these feelings, and we can!

Verses: 1 John 1:8-9; 3:1-2; Rom. 3:10-18, 23-24; 5:1, 8, 20; 6:11; 7:14-25; 8:3, 18, 31-39; Rev.12:10; Ps. 103:2-17; 1 Sam. 1:6-8; 17:28-29; 1 Pet. 3:14, 17; 2 Tim. 3:12

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Forgive and Forget

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:38:00 +0000

One of the biggest psychological burdens we face is unresolved anger and bitterness toward someone who has hurt us. God instructs us to forgive offense just as He, because of His great love for us, has forgiven us. When we ask God for forgiveness, He not only forgives us but forgets our sin. When we have forgiven someone else, the process of repairing the damaged trust can begin.

Verses: Eph. 3:12; 4:30-32; Matt. 5:25; 18:21; Luke 17:4; Col. 3:13; 2 John 1:5-8; Ps. 103:8-14; Isa. 43:24-25; Rom. 14:10-12; Heb. 4:15-16; 14:13; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:12; 1 John 1:9; Phil. 3:13-15;

Teacher:  Dan Gallagher

Problem or Possibility?

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:45:00 +0000

The world is becoming a darker and darker place; wickedness is on the increase. If we are not careful, our joy and peace can be replaced by a gloomy outlook, anger, or feelings of hopelessness. By keeping in mind that God foretold of this darkness, we can focus on the opportunities we have all around us. A darker world means more chances to be a light in someone’s life.

Verses: 2 Tim. 3:1-5; 1 Cor. 13:13; Heb. 10:37; 11:6; Phil. 3:20-21; 4:6-9; Col. 3:12-17; Lev. 18:24-25; Ps. 37:10-11; 107:33-34; Jer. 12:4; Hosea 10:4; Matt. 24:6-12; Isa. 11:1-10; Zech. 3:1-2; Jude 1:21-22

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Is the End Really Near? Signs of the End Times

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:48:00 +0000

“Is the end really near?” Are the various social, political, financial, and even geological upheavals that seem to be taking place throughout the world signs of the “end times?” Should Christians even be observing “signs of the seasons” in the first place? Being aware of “end-time signs” like “birth pains” can heighten our awareness of the coming events and show the urgency of spreading the message about Jesus Christ.

Verses: Deut. 29:29; Acts 1:6-7; 8:1; 13:50; Matt. 24:2-15, 29; Luke 11:29; 21:5-26; Mark 8:11-12; 13:24-27; Heb. 10:33-34; 11:35-38; 2 Thess. 2:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Dan. 9:26-27; 12:4; Isa. 11:1; 43:5-6; Num. 19:2-7; Rev. 6:1-2; 12:1-6

Teacher:  Dan Gallagher

Understanding the Last Supper

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:49:00 +0000

The Last Supper was a pivotal event for the Apostles and for us. Jesus said that he would send a “Helper;” that he would reveal himself to us and not leave us as orphans; that our status in his eyes changed from servants to friends, and much more. If we are going to understand our relationship with Jesus Christ, we need to understand the points Jesus made during the Last Supper.

Verses: John 7:39; 13:1-38; 14:1-31; 15:1-27; 16:1-33; 17:1-26, 18:1; Ezek. 36:26-27; Joel 2:28; Matt. 12:27

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Let’s Be Wise

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:29:00 +0000

Life is difficult but living life with wisdom prevents us from making it more difficult. When people live life foolishly making unwise choices, they open the door to spiritual attacks from the Devil. Keeping the end in mind, following the commandments of God, and living with discipline, planning, and self-control leads to blessings in this life and in the life to come.

Verses: Ps. 1:1-6; Prov. 1:7; 4:7,13; 17:17; 21:17; 24:27; 27:6-9; Eccles. 7:12; 11:4; Matt. 6:19; 7:16; John 10:10; 1 Cor. 3:9; Gal. 5:16-17, 22-23; Eph. 5:15-16; Phil. 1:20; 4:12-14; Titus 1:15; 2 Tim. 3:1-4, 16.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Feasts of Israel

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 22:25:00 +0000

Through the feasts of Israel, God has revealed many details concerning his plan of redemption and the timeline in which events will occur. By gaining an understanding of the feasts, not only will key sections of the Word of God be understood in a new and meaningful way, but also we will gain a greater understanding of Jesus Christ as both a suffering servant and the returning conquering King.

Verses: Gen. 1:14; Exod. 13:7; 19:17-19; 23:16; Lev. 23:4-24, 34-43; Deut. 16:4; Ps. 41:9; Isa. 27:13; Ezek. 3:4; Matt. 16:6; 24:31; John 20:17; Rom. 6:1-18; Acts 2:1; 20:6; 1 Cor. 15:20-23, 51; 1 John 1:9; Rev. 11:15.

Teacher: Dan Gallagher 

Thankfulness and Happiness

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 22:27:00 +0000

A primary basis of being happy and satisfied in life is being thankful. Rather than presenting thankfulness as an option , the Bible actually commands us to be thankful. Rather than waiting for an event to be thankful for, our thankfulness should come first. The Bible gives us keys and examples to help us be thankful in every situation, good, bad, in plenty or in need.

Verses: Gen. 2:8; Ps. 48:9; 71:12; 77:12; Eccles. 11:3; Matt. 6:25-34; Rom. 7:24-25; 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 15:57; Eph. 2:10; 5:20; Phil. 4:6, 8, 11; Col. 2:7; 3:15; 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:18; Heb. 10:25; 13:15; 1 John 1:3.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Prophetic Foreshadows

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 22:30:00 +0000

No one will ever properly understand the New Testament without understanding the Old Testament. One of the greatest principles for connecting the two involves understanding the concept of prophetic foreshadowing. God uses prophetic foreshadowing involving people, places, things, events and time to cast a shadow forward, from one event or concept to a later event or concept, which draws our attention to the things God wants to emphasize and communicate.

Verses: Gen. 22:2; 37:4; Exod. 25:9; 2 Chron. 3:1; Ps. 9:3-4; Jer. 30:9; Ezek. 34:23; Hosea 11:1; Matt. 2:15; 12:39; John 3:14-15; Gal. 4:22-25; Acts 7:9; Heb. 4:4-11; 8:5.

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Major in the Majors

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:32:00 +0000

People in business know that if they are going to stay in business, they must “major in the majors.” They must figure out what is profitable and focus on that. What is profitable for Christians? This teaching presents a study of the Greek word for “profit,” and shows seven things that God says are profitable for those who follow Him.

Verses: Matt. 6:26; Luke 9:25; 16:1-9; John 6:62-63; 1 Cor. 13:3, 8; Gal. 8:18; 1 Tim. 4:7-8; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Titus 3:1-14; Heb. 1:1-2; 13:9; Jude 1:14.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Helper

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:44:00 +0000

Jesus knew intimately how difficult the spiritual battle is and that when he left, his followers were going to need spiritual help. He promised that he would not leave them alone and was sending them a helper. This teaching provides insight into specific ways we can rely on the helper, holy spirit, to assist us as we endeavor to do the good works we were created to do.

Verses: John 7:39; 14:1, 12-18, 21, 23, 26; 15:26-27; 16:13-14, 21; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:4-5; 2:6-11; 23:6; Joel 2:28; Isa. 44:3-5; Matt. 10:26-27, 19-20.

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Jesus and Nicodemus

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 20:46:00 +0000

In John 3, Jesus talks with Nicodemus, the Pharisee. Unfortunately, many of the things that can be learned from their conversation, which primarily concerned the resurrection from the dead, are buried in mistranslation and tradition. This expository teaching provides many valuable insights on how to read and understand the Bible, as it clarifies some of the mistranslation that has led to erroneous tradition and confusing doctrines in the Church.

Verses: John 2:23-25; 3:1-14, 31; 5:28-29; Ps.115:17; Eccles. 9:5; Ps. 6:5; Isa. 26:19; 33:24; Col. 1:18; Ezek. 37:12-14; Dan. 2:44; Matt. 4:17; 5:5; Ezek. 2:44; Luke 22:18-23; 23:51; Mark 11:10; Luke 21:31

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Prudence: Learning to do the Next Right Thing

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:47:00 +0000

Life is filled with uncertainty, risk, and the ever-present need to make choices, many of which are insignificant, but others can be critical points of decision. This teaching explores the concept of prudence, and how to develop it in our lives. As we discipline ourselves to be prudent, we learn the art of doing the next right thing.

Verses: Prov. 1:1-4; 2:6-9; 3:13-18; 12:16, 23; 14:8; 22:3; Rom. 1:20; John 8:44; Gen 37:3; 9:6

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Understanding the Story of Lazarus

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:49:00 +0000

The record in John 11 of the death of Jesus’ friend Lazarus has been an obstacle for many students of the Bible. Why would Jesus wait two days before going to help Lazarus? This teaching shows why he waited. It also reveals a wonderful side of Martha not widely recognized. It showcases the spectrum of emotions Jesus experienced related to this event.

Verses: John 10:30-31, 40; 1:28; 11:1-53

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Sense of Entitlement

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:51:00 +0000

Many people are out of touch with the sense of entitlement they have and the problems it produces for them. This mentality causes people to live with a false sense of reality, with unmerited and inappropriate expectations. When we realize that the only thing that matters is what we are entitled to through the redemptive work of Christ, we can begin to live in the joy of God’s amazing grace.

Verses: Matt. 20:1-15; Isa. 14:13-14; Gen. 3:2-5; 4:3-7, 19, 23-24; 2 Chron. 26:16-21; Num. 12:1-2; 2 Sam. 13:12-17; Rom. 3:22-23; 6:23; 12:3

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Living Like Jesus Did in Grace and Truth

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:07:00 +0000

While Jesus Christ was full of both grace and truth, most people tend to lean toward one or the other. To walk like Jesus did, we have to know when to call people back to the truth and when to extend grace, and we must do that in the manner that God does: with tolerance, often called “forbearance.” Our lives should demonstrate a balance of truth, grace and tolerance.

Verses: Matt. 23:37; 26:36-44; John 1:14; Acts 6:8; 14:26; 17:31; Rom. 4:2; 7:15-25; 12:6, 19; 1 Cor. 2:14; 8:6, 9; 13:4; 2 Cor. 6:1; Gal. 2:21; 5:16, 25; Eph. 1:7; 2:8; Phil. 3:10; Col. 4:6; 1 Tim. 4:2; Heb. 4:6; 13:9; 1 Pet. 5:5; 2 Pet. 3:9, 18; Jude 1:4.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Full of Grace and Truth

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:09:00 +0000

Jesus modeled both grace and truth in his life, and we can do the same. People tend to put more focus on one or the other but walking in doing both at the same time is extremely challenging. Looking at examples of Jesus living in a balance of grace and truth helps us to find balance between the two in our own lives.

Verses: Matt. 15:23-27; Mark 2:23-27; John 1:14-17; 8:2-8, 31; 2 Cor. 12:8-9; Col. 1:15.

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Jesus the Servant of Yahweh

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:10:00 +0000

The more we know about Jesus Christ, the more personal inspiration we can draw from his example. A series of prophecies about our Lord which are not commonly known are the four “Servant Songs” in Isaiah. These songs encapsulate much of the attitude and mission of our Messiah, including bringing salvation not only to Israel, but to all people.

Verses: Isa. 42:1-7; 49:1-7; 50:4-11; 52:13-15; 53:1-5.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Finding Our Joy

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:13:00 +0000

Our ability to experience joy affects almost every area of our lives. Not only does it impact our relationships with our spouses, family, co-workers and friends, it also has much to do with our ability to endure harsh life events like suffering or persecution. This teaching helps us understand how to access greater joy in our lives.

Verses: Lev. 9:7-14, 23-24; Deut. 6:4; Neh. 8:10; Ps. 16:11; 19:8; 21:6; 27:6; 30:10-12; 47:5-9; 92:4-5; 126:2-3; Prov. 10:1; 17:21; 21:15; Ezek. 14:4, 7; Matt. 10:32-34; Rom. 12:9-12; Phil. 2:1-5; Col. 3:13; 1 Thess. 3:9; Heb. 10:19-22; 12:2-4; 1 Pet. 1:8-9; 3 John 1:3-4.

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Who Do You Say I Am?

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:15:00 +0000

Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” This most important question echoes through the world today. This two-part teaching explains the confusion about the Messianic identity of Jesus among those he interacted with and discusses how Christians today can better align their actions with their knowledge of “who he is.”

Verses: Exod. 17:6; Lev. 5:1-5; Num. 24:17; 2 Kings 4:22-44; 5:1-14; Job 19:25; Ps. 16:10; Isa. 9:6; Zech. 10:4; Matt. 11:2, 27; 16:13-16; 21:9-11; 26:64; Luke 24:25-27; John 1:18-34; 10:24; Rev. 1:12-16.

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Wages of Sin is Death

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:10:00 +0000

How could God allow people to have genuine free will, and yet have a way to righteously exclude them from His everlasting Kingdom if they decided to be evil? By establishing a decree long before He ever created mankind, God provided for humble and loving people to have a wonderful everlasting future. This teaching also shows that those who are not saved will be annihilated in the Lake of Fire, not tormented forever.

Verses: Rom. 2:9-16; 6:23; 9:22; 10:9; Isa. 14:12-15; 32:4; 66:22-24; Gen. 2:16-17; 3:1-5, 22; John 3:16; Rev. 20:10, 14; Ps. 9:17; 37:10, 20; 92:7; Prov. 10:25; Job 20:9; Mal. 4:1; Matt. 3:12; 7:19; 10:28; 13:40-43; 25:46; 2 Pet. 2:6, 12; 3:7; Phil. 3:19; Heb. 10:27; Acts 3:23; 2 Thess. 1:9; Mark 9:43, 45, 47, 48

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Standing in Difficult Times – An Exposition of 2 Timothy

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:11:00 +0000

One of the books that can help us navigate through tough times is 2 Timothy. Paul was in jail and about to lose his life and the Church was being heavily persecuted. In the midst of all that, Paul wrote to Timothy giving godly advice on what to do personally and how to move the Church forward. That advice is as valuable today as it was 2000 years ago.

Verses: 2 Tim. 1:1-8, 14; 2:1, 2, 4, 8, 14, 15, 20, 28; 3:1, 12, 14; 4:2, 4-6, 8, 18

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Endurance Inspired by Hope

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Any worthy goal is only achieved through endurance, and the key to endurance is how much we are inspired by the goal. Christians have no greater goal than everlasting life and the rewards we will receive from the Lord when we appear before his throne. The letters to the seven congregations in the Book of Revelation show how Jesus seeks to inspire believers in their faithfulness and endurance with some wonderful promises.

Verses: 2 Thess. 1:3; Rev. 1:3, 10, 19, 20; 2:1-20, 25-29; 3:1-22; Exod. 20:3; Matt. 22:37; John 14:12; Heb. 11:6; Rom. 13:13; 1 Cor. 6:18

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Knowledge and Obedience

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Knowing the truth is important, but God wants us to couple our knowledge with obedience. It is more important to know a little and obey what we know, than it is to know a lot and obey only a little. Jesus consistently spoke of “pleasing God,” not in terms of knowing Him, but of obeying Him. God desires an obedience-based relationship with mankind.

Verses: Heb. 4:13; 11:6; Matt. 21:28-31, 46-50; 28:9-20; Luke 6:46; 12:37, 41, 47-48; 1 Sam. 15:22-23; James 1:22; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Gen. 3:4-6; John 14:15, 23-24; Col. 1:9-10; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 14:12; Rev. 20:12-13

Teacher: John Schoenheit and Dan Gallagher

The Lord Cometh!

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:12:00 +0000

Life is difficult, and in order to live day by day in a godly manner it is important to have a clear vision of our Hope. This teaching points out various aspects of the Hope of Israel as it is portrayed in the Old Testament and Gospels. As the time got closer to Christ’s coming, information about him and the deliverance he would bring became clearer and more specific.

Verses: Gen. 3:15; 9:26; 12:3; 49:10; 2 Sam. 7:16, 18; Isa. 9:2, 6, 7; 11:1, 2, 6-9; 25:6-8; 26:19; 32:15; 35:5-7; 63:1-4; 65:17, 20; Mic. 5:2; Ezek. 37:11-14; Dan. 2:31-35; 7:13; 12:1-2; Mal. 4:1-5; Matt. 2:1-15, 26, 30-31, 36-47; 25:1-33, 41, 46; Rev. 14:16; Mark 13:27

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Provider, Protector, Prophet, and Priest

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Anyone who oversees others is taking care of God’s most valuable possession, His people. The role of leader has four major responsibilities: to be a provider, protector, prophet, and priest. Scripture provides examples of each of these four roles, and shows how Jesus Christ gave us clear examples of them in his life and ministry.

Verses: 1 Tim. 5:8; Exod. 21:10-11; Eph. 5:25-28; 6:4; Prov. 23:13; 29:17; 30:21-23; Col. 3:21; Deut. 4:8-10; 11:18-21; Gen. 3:6-7; 8:18-20; 14:12-16; 30:19-20; Neh. 4:13-14; Heb. 4:14-15; 7:25-26; 12:9-10; 1 Sam. 2:11-12, 17, 22; Ezra 10:10-12; John 7:5-6; 12:7; 18:9; 19:27; Acts 1:14; Luke 22:32; 24:39; Mark 14:6

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Revisiting Administrations: Understanding Dispensationalism

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:18:00 +0000

Understanding the dispensations, or administrations, in the Bible is essential to understanding the Bible itself. God has always related to the world as His household, and just as in any household, from time to time the rules change. If we understand the administrations, we can better understand God’s changing of the rules, which ones to obey and which have been made obsolete by newer rules.

Verses: Eph. 3:2, 9; Rev. 19:11; 20:4; Heb. 10:4; Rom. 10:9; 15:4; 1 Cor. 1:2; 7:2; 2 Tim. 3:16; Gen. 1:26; 9:3; 17:12, 14; Gal. 5:2; 2 Cor. 9:7; Mark 7:18-19; 1 Tim. 4:3; Matt. 6:5-7; Exod. 21:33-34; 22:1-5; Deut. 19:16-20;

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Iron Sharpening Iron

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:19:00 +0000

Conflict is an ever-present relational reality, and godly confrontation is the mechanism we can employ to resolve it. When done properly, confrontation is a very effective tool for promoting peace and helping us grow in pure-heartedness. This teaching provides the biblical basis for godly confrontation as well as valuable insights on how to be more effective in developing this necessary relational tool.

Verses: Prov. 10:19; 12:18; 14:15; 15:4, 23, 31; 18:19; 22:3; 25:11-12; 27:17; Matt. 5:9; Ps. 51:10; 2 Tim. 4:2; Acts 6:1; 15:1; Gal. 2:11-12; 6:1; James 1:19-20; 3:17-18

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Life is Not a Game – Being Effective for God

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:21:00 +0000

Many people do not make good use of their time or abilities; they fail to plan and act wisely. In this teaching, the Spiritual Warfare and Wisdom models of life are examined and compared with popular alternatives. To think and act according to God's wisdom, we need to have a vision for our life, work with good teachers, leaders and encouragers, and get rid of those things that drag us down.

Verses: Rom. 15:19; Prov. 4:5, 7; 8:8-9, 11; 19:8; 28:5; Josh. 5:13-14; Exod. 15:3; 1 John 5:19; Acts 10:38; Luke 11:18, 23; Eph. 2:10; 5:15-17; Rom. 12:2; Heb. 10:24-25; 11:24-26; 12:15-16; John 14:21, 23-24; Luke 3:10-14; 2 Cor. 5:9-11, 17-20; 6:14-15; Eccles. 5:13; 9:18, 10:1; 1 Cor. 15:33; Titus 3:10

Teacher: John Schoenheit

A Basic Understanding of Curses

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:22:00 +0000

Many people do not realize the spiritual impact of their actions or words. This teaching addresses the subject of curses in the Bible and how they can open a door for demons to influence a person’s life, the lives of their family and even future generations. Three categories of curses are examined: curses resulting from a person’s actions, from their words, and also curses that come from previous generations.

Verses: Gal. 3:10-13; Gen. 3:14-17; 4:10-12; Deut. 22:22-29; 27:15-26; Exod. 12:12-13; 20:4-6; 21:17; Mal. 2:2; 3:9; Hag. 1:6-9; Jer. 48:10; Rev. 22:18-19; Prov. 18:21; 26:2; Num. 5:12-22; Neh. 13:1-2; Ps. 64:2-8; 109:1-7, 9-14; Luke 6:26-28; 9:53-55; Rom. 12:14; 1 Cor. 4:11-12; Obad. 1:3; Matt. 27:24-25

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Parable of the Sower

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:27:00 +0000

Growing deep roots in the Word is a matter of time and personal commitment. The Parable of the Sower teaches us how to be fruitful for the Lord, and the key to understanding it is realizing that we are in control of what kind of soil we are.

Verses: Matt. 6:19-21; 7:7; 13:1-9, 18-23; Deut. 6:4; Job 23:12; Ps. 1:1-2; Prov. 11:4; 1 Tim. 6:9-10; Mark 4:18-19; Eccles. 5:13; 1 Pet. 3:12

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Knowing Jesus Christ

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Jesus Christ made it clear in his teachings that in order to really know God and have a relationship with Him we must develop a true and intimate relationship with His Son. We get to know Jesus through God’s word, through the Church, the Body of Christ, and through our spiritual practices.

Verses: Matt. 22:37; Luke 24:27-32; John 14:6-7; 17:3, 6, 25-26; Acts 2:41-42; 9:4; Rom. 12:4-5, 10; Phil. 3:10

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

No “Ordinary” Child

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:29:00 +0000

From God’s perspective, no one ever born is to be considered “ordinary.” Sadly, despite such potential for being “extraordinary” through God, far too many people do not believe they are. When we are aware of our sinful nature and the methods Satan uses to attack us, we can turn our dependency to God and be who He wants us to be, extraordinary.

Verses: Acts 2:22; 7:20; John 3:16; 5:30; 8:44; 14:10; 1Tim. 2:3-4; Gen. 2:25; 3:1, 6; Rom. 8:5, 7-8, 17; Prov. 19:22; 1 John 3:2

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The History & Practice of Water Baptism

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:32:00 +0000

Water baptism has been a subject of debate ever since the Day of Pentecost. In this teaching you will learn about the history of water baptism from ceremonies that started when the law was given to Moses, through the baptism that John the Baptist and Jesus’ disciples performed, to the greater reality of baptism in the holy spirit.

Verses: Eph. 4:2-6; Mark 1:8; Acts 1:5; 2:33; 10:44; Heb. 9:1, 9-10; Lev. 15:13-15; Deut. 12:13-14; John 4:1; Matt. 28:19

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Wise, The Fool, & The Wicked

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:33:00 +0000

God’s desire for Christians is to gain wisdom. The Book of Proverbs is rich in teaching how to discern foolish and wicked behavior and how to obtain wisdom. This teaching will help the listener identify foolish behavior in themselves and others and the corresponding antidote to get back on the path of the wise.

Verses: Prov. 1:3, 5, 7, 9; 2:6; 3:21; 7:7, 22; 9:7-8; 10:13,18, 23; 11:9; 12:15; 13:1, 19; 14:1, 3, 7, 9, 15; 15:5,12; 17:10; 18:2, 6, 15; 19:7, 25; 20:3; 21:11, 24; 22:10, 15; 26:3-5, 11; 28:24; 29:9, 11, 28; Isa. 5:20; 32:6; Heb. 5:14; Phil. 1:9-10; Ps. 5:31

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Romans 9

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:14:00 +0000

Romans 9 is a difficult section of scripture, seeming to indicate that God chooses some people to bless, and others to destroy. Most people find this idea incongruous with a loving God. By delving into the broad scope of scripture, Semitic idioms, and the nuances of the Greek text, this teaching brings to light the truths in this chapter. God is indeed, loving, merciful, and patient.

Verses: Rom. 9:1-33; 10:9; Gen. 25:21-23; Matt.2:18; Mal.1:1-3; Exod. 4:13; 8:19; 9:13-16, 20; 11:3; 12:37; Jer. 18:1-10

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Nature of the Enemy

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Whether they know it or not, everyone on earth is in the middle of a raging spiritual battle. In His Word, God has given us intelligence about our enemy. Some of the enemy’s titles, include “god of this age,” “Accuser,” “Adversary,” “Deceiver,” “Destroyer,” “Slanderer,” and “Tempter.” These titles reveal a great deal of information about our adversary and provide practical insight that will enable us to stand strong in the fight.

Verses: Gal. 5:1; 1 John 4:4; Rom. 8:37; Col. 1:13; 2:15; Luke 4:1-3; 10:19; 2 Cor. 4:4; Matt. 4:3-10; Ezek. 14:4; Isa. 14:12-14; Gen. 3:4; 4:9; 1 Sam. 5:20; 17:42; Prov. 13:10; 16:18; 2 Tim 3:8; 2 Thess. 2:3-4; 1 Tim. 5:14; Hag. 2:12-13; John 8:44; 10:10; Rev. 9:11; 12:10; 20:7-8; 2 John 1:7; 1 Pet. 5:8

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Idiom of Permission

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:15:00 +0000

God is love. However, in the Bible there are things God is said to do that seem to be clearly unloving. This teaching explains simply and thoroughly the “idiom of permission,” a commonly occurring idiom of Semitic languages which attributes to God responses of people. Understanding this idiom reveals that God is indeed the righteous and loving God we know Him to be.

Verses: Exod. 9:12; Num. 21:4; Ezek. 20:25; Acts 1:8; 10:28; John 1:17-18; Luke 10:1-20, 23; Heb. 2:14; Deut. 8:15; Prov. 3:11-12; 2 Sam. 24:1; 1 Chron. 21:1; Job 1:6

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Powerful and Effective Prayer

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:16:00 +0000

Most Christians know that they should pray, and many do pray frequently. Yet many times we are frustrated because we don’t seem to get answers to our prayers. This encouraging teaching identifies our responsibilities in prayer, some common “prayer blockers,” and practical keys to make our prayers more effective.

Verses: James 1:5-6; 4:1-3; 5:16,17; Matt. 6:5-6; John 14:13-14; 15:7,16, 23, 26; 16:23; Phil. 3:12; 4:6; Ps. 17:6; 57:2; 66:18-19; 84:11; Gen. 1:1; Isa. 55:11; Prov. 12:2; 1 John 3:21-22; 5:14; Isa. 50:7; Ezek. 3:9; Luke 8:12; Ezra 8:23

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

In Christ – Our Union with Christ

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:29:00 +0000

The Bible is the source of Christian doctrine and practice. Therefore, it is vital that Christians are able to read and understand what it is saying. Yet it contains language that can be confusing to modern readers. This teaching explains some of the language, customs, and idioms understood by first century Greeks, focusing on the small but important word “in,” and bringing a clearer understanding of our relationship with Christ.

Verses: 1 John 3:1; 2 Cor. 1:18, 22; 5:21-22; 13:2-4; Rom. 6:1-6; 8:1-2, 38-39; 10:9; 16:7; 1 Pet. 1:23; 2 Pet. 1:4; Eph. 1:3, 6-7, 13-14; 2:6; 1 Cor. 12:27; 14:5; 15:21; Acts 17:27-28; Col. 2:6-7, 11; 2 Thess. 1:12

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Commit Yourself to God

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Scripture helps us understand what it means to “commit our way to the Lord.” Being committed to God, in the Hebraic mindset, is like being “rolled up” with the Father. When we love God, we become committed to Him by having our words and actions demonstrate obedience to Him.

Verses: Ps. 17:10; 37:4; John 14:9, 26; 17:10; Gen. 6:22; 22:17; Exod. 7:6; 19:5; 39:43; Prov. 23:17; 1 Cor. 15:33; 1 John 2:3-4; 5:3; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 6:10-14; Phil. 2:12-13; Gal. 5:17; Eph. 4:17; Eccles. 12:13

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Exchanged Life

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:31:00 +0000

At the time of the new birth a person’s sins are charged to Christ, and in return Christ’s righteousness is credited to the believer. This is often referred to as the “Great Exchange.” The believer can now live the “Exchanged Life.” This is really the power base of Christian living, allowing Christ to live through us. “His life for mine, now my life for his.”

Verses: Rom. 3:23; 5:12; 8:5-8, 11; Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22; 2 Cor. 5:14-17, 20-21; 12:10; Col. 1:25-27; 2:11-14; 1 Cor. 2:8; 3:1-3; Gal. 5:1; John 16:13; Matt. 26:26-28

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Make Room in Your Heart for God

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:31:00 +0000

God is a loving Father and He wants us to spend time with Him. We tend to make time in our daily lives for people and other things, but often neglect to make room in our lives for God. Here are eight important steps to remove the clutter from our hearts so that we can focus more on God and make more room in our hearts for Him.

Verses: Ps. 1:1; 10:4; 26:2; 119:78, 105; 139:1; 141:3; Matt. 9:4; 2 Pet. 3:1; John 6:18; Luke 8:24; Gen. 18:12; Heb. 3:1; 4:12; Phil. 4:6-8; 2 Cor. 10:5; 1 Pet. 2:21-23; 4:1, 7-10; 1 Cor. 14:20; Prov. 14:8; Isa. 55:8-9

Teacher: Cara Hanson

Let Your Light Shine

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:32:00 +0000

God is light and in Him is no darkness. Jesus was a light to the world, and he taught that his followers were lights. Our sin nature and the systemization of error caused by Satan are constantly trying to block our light. Scripture helps us become aware of common ways we block our light, and encourages us to be clearly seen as the radiant light we are called to be.

Verses: Ps. 104:1-2; 119:105; Gen. 1:3; 3:24; 1 John 1:5-7; 2:10; Exod. 33:18-23; 34:29-35; John 3:19-21; 9:4-5; 12:44-46; Matt. 5:14-16; 6:22-23; 17:1-2; 22:29; Rev. 1:12; Heb. 10:24-25; Eph. 5:8-9; 2 Cor. 4:4-6; Rom. 13:11-12

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Understanding The Magi

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:33:00 +0000

The Magi were wonderful men who traveled from the Parthian Empire to see the young Messiah. Despite clear information about them in the Bible, traditions about the Magi, who were astronomers, have clouded who they were and when they came to Bethlehem. Knowing the truth about these men helps us to understand why God would spend a whole chapter telling us about them.

Verses: Matt. 2:1-23; 28:19; 2 Tim. 2:2; Dan. 2:48; 4:9; 5:11; Mic. 5:2-4

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Our Obligation to God

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:39:00 +0000

God has freely poured grace out upon us. We are both saved and forgiven by it. Once we receive God‘s grace and become His children, we have an obligation to Him, which He clearly states in His Word. The Bible spells out examples of our moral obligations to God and shows us how to fulfill them in our lives. Doing so is part of our obedience to God.

Verses: Luke 7:10; 19:28-41; Acts 17:29; Rom. 15:1, 26-27; 2 Cor. 12:11; 13:5; Eph. 5:28; 2 Thess. 1:3; 2:13; Heb. 5:11-12; 1 John 2:6; 3:16; 4:11; 3 John 1:8; John 13:14; 12:42; Amos 5:18-24

Teacher: John Schoenheit

First the Promise, Then the Challenge

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:41:00 +0000

Throughout history, God has called and inspired many people with wonderful promises. So often, however, those people have had to journey through a “land of challenge.” In this teaching, the lives of several servants of God who were given great promises are examined with the hope of helping us to properly prepare for facing difficult times.

Verses: Gen. 3:15; 12:1-7, 10; 37:3-11; 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Sam. 3:14; Exod. 3:16-18; Heb. 12:3-4; Col. 3:15-16; Ps. 126:1-3

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Spiritual Heart Disease

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:00 +0000

From the time Adam rejected God and rebelled against him, the effects of that sin have been painfully felt in the hearts of every human. The state of mankind’s heart causes many to turn to a variety of ungodly solutions to find relief and solace. God instructed us with the remedy for this “illness.” When we follow it, we begin to heal and become able to help and heal others.

Verses: Gen. 2:16; 3:6-18; Mark 7:3-27; Rom. 1:28-31; 5:8; Deut. 6:4-9; Luke 18:18-23; Ps. 86:11; John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13:1-7; John 13:35; 1 John 3:16

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Living Wisely

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:42:00 +0000

In some Christian circles, “wisdom” has been supplanted by a focus on “faith” with the assumption being that if we can get what we want by “faith“, then wisdom is not needed. Both faith and wisdom are important, and we need to understand both and how they work together. Living wisely is not easy to do but we must take the time and be disciplined to think through our decisions.

Verses: Gal. 6:7; 2 Cor. 5:7; Prov. 1:2, 7; 3:5, 13; 4:5, 7; 6:1-7; 14:8; 28:19; 23:29-30; 29:11; James 2:5; 1 Cor. 12:9; John 12:49; 14:31; 1 Kings 18:36; Luke 1:17; 2:40; 14:28; Col. 3:16; Eccles. 7:18; Eph. 4:29, 32; Heb. 12:15; 2 Cor. 6:15

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Understanding the Book of Romans: Righteousness by Faith in Christ

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:43:00 +0000

The book of Romans is the great doctrinal treatise that forms the foundation of the Christian faith. It clearly sets forth that salvation comes by faith in Jesus Christ, and that the saved are righteous in the eyes of God. This teaching answers often-asked questions such as, What exactly does “righteous” mean? Was it different in Old Testament times? Why do so many Christians seek salvation through good works?

Verses: 2 Cor. 3:7-10; Rom. 1:16-17; 3:19-31; 4:3-7, 16; 5:1; 10:9; Deut. 6:25; Dan. 12:1-7; Ps.1:1-6; 37:10-11, 29; Ezek. 33:12-14; Luke 18:9-11; Hab. 2:4; Gal. 2:16-17; Matt. 3:8; Mark 10:17-21; Acts 21:10

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Get in the Right Line

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:02:00 +0000

This teaching uses a very clear analogy of standing in the “wrong line” of worldly perspective and sin that prevents Jesus from revealing the Father to us. When we acknowledge our sin and repent, then we move into the “right line” so that Christ can reveal the Father to us. That change on our part enables us to understand and do what Christ our Lord wants us to do.

Verses: Matt. 10:5-7; 11:1-29; 14:3-5; John 1:29-34; 17:25-26; Luke 5:27-32; 7:18-19; 10:17-21; Isa. 35:5-6; Josh. 24:1-7, 13-15, 20, 23; Mal. 3:1; Ezek. 14:1-6; 2 Pet. 3:8-9; Heb. 9:11-14; 1 John 1:5-7

Teacher: Mike Patten

Should Women Be Silent in the Church?

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:30:00 +0000

For centuries the voices of women have been stifled in the Church due primarily to two New Testament scripture references that have been mistranslated and mishandled. That misinterpretation stands in contradiction to the larger context of the New Testament concerning women. On the Day of Pentecost, women also received holy spirit, and spoke and taught in the early Church.

Verses: 1 Cor. 1:11; 7:2; 11:5-6; 14:5, 23-24, 26, 29-37; 16:19; Acts 2:17-18; 21:9; 1 Tim. 2:11-13; Rev. 2:20-21; Phil. 1:2; 4:2; Col. 4:15; 2 Tim. 4:21; Job 29:21

Teacher: John Schoenheit

As Each Part Does Its Work

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:44:00 +0000

The Body of Christ needs to be built up until we all reach maturity. With so much work still to be done, each believer’s effort is vital. This teaching explores some of the obstacles that hinder us in building up the Body of Christ and helps believers to understand that the Lord's work will only get done as each one does their work.

Verses: Eph. 4:13, 16, 29, 31-32; 5:23; Matt. 9:37-38; 13:22; Heb. 6:10-12; 12:3-4, 14-15; Prov. 18:19; 1 John 1:9; 1 Tim. 1:15-16; Phil. 3:13-15; 1 Cor. 12:14-16, 18-22, 27; 13:3; 15:9-10; 2 Cor. 2:7-11; Rom. 6:2; 16:2-3, 6-7, 12, 23; Luke 14:16-20; Col. 4:7-8, 12; Neh. 3:3, 14-15; 4:6, 12, 14-21; John 4:34; 19:28-30; Ps. 22:14-15; Heb. 13:3

Teacher: Cara Hanson

Who is Jesus Christ?

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:48:00 +0000

Records in the Four Gospels show that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and also our hero and role model. Scripture reveals that Jesus got hungry, tired, and had family problems just as we do, yet he focused on God, lived and loved like no other person before or since. Knowing Jesus this way inspires us to live a more focused and holy life.

Verses: Gen. 3:15; Deut. 18:15; Jer.30:21; John 4:34; 7:12-13; 12:1-7; 14:12, 31; 21:25; Rom. 5:14; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Cor. 15:45; Mark 1:35, 40-42; 3:20-21, 31-35; 4:35-40; 6:30-32; Eph. 2:10; Matt. 10:24-25; 16:13-16; 26:6-9, 39; Ps. 41:7-9; Heb. 12:2

Teacher: John Schoenheit

What does the Bible say about Tattoos?

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:43:00 +0000

This teaching explores three questions about tattoos: What does the Bible say? Is it okay for a Christian to get one? What should one do with an ungodly tattoo? In the Old Testament God condemned the idea of marking or cutting oneself as that practice was associated with pagan worship. The New Testament encourages us to love one another by not causing others to stumble by our actions, which could include tattoos.

Verses: Lev. 19:28; 1 Kings 18:26-28; Jer. 16:6; 41:4-5; 48:36-37; Isa. 49:15-16; Eph. 2:13-14; Rom. 8:37-39; 10:4; 13:8, 10; 14:22-23; 1 Cor. 8:9, 37-39; 10:23; Gal. 5:14; Col. 3:23; 1 Tim. 1:5; 1 Sam. 15:23; Matt. 15:17; 1 John 1:9

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Perfecting the Saints

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:36:00 +0000

One of Jesus’ last commands before his ascension was “make disciples of all nations.” The vision of God and Jesus for each Christian is to become a mature believer. Exploring the Greek words telios and katartizo to helps us better understand how to achieve this goal of walking in love towards others and helping “equip” them so that we all become unified and mature in Christ.

Verses: Matt. 5:43-48; 28:19; Eph. 2:22; 4:11-16; Heb. 13:20-21; 2 Thess. 2:16; Gal. 6:1; 1 Thess. 1:1-10; 2:7-8, 11-12, 17; 3:1, 9

Teacher: Dave Hanson

Let’s Get Together!

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:37:00 +0000

God tells us in Hebrews 10:25 “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing.…” Here we consider three aspects of why we should meet together: to reach the lost of the world for Christ, to raise up to maturity those who come to him, and to develop greater relationships and connections with others in the Body of Christ.

Verses: Heb. 10:23-25; Acts 5:41-42; Matt. 26:18; 28:18-19; Luke 5:27; 8:39; Acts 2:41-42; 8:1-3; 28:30-31; Philem. 1:1-2

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Giving & Tithing

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:37:00 +0000

Much confusion exists among Christians regarding giving and tithing. Many believe God commands them to tithe and some believe that if a person does not tithe, he will be cursed by God. This can cause guilt, shame, and even fear among Christians who do not tithe. Explore the full scope of the Word of God for a scriptural understanding of these two important concepts.

Verses: Matt. 6:19-21; Heb. 10:32-34; 11:8-10; Gen. 4:3; 14:17-20; 28:20-22; Lev. 27:30-32; Num 18:21-24; Mal. 3:8-10; Gal. 3:13; Rom. 12:1; 2 Cor. 8:1-9; 9:6-8; Luke 6:38; 1 Cor. 9:3-12; Gal. 2:10; Rom. 12:13

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Giver and The Gift: A Study of the Holy Spirit

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:39:00 +0000

Within the Bible there are many names for God that describe His varied characteristics. The holiness of God is expressed in His name as well as His personal gift to humankind. This teaching surveys the many usages of the terms “Holy Spirit” and “spirit” in the Bible, and takes a look at God, His character and His gift to all those who choose His Son as Lord.

Verses: Matt. 1:18; 6:34; 12:18; Luke 1:35; Gen. 1:2; 1 Kings 18:12; Num. 11:17, 25; John 3:6, 8, 34; 7:37-39; 14:17; Acts 2:38; 10:38; 2 Kings 2:9; Eph. 1:13; Rom. 8:23; Ezek. 36:26-27; Isa. 59:21

Teacher: John Schoenheit

What is going on in Heaven?

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:40:00 +0000

We all have thoughts about heaven, but are they in line with what the Bible says about it? Scriptures show that the “whole creation”, not just the earth, is groaning in pain. Furthermore, the Devil is often in the presence of God, accusing Jesus’ followers. This teaching explores the spiritual battle in heaven and what Jesus Christ is doing for us now.

Verses: Rev. 1:10-19; 2:1, 7, 11, 17, 29; 4:1-4; 11:19; 12:1-14; 15:5; 16:1, 17; 20:2; Isa. 6:1; Exod. 24:9-11; Luke 10:1, 17-18; 22:31; 24:36-39; Rom. 8:22-27, 34; 1 Cor. 15:45; 2 Cor. 3:17; Heb. 7:25; Job 1:6; 2 Pet. 3:9; Gen. 3:14; Mic. 6:2

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Is God in Control of Everything That Happens?

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Many people believe that “God is in control” of all things on the earth today, that everything that happens is His will. This is not what the Bible teaches; what God wants often does not happen. The Devil has a lot of control and people can and do defy and disobey God’s will.

Verses: Gen. 1:28; Josh. 24:15; 2 Chron. 33:10; Luke 4:5; 7:28-30; 10:17-23; 11:14; John 1:17-18; 10:10; Acts 10:38; 1 Cor. 9:22; 1 Tim. 2:4; James 1:13; 1 Pet. 5:8; 2 Pet. 3:9; 1 John 3:8; 5:3, 19; Rev. 12:8-9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Interpretation of Tongues

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:43:00 +0000

One of the nine manifestations of the gift of holy spirit is the interpretation of tongues, and as speaking in tongues is praise, worship and thanksgiving directed to God, so is the interpretation of tongues.

Verses: Job 6:4; 7:11; Ps. 34:18; 51:17; 77:6; Isa. 28:7-15; 1 Cor. 12:7; 14:1-32; Gal. 1:11; Heb. 5:13

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Gifts of Grace (Romans 12)

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:44:00 +0000

God tells us that each of us should use whatever gift we have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace. Gaining a greater understanding of our personal gifts helps us to be more effective in administering God’s grace to the rest of the Body of Christ.

Verses: Ps. 139:13-16; Rom. 12:3-8, 16; Acts 13:36; 1 Cor. 12:12-31; Eph. 4:11; Phil. 4:8; 1 Pet. 4:10

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Condition of Our Heart

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:45:00 +0000

The Parable of the Sower relates to the hearts of mankind. This parable includes a stern warning to “consider carefully how you listen,” as Jesus reveals four conditions of the heart: the hard-hearted, half-hearted, shallow-hearted and the good-hearted. The noble and good-hearted hear the Word, retain it, and by persevering, produce abundant, good fruit.

Verses: Matt. 6:19; 13:9; Luke 8:5-18; Rom. 1:20; 1 Tim. 2-4; 6:9-10

Teacher: Mike Patten

Truth Matters – part 4 – Walking in the Truth

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:49:00 +0000

This fourth and final segment of the series “Truth Matters” focuses on a lifestyle of truth in a post-modern world, where the concept of a singular truth is unpopular. Truth comes from God and Jesus’ purpose was to testify to God’s Truth with his whole life. To follow him accordingly is urgent, both currently and for our future.

Verses: John 14:6; 17:17; 18:37; 1 Tim. 2:4; Gen. 2:16; 3:1, 4; 1 John 3:18; 1 Cor. 13:6; Eph. 4:13, 15; 6:13-14; 3 John 1:3

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Character Counts

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:33:00 +0000

The Bible has many references showing that our character is built upon what we say, think, and do. God is so concerned about our character that He tells us we will be judged accordingly. Everyone’s character is under their own control, and it is up to each of us to work at having good character. Four steps are given for us to evaluate and change our character.

Verses: Rom. 5:1-4; 12:9-11; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; 15:33; Phil. 4:8-9; Mark 4:35-39; Gal. 5:22; 2 Cor. 5:10; Col. 3:23-25; Acts 13:22; 1 Kings 11:4, 9; Prov. 4:23; Matt. 5:27-28; Acts 24:24-26

Teacher: Dan Gallagher, John Schoenheit

Convicted, but not Condemned

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:34:00 +0000

Life is filled with choices. Wrong choices can range from a simple misstep to serious sin. No matter what type of error we make, God has laid out a path that leads us from darkness back to His light. This teaching explores the roles of reproof, remorse (godly sorrow or worldly sorrow), and repentance, and their relationship to the redemptive reality that God has called us to.

Verses: Rom. 3:9-12; 4:25; 5:1, 9, 11-12, 18; 6:23; 8:1; Gal. 5:1, 13; Eph. 4:31-32; 1 Cor. 6:18; Heb. 4:16; 12:14; 1 Pet. 1:14-15; 2 Cor. 7:8-10; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 John 2:28; Gen. 4:4-6; Matt. 26:69-70, 72, 74-75; 27:3-5; 2 Sam. 12:13-16; 1 John 3:21

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Prayer Matters

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:34:00 +0000

The doctrines that “God is in control” and “everything that happens is God’s will” have undermined the prayer habits of the Church. The earth is a war zone, and when we pray we participate in the spiritual battle. Our prayers speak into existence the legal permission for God to act in our lives. Prayer takes time and energy, but it makes a difference and is vital if we are going to live God-pleasing lives.

Verses: 1 Thess. 5:17; Mark 1:35; 3:24; Gen. 1:28; Luke 4:5-6; 18:1; 1 John 5:19; Ps. 18:1, 4-10, 13-14, 17; 24:10; Exod. 15:3; Eph. 6:12, 18; Dan. 10:1-14; 1 Cor. 14:15,18; James 4:2-3; 5:16; Rom. 12:12; Phil. 4:6; Col. 4:2; Matt. 6:8; 7:7; Heb. 4:16

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Living from the Heart of God

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:35:00 +0000

Even though salvation is not obtained by keeping the Law, Scripture declares the Law “holy, just, and good.” The Law contains God's wisdom and heart for mankind, and many of the Old Testament commandments are reflected in the New Testament imperatives, helping us to live lives that are pleasing to God and free from the bondage of sin.

Verses: 2 Tim. 1:15; 4:3; 2 Pet. 3:15-16; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 John 1:8; 1 Thess. 4:3-7; 1 John 1:9; 2:28; 1 Cor. 9:9; Rom. 3:20-22; 6:8, 11-16; 7:12; 10:4; Gal. 3:2, 5, 10; Deut. 22:8; Exod. 22:6; Matt. 5:21-22, 27-28, 33

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Walking in Wisdom

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:36:00 +0000

We learn from the example of King Solomon that we need godly character in order to walk in godly wisdom year after year. Wisdom will show us the right path to choose, but it is by godly character that we are able to carry out wise choices.

Verses: Prov. 2:6-10; 4:7; 11:2; Lev. 26:18-19; 1 Kings 3:5-12, 27-28; 8:60; 9:1-4; 10:7, 14-15, 18-21, 23-24, 26-28; 11:1-3; 4:3; Rom. 14:12; Eph. 5:3; Deut. 17:15-20

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Building an Enduring Work of Truth

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:13:00 +0000

This two-part presentation clarifies the purpose, values and strategies of Spirit and Truth Fellowship International as of 2009 and looks at supporting scripture of each word in the phrase “building an enduring work of truth,” which expresses an important part of the vision of Spirit and Truth for 2009 and beyond.

Verses: Matt. 7:24-27; 16:18; Ps. 127:1; Eph. 2:18-21; 1 Cor. 3:9-15; John 6:27; Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Pet. 4:10

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Fundamentals of Being a Disciple

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:14:00 +0000

The key to excellence is focusing on fundamentals. As Christians, we too must focus on doing what it takes to live a life pleasing to God. This teaching highlights 5 fundamentals that will lead us to be the ambassadors for Christ that God has equipped us to be.

Verses: Heb. 10:24-25; Deut. 6:1-9; Rom. 12:1,12; Eph. 6:18; Col. 4:2-4; 1 Thess. 5:17; Matt. 6:5-8; 1 Cor. 11:17; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; 9:6; Prov. 4:7; Rev. 20:13-21:5; 1 Pet. 3:15

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Tactics of the Enemy

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:15:00 +0000

In Proverbs 7, God reveals Satan’s methods through the imagery of an ignorant and naive youth and a cunning adulterous woman. God lays out the Adversary’s tactics including his use of words and his appeals to our senses. Evil is never far from us. God then provides the solution as to how we can defend ourselves in the final two verses of the chapter.

Verses: Prov. 7:1-27; 2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 6:16; John 10:10; Ps. 119:11

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Death and Resurrection to Life

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:16:00 +0000

This teaching consists of Parts I and II of the "Death and Resurrection to Life" seminar shows that God designed man as body, soul and spirit. The body cannot live without a soul, nor can the soul live without a body. Most cultures of the world believe, however, that the dead are alive in some form or another. The devil promotes and reinforces this lie.

Verses: 1 Cor. 15:16-22, 26; Gen. 1:20, 30; 2:7, 16-17; 3:4; 9:10; Heb. 2:14; Luke 4:41; Deut. 18:9-12; Eph. 2:1; 1 John 4:13; Acts 2:18

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Fruit of the Spirit

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:18:00 +0000

Jesus Christ exemplified godly character and every Christian should aspire to be like him. If we set a target or goal of being like Christ, our behavior will exhibit the fruit of the spirit as listed in Galatians 5:22-23. This fruit is the essential character of Christ, his nature. This teaching briefly examines the characteristics of the 9 listed fruits, also pointing out that the list is not exhaustive.

Verses: Gal. 5:16-26; 2 Pet. 1:4; Phil. 2:13; 3:1; Col. 1:27; Matt. 5:44; Exod. 23:4; 1 Thess. 5:16; Ps. 23:4-5

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Nehemiah – A Man of Vision

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:04:00 +0000

The book of Nehemiah is filled with leadership principles. This teaching, using the record of Nehemiah’s rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem as an example, demonstrates the power of holding a clear, godly vision, and explores six steps involved in accomplishing that vision.

Verses: Neh. 1:3-6, 11; 2:4-11, 16-20; 4:1, 4-10, 14-15; 6:1-8, 11-16; Luke 4:1-8, 15-30; 14:28-30

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Example of Elisha

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:04:00 +0000

Having a long and successful ministry requires great compassion for God’s people. Elisha was a powerful man of God who had such a ministry. His example instructed Jesus Christ, and challenges us to fulfill our ministries, too.

Verses: Mal. 4:5; Matt. 14:23; 15:22-28; 17:10-13; Mark 1:40; 8:22-25; 2 Kings 2:9-10, 13-25; 3:1-3, 13-20; 4:1-44; 5:1,12; 6:18; 13:20-21; John 3:34; 6:53-60; 8:6-7; 9:6-7; Rom. 10:9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Mature in Christ

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:07:00 +0000

This teaching identifies two primary reasons we do not see more maturity in the Church today. It will not only challenge the listener, but also will encourage and exhort in the pursuit of spiritual maturity.

Verses: 1 Pet. 2:1-2; Rom. 12:2, 17; Eph. 4:11-14; Gen. 1:28; Matt. 5:46-48; 19:16-22; 25:14-15; 1 Cor. 13:6; 14:20; Col. 1:28; 3:13; 4:12; Mark 4:3-8; John 15:1-6; Heb. 4:12; 5:12-14; Phil. 1:9; James 4:4, 7; 2 Tim. 2:15

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Transformed Life

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:07:00 +0000

The process of transforming our hearts occurs as we are faithful to renew our minds, which is to bring our thoughts to a new level of godliness. This teaching discusses the importance of having a transformed heart, and how interconnected our mind and body really are.

Verses: Rom. 8:3; 12:2; Eph. 2:2; 4:17-19; 5:3-4; Matt. 12:34-35; 13:15; Mark 7:21; Rev. 2:23; Ps. 26:2; 16:7; 51:10; Philem. 1:7; 1 Tim. 4:1-2; Phil. 4:8; Col. 3:2; Prov. 4:23; 2 Pet. 2:14; 1 Cor. 6:18; 9:24; James 4:7

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Stand, even when you do not understand

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:08:00 +0000

God doesn’t promise us an effortless, carefree life, but He does promise to remain with us throughout our lives. This teaching takes us into the lives of some of the great people in the Bible who lived through difficult times. Through them we learn that, despite great trials, we can stand for God, even when we don’t understand everything about the situation.

Verses: 2 Pet. 3:13-18; 2 Cor. 1:2-10, 13; 13:5; Job 10:1-3; Lam. 3:1-7; Jer. 17:7-10; Exod. 16:4; Deut. 8:15-16; Ps.7:8-9; 119:71; 1 Pet. 1:6; 4:12; James 1:2; Rom. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 10:13; 13:2-13; 1 Pet. 5:9; Lam. 3:40; Acts 14:22; 2 Tim. 3:11-14; Prov. 25:2; Matt. 9:11-13; 11:2-6; 13:13-17; 22:41-43

Teacher: Joshua Anderson

Our Guarantee of Salvation

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:44:00 +0000

Unlike in the Old Testament, in this present Grace Administration, the guarantee of salvation for Christians is permanent - it cannot be lost. This truth is stated repeatedly in the Church Epistles and is expressed in terms of both birth and adoption to emphasize its irreversible nature.

Verses: Matt. 14:30; 19:16-17; Mark 5:23, 28; John 11:11-12; 1 John 1:10; Rom. 8:17, 23, 35-39; 10:9-10; 13:11; 14:5; 1 Thess. 4:15-17; 5:8; Eph. 1:13-14; 2:6, 8; 3:2; 5:23; Gen. 1:29; 9:3; Exod. 31:13; Num. 15:32-36; Col. 2:16; 3:1; Deut. 6:25; Ps. 1:1-5; 51:11; Ezek. 33:13-16; 37:12; Acts 16:30-31; 1 Peter 1:23; Titus 3:5; James 1:18; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; 3:7-8, 10; 5:5, 17; 2 Peter 2:4; Gal. 5:17; 1 Cor. 12:27; 13:8; 14:5; Phil. 3:20; Hosea 1:6, 9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Truth Matters – Parts 2 and 3

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:49:00 +0000

This teaching explores why truth matters and that many people hold contradictory ideas in their minds without ever realizing it. It discusses the characteristics of truth, how to discern truth from error, and identifies several ways that truth is revealed to mankind. It shows that the primary way God reveals truth to us is through His Word.

Verses: Gen. 1:1,14; Ps.12: 6; 19:1-4; 25:4; 119:43, 89, 159-160; 138:2; John 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:16; Prov. 4:7; 6:6-8; James 3:13-18; Rom. 1:20; 15:14; Eph. 4:11-13; Col. 4:12; Heb. 5:13-14; Matt. 12:33; Mark 7:8-9

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Birth of Christ

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:45:00 +0000

The story of the birth of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible differs significantly from the traditional view. Consideration of the Scripture as well as biblical custom sheds light on when it occurred, where it occurred, and who was present on that night to support the young family.

Verses: Luke: 1:57; 2:1-11, 16; 4:17; 10:34; 19:5-7; 22:10-11; Matt. 1:24-25; 5:13-15; 12:43; Ezek. 16:4; Phil. 3:5; Rom. 12:19; Eph. 4:27; Gen 21:2; 29:32; Judg. 13:24

Teacher: John Schoenheit

What is the Church?

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:49:00 +0000

Every Sunday around the world, and most especially in the western world, millions of Christians “go to church”. This conversational presentation explores the traditional definition of a “church” and turns to the Bible to show how the early believers met in ordinary homes and ministered to each other in simple settings.

Verses: 1 Cor. 1:2; 12:12-18; 14:12, 26, 34; 16:19; Acts 2:42; 7:37-38; 18:1-8; 19:8-10, 32; 20:20; Rev. 2:1; Matt. 18:19-20; Eph. 4:11-12; Rom. 16:5; Col. 4:15; Philem. 1:2; 2 Tim. 3:12

Teacher: Dan Gallagher, John Schoenheit

Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Defining True Greatness

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:50:00 +0000

Mary’s life and character demonstrates that she was a great woman of God. As a young woman, she declared that she was “a servant of the Lord” and went on to become a wife, mother, and a disciple of her son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Her life exemplifies courage, humility and love for God.

Verses: Matt. 1:1, 16, 18-25; 2:11; 12:46-49; 13:55-56; Luke 1:26-56; 2:7, 16-19, 21-35, 51; Dan. 9:25; Isa. 7:11; Lev. 12:8; John 2:1-4; 19:25-27; Mark 3:21; Acts 1:14

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Take Up the Armor of God

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:59:00 +0000

As Christians living for the Lord, each of us should recognize that we are in a spiritual battle and do what it takes to stand in the fight throughout our lifetime. Understanding each piece of the armor of God, enables us to take up the whole armor that God has placed before us.

Verses: Eph. 6:10-17; Luke 4:12-13, 18-19; 1 Pet. 5:18; Rom. 5:17; 8:18-23; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 3:16; Phil. 4:7; Ps. 107:20; 119:165; 1 Thess. 5:8; Acts 16:16-18

Teacher: John Schoenheit

What it Means to be a Truth Seeker

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:03:00 +0000

This first part of the series “Truth Matters” explores in detail what it means to be a truth seeker, the value of truth, the price one must be willing to pay for truth, and the qualities that are common to all truth seekers.

Verses: John 18:37-38; Matt. 7:7-9; 10:34-36; 12:46-50; Prov. 1:20; 2:9-11; 4:7; 7:7-9; 8:7-11; 23:23; 25:2; Phil. 1:9-10; 1 Kings 3:16-28; 4:29-30; Acts 17:24-27; Isa. 45:15, 19; Ps. 19:1-4; Jer. 29:11-14; 1 Tim. 2:3-4

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Hezekiah – A Man of Action

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:10:00 +0000

This teaching focuses on Hezekiah’s godly character and highlights principles he exemplified that made him one of the greatest kings Judah ever had. We too can learn and practice those principles in our lives.

Verses: 2 Chron. 28:1-3, 24; 29:1-31:1; 2 Kings 16:10-12; 1 Tim. 3:2-3

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Forgive One Another

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:12:00 +0000

This teaching explores some of the consequences of unforgiveness and examines some biblical records of forgiveness. The listener is asked to consider what genuine forgiveness is, what it is not, and what is the process of forgiveness.

Verses: Eph. 4:30-32; Col. 3:13; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:21-23; Matt. 5:38-41; 6:22-24; 18:21-22; John 12:15; Gen. 4:23-24; 50:12-21; Exod. 33:20-34:8; Num. 14:1-20; Luke 17:3-5; 24:13-32

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Heart of Evangelism

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:14:00 +0000

This teaching focuses on telling others about Jesus Christ. It shows from Scripture that God commands Christians to evangelize, shares some ways to do so, and emphasizes that evangelism is an act of love.

Verses: John 3:16; Rev. 20:12-15; 21:1-4; Mark 16:15; 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Acts 1:8; 2:40-47; 13:1-52; 1 Cor. 3:4-8; Matt. 10:5-16

Teacher: John Schoenheit

My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 May 2007 19:07:00 +0000

Jesus' words from the cross, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani,” have confused Bible students for years. Many think that Jesus either was, or thought he was, forsaken by God. In this teaching we learn that Jesus Christ was reciting part of Psalm 22, trying to jar people into understanding that prophecy was being fulfilled before their eyes.

Verses: Matt. 26:1-5, 50-54; 27:41-43, 45-50; Mark 10:32-34; John 13:25-27; 16:32; 19:28-30, 36; Isa. 52:14, 53:3-5; Ps. 22:1-31; Exod. 25:4; Heb. 2:11

Teacher: John Schoenheit

A Community of Grace: Five Steps on the Path of Grace

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:15:00 +0000

What a blessing it would be to live in a community where there is favor, kindness and goodwill towards one another. The community of grace is a concept that is explored by presenting five steps that Christians can take to promote that concept and bring it to pass.

Verses: Ps. 57:4; Prov. 4:24; 11:9; 13:3; 14:9; 15:1-2, 4; 17:14; 18:21; 23:9; 26:4-5, 18-28; Matt. 5:23-24; 12:34; 15:11; 18:21-22; Rom. 14:12-13; 1 Cor. 13:4-6, 11-13; 2 Cor. 6:1-2; 10:5-6; Gal. 5:13; 6:1, 9-10; Eph. 4:29-32; Phil. 2:3-5; Col. 4:6; James 1:19, 26; 4:6; 1 Pet. 2:15-17; 3:8-10; 4:8-10; 5:5-6

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Passover: A Sacrifice of Grace

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:15:00 +0000

In the book of Exodus we learn that the Passover Lamb was God’s provision and protection in the Israelites’ escape from Egyptian slavery. In the New Testament we learn that Jesus Christ is our Passover Lamb, what that should mean to us as Christians today and how we can make it applicable in our lives.

Verses: Exod. 8:22-23; 9:4, 25-26; 10:22-23; 12:1-14; Rom. 12:1, 14-21; 1 Cor. 4:12-13; 5:7; 2 Cor. 1:12; Eph. 2:1,10; 4:29; Phil. 1:29; Col. 4:6; 1 Pet. 4:10

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Jesus Christ Our Approach Offering

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:19:00 +0000

It is important for Christians to understand all that Jesus Christ accomplished for us. One of his great works was to remove all the distance between God and humankind, giving each believer welcome access into the very presence of God.

Verses: Exod. 19:10-13; Lev. 1:1-9; 10:1; 16:13; Num. 1:51; 3:10; Deut. 12:13-14; Ps. 100:4; Matt. 27:50-51; 2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 5:1-2; Heb. 9:6-8; 10:19-23

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Keys to Godly Communication

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:48:00 +0000

Effective communication can be difficult, especially in times of conflict. When in conflict we always need to ask ourselves if we are really obeying God's Word.

Verses: Exod. 33:11; Prov. 18:2-6, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21; Zech. 7:10; Matt. 7:3-5; 18:15-17; 22:35-40; 1 Cor. 1:10; Eph. 4:25-27

Teacher: Ryan M.

The Conditional Nature of Prophecy

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:48:00 +0000

One aspect of prophecy that has not been well understood by Christians is that it is almost always conditional in nature. God is often calling us to greater things, but because He also gave us free will, our behavior can effect whether or not a prophecy comes to pass. Examples of prophecy in the Bible reveal the often unspoken “if” in personal prophecy.

Verses: 1 Cor. 14:1; Jer. 4:5-6; 18:1-12; 1 Sam. 13:13-14; 2 Sam. 7:11; 12:7-14, 18; 1 Kings 11:7-11; 21:21-29; 2 Chron. 12:1-7; Jonah 3:1-10; 2 Kings 20:1-6; Mark 14:35-36

Teacher: John Schoenheit

A New Perspective on the Manifestations of the Holy Spirit

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 19:49:00 +0000

1 Corinthians 12 contains wording that can be confusing, making it seem like each Christian can manifest only one of the nine manifestations listed. This teaching explains the manifestations of holy spirit and confirms from the Bible that every Christian is equipped to operate all nine of them.

Verses: Acts 1:8; 2:17-18; Eph. 1:13; Heb. 11:11, 20-23, 30; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 26-29; 2:1-3; 3:1-4; 6:1-2, 6-8; 11:17-18; 12:1-11; 14:1, 5, 24, 26

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Understanding Healing in its Biblical Context

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 19:50:00 +0000

God loves us and wants us to be in good health. However, healing is a gift that is received by trust; it is not a right that we can demand. In light of that fact, this teaching explains the patron-client relationship of trust, the figure of speech called the prophetic perfect, and the practice we call Communion.

Verses: Luke 10:4; Heb. 4:16; 11:6; Matt. 7:7; Num. 24:17; Jude 1:12, 14-15; Eph. 2:6-7; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Cor. 11:17-31

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Healing – God’s Gift of Mercy and Grace

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 May 2006 19:51:00 +0000

Factors that can affect healing include humility, faith, sowing and reaping, and stewardship. These are discussed in this teaching, as well as the levels on which healing can occur: physical, emotional, spiritual, and moral.

Verses: Acts 3:6; 5:12,15; 10:34-38; 14:9-10; 28:8-9; Ps. 41:3-4; 107:20; Luke 4:18-19; 8:48; Matt. 4:23-24; 9:22; 10:1; 12:22; 13:54-57; 15:22; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 12:9, 28, 30; Phil. 2:26-27; 4:8; Heb. 4:6; 1 Pet. 2:24; Mark 9:21-24; 10:51-52; 11:23; Prov. 4:6; 14:30; 15:13, 30; 16:24; 17:22

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Balance of Truth and Love: Valuing Right Doctrine and Right Relationships

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:02:00 +0000

Jesus had both truth and a deep love for others—and the sinners, prostitutes, and tax collectors felt his love and wanted to be around him. This teaching explores keys to building loving relationships through self-awareness, social awareness, self-management and relational management.

Verses: Matt. 5:43-48; 9:9; 11:16-19; Heb. 4:12; Luke 18:9-14; 2 Tim. 2:15; John 13:35; Col. 3:12-13; Rom. 12:2

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Failure of Idols, Lilies in a World of Thorns, and Spiritual Success vs. Worldly Success – LOL 06, Part 2

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:04:00 +0000

These teachings feature the youth of our fellowship community, and were recorded live at the 2006 Live Out Loud Teens and Twenties Conference. They explore how the Idols and values of this world fail us, and how God alone is worthy of our worship.

Verses: 1 Cor. 10:14; Ps. 115:1-8; Song of Sol. 2:2; Ps. 139:13-14; Col. 2:20-22; 1 Pet. 1:13-16, 18-19; 2:11; 3:3-4; 1 John 2:15-17; Eph. 4:17-19; 1 Cor. 6:15-20; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; Rom. 13:14; James 4:4-5; Rom. 11:36; 12:12

Teacher: Shawn Mercer, Natalie Lawrence, and Kristen Burk

Gossip, Whom or What do You Worship, and Courage – LOL 06, Part 1

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 21:05:00 +0000

These teachings feature the youth of our fellowship community, and were recorded live at the 2006 Live Out Loud Teens and Twenties Conference. They challenge us to consider the power of our words, worship the One True God and courageously live to serve others rather than just look out for ourselves.

Verses: Prov. 16:28; 18:21; Ps. 64:3; Matt. 4:8-9; 6:28-34; 2 Cor. 12:9; Phil. 2:9-11; Eccles. 2:10-11; 2 Tim. 1:7; Phil. 4:13

Teacher: Ryan M., Matthew Johnson, Colin Stark

Job – The Righteous Sufferer

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:05:00 +0000

This overview of the Book of Job emphasizes some great lessons such as worshipping God whether we are in good or bad situations, people speaking a mixture of truth and error, and the flesh’s inability to discern truth in the spiritual world.

Verses: Job 1:1-22; 2:1-13; 3:1-5, 25-26; 4:1-3, 7-9, 12-21; 6:1-3, 10, 29; 8:3-4, 6; 10:7; 11:13-15; 14:11-14; 21:7-17, 34; 34:10-12; 38:1-6, 31, 33, 39; 40:1-8; 42:7-17; 1 John 5:19; Matt. 4:8-9; Luke 4:5-7; Rom. 8:28; Eccles. 7:21-22

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Benefits of Thanks – Living

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 20:09:00 +0000

This teaching provides a new perspective of the subject of thankfulness, encouraging us to consider the benefits flowing from an attitude of gratitude. Obeying God by being thankful can improve our mental and physical health and enable us to have peace in difficult situations.

Verses: Ps. 7:17; 28:7; Col. 3:15; James 1:2; Heb. 10:32-34; Prov. 14:30; 15:13, 30; 16:24; 17:22; 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Matt. 5:22-24; Gen. 3:17-19; Luke 17:11-19

Teachers: John Schoenheit & Dan Gallagher

An Overview of the Sacred Secret

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:10:00 +0000

For ages and generations God kept a sacred secret so huge and so wonderful that had Satan known it he would not have crucified Jesus Christ. Today, in the Age of Grace, God has made known that secret to anyone who reads the Church Epistles.

Verses: 1 Cor. 2:6-10; 2 Cor. 3:7-10; 5:17; Hosea 1:2, 6; Eph. 1:9; 2:6; 3:1-10; Rom. 6:4, 6, 8; 8:15, 23, 38-39; 16:25-26; Col. 1:26-27; 1 John 3:1; Lev. 25:55; 1 Pet. 1:23; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Phil. 3:21

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Failing Forward

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:12:00 +0000

Success often follows many failures. Learning how to deal with the mistakes and defeats, persecutions and adversities can develop a pathway to truth. The Bible has many examples of people making terrible mistakes and recovering to be great heroes of faith.

Verses: Gen. 3:15; 37:19-24; 39:19-20; 40:23; 45:3-7; Prov. 24:15-18; Josh. 2:1; Matt. 1:5-6; 5:11; James 2:25; Exod. 2:13-15; 33:11; 1 Sam. 9:1-2; 18:8-12; 19:1; Luke 24:25-26; 2 Cor. 6:4-10; 11:23-30; 12:7-10; John 15:1-2, 20; Rom. 8:34-39

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

Slave to Sin – No more!

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 May 2005 20:13:00 +0000

We all have sin in our lives. However, we can choose freedom over bondage and admit we are weak and need help and reach out to God and to others for help as we progress on our road to wholeness. This will require genuinely opening our hearts to God and others.

Verses: Rom. 5:6; 6:5; Ps. 62:7; 139:23-24; Mark 2:17; John 8:33-36; 10:14; Gal. 5:1; James 5:16

Teachers: Kathy Lunardini, Travis Williams

Highlights of Live Out Loud – Part 2

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 22:50:00 +0000

By resolving to do the will of God and fulfilling the purpose for which He placed us in the Body, we can have a future worth having. This requires great love, and love is an action word. You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving.

Verses: Gen. 1:1; Eph. 2:10; John 10:10; 15:13; 1 Cor 12:18; Gal. 1:15; Eccles. 1:12-18; 2:1-17; 8:8; Matt. 10:41-42; 16:27; Prov. 1:20-30; 1 John 3:18; Eph. 5:1-2; John 15:13

Teacher: John Schoenheit, Ryan M.

Highlights from Live Out Loud – Part 1

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 22:50:00 +0000

Understanding what God has given us is a key to being a cheerful giver. Each person’s ministry is a unique gift and God will help each person fulfill his ministry. The Bible provides keys to defending against the Adversary’s lie that we may be “missing out.”

A 4-Part Highlight from Live Out Loud Conference, 2005, including “Knowing What God has Given Us and Giving from that Abundance, Staying Fired up in the Spiritual Battle, Will You Answer the Call? And 4 Keys for Success in this Life.

Verses: 2 Cor. 1:3-5; 5:17-21; 9:6-11; Rom. 5:5; 8:37; [KL] John 8:31-34; 10:10; James 1:2-3, 12; Gal. 6:9-10; Heb. 11:31-38; Eph. 6:10-20; Jer. 29:11; 1 John 2:25, 28; Matt. 6:33; 1 Cor. 3:16

Teacher: Billy Darr, Kathy Lunardini, Ryan M., Dallas Estes

Discipling As a Body Working Together

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 21:41:00 +0000

We are urged to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and to fulfill our ministry, as it is our responsibility in the Body of Christ. By pursuing this path of fulfilling our ministry we grow up to be more like Christ and help others do the same. We are to pursue this until we all attain unity, knowledge, and maturity.

Verses: 2 Cor. 11:22-29; Acts 20:22-38; 21:1-26; Eph. 4:1-16; Col. 3:12-17; Matt. 4:21

Teacher: Karen Theisen, Mark Graeser

What is True Discipleship?

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 21:18:00 +0000

This teaching identifies a six-step biblical pattern that gives structure to the process of moving from being a new follower of Christ to becoming a mature and empowered disciple who acts in Christ’s stead, having been delegated that authority by Christ.

Verses: Matt 5:10; 6:24; 10:37-38; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Acts 5:33-38; 14:23; 22:3; Eph. 5:1; Phil 3:7; John 9:34; 2 Cor. 7:1; Rom 12:1-2; Heb. 11:1-27; 12:2

Teacher: Gary Theisen

Love is Giving

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:21:00 +0000

This teaching shows what true love is and how it is expressed. It looks at some Greek words showing the various aspects of love: agape, phileo, eros, and storge, and examines the difference between "love" and "like." Love is best shown by actions and obedience. Our actions define our love.

Verses: Exod. 23:5, 24; John 3:16; 4:19-20, 34; 15:9-10; Luke 11:11; Matt. 5:43; 6:1-6; Eph. 5:1; 1 Cor. 13:1-4; 2 Cor. 3:17; James 2:23.

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Trust: The Foundation of All Godly Relationship

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Oct 2004 20:22:00 +0000

This teaching will prompt you to examine yourself and consider the following questions: Are you generally a trusting or a distrusting person? Have you ever trusted when you shouldn't have or not trusted when you should have?

Verses: Gen. 1:28; 2:15; 3:6; 22:1; Exod. 19:9; Num. 20:9; 1 Sam. 17:32-37; Ps. 9:7; 18:2; 19:2; 52:8; 54:4; 55:16; 56:3, 10; 57:1; Gal. 5:19-22; Luke 16:19; Rom. 5:3; 12:2; Eph. 3:16; James 1:3 Heb. 11:17

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

The Importance of Speaking in Tongues

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 20:23:00 +0000

This teaching is primarily for people who already speak in tongues and is an exhortation to do so as much as possible. It does not teach how to speak in tongues but goes into detail as to why we should.

Verses: Num. 11:17, 25; 1 Chr. 12:18; 24:20; Isa. 28:7-11; Matt. 6:3-4; Acts 2:3-4, 11, 32-33; 10:44, 46; 19:61; Rom. 2:16; 1 Cor. 2:6-11; 12:3, 7; 13:4-5, 24-25; 14:1-21, 39; 2 Cor. 3:17; Eph. 3:2; 1 John 3:23-24; Jude 1:20; Rev. 1:12-20; 2:1-11, 17

Teacher: John Schoenheit

What Jesus Christ is Doing For Us Today

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 May 2004 20:23:00 +0000

This inspiring and informative teaching will enhance your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, in that it will help you understand that Scripture reveals what Jesus is currently actively doing for each member of his Body, the Church.

Verses: Matt. 28:16-17; John 5:21-22; Acts 1:21; 2:29-36, 47; 7:54; 9:10, 32-35; 16:7, 18-19; Rom. 8:34; 1Cor. 16:7; 2 Cor. 12:8; Gal. 1:11, 16-17; 2:19; Phil. 3:21; Col. 1:16-17; 2:19; Eph. 1:19-20; 4:9-11, 15-16; 1 John 1:3; Rev. 1:1, 9-20; 2:1

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Healthy Submission

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 21:59:00 +0000

This teaching is not only a step toward greater understanding of God‘s heart for marriage, but also an exhortation to all in the Body of Christ to show their submission to the Lord Jesus by demonstrating appropriate submission to others.

Verses: Eph. 4:1-4, 15; 5:13, 21-32; 6:13; Phil. 2:5-14; Acts 5:1-10; 18:10-21, 24-28; Prov. 27:6; Col. 1:24, 27-29

Teacher: Gary and Karen Theisen

Self Talk

Spirit & Truth — Mon, 01 Sep 2003 20:03:00 +0000

This teaching examines the scriptural basis for carefully considering what we are thinking about and “talking to ourselves” about, especially when what we are dwelling on in our minds is contradictory to God’s Word.

Verses: Rom. 10:17; Prov. 23:7; Phil. 4:4-9; 2 Cor. 10:5; 1 Sam. 27:1; 30:6

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Financial Stewardship: God’s Heart Concerning Money and Possessions

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Jan 2003 21:09:00 +0000

This teaching develops the concept of “stewardship” as the Biblical balance between the poverty and prosperity extremes taught by some Christians. It summarizes five principles of stewardship and examines the Biblical concept of ownership and property rights.

Verses: Matt. 6:24; 17:20; 21:21; 25:21-45; Luke 6:20-24; 12:22, 32; Mark 3:28; 4:18; 10:17-31; Ps. 50:12; 109:1-20; John 10:10; James 1:6-7; Gen. 2:15; 24:24-35; 26:12-14; Eccles. 2:18; 8:14; Prov. 10:15; 14:31; 30:8-9; Exod. 19:5; 21:20; 22:25; 23:10-11; Lev. 19:9; 25:8, 23, 25, 28; Job 41:11; Deut. 10:18; 14:26, 28; 15:1-18; 19:14; 20:17; 23:19; Hosea 5:10; Ruth 2:3, 7; Acts 2:44

Teacher: Dan Gallagher

TRANSFORMATION: Becoming like Christ

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 20:04:00 +0000

The Bible says that Christians are to be “imitators of God” and are to live a life of love as Jesus Christ did. Doing so requires that we get rid of anger, bitterness, and evil communication, and to purify our hearts. Scripture provides steps we can take to accomplish this.

Verses: Eph. 2:8; 4:17, 29, 31; 5:1-4; James 4:8; Rom. 8:3; 12:2; Deut. 6:25; Matt. 5:27, 29-30; 12:33-34; 13:15; Luke 6:45; 2 Cor. 1:3-5; 13:7; 1 Tim. 4:7; Rom. 6:13; Titus 2:11-12; Phil. 3:10; 4:8; Col. 1:24; Acts 9:4; 1 Cor. 15:58

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Women: Man’s View or God’s View?

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 20:00:00 +0000

Teacher: Sue Carlson

This sequel to The Role of Women in the Church (Mar/Apr 1996). This teaching is a powerful encouragement to women who have doubted God’s calling because of false interpretations of difficult passages of Scripture. By Sue Carlson

Healthily Processing Anger

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Mar 2002 21:25:00 +0000

Anger can be justifiable or unjustifiable. This teaching looks at the physiological, psychological, and spiritual prices we pay when we deal with our anger inappropriately. It also provides strategies for properly dealing with anger, both our own and someone else’s when it is directed at us.

Verses: Eph. 4:26-27, 29-32; Ps. 2:2-3; 78:12-16, 38; 103:8; Jer. 44:1-8; Rom. 1:18; 7:15-23; 12:17-21; Mark 3:1-6; John 2:13-19; Matt. 5:33-37; 16:21-23; Luke 9:51-56; 13:10-17; 15:1-32; 2 Cor. 12:20-21; Prov. 15:1-2; 16:32

Teacher: Karen Theisen

Overcoming Evil with Good: A Response to the Tragedy of September 11, 2001

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Sep 2001 20:38:00 +0000

God is not responsible in any way for terror, death or any other evil. This teaching examines what our proper biblical response to evil should be, so that we can have a safe and free society.

Verses: Luke 4:5; 6:29; 10:17-23; 11:14-19, 29, 35; 22:36; 1 John 3:8; 4:7; 5:19; Gen. 1:28; 9:6; 2 Cor. 4:4; Heb. 2:14; Rev. 12:7; 1 Cor. 15:26; Acts 1:8; 2:38; 10:38; Job 1:6; 16:10; John 1:17-18; Eph. 6:12; 1 Kings 17:17-20; Rom. 12:21; 13:3-4; Exod. 21:12; Lam. 3:30; Isa. 50:6; Matt. 26:52

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Role of Women in the Church – Part 2

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 May 2001 20:26:00 +0000

Women have been excluded from teaching and leading in the Christian Church, historically and currently. 1 Timothy 2:11-15 has been used to support this stance. This teaching clarifies the meaning of these verses.

Verses: 2 Sam. 20:14-22; Rom. 12:3-8; 16:1-7, 12, 15; 1 Tim. 2:11-15; Prov. 31:1

Teacher: Sue Carlson

Reaching out with the love of God; Christianity – The come as you are party

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Mar 2001 21:28:00 +0000

Jesus Christ showed us how to reach out with the love of God. He loved both the sinners and the Pharisees who were around him. In so doing, he left us a model to follow and showed that the language of love is universal.

Verses: 1 John 4:19; Rom. 2:4; 5:6, 43-44; 12:16; Eph. 4:15, 29, 32; 5:1-2; Luke 15:1-32; Matt. 5:43-44; Gal. 6:1; James 1:19; 3:17; Jer. 10:24; Eccles. 7:20, 21

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Proverbs: Wisdom for All Ages

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Jul 1999 20:29:00 +0000

This teaching examines some of the structure of Proverbs and shows that the famous section of Proverbs 31:1-31 is not speaking about a "virtuous woman," but rather is figurative language personifying "Wisdom” and "Folly" as two women.

Verses: Prov. 1:1-33; 2:1-5, 12-19; 3:13-17; 4:5-9; 5:1-6; 7:4-23; 8:1-17; 9:1-6,13; 10:1, 12, 19, 23, 30; 11:1; 12:18; 15:10; 16:18, 28; 18:13; 22:6; 23:13-14; 25:2; 26:14; 28:26; 29:15-17; 31:10-20; Matt.13:10-13; Eccles. 8:8; 2 Tim. 2:24-26

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Running for the Prize

Spirit & Truth — Tue, 01 Jul 1997 20:22:00 +0000

This teaching clearly sets forth the difference between salvation and the rewards that Christ will give to those believers who have earned them. It presents compelling evidence that it is not wrong to strive to get rewards in the Kingdom. The Apostle Paul states that we are to labor, even agonize, as we run in such a way as to receive the prize.

Verses: 1 Cor. 3:9-17; 9:24-25; 13:1-13; Heb. 12:1-2; Eph. 3:2, 9; John 14:21-24; Exod. 23:4; Col. 1:28-30; 3:23; Matt. 5:1-12; 6:1-5; 10:40-42; 16:13-27; 18:1; 20:20; 1 John 1:9; 2:28; 2 John 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:9; Rom. 14:9; 1 Thess. 2:19; 4:8; 2 Tim. 2:11; 4:6; James 1:12; 1 Pet. 5:1

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Ten Commandments

Spirit & Truth — Sat, 01 Mar 1997 21:23:00 +0000

This teaching explains how the Christian can separate the laws that were "done away" in Christ from the ones still applicable. It gives special attention to the Ten Commandments and how they are to be applied today.

Verses: Rom. 6:14; Deut. 6:25; 19:11; 22:1-4; Heb. 10:1; Lev. 19:32; 24:17-22; Exod. 20; 21:12; Eph. 6:2; Gen. 9:6; Num. 45:16; Eccles. 4:9-12; Titus 2:9

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Role of Women in the Church – Part 1

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Mar 1996 21:26:00 +0000

This teaching addresses many translation errors and biases in 1 Timothy 2:11-15. Women have often been excluded from teaching and leadership roles in the Church because of misunderstanding and/or mistranslation of this section of scripture. Along with providing a more accurate translation of these verses, dominant cultural influences at the time of Paul’s writing are explained.

Verses: 1 Tim. 1:3; 2:11-15; 4:7; 5:14; 6:20-21; 2 Thess. 2:7; Rom. 6:21

Teacher: John Schoenheit

Justification by Faith

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Sep 1995 20:26:00 +0000

Martin Luther proclaimed over 500 years ago justification by faith alone as the basic tenet of true Christianity. Any person who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and believes in his heart that God raised him from the dead is justified by that faith, independent of any good works on his part. Good works should be the fruit of a Christian understanding his salvation.

Verses: Rom. 1:1-17; 3:10, 19-31; 4:1-25; 5:1; 7:7, 12; 9:30-33; 10:1-11; Matt. 3:1; 4:17, 23; 16:21-22; Mark 9:9-13; 11:22; Luke 9:1; 18:31; 24:11, 36-37, 45; Heb. 11:1-10; Hab. 2:4; Ps. 40:6; 51:16; 1 Sam. 15:22; Jer. 7:22; Hosea 6:6; Amos 5:21; Gal. 2:15; 3:1-29

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Last Week of Christ’s Life

Spirit & Truth — Wed, 01 Mar 1995 21:43:00 +0000

Tradition has greatly distorted much of the beautiful truth about the events leading up to and including our Savior's death and resurrection. This teaching weaves the details from the four Gospels into a chronological timeline of these events, highlighting the similarities and differences of specific details as they have been recorded in the Gospels.

Verses: 1 Cor. 5:7; 15:4; Gen. 3:15; Exod. 12:1-15; Mark 11:1-12, 20; 13:1; 14:1, 12, 21; 15:16, 21-25, 42; John 12:1-19; 13:1; 18:12-27; 19:14, 31; 20:1; Matt. 12:38; 15:25; 21:1-11, 14-18, 23; 24:1; 26:1, 17, 57; Prov. 25:2; Luke 22:40-43; 23:1-7; Isa. 52:13; Ps. 22:31

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Sons of God Of Genesis Six

Spirit & Truth — Fri, 01 Jan 1993 21:32:00 +0000

This teaching explains who the “sons of God” were in Genesis 6, and that they orchestrated one of the first Satanic attacks on mankind to try to stop the promised “seed” of Genesis 3:15 from being born.

Verses: Gen. 1:11-12, 21, 24-25; 3:17-18; 6:1-5; Lev. 19:19; Num. 13:1-2, 23, 26-33; Deut. 2:9-11, 19-22; 3:10-11; 7:1-2; 9:1-3; 20:10-18; Josh. 11:21-23; 1 Chron. 20:4-8; Job 1:6; 2:1; 26:1-5; 38:4-7; Ps. 88:3-10; Prov. 2:16-18; 21:16; Isa. 14:3-9; 26:14, 19; Dan. 3:25, 28; 2 Cor. 5:1-2; 1 Pet. 3:18-20; 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6-7

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Kingdom of God: Paradise Regained

Spirit & Truth — Sun, 01 Mar 1992 21:35:00 +0000

The Hope is the anchor that keeps Christians from drifting away from God. For many, this hope is vague because of the lack of understanding of what happens after the gathering together (or “Rapture”) of the Church. This teaching will bring clarification of the Christian’s future in the Kingdom of God following the Rapture.

Verses: Gen. 2:15; 3:15, 26; 12:7; 13:15; 49:10; Job 19:25-27; Ps. 103:19; Isa. 2:4; 11:2-9; 26:19; Jer. 31:34; 9:7; Ezek. 37:11-13; 47:13-14; Dan. 12:1-2, 13; Amos 9:13; Mic. 4:3; Matt. 4:7; 5:3-10, 20; 10:5-7; Mark 1:14-15; 11:9-10; Luke 17:21; 23:40-43; Rom. 5:1-2; 2 Cor. 12:3-4; Eph. 1:18; 5:5; Col. 1:12-14, 21-23; 1 Thess. 2:12; 2 Tim. 2:12; 4:18; Heb. 6:17-19; 2 Pet. 1:10-11; Rev. 20:1-3, 5-6, 7-10; 21:1-4, 15-18, 22-23

Teacher: John Schoenheit

The Bible And Civil Law

Spirit & Truth — Thu, 01 Mar 1990 21:35:00 +0000

Scripture states in 1 Timothy 1:8 that the law is good if one uses it lawfully. This teaching explains how God intended government to function to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens while fairly punishing criminals in accordance with the seriousness of their crimes.

Verses: Exod. 21:1-7, 12-21, 28-36; 22:1-31; 23:1-9; Num. 15:32-36; 5:1-4; Deut. 15:12-14; 22:8; 1 Kings 2:28-31; Neh. 5:3, 12; Amos 3:11-12; Acts 5:29, 40; Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Tim. 1:8-11; 1 Pet. 2:13-14

Teacher: John Schoenheit