|| A Consideration of Spiritual Gifts ||
June 29, 2008
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
June 29, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
Reading the New Testament assures us that God placed spiritual gifts in his church. However, a curious question arises as we engage in the consideration of giftedness: are all the gifts mentioned in the New Testament still operating in the church [...]
|| On Accepting Yourself ||
June 22, 2008
You may have heard of Rupaul, the “drag queen supermodel.” In an issue of Newsweek Magazine, he was quoted as saying, “How can somebody tell me who I can or cannot love . . . Love yourself - no matter what people in Washington or religious right-wing people say.” Of course, what he is advocating [...]
|| The Stature of the Father, The Spirit of the Child ||
June 15, 2008
This day of honor had its genesis in the heart of Mrs. John B. Dodd, a woman who witnessed the selfless sacrifice of her father, Civil War veteran William Smart, as he raised six children alone after his wife died in childbirth. As a result of her efforts, several father celebrations were held in the [...]
|| Taking a Walk Across the Room – Studies in Urban Evangelism II ||
June 8, 2008
Lesson 2: Winning Souls in 3D (Part 1)
Sunday and Wednesday Adult Bible Class – Summer Lesson Series
West Broad Church of Christ
June 8 and 11, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by Bill Hybels)
Introduction:
We learned in our first discussion that it is not necessary to get bogged down in nine million “how to’s” regarding [...]
|| Change You Can Really Believe In ||
June 8, 2008
On June 3, Senator Barak Obama became the first Black man in the history of the United States to secure the Democratic nomination for the Office of President. Regardless of one’s political affiliation, that fact alone is reason for celebration. Obama captured the hearts of millions of Americans (and persons from other countries) with his [...]
|| Taking a Walk Across the Room – Studies in Urban Evangelism ||
June 1, 2008
Lesson 1: On Walking and Winning
Sunday Adult Bible Class – Summer Lesson Series
West Broad Church of Christ
June 1, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by Bill Hybels)
Introduction:
Christians are commanded to be evangelists, but this command often elicits a strong sense of nervousness among the faithful. How can this be remedied so that we [...]
