|| On Potential and Choice ||
July 29, 2008
Have you ever considered the phrase, “a tragic waste of potential?” This idea may be observed in the life of former Virginia Union University quarterback Michael Henderson. Henderson was arrested last week on felony charges stemming from the robbery of a sporting goods store in Hanover County. Everyone who knew Henderson was surprised by his [...]
|| Thinking About Getting Out of the Boat III ||
July 27, 2008
Lesson 3: Discussion of the Boat Potato, Part 1
Wednesday and Sunday Adult Bible Class – Summer Lesson Series
West Broad Church of Christ
July 27, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by John Ortberg)
Introduction:
We considered the characteristics of water-walkers in our last discussion. Today, we will think about the opposite of the water-walker: the “boat [...]
|| Working for Here and Eternity! ||
July 27, 2008
Have you ever thought of your job beyond your job? Several years ago, three stonemasons were building a cathedral when a stranger wandered by. The first stonemason was carrying rocks and placing them in a pile. “What are you doing?” asked the stranger. “I’m carrying rocks. What does it look like?” The stranger asked the [...]
|| Evaluating the Evolution of Evolution ||
July 20, 2008
We are perhaps familiar with the theory of evolution - the belief that present animals (humans included) evolved from lesser or earlier animals. Proponents of the theory hail Charles Darwin as their hero. There is only one problem with this position: Darwin’s work has major flaws and was largely rejected by scientists of the mid-1800s. [...]
|| Thinking About Getting Out of the Boat II ||
July 16, 2008
Lesson 2: The Profile of a Water-Walker
Wednesday and Sunday Adult Bible Class – Summer Lesson Series
WestBroad Church of Christ
July 16 and 20, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by John Ortberg)
Introduction:
We saw in our first discussion that walking on water is a difficult task, but water-walking always has positive benefits. But that [...]
|| The ‘Wholeness’ of Our Faith ||
July 13, 2008
You may have heard news reports regarding efforts of the so-called “Christian Right” as they work to influence national policy. It is true that several of these organizations have a moderate voice and do some good but, in my thinking, perhaps more good could be done if people of faith were Christians to the left, [...]
|| Thinking About Getting Out of the Boat I ||
July 9, 2008
Lesson 1: Introduction, Requirements, and Results
Wednesday and Sunday Adult Bible Class – Summer Lesson Series
West of Christ Broad Church
July 9 and 13, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by John Ortberg)
Introduction:
As we read the bible, we see that Scripture is filled with many “walks.”
· God walking through the garden;
· Abraham’s walk to MoriahMt. [...]
|| On Ethics and the Everlasting ||
July 6, 2008
You may have heard the question, “Whatever happened to the good old days?” Quite often, persons who ask this question are thinking about bygone times when we could leave our doors unlocked and feel perfectly safe. We expected folks to be honest in business, word, and deed. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many [...]
|| Taking a Walk Across the Room – Studies in Urban Evangelism III ||
July 6, 2008
Lesson 2: Winning Souls in 3D: Deciphering Next Steps (Part 3)
Sunday Adult Bible Class – Summer Lesson Series
West of Christ Broad Church
July 6, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by Bill Hybels)
Introduction:
We’ve talked about “taking a walk across the room.” That “walk” involves moving beyond our “circle of comfort” into the “zone of [...]
