|| Avoiding Addiction ||
May 19, 2012
“Avoiding Addiction”
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
May 13 and 20, 2012
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
We commonly think of drugs and alcohol when we think of addictions. But can you think of any others? During this discussion, we will consider why people fall victim to addictions and, from a biblical perspective, how [...]
|| Faith and Doubt — Discussions on Being Certain When You Are Uncertain (Conclusion) ||
May 12, 2012
Faith and Doubt – Discussions on Being Certain When You Are Uncertain
“Letting Go: Challenge and Reward” Series Conclusion
Sunday Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
April/May 2012
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by John Ortberg)
Introduction:
We discussed the value of uncertainty during our last lesson. Despite the fact that we are uncertain of the actions of [...]
|| The Purpose Driven Life: You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure ||
April 21, 2012
“The Purpose Driven Life: You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure”
Lesson II — Wednesday Night Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
April 11 and 18, 2012
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by Rick Warren)
Introduction:
In our initial lesson, we discussed the idea that life is more than our needs, wants, and desires. As we seek [...]
|| Breaking Habits: Changing the Way We’ve Become ||
April 21, 2012
“Breaking Habits: Changing the Way We’ve Become”
Adult Sunday Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
April 15, 2012
J.L. Nesmith, Jr., D.Min., Facilitator
Introduction: We all have positive and negative habits. We have habits we would like to begin, and habits we would like to end. This is important to us as Christians. But if habits are “ingrained” [...]
|| Easter — Discussion of a ‘Holy Day’ ||
April 10, 2012
Easter is the day on which the resurrection of Christ is observed. What can we say about this observance? What does the Bible teach? What do we hear when we listen to the voice of history? And how does all this impact us as people of faith today?
|| Back to Basics — Fundamental Questions of Doctrine and Duty (Lesson 3) ||
March 24, 2012
Back to Basics – Fundamental Questions of Doctrine and Duty
“The Name of the Church: Considering Called or Calling” Lesson 3
Wednesday Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
March 21, 2012
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
We have discussed two questions in this series. We will conclude tonight with a final question that has been the subject [...]
|| Back to Basics — Fundamental Questions of Doctrine and Duty (Lesson 2) ||
March 24, 2012
Back to Basics – Fundamental Questions of Doctrine and Duty
“Can a Person Be a Christian and Member of a Denomination?” Lesson 2
Wednesday Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
March 14, 2012
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
This is the second lesson in our series reviewing basic doctrinal matters. Last week we opened our Bibles and [...]
|| Back to Basics — Fundamental Questions of Doctrine and Duty (Lesson 1) ||
March 9, 2012
Christians often form deeply held convictions and conclusions regarding various matters of doctrine and teaching. Is our understanding valid regarding these matters, or does it need to be adjusted? How can we know?
|| Faith and Doubt — Discussions on Being Certain When You Are Uncertain (Lesson 2) ||
February 25, 2012
The adage is true: “bad things happen to good people.” But where is God in all this? How do we as people of faith reconcile the silence of God with the evil present in the world?
|| Faith and Doubt — Discussions on Being Certain When You Are Uncertain (Lesson 1) ||
January 29, 2012
Tragedy, difficulty, and pain are common in our experience as human beings. As Christians, how can we continue to believe in a God we cannot see in the face of the meloncholy and misery that is so often before us?
