|| 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?
|| Sex and Service: Gender Roles in the Lord’s Church (Lesson 2) ||
January 29, 2012
Several congregations throughout the country have adopted a gender-inclusive position regarding the role of women in the church. With so many well-intentioned Christians embracing the practice, how do we know that the egalitarian perspective is not divine?
|| Sex and Service: Gender Roles in the Lord’s Church (Lesson 1) ||
January 4, 2012
Women perform admirably in every sphere of American life, but they are seemingly called to perform differently in the church. What accounts for the absence of participation of women in church leadership? What does the Bible say, and how does that truth impact us at West Broad?
|| The Loneliness of Home ||
January 1, 2012
“The Loneliness of Home”
Sunday Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
January 1 and 8, 2012
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
For millions of people, the home is not the place of protection, nurturing, and identification it should be. What circumstances contribute to a situation in which home becomes a place of loneliness, and how can we (and [...]
|| Holy Harmony: A Review of Music in the Church ||
December 2, 2011
“Holy Harmony: A Review of Music in the Church”
Adult Wednesday Evening Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
November/December 2011
J.L. Nesmith, Jr., D.Min., Facilitator
Introduction:
Music is a powerful influence. How do we see it used in Old Testament times? New Testament times? The period after the New Testament? And how does all this speak to our understanding of [...]
|| Pursuing Purpose: You Were Made for a Mission ||
November 21, 2011
“Pursuing Purpose: You Were Made for a Mission”
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
November/December 2011
J.L. Nesmith, Jr., D.Min., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by R. Warren, The Purpose Driven Life)
Introduction:
A man named Rick Warren wrote an important book. Today we will consider how his work speaks to our hearts as Christians (or those who might [...]
|| Assessing the Annoying Attributes of God ||
October 29, 2011
As we consider the “annoyances” of God, it could be said that heaven’s “irritation” promotes our sanctification. In what ways could this be true?
|| Do Something — Toward Perspective and Purpose at West Broad ||
September 23, 2011
We are called by God to effect positive change in our lives and in the lives of others. As such, what are the components of effective endeavor?
|| Victory in a No-Win Situation ||
August 5, 2011
In life we often find ourselves endeavoring to please people around us (family members, co-workers, neighbors, friends) for various reasons. Is there another perspective?
|| Changing the Way We’ve Become ||
July 10, 2011
“A New Independence: Breaking Habits and
Changing the Way We’ve Become”
Adult Sunday Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
July 10 and 17, 2011
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
Everyone has habits, and habits are both good and bad. With this in mind, how can we free ourselves from negative habits? What can we do to change the way [...]
