Planning the Exodus
Sunday AM Series May 11, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Many claim that the Exodus is a fantasy story, others state that the Bible story is a guide that is not strictly historical, another group insists that it is precise and accurate to a word. In this series, titled “Planning the Exodus,” we will look at the archeological evidence, the Biblical details, and the Egyptian records to determine for ourselves. Can we trust or even believe such a fantastical story? Does the evidence match both history and common sense enough to be plausible? Come and explore the Exodus in a way you may never have before.
Lesson 6 - No Longer Slaves
God has done it. He has won the release of His people, but they are now resigned to the desert. Pharaoh will come to his senses and take back his slaves, and even if he can’t, how can such a people transition to a life in tents with limited food and water? The nation of Israel has escaped, but can they manage to keep their freedom?
Key Scriptures:
Exodus 13:11-16, Exodus 14:1-30, Exodus 15:1-19
Lessons 4 and 5 - The Breaking of Egypt_Parts 1 and 2
The pieces are in place and Moses is equipped. God is ready to change the direction of three nations. There is now a work only God can do. No earthly wisdom or effort could undo the impossible odds against the nation of Israel. The plan is now in action. Can this unknown God, Yahweh, find success against the Pharaoh, his armies, the priests, and all the gods of Egypt?
Key Scriptures:
Exodus 5:1-23, Exodus 12:29-42
Lesson 3 - Moses Answers
First Joseph, then Jacob, and finally Moses rose in importance in Egypt and blessed the nation. Yet, the plans of God are not for Egypt to prosper. God is looking for a people who will do a work for Him. Moses has a destiny greater than himself and must be ready to fulfill his role as prophet of God. How could God trust someone, let alone a murderer, with such a calling?
Key Scriptures:
Exodus 2:1-25, Exodus 24:3-4, Exodus 2:1-22, Exodus 4:1-9 & 29-31
Lesson 2 - Preparation
As we saw last time, God has a plan in mind that man hasn’t considered. Israel has been blessed and is doing well. But before the Exodus can take place, the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob need a reason to leave Canaan, the land promised in the covenant, and enter into Egypt. God’s plans are multilayered and serve multiple purposes. Does God leave anything to chance or accident?
Key Scriptures:
Genesis 45:1-28; Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 2:1-15
Lesson 1 - A Plan, a Covenant, and a Prophecy
The Exodus story starts as unbelievably as it ends. A shepherding family becomes slaves and turns into an army so large they conquer the historical land of Canaan. Why would God need or even allow “His people” to be slaves? We start this exploration at the beginning of the story introducing our key players and the events that lead to an Exodus legend many have a hard time believing.
Key Scriptures:
Isaiah 55:8-11, Isaiah 46:9-10, Genesis 12:5-10, and Genesis 15:1-16
Decisions: The Legacy of Lot
Sunday AM Series March 30, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Decisions, whether good or bad, mark our life. They set us on a trajectory course for the rest of our lives. Over the next 6 weeks we will be studying the life of Lot. Lot gives us an example in scripture of making bad decisions. His decisions affected his family and descendants for generations. What could he have done differently? We will loo at decisions, outcomes and opportunities that we are faced with in life.
The House of Prayer
Sunday AM Series February 16, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Join us as we learn more about prayer!
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 21:13
2 Chronicles 7:14
Seventy
"Seventy" - based on the book by Dr. Eugene T Wilson
Everyone Needs a Team!
The church is the best place to build the best teams. With Christ as our leader and example, by faith we can accomplish so much more than we ever thought possible.
Altars
Series: Altars
In this series we will dig into the meaning, design, and purpose of an altar in our lives. God has used altars in interacting with humanity for thousands of years, and it is important that we take the time to understand how this essential piece of furniture continues to impact the church today. We will answer who used them, how they were used, what went on them, and so much more. Bring your pen or pencil and get ready to see how altars alter our lives.
The Point of Low Points
Series: The Point of Low Points
A Study of the life of Joseph
Looking at the life of Joseph we see a story filled with moments of low points. Yet through all of this, he emerged as an example of faithfulness and triumph through the plan of God. We can look at his life and find encouragement paired with life principles as we go through our own low points.
The Unflawed Leader
Series: "The Unflawed Leader" - Sept. 1, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024
Creating a Culture of Christlike Wellness in the Local Church
In this series, we will work to unpack the means and methods used by Jesus as the most transformative disciple maker and leader in human history. This six week course will focus on key aspects of Christian living that, when followed, build a foundation of personal improvement. Strong churches are made of strong individuals, and there is no better example for each us than Jesus Christ. Together we can glean from practical examples on how to build a church culture that builds its members and draws in the hurting and weary.
Spiritual Gifts
Series: "Spiritual Gifts" - July 7, 2024 - August 25, 2024
The apostle Paul was emphatic that the New Testament church be familiar with and actively exercise the gifts of the Spirit. Combining scriptural analysis with contemporary examples, David K. Bernard describes the supernatural spiritual gifts of revelation, power, and utterance that God has granted His church. He draws from numerous personal experiences in church planting and overseas missions on five continents, as well as years of biblical study, to paint a vivid portrait of the spiritual gifts of I Corinthians 12. Bernard explains, 'Every Spirit-filled person can potentially exercise any of the spiritual gifts as God wills and enables, and God intends for them to operate within every local body of believers.' He challenges, 'Let us allow God's Spirit to flow through us, and let us exercise simple faith to receive God's miraculous gifts.' You will be both enlightened and inspired as you read biblical and modern accounts of the gifts of the Spirit.
And He Prayed Again
Series: "And He Prayed Again" - May 19, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Elijah was a powerful prophet and an example of a prayer warrior. In these lessons we will discover the concepts that Elijah modeled in his prayers. Expect to learn how to breathe fresh life into your personal prayer time!
And It Was GOOD - The Wonder of Creation
Series: "And It Was GOOD" - April 7 - May 12, 2024
The Wonder of Creation: According to Genesis, everything we see was created by God. Yet, as adults, we can sometimes lose our ability to grasp the wonder of God's creation. In this series, Jeremy Painter encourages us to revisit the wonder of creation through the eyes of a child. If creation is awe-inducing, how much more the creator?
Follow to Lead
Series - "Follow To Lead" - February 18 - March 24, 2024
Jesus’ command to “go make disciples” is the foundational precept of the Great Commission. In this series we will explore the church’s critical mandate to make disciples from biblical, theoretical, and practical viewpoints. This series will motivate and encourage every believer to make disciples.
Four Tables
Series - "Four Tables" - January 7 - February 11, 2024
We all want a life of meaning and purpose, and almost everywhere we turn someone is telling us how to find fulfillment. And despite all those voices of guidance, our modern culture is one of loneliness, anxiety and depression. What if God has other plans for us, and we have missed them? In this compact series by Rev. Ken Gurley, we will explore the big questions in life like:
- What is my purpose for being here?
- Where do I fit in the kingdom of God?
- What is my place and where do I belong?
In searching for these answers, we will unlock God's heart and design for his most beloved creation, people. Join us as we unwrap the Four Tables.