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God Says Not to Go (Jeremiah 42)

Have you ever asked God for direction, only to be unhappy with the answer he gave you? In this lesson I share...
Our goal for this new Bible Study Community
A quick fly-over of Jewish history
How to figure out the quirky order of the Book of Jeremiah
God's surprising advice to the nation of Israel
Why we don't need to be afraid, even when the odds seem overwhelming
The danger of asking God for advice, then doing the very opposite of what he says
Thanks for listening! This is our first week in a brand new Sunday morning Bible Study Community using Lifeway's "Explore the Bible" material. I will try to continue recording these lessons each week and posting them for those who miss the class or want to follow along with us from a distance. Next week's lesson will be on Jeremiah 50.

Do We Really Need Help? (Hebrews 3:12-13)

Everyone needs help. In fact, we were created by God with an intrinsic need for guidance and accountability. We need someone to help us understand life, to know how to act, and to interpret our circumstances properly.
This brand new class will teach us how to face everyday problems like anger, worry, grief, lust, abuse, and addiction as we pursue a vibrant relationship with Christ. In our first lesson, I share...
My goal for this course
A fly-over of what we'll cover in the next eleven weeks
Why you can't properly handle your situations without outside help
Lessons from Israel's "rebellion"
How God can use you to help others
Thanks for listening! This is week one in an 11-week series called, "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands." If you live in the Highland area, we invite you to join us at IBC in person Wednesday nights at 6pm.

Made in God’s Image (Genesis 1:26-28)

Wayne Grudem says, "Out of all the creatures God made, only one creature, man, is said to be made 'in the image of God.'" What does it mean to be made in God's image? What sets us apart from the animals and the rest of God's creation? In this lecture, we discuss:
The nature of Genesis as history
The many facets of being made in God's image
This doctrine does not teach God has a physical form
Some helpful illustrations of the image of God
How Adam was actually the first scientist
A surprising hierarchy of authority found in our universe
Thanks for listening. This is week six in a 9-week study called, "Is Genesis History?" For more information about Immanuel Baptist Church, please visit our website. For more info and a link to the full length documentary, "Is Genesis History?" please click here.

Genesis Class - Week 5

The opening chapters of Genesis lay the foundation for basic Christian doctrines like God, man, sin, and judgment. In this week's lesson, we saw evidence for a world not millions of years old, but only several thousand years old. Hard to believe? Join us as we look together at...
Six key doctrines spelled out in Genesis 1-11
How the universe is distinct from, yet dependent on God
That creation, like all other teachings about God, is something we accept by faith
What God was doing on each day of creation
An alternative view that treats Genesis 1-11 as "proto-history," and why this is a problem
Why it's hard for us to imagine a place like paradise
Thanks for listening. This is week five in a nine-week study on Genesis. For a complete list of Bible studies and sermons I have taught, please visit the "Teaching" page on my blog. For more info on the full length documentary, "Is Genesis History?" click here.

The Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-11)

With the waving of palm branches and shouts of "Hosanna," Jesus entered  Jerusalem and presented himself as king. In this look at Mark 11, we learn...
The atmosphere on the Sunday before Christ's death
How Mark has building the "kingdom" theme throughout his gospel
The significance of Jesus riding on a donkey
God's promise to David and his royal family
What Jesus' kingship means for us in the 21st century
Thanks for listening! For a complete list of Bible study series and sermon topics I have led, please visit the "teaching" page on my blog here.

Genesis Class - Week 2

"O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all" (Psalm 104:24 NLT). The Book of Genesis lays out a historical account of God's creation, followed by a worldwide catastrophic event (the Flood). In this series, we are learning how science actually confirms this biblical record. Tonight, we share...
A review of week one material
A contrast in two methods of viewing history
There's a water cycle, but did you know there's also a rock cycle?
Key doctrines found in the early chapters of Genesis
The meaning of apologetics, and where it fits in our evangelism
A wonderful psalm for meditating on God's creation
Why the earth is actually much younger than you might think
Do you have to believe in a young earth in order to be saved?
Thanks for listening to week two of our study, "Is Genesis History?" For more information about Immanuel Baptist Church, please visit our website. For more info and viewing options for the full length documentary, "Is Genesis History?" click here.

Genesis Class - Week 1

The Book of Genesis teaches that God created the world in six days. How then do we respond to scientists, textbooks, and museums that tell us the universe is billions of years old? Today we begin a new study looking at both biblical and scientific evidence for a young earth, the importance of Noah’s flood, and how to talk with those who still favor evolution. In this opening talk, we...
Look together at the opening verses of Genesis
Consider an important prophecy about the last days in 2 Peter 3
Discuss the purpose and format of this class
See how even godly Christians differ on the topic
Share an overview of geology that will provide a framework
After these opening comments, we watched the first 30 minutes of Is Genesis History? produced by Compass video and hosted by Del Tackett. You can watch this video on major streaming services or purchase on DVD or download. It is an excellent documentary on scientific evidence that supports the biblical record of history. Highly recommended for every Christian.

Psalm 23 for 2023

One of the most well-known chapters in the Bible, Psalm 23 provides a beautiful picture of God's loving protection and faithful leadership. Has 2023 got you excited? Maybe a little nervous? Join us as we learn...
How God provides for all our needs
Ways God restores our soul
Hope in times of deep darkness
Delighting in God's goodness even when surrounded by enemies
Thoughts on the overflowing mercy of God
Thanks for listening. For more information about Immanuel Baptist Church, please visit www.ibchighland.org

Anxiety Class - Week 8

God has a lot to say about fear, worry, and anxiety. It's as though he knew this would be a common problem! In the final week of our Anxiety class, I summarized what I consider to be some of the key Bible verses on the subject. These will help us battle temptation and equip ourselves against the schemes of the enemy. In this episode, we...
Answer some great questions from the class
Review key passages on the topic of anxiety
Share a few other favorite verses I've used over the years to fight worry
Talk about practical ways to apply these lessons
Provide a list of books for further study
Thanks for listening! This is part 8 of 8 in our "Anxious for Nothing" Bible Study, a series that will help you trust God and overcome worry and anxiety.

Anxiety Class - Week 7

Have you ever been around someone who always seemed to be complaining? We can usually spot it in others, but may not be aware of it in our own lives. This week, we learn how to detect and fight back against this sin. Join us as we learn...
How we convince ourselves a little complaining is OK
The relationship of complaining to anxiety to failing to trust God
Are we ever allowed to be frustrated or dissatisfied with our current circumstances?
How Israel provides a "negative" case study in complaining
A classic Puritan book about contentment
11 Practical Ways to Break the Bad Habit of Complaining
Thanks for listening. This is part 7 in an 8 week series on battling fear, worry, and anxiety. We hope this series is helping you think about anxiety from a biblical perspective and to grow in your faith!