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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!

Anxiety Class - Week 6

As much as we'd love the church to be a perfect place, we realize it is still a work in progress. It's more like a hospital for the hurting than a resort for the righteous. In this episode, we learn how to handle problem people and to show them the love of Christ. Highlights include...
Three types of people you will interact with, and a strategy for each
Why God wants the church to be skilled at biblical counseling
How to get control of your temper and cultivate patience
What to do when someone has hurt you
The secret of peace in every circumstance
Thanks for listening. This is part 6 of 8 in our "Anxious for Nothing" Bible Study, a series that will help you trust God and overcome worry and anxiety.

Believing Together (Acts 2:37-44)

We tend to think of salvation in individual terms. Each of us are saved into a personal relationship with Jesus. This is true, and it's a wonderful reality. But it's not the full story. We are also saved to be part of something bigger than ourselves, called the church. In this study of Acts 2, we discover...
Why becoming part of a church family is not always easy
The only way we can be delivered from sin
Four activities that marked the early church and should characterize us as well
The importance of the Holy Spirit in our worship
How "body" imagery teaches both diversity and unity in the church
Taking the next step in your church involvement
Thanks for listening. This is part 2 in our series "Welcome to the Family," helping people to believe and belong at Immanuel. We hope wherever you are that you will find a church home and plant your roots deep in a local, Bible-believing church. If you are in the Highland/San Bernardino area, come visit us as Immanuel! We would love to meet you and help you find a place to settle and serve.

Anxiety Class - Week 5

God promises to protect his children. He is our "refuge and our fortress, our God, in whom we trust" (Ps. 91:2). Often, his protection comes through other people and even angels. In this study, we talk about...
The spiritual realm of angels and demons
How God sometimes uses angels to protect and deliver us
The different types of spiritual gifts and how these affect us today
How to understand God's protection in light of the evil, suffering, and persecution that believers still face  
Thanks for listening. This is part 5 in an 8-part Wednesday Night series on trusting God and overcoming anxiety.

Anxiety Class - Week 4

Faith is the essence of the Christian life. We "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor. 5:7). Every time we enter a trial or some unexpected twist in our plans, we're reminded we are not in control, and that we need to cling to God by faith. This week, as we look at Hebrews 12:1-2 we will learn...
About a great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us
The danger of "besetting sins" that creep into our lives
A great chapter in the Bible to use for self-examination
How to fix your eyes on Jesus every day
Thanks for listening. This is part 4 in an 8-part series on trusting God and overcoming anxiety.