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Old and New Testament Together >>>Read Here
Beginning to End >>>Read Here
Blended >>>Read Here
Bible Study Archive
The Relationship Principles of Jesus (2011)
What would you give to radically improve, even transform, what matters most in your relationships? How about forty days of your time? In forty days, bring new depth and health to your marriage, your family, and your friendships. This six weeks series invites you to explore and implement six foundational principles that Jesus taught and lived. You'll be equipped with insights and a practical path for fulfilling God's intention for all your relationships---even the difficult ones. The Relationship Principles of Jesus will profoundly shape how you view relationships.
Celebrating the Risen Christ (2010)
This series invites us to explore God’s hope and presence presented in the scripture readings for Lent and Easter. The study includes readings from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the Gospels, and the Epistles. It's designed to help us understand, appreciate, and participate in meaningful and joyous celebrations of God’s salvation and gift of life as they remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship (2010)
In this series you'll discover how giving is as much a part of spiritual growth as prayer and Bible study. And you'll learn about the rewards of cultivating wise financial habits and a generous heart. Above all, you'll find out how a lifestyle of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives his best to you.
Flawed: Imperfect People Chosen By God (2009)
This series has been created to help uncover real, applicable life lessons and explorations into God’s Word that will make discovering all of His promises a reality. Each week’s study will allow groups, large or small, to realize a genuine understanding of spiritual growth, and they will each reveal an exciting look into how we all fit into God’s masterful plan.
Uncommon: Compelled by God’s Calls (2009)
This study has been created to help us understand, not only how to hear God’s calls, but also how to act on what He asks us to do. Through looking at real people like Moses, Joshua and Rahab, we can understand the struggles we all have with faith and gain new perspectives on how He can be glorified through our decisions?
Passion Season Lecture Series -Come to the Cross (2009)
This study offers you to follow a Messiah who came not to inflict suffering on enemies unto death but to love enemies for the sake of their (our) life. It also invites us to trust in God for life even when appearances point to God-forsaken death.
The Letters of Paul to the Church -Invitation to Romans (2008)
This study, we explore together the impact Paul's letter has had on the church and indeed the whole of western civilization. In this letter (Epistle) Paul gives us his most detailed exposition of the gospel,systematic discussion of the whole plan of salvation.
Passion Season Lecture Series -Behold The Lamb of God (2008)
In this study, we explore together the foundations of our faith and through reflection and prayer see how strong these foundations are in our hearts.
The Word of God is the only real authority we have. His Word shines light upon human nature. More clearly, it shows us the way to God. It is in the Bible that we find the answers to life's most important questions. Therefore, we encourage you to have a great eagerness and more careful and candid study to find out just what it teaches.
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Shine! Light for All People is an advent study that focuses on light as both a symbol of the birth of Christ and the ways in which our actions influence the lives of others.
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chapters include: The light in the window (light in the sorrow, pain, grief of our personal lives) Seeing in the dark (light for the darkness of the world) Shine a light (light through the lives of committed young adults) The horizon is bright (light of God 's promised future)
November 30 - December 21
First Week of Advent
The Light in the Window
Second Week of Advent
The Light of the World
Third Week of Advent
Shine a Light!
Fourth Week of Advent
The Horizon Is Bright
Background
Advent
Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming") is a season observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas.
Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of Christ. For Christians, the season of Advent serves as a reminder both of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting of Christians for Christ's return.
In Advent, the Advent Prose, an antiphonal plainsong, may be sung. The "Late Advent Weekdays", December 17–24, mark the singing of the Great Advent 'O antiphons'. These are the antiphons for the Magnificat at Vespers, or Evening Prayer (in the Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches) and Evensong in Anglican churches each day and mark the forthcoming birth of the Messiah. They form the basis for each verse of the popular Advent hymn, "O come, O come, Emmanuel".
In recent times advent is a period of spiritual preparation in which many Christians make themselves ready for the coming, or birth of the Lord, Jesus Christ. During this time, Christians observe a season of prayer, fasting and repentance, followed by anticipation, hope and joy.
Many Christians celebrate Advent not only by thanking God for Christ's first coming to Earth as a baby, but also for his presence among us today through the Holy Spirit, and in preparation and anticipation of his final coming at the end of time.
Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent
What Denominations Celebrate Advent?
Advent is primarily observed in Christian churches that follow an ecclesiastical calendar of liturgical seasons to determine feasts, memorials, fasts and holy days:
• Catholic
• Orthodox
• Anglican / Episcopalian
• Lutheran
• Methodist
• Presbyterian
Today, however, more and more Protestant and Evangelical Christians are recognizing the spiritual significance of Advent, and have begun to revive the spirit of the season through serious reflection, joyful expectation, and even through the observance of some of the traditional Advent customs.
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