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Leader Resources Archive
Listed below are the Leader Resources Archive dating back to January of 2008.
December
6, 2009
Lesson Outline
Financial
Freedom - The Rewards Of The Road
For Further Research
Websites with good content for
managing money God’s way:
Dave Ramsey at
daveramsey.com
Crown Financial
Ministries at crown.org
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial Freedom by
Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
Articles:
The Good
News About Money - part one
The Good
News About Money - part two
November
29, 2009
Lesson Outline
Financial
Freedom - The Reasons For The Road
For Further Research
Online commentary on Matthew 25:14-30:
http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/Matthew-Henry/Matt/Parable-Talents
A good analysis of the Parable of the
Talents online:
The Parable of the
Talents
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial Freedom by
Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
Articles:
The Good
News About Money - part one
The Good
News About Money - part two
Guidelines for
Interpreting Parables
November
22, 2009
Lesson Outline
Financial
Freedom - The Roadblocks On The Road
For Further Research
Online commentary on Luke 16:9-13:
http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/Matthew-Henry/Luke/Ruler-Hindered-His-Riches
A great in-depth discussion of this
passage online:
The Rich Young Ruler
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial Freedom by
Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
Articles:
The Good
News About Money - part one
The Good
News About Money - part two
November
15, 2009
Lesson Outline
Financial
Freedom - The Rules Of The Road
For Further Research
Online commentary on Luke 16:9-13:
http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/Matthew-Henry/Luke/Parable-Unjust-Steward
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial Freedom by
Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
Articles:
The Good
News About Money - part one
The Good
News About Money - part two
November 8,
2009
Lesson Outline
Sacrificial Service
For Further Research
Online commentary on Psalm 33:
http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/Matthew-Henry/Ps/His-People-Encouraged-Power
Inspiring story in Washington Times:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/11/the-unequal-sacrifice-of-soldiers/
November 1,
2009
Lesson Outline
A
Reason To Believe: Is Jesus The Only Way To
Heaven?
For Further Research
The website Christian
Research Institute has a search engine to look up
sound answers to apologetics questions. For this week,
just type the word "Is Jesus the only way to heaven?"
into the search engine.
H2O DVD series – Part Two is a Café
setting where Kyle Idleman discusses apologetics questions.
Recommended books for this series:
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of
Skepticism by Timothy Keller
What’s So Great about Christianity
by Dinesh D’Sousa
The Case for Faith, Lee Stroebel
The Case for Christ, Lee Stroebel
The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey
The God You're Looking For, Bill Hybels
God is the Issue, Brad Bright
Know Why You Believe What You Believe,
Paul Little
(Note: During this series, our Resource
Center will display many titles that have been recommended
by our pastors.)
October 25,
2009
Lesson Outline
A
Reason To Believe: Can I Trust The Bible?
For Further Research
The website Christian
Research Institute has a search engine to look up
sound answers to apologetics questions. For this week,
just type the word "Is the Bible reliable" into the
search engine.
H2O DVD series – Part Two is a Café
setting where Kyle Idleman discusses apologetics questions.
Episode #3 deals with the Bible.
Materials
and Sources from Which We Got Our New Testament
A
copy of the Rylands fragment of John – Greek
manuscript from about 120 A.D.
How
Did the 27 books we know as the NT come to be set
apart as Scripture? – Lifted from a book by
Bruce Shelley
How We Got
Our Bible by Seth Wilson
The
Trustworthiness of the Bible Writers by Rick Lowry
Recommended book:
The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey
Recommended books for this series:
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of
Skepticism by Timothy Keller
What’s So Great about Christianity
by Dinesh D’Sousa
The Case for Faith, Lee Stroebel
The Case for Christ, Lee Stroebel
The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey
The God You're Looking For, Bill Hybels
God is the Issue, Brad Bright
Know Why You Believe What You Believe,
Paul Little
(Note: During this series, our Resource
Center will display many titles that have been recommended
by our pastors.)
October 18,
2009
Lesson Outline
A
Reason To Believe: Why Is There So Much Suffering In
The World?
For Further Research
The website Christian
Research Institute has a search engine to look up
sound answers to apologetics questions. For this week,
just type the word "suffering" into the search engine.
H2O DVD series – Part Two is a Café
setting where Kyle Idleman discusses apologetics questions.
Episode #6 deals with suffering.
Recommended books on suffering:
Disappointed with God By Philip Yancey
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
When God Doesn’t Make Sense by
James Dobson
Recommended books for this series:
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of
Skepticism by Timothy Keller
What’s So Great about Christianity
by Dinesh D’Sousa
The Case for Faith, Lee Stroebel
The Case for Christ, Lee Stroebel
The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey
The God You're Looking For, Bill Hybels
God is the Issue, Brad Bright
Know Why You Believe What You Believe,
Paul Little
(Note: During this series, our Resource
Center will display many titles that have been recommended
by our pastors.)
October 11,
2009
Lesson Outline
A
Reason To Believe: How Do We Creation Is How We Got
Here?
For Further Research
The website Christian
Research Institute has a search engine to look up
sound answers to apologetics questions.
Recommended books for this series:
The Case for Faith, Lee Stroebel
The Case for Christ, Lee Stroebel
The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey
The God You're Looking For, Bill Hybels
God is the Issue, Brad Bright
Know Why You Believe What You Believe,
Paul Little
(Note: During this series, our Resource
Center will display many titles that have been recommended
by our pastors.)
October 4,
2009
Lesson Outline
A
Reason To Believe: How Do We Know God Exists?
For Further Research
The website Christian
Research Institute has a search engine to look up
sound answers to apologetics questions.
Recommended books for this series:
The Case for Faith, Lee Stroebel
The Case for Christ, Lee Stroebel
The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey
The God You're Looking For, Bill Hybels
God is the Issue, Brad Bright
Know Why You Believe What You Believe,
Paul Little
(Note: During this series, our Resource
Center will display many titles that have been recommended
by our pastors.)
September
27, 2009
Lesson Outline
Knowing
the One and Living True God: Jehovah Shammah
For Further Research
Interesting
sermon on-line by the 19th century British preacher
Charles Spurgeon about Jehovah Shammah
September
20, 2009
Lesson Outline
Knowing
the One and Living True God: Jehovah Rohi
For Further Research
Matthew
Henry Commentary on Psalm 23
Psalm
23 set to music with beautiful nature slides
September
13, 2009
Lesson Outline
Knowing
the One and Living True God: Jehovah Shalomi
For Further Research
Peace Quest
Let There Be Peace
September
6, 2009
Lesson Outline
Knowing
the One and Living True God: Jehovah Nissi
For Further Research
Freedom to Live
Victoriously
Victory In Jesus
August 30,
2009
Lesson Outline
Knowing
the One and Living True God: Jehovah Rophe
For Further Research
Jesus Came
To Heal The Whole Person
August 23,
2009
Lesson Outline
Knowing
the One and Living True God: Jehovah Jireh
For Further Research
Expanded
study of the phrase Jehovah Jireh
August 16,
2009
Lesson Outline
Fan or
Follower - Part Two: Follower
For Further Research
A Different
Discipleship
August 9,
2009
Lesson Outline
Fan or
Follower - Part One: Fan
For Further Research
A Different
Discipleship
August 2,
2009
Lesson Outline
The Person
That God Uses: Samuel
For Further Research
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 3
July 26,
2009
Lesson Outline
The Person
That God Uses: Samson
For Further Research
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Judges Chapter 14
July 19,
2009
Lesson Outline
The Person
That God Uses: Gideon
For Further Research
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Judges Chapter 6
July 12,
2009
Lesson Outline
The Person
That God Uses: Deborah
June 28
& July 5, 2009 (NOTE: this lesson covers the
messages for two weeks: June 27&28 and July
5)
Lesson Outline
America
June 21,
2009
Lesson Outline
Faithful Fatherhood
For Further Research
(Books on family recommended from a survey among Crossroads
office staff and pastors)
"Bringing Up Boys" by James Dobson
"The Walk Out Woman" By Dr. Steve Stephens and Alice Gray
"Choosing to Cheat" by Andy Stanley
"Dare to Discipline" by James Dobson
"The Five Love Languages" by Gary Smalley
"Anchorman" by Steve Farrar
"Raising Spiritual Champions" by Jean K. Lawson
"Hide or Seek" by James Dobson
"The Way to Your Child’s Heart" by Gary Smalley
"Shepherding a Child’s Heart" by Tedd Tripp
"The Busy Mom’s Guide to Bible Study" by Lisa Welchel
"What Every Mom Needs" by Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall
June 14,
2009
Lesson Outline
What
Parents Need From Their Children
June 7,
2009
Lesson Outline
What Children
Need From Parents
For Further Research
(From an informal survey of Crossroads
staff members)
"The Power of a Praying Parent" by
Stormier Omartian
"Bringing Up Boys" by James Dobson
"The Strong-Willed Child" by James Dobson
"Boundaries for Kids" by Cloud and
Townsend
The websites lisawelchel.com and
focusonthefamily.com
have a number of helpful resources for parenting.
May 31,
2009
(Note: the materials for this
lesson are Rick Lowry’s notes from a workshop on the
Bible’s teaching about divorce and remarriage. Groups
may use the lesson as is, or revise to fit their needs.
Below are the leader’s notes and the handout in
separate documents.)
Lesson Outline
Before
You Say I Quit - Leader's Notes
Before You Say
I Quit - Handout
May 24,
2009
Lesson Outline
Before You Say I Do
May 17,
2009
Lesson Outline
A
Marriage That Stands The Test Of Time
May 10,
2009
Lesson Outline
Maximum
Motherhood
For Further Research
"The
Mom You Want To Be" by Virelle Barnum Kidder
"The
Beauty Of Ordinary Moms" by David Faust
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 31
1977
Song version of this chapter by Paul Clark
May 3, 2009
Lesson Outline
The Crossroads Way -
II
For Further Research
"Living
Dangerously" by Vince Antonucci
"Find
Me Faithful" by William Richard Ezell
April 26,
2009
Lesson Outline
The Spring Musical
- Giants
For Further Research
"Freedom
To Live Victoriously" by M.J. Bagnul
April 19,
2009
Lesson Outline & Topics
The Crossroads Way -
I
What the
Bible Says about Itself? Teacher's
Notes Handout
What the Bible Says about
God? Teacher's
Notes Handout
What the Bible Says about
Jesus? Teacher's
Notes Handout
What the Bible Says about the Holy
Spirit? Teacher's
Notes Handout
What the Bible says about
Salvation? Teacher's
Notes Handout
What the Bible says about the
Church? Teacher's
Notes Handout
What the Bible says about Eternal
Destiny? Teacher's
Notes Handout
April 12,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 16
For Further Research
"The Resurrection
Of Christ" by Seth Wilson
"When
Is Jesus Coming Again?" by Seth Wilson
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 16
April 5,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 15
For Further Research
"The Death Of Christ" by
Seth Wilson
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 15
March 29,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 14
For Further Research
"The
Lord’s Supper: Exploring the Essentials of the
Christian Faith" by Clinton E. Arnold
"The
Most Dangerous Meal" by Tom Lawson
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 14
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11
March 22,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 13
For Further Research
"When
is Jesus Coming Again?" (Matthew 24) by Seth
Wilson
"Rules
and Principles concerning the Interpretation of
Prophecy"
"Messianic
Prophecy Fulfilled"
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 13
March 15,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 12
For Further Research
"Submission:
the Way to Understanding Authority" by Tom Jones
"If
You Can’t Respect the Person, at Least Respect
the Office" by Bob Russell
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 12
March 8,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 11
For Further Research
"Jesus
The Son Of God" by Seth Wilson
"The
Man Who Is God" by Seth Wilson
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 11
March 1,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 10
For Further Research
"The
Christian and Money Matters" by Seth Wilson
"Scriptures
Concerning Money" by Seth Wilson
February
22, 2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 9
For Further Research
"Notes
on Demon Possession" by Seth Wilson
"Unlocking
God’s Power" by Rod Sargent
"Engaging
the Unseen Foe" by Jerry Bridges
"The
True Radical" by Jacques Ellul
"Satan’s
Favorite Lies" by Doug Mendel
"Prayer
and Fasting at a Glance"
Prayer
And Fasting Article At Campus Crusade For Christ
International Website
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 9
February
15, 2009
Lesson Outline
Mark
8 - Compassion For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"Following
Jesus", A Bible study by Mike McCann
"That
Empty Feeling" by David Faust
"The
Fragrance of Love" by Anne Graham Lotz
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 8
February 8,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark 7
- Cleanness For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"How
to Care for Aging Parents" by Victor M. Para chin
"Pharisees:
Doing Right Things Wrong" by William Coleman
"The
Sects of the Pharisees and Sadducees Contrasted" by
Lynn Gardner
February 1,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark
6 - Faithfulness For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"When
You Feel Far Away From God" by Dianne Butts
"Tough
Faith Rewarded" by David Faust
"What
it Means to Be Faithful" by Andrew
Greeley
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 6
January 25,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark
5 - Power For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"Notes
on Demon Possession" by Seth Wilson
"Victory
Over Death" by Bob Russell
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 5
January 18,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark
4 - Peace For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"Parables"
By Marlene Crisler
"No
Preservatives Added" by Steve Dennie
"Inner Space: The New Frontier" by Cecil
Osborne
"Charting
Growth Steps"
"Gallup,
Statistics and Discipleship" by Terry
Mattingly
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 4
January 11,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark
3 - The Priority For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"Followership"
By Joseph Stowell
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 3
January 4,
2009
Lesson Outline
Mark
2 - Faith Lessons For Life In The Fast Lane
For Further Research
"Why
Small Groups?" By Rick Lowry
"Mentoring
That Produces Mentors" by Rick Lowry
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 2
December
28, 2008
Lesson Outline
Mark
1 - Pushing The Pause Button On Life In The Fast
Lane
For Further Research
"Frost
in a Mud Puddle" by Paul Williams
"Overcoming
Busyness" by Dave Butts
"Two’s
Company: How to Spend a Day (or More) with Jesus" by
Laura Shaffer
Matthew
Henry's Commentary on Mark 1
Recommended book on the spiritual disciplines, including
solitude: The Life You’ve Always Wanted by
John Ortberg
December
21, 2008
Lesson Outline
God Speaking - To
Joseph
For Further Research
"Ministry
of the Angels of God"
Matthew
Henry’s commentary on Matthew 1:18-25
December
14, 2008
Lesson Outline
God
Speaking - The Christmas Musical
For Further Research
"May
I Have A Word With You" by Roc Bottomly
December 7,
2008
Lesson Outline
God Speaking - To
Mary
For Further Research
"Ministry
of the Angels of God"
"My
Challenge - Really LIve" by Mike Breaux
"How
God Directs Our Paths" by Bob Russell
Matthew
Henry’s commentary on Luke 1:26-45
November
30, 2008
Lesson Outline
God Speaking - To
Zechariah
For Further Research
"Older
in years, Stronger in Faith" by Marshall Leggett
"The
God of the Second Half" by Sherri Langton
"Old So
Soon" by David Faust
"Message
on a Wall" by Paul Williams
"Ministry
of the Angels of God"
"Understanding
the Holy Spirit" by Bob Stacy
Matthew
Henry’s commentary on Luke 1:5-20
November
23, 2008
Lesson Outline
The
ABC's of Financial Freedom - Author Barry Cameron
For Further Research
Special section
about the Christian and money from Discipleship
Journal
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial
Freedom by Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
November
16, 2008
Lesson Outline
The
ABC's of Financial Freedom -
"Decisions"
For Further Research
Special section
about the Christian and money from Discipleship
Journal
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial
Freedom by Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
November 9,
2008
Lesson Outline
The
ABC's of Financial Freedom -
"Choice"
For Further Research
Special section
about the Christian and money from Discipleship
Journal
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial
Freedom by Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
November 2,
2008
Lesson Outline
The
ABC's of Financial Freedom -
"Bondage"
For Further Research
Special section
about the Christian and money from Discipleship
Journal
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial
Freedom by Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
October 26,
2008
Lesson Outline
The
ABC's of Financial Freedom -
"Attitude"
For Further Research
Special section
about the Christian and money from Discipleship
Journal
“I
Want This Pearl” - Excerpt from the book
Disciple by Juan Carols Ortiz
"What
Would Jesus Do?" By John Fischer
Matthew
Henry’s commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:10-19
Recommended Books:
The ABC’s of Financial
Freedom by Barry Cameron
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The World’s Easiest Guide to
Finances by Larry Burkett
October 19,
2008
Lesson Outline
The High Impact
Committment
For Further Research
Gleanings
from THE PURSUIT OF GOD by A.W. Tozer
“I
Want This Pearl” - Excerpt from the book
Disciple by Juan Carols Ortiz
"Halfway
Home" by David Faust
"What
Would Jesus Do?" By John Fischer
Recommended Books:
The Cost of Discipleship By
Dietrich Boenhoeffer
Disciple by Juan Carlos Ortiz
October 12,
2008
Lesson Outline
The High Impact
Church
For Further Research
Commentary On
Acts 4:32-36
Recommended Books:
The Externally Focused Church by
Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson
The Kingdom Assignment: What Will You Do
with the Talents God Has Given You? By Denny and Leesa
Bellesi
Unleashing the Church by Frank Tillapaugh
In His Steps by Charles Sheldon
October 5,
2008
Lesson Outline
The High Impact Life
For Further Research
Commentary On
Matthew 5: 13-16
Recommended Book:
The Externally Focused Church
September
28, 2008
Lesson Outline
God Revealed:
His Faithfulness
Recommended Book:
Reaching For The Invisible God
by Phillip Yancey
God Works The NIght Shift by Ron Mehl
September
21, 2008
Lesson Outline
God Revealed: His
Love
For Further Research
"God’s
Amazing Love" by Bob Russell
"In
All Things Love" by Knofel Staton
"The
Love That Won’t Let Go" by Ruth Myers
Recommended Book:
The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis
September
14, 2008
Lesson Outline
God Revealed: His
Providence
For Further Research
Commentary on Acts
17:16-34
September
7, 2008
Lesson Outline
God Revealed: His
Holiness
For Further Research
The
Holiness of God by Clinton E. Arnold
Pure
and Set Apart by Clinton E. Arnold
Recommended Books:
Who You Are When No One’s Looking
by Os Guiness
Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
When No One Sees by Bill Hybels
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A
Kempis (Written in 1272, it is the second-best-selling book
of all time)
August 31,
2008
Lesson Outline
It's
A Matter Of Heaven Or Hell, Part Two: A Hell To Be
Shunned
For Further Research
"How
Could a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell?" By Jeffrey
Vines
"Why
Hell?" By Bob Russell
"Why
Talk about Hell?" By Frederick William Faber
"Question
About The Catholic Teaching of Purgatory" from LOOKOUT
magazine
August 24,
2008
Lesson Outline
It's
A Matter Of Heaven Or Hell, Part One: A Heaven To Be
Gained
For Further Research
"Life
in God’s Word: What Will Heaven Be Like?"
by Victor Knowles
"Rumors
of Glory: C.S. Lewis’s Vision of Heaven"
by Charlie Starr
"Heaven
Sensed" by
Mark Buchanan
August 17,
2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship
When I Want To Live A Life Like No Other
For Further Research
Commentary on James
4:4-10
Recommend Books
Celebration of
Discipline by Richard Foster
Spirit of the Disciplines by
Dallas Willard
The Way of the Heart by Henri
Nouwen
August 10,
2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship
When I Need A Friend Like No Other
August 3,
2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship
When I Am In Conflict
For Further Research
Commentary on Acts
15:36-41
Barnabas:
Acts 4:36; 11:19-30; 13-15; Gal. 2:13
Mark (John Mark): Acts
12:12, 25; 13:13; Col. 4:10; Philemon 24; 2 Tim. 4:11;
author of the Gospel of Mark
Paul: Acts 8:1; 9:1-31;
11:19-30; 13-28; author of Romans, 1-2 Corinthians,
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2
Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon
July 27,
2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship
When I Am Under Fire
For Further Research
1 Samuel 14:1-14;
19:1-7; 20
July 20,
2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship When
I Have Suffered Loss
July 13,
2008
Lesson Outline
Friendship
Matters: When I am Down
For Further Research
Commentaries for
1 Kings Chapter 19
July 6,
2008
Lesson Outline
The
Spiritually Awakened Church
For Further Research
USA Today Article
June 29,
2008
Lesson Outline
The Spiritually
Renewed Church
For Further Research
Extract From
Perpetua Diary
June 22,
2008
Lesson Outline
The Spiritually
Dynamic Church
For Further Research
Notes on Acts
11:19-30
June 15,
2008
Lesson Outline
Faithful Fatherhood
For Further Research
"In
The Eyes Of My Children" by Rob
Grandi
"What
My Dad Did Wrong" by Natalie Schantz Cleeton
Commentary
on Genesis 48:1-11 from
biblegateway.com
June 8,
2008
Lesson Outline
Forgiveness In The
Family
For Further Research
Forgiveness And
Trust
Commentary
for 6/8/08 from biblegateway.com
June 1,
2008
Lesson Outline
Sibling
Relationships In The Family
For Further Research
Scriptures
Using the Phrase “One Another”
"Building
a Beautiful Blend" by Karen O’Connor
"Growing
Together by Tom" Caffery and Beth May
Commentary
for 6/1/08 from biblegateway.com
May 25,
2008
Lesson Outline
The
Importance Of Imparting Family Values
For Further Research
"God’s
Design for Marriage" by Bob Russell
"Should
a Christian Date and Marry a Nonchristian?" By Arnold
Ruby
"Learning
to Love" by Mark Taylor
Commentary
for 5/25/08 from biblegateway.com
May 18,
2008
Lesson Outline
The Mistakes
of Mis-Directed Love
For Further Research
"The
Truth about Consequences" by Phil and Bev Haas
"What
the Bible Says about Parenting" by Jerran and Carol
Jackson
"How
Not to Be a Good Parent" by Rusty Russell
"Who
Comes First?" By Bob Russell
"I
Feel More Like a Chauffeur Than a Parent" by Keri
Wyatt Kent
"You
Decide" by Dean Merrill
Commentary
for 5/18/08 from biblegateway.com
May 11,
2008
Lesson Outline
Mother's Day
Message
For Further Research
"A
Mother to Me" by David Faust
"Let’s
Celebrate “Other Mother” Day" by Jeanne
Zorns
"Where
Have the Years Gone?" By Nancy Otto Boffo
"What
Every Woman Wants from Her Children" by Virelle
Kidder
Commentary
for 5/11/08 from biblegateway.com
May 04,
2008
Lesson Outline
Raising a Godly
Family in a Ungodly World
For Further Research
"Thirteen
Lessons on Ephesians: LESSON 11, Ephesians 5:21-33" by
Ken Boles
"Surprised
by Romance" by Jackina Stark
"My
Wife Wants Me to Be the Leader in Our Marriage" by
Jack Mayhall
"How
Can I Pray More Purposefully for My Marriage?" by
Laura Shaffer
"Resources
for the Beginning Years of Marriage" by Phil and Bev
Haas
"What
You Say, What She Hears" by Kyle Minor
"Why
Stay in a Difficult Marriage?" by Dawn Yrene
April 27,
2008
Lesson Outline
Missions
Emphasis Weekend
For Further Research
"The
Living God Is a Missionary God" by John R.W. Stott
(Note: this is the opening study in a
course called Perspectives, a must for anyone who wants to
be serious about missions.)
"How
to Have a Heart for Missions" by Charles A.
McNeely
"Short-Term
Missions That Shine: What to look for When Choosing a
Short-Term Mission Opportunity" by Allison H.
Kitchen
The World View
Demonstration
"Dear
Missionary" by Jon Weece
April 20,
2008
Lesson Outline
Spring
Musical Lesson Outline
For Further Research
"What
God Knows about Me" by Bob Russell
"Friendship
with God" by Michelle McKinney Hammond
"Seek
Him and Be Fascinated" by Patrick Morely
"How
God Directs Our Paths" by Bob Russell
"My
Challenge: Really Live!" By Mike Breaux
April 13,
2008
Lesson Outline
Crossroads
@ the Core-Celebration - Contribution
For Further Research
Service:
Serving
as a Small Group, Presenter’s notes from Eric
Cummings
Stewardship:
"The
Rewards of Stewardship" by Sue Kline
"A
Matter of Trust: Explore the Joyful Calling of
Stewardship" by David Henderson
"Creative
Partnership, A Lesson" by Mike McCann
April 6,
2008
Lesson Outline
Crossroads @
the Core-Celebration - Connection
For Further Research
"All
This Happens in Small Groups: the One Anothers of the
New Testament"
"Finding
God in Your Living Room, a pamphlet published by our
church"
"Mentoring
that Produces Mentors" by Rick Lowry
"The
Spiritual Discipline of Fellowship" by Rick Lowry
March 30,
2008
Lesson Outline
Crossroads @
the Core-Celebration - Celebration
For Further Research
“How
to Express Your Love for God” by Bob Russell
“Created
for Delight” by Tricia McCrary Rhodes
“In
Awe of God” by A.W. Tozer
“This
Too Is Worship” by Timothy L. Sanford
March 23,
2008
Lesson Outline
Life's
Greatest Question: If A Man Dies, Can He Live
Again?
For Further Research
"If
I Had Faked The Resurrection" by Josh
McDowell
“The
Good News The Resurrection Brings” by Kenneth
Kantzer
"According
To The Scriptures" by Steve Hooks
Article on
the web by Josh McDowell
March
15-16, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At The Peacemakers
For Further Research
“Blessed
Are the Peacemakers” by Mark Buchanan
"Call To
Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary
for 3/16/08 from biblegateway.com
March 8-9,
2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look
At The Pure In Heart
For Further Research
“Blessed
Are the Pure in Heart” by Paul Thigpen
"Spiritual
Purity" by Rick Lowry
"Call To
Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary
for 3/9/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount:
"CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
March 1-2,
2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh Look
At The Merciful
For Further Research
“Blessed
Are the Merciful” by Gary Thomas
"Call To
Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary
for 3/2/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount:
"CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February
23-24, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Those Who Hunger And Thirst For
Righteousness
For Further Research
“Blessed
Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst for Righteousness" by
Ruth Haley Barton
"Call To
Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary
for 2/24/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount:
"CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February
16-17, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Meekness
For Further Research
“Blessed
Are the Meek, for They Will Inherit the Earth”
by Jonathan and Thelma Nambu
"Call To
Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Commentary
for 2/17/08 from biblegateway.com
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount:
"CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February
9-10, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Those Who Mourn
For Further Research
"Blessed
Are Those Who Mourn, For They Will Be Comforted" by
Larry Libby
"Call To
Discipleship: The Beatitudes" by Dennis A. Lewis
Good hard-copy Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount:
"CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST" by John R.W. Stott
February
2-3, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Jesus' Temptation Part 2
For Further Research
Commentary on
Matthew 4:1-11
“Temptation
(Genesis 39)” - a message by Eric Youngblood
“In the Line
of Fire” by Steven J. Lawson
Study Tool
Read The
Bible In A Year Template
JANUARY
26-27, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Jesus' Temptation Part 1
For Further Research
Commentary on
Matthew 4:1-11
“Temptation
(Genesis 39)” - a message by Eric Youngblood
“In the Line
of Fire” by Steven J. Lawson
JANUARY
19-20, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Christian Baptism
For Further Research
“The Meaning of
Baptism” (Text of pamphlet always available at
our Connections Center)
"But Do I
Really Have To Be Baptized?" (Article by Rick Lowry
from Christian Standard magazine)
JANUARY
12-13, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Jesus' Birth
For Further Research
“A
Biblical Perspective on Abortion”
The official website of
the National Right to Life Committee
For specifically Christian
viewpoints
JANUARY
5-6, 2008
Lesson Outline
A Fresh
Look At Jesus' Family Tree
Related Scriptures
Luke
3:23-37
For Further Research
Commentaries
Matthew's genealogy of Jesus
“Should We
Skip the Begats?” Magazine article in Good News
Broadcaster, March 1982
New Testament Commentary on Matthew by
William Hendriksen (Baker), page 105-129
The John MacArthur New Testament
Commentary on Matthew (Moody), pages 1-9
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