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On July 14, let's commit to bringing an offering to God and a friend to God.
Our guest speaker Pastor Gerald Griffin shows us how to be compelling and how to be prepared as we live in this present age.
A study of 1 Peter 3:8-16
Discover why we should meditate on God’s word, how can we do it, and what should result.
A study of Psalm 1
In this message, our guest speaker, Dr. Steve Washburn explains how truly recognizing Jesus as God will change us in pivotal ways.
A study of John 20:24-29
Your experience with this world is not where your value is found, but it is where your virtue is forged.
A study of 1 Corinthians 7:17-31
The God who claims dominion over all things rushes to defend those who worship him.
A study of Psalm 24
Sometimes God lets us experience the consequences of a decision we think is best so we can learn what is truly best.
Lay preacher John Messinger brings this study of 1 Samuel 8:1-22
When you're paralyzed by past regrets, name your frailty, appreciate your friends, and receive God’s forgiveness.
A study of Mark 2:1-12
Presented by Dr. Julio Guarneri, Executive Director, Texas Baptists
Dr. Julio Guarneri, explains how to have ageless faith.
A study of Hebrews 11

Does God know what we’re dealing with down here? The life of Jesus answers that question with a decisive Yes!
— John 1:1-18
The child represented in your Christmas manger was God visiting his creation in person!
— John 1:1-18

What are God’s rules about sex, why did he give us those rules, and how can we practice them?
— Hebrews 13:4
How does the existence of Hell fit in with a loving, forgiving God?
— Luke 16:19-31
In this message, discover the Bible’s definition of true justice, and how we Christians have measured up to that definition.
— Amos 5:21-24
Is the case for miracles more compelling than the case against miracles? And why are miracles even part of the Christian story?
— John 5:1-9
Discover five reasons why we can trust the Bible’s preservation of the actual words and deeds of Jesus.
— 1 John 1:1-3
Within the exclusive claims of the Christian message, we have three resources that can make us agents for peace in our diverse world.
— Acts 4:1-12
Christianity’s answer to the problem of suffering begins with awe of the One who suffered for us.
— 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Pastor Tom interviews Detective Jim Wallace, a homicide detective who teaches listeners to apply the principles of police investigation to examining the truth claims of Christianity.
— Proverbs 9:9; Proverbs 18:15

How is the word of God like a sword, and how can we put it to good use?
— Ephesians 6:10-18
What is the helmet of salvation? Why do you need it? How can you get it?
— Ephesians 6:10-18
God’s strength, armor, and help keep us from being paralyzed in fear when facing our spiritual enemy.
— Ephesians 6:10-18

If prison couldn’t shut down Paul’s ministry, a global pandemic can’t shut down ours. But we’ll need two essential elements to continue our mission.
— Acts 28:31
In a crisis we sometimes say, "Don't just stand there: Do something!" The better advice may be, "Don't just do something: Stand there!"
— Psalm 46:1-11
Discover five things we can learn from experiencing hardship.
— Isaiah 38:1-20
Discover God’s plan and your place in global missions!
- Psalm 67:1-7
Learn four reasons to put your hope in God.
- Psalm 33:1-22
When we breathe in the love of God, we breathe out love for others.
— 1 Corinthians 13
What does a life and a church look like when the Holy Spirit is at work?
— Acts 2:1-21
We need spiritual eyesight to discover that God is near at hand in our crisis times.
— 2 Kings 6:8-23
How you handle life's challenges depends on what kind of Jesus you have in your boat.
— Mark 4:35-41

The one we most long to see in heaven is the one who died for our salvation!
— Daniel 7:9-14
What does the Bible say about eternal relationships in heaven?
— 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
What should we make of near-death experiences?
— Matthew 9:18-19,23-26

There’s a hope that enables you to confidently endure hard times. What is it? Who needs it? How do you get it?
- Revelation 21:1-22:21
Earthly history ends with Christ’s millennial reign. Find out how you can be part of it.
Revelation 20:1-15
Learn four things about Christ’s return.
Revelation 19:11-21
Free yourself from the terrible beauty of a ruined world destined to fall.
Revelation 17:1-19:10
Christians are to be sojourners on the earth instead of inhabitants of the earth. What’s the difference?
Revelation 15:1-16:21
Whether or not we belong to God has eternal consequences.
Revelation 14:1-20