Bible Study

Jonah: from running to revival (Restored - Lesson 3)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 3 (Jonah 1:1-2; 2:2, 4, 7 & 9-10; 3:1-3; Romans 10:14-15; Genesis 2:7; Jeremiah 1:5; Psalms 51:12; 139:13-14; 1 Corinthians 6:20)
 
Jonah ran from God, but he got nowhere. We have free will to run from God, but it never pays off. Jonah eventually hit bottom, but God met him at his lowest point. Jonah experiences the grace of God! God restored Jonah after he surrendered.
 
God can do great things through restored people!
 
Series description: When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 3 - Restored
Handout/Outline
Jonah needed to know:I. You were created by God...A. ...for His pleasureB. ...for His purpose
II. You are restored by God…A. ...for His pleasureB. ...for His purpose

Jonah: from running to revival (Feeling Stuck - Lesson 2)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 2 (Jonah 1:9 & 15-17; 2:1-10)
 
Have you ever felt stuck? Like nothing is working out and you just want to give up? This is exactly how Jonah felt in chapter two…stuck!
The good thing is, God was at work! God uses the times that we feel stuck to get our attention. We might be waiting on God to change our situation, but God is working on us to change our hearts.
 
Series description: When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 2 - Feeling stuck
Handout/Outline
This is how Jonah felt:1. He was miserable2. He was overwhelmed3. He felt alone4. He felt defeated
It's time for change!I. Jonah restored his relationshipII. Jonah refocused his attentionIII. Jonah renewed his mindIV. Jonah removed his idolsV. Jonah surrendered his life

Jonah: from running to revival (Confronting our fear - Lesson 1)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 1 (2 Timothy 1:7; Jonah 1:1-17)
 
When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 1 - Confronting our fear
Handout/Outline
I. Jonah…why did he run?II. Fear turns us in the wrong direction.III. Fear takes us down the wrong path.IV. Fear traps us.

Others ＞ Self (Learning to think like Jesus) - Part 2

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Matthew 6:14-15; 22:37-39; 5:43-48; Luke 10:25-37; John 13:4-17 & 34-35; 1 John 13:16-18; Philippians 2:4-5; Ephesians 4:31-32
 
Let's get real about our own selfish tendencies. But here's the good news: Jesus shows us a better way, one that's all about serving others and finding true joy. Listen as we learn to think like Jesus.
 
Others > SelfLearning to think like Jesus
Part 2
Handout/Outline
1. Who is my neighbor?A. someone with a needB. brothers and sisters in ChristC. enemiesD. ANYONE
2. How should I treat them?A. show compassionB. become a servantC. bless themD. pray for themE. forgive them
 

Others ＞ Self (Learning to think like Jesus) - Part 1

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Philippians 2 (Philippians 2:1-8; Matthew 26:39)
 
Let's get real about our own selfish tendencies. But here's the good news: Jesus shows us a better way, one that's all about serving others and finding true joy. Listen as we learn to think like Jesus.
 
Others > SelfLearning to think like Jesus
Part 1
Handout/Outline
1. We are selfish people.2. Jesus has a better way.3. Serving others brings joy.
 

Parables: Life Stories from Jesus (The Moneylender)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 7:36-50 (Mark 4:2; Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 11:28; 1 Corinthians 11:15; Proverbs 7:17)
 
When Jesus taught, people listened. They were captivated by His teaching. He delivered truth that was new and transforming.
In this two week study, we will not only study what He taught, but how He taught it. Jesus spoke in parables...what does this mean? Discover the amazing teachings of Jesus that were taught through parables!
 
Parables: Life Stories from JesusThe Moneylender (Lesson 2)
Handout/Outline
 
I. What is parable?II. The MoneylenderA. everyone is equally forgivenB. everyone belongs at the feet of JesusC. you are no better because you don't have a bad past

Parables: Life Stories from Jesus (The Patch & the Wineskins)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 5 (Mark 4:2 & 34; Matthew 5:17; 13:10-18; 15:3; John 4:19-24; 8:20; 16:32; Luke 5:29-39; 16:13; Isaiah 43:18-19; 1 Corinthians 11:25; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:4)
 
When Jesus taught, people listened. They were captivated by His teaching. He delivered truth that was new and transforming.
In this two week study, we will not only study what He taught, but how He taught it. Jesus spoke in parables...what does this mean? Discover the amazing teachings of Jesus that were taught through parables!
 
Parables: Life Stories from JesusThe Patch & the Wineskins (Lesson 1)
Handout/Outline
 
I. What is a parable?A. to reveal the truth to those who wanted to know itB. to conceal the truth from those who were indifferent
 
II. The Patch & the WineskinsA. What is the lesson?B. Do not mix old and new covenant.C. Don't live your new life with old life.

Light in the Darkness (Part 4 - The Healed Man and His Saviour)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 9 (John 9:1-41; 1 Timothy 1:15; Luke 19:10; Matthew 28:19-20; Hebrews 9:27-28; 13:5-6; 2 Peter 3:18; John 3:14-20; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:12-14)
 
In the final part of this four part series, we see two more examples of Jesus being the Light of World! From John 9, we will see the love of the Savior as He seeks out the lost, and invites all people to repentance and forgiveness!
 
Series description:
Jesus declared himself to be the Light of the World. Through His death, burial and resurrection He brings light and life to all who believe in Him!
In this exciting four part study, we will see from the Gospel of John several real life examples of how Jesus brings light into the darkness of our lives!
 
Light in the Darkness (A Study of John 9)
Part 4: The Healed Man and His Saviour
Handout/Outline
 
I. The Love of the SaviourA. a picture of salvationB. a reminder of God's faithfulnessC. a lesson in discipleship
II. The Pronouncement of JesusA. the judgement of ChristB. the opportunity for forgiveness

Light in the Darkness (Part 3 - The Healed Man, the People, and His Faithfulness)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 9 (John 3:19; 7:3-5; 9:1-34; 15:17-20; Ephesians 6:11-12; Matthew 5:11; Psalm 27:10; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:8-11 & 13-17; Acts 4:29-31; 5:41; Galatians 6:7-10; Hebrews 13:12-14)
 
In the third part of this four part study, we will see in John 9 two more practical examples of Jesus being the Light of the World. Jesus’ actions are met with opposition from the people who perceive Him as a threat to their power and influence. Despite the threats, the healed man continues to be a bold and persistent witness for Jesus!
 
Series description:
Jesus declared himself to be the Light of the World. Through His death, burial and resurrection He brings light and life to all who believe in Him!
In this exciting four part study, we will see from the Gospel of John several real life examples of how Jesus brings light into the darkness of our lives!
 
Light in the Darkness (A Study of John 9)
Part 3: The Healed Man, the People, and His Faithfulness
Handout/Outline
 
I. The Opposition of the PeopleA. false accusationsB. family rejectionC. mocking
II. The Faithfulness of the Healed ManA. he was boldB. he was persistentC. he was willing to suffer

Light in the Darkness (Part 2 - The Healed Man and the Pharisees)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 9 (John 3:22-30; 8:12-59; 9:5 & 8-16; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 4:5-7; Galatians 4:11-24; 1 Peter 2:21-23; 3:12-17; Matthew 9:10-13 & 16; 15:7-8; Mark 7:1-13; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Timothy 1:12-17)
 
In the second part of this four part study, we will see in John 9 two more practical examples of Jesus being the Light of the World. Through the testimony of the man that was healed and the reaction of the “religious” crowd, we will learn lessons about being a witness for Jesus and the importance of being authentic, humble Jesus followers.
 
Series description:
Jesus declared himself to be the Light of the World. Through His death, burial and resurrection He brings light and life to all who believe in Him!
In this exciting four part study, we will see from the Gospel of John several real life examples of how Jesus brings light into the darkness of our lives!
 
Light in the Darkness (A Study of John 9)
Part 2: The Healed Man and the Pharisees
Handout/Outline
 
I. The Testimony of the Healed ManA. all about JesusB. personalC. honest
II. The Reaction of the PhariseesA. the hypocrisy of the PhariseesB. the pride of the PhariseesC. the self-righteousness of the Pharisees
--- 1. Jesus was NOT a sinner
--- 2. God CAN use sinners

Light in the Darkness (Part 1 - Jesus, the Disciples and the Blind Man)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 9 (John 8:12 & 58; 9:1-7; Deuteronomy 30:19-20; Luke 12:15 & 22-31; Philippians 4:9-13; 2 Corinthians 4:5-18; 1 Peter 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 4:6; Matthew 14:14; Mark 1:40-41; 1 John 3:16-19)
 
Jesus declared himself to be the Light of the World. Through His death, burial and resurrection He brings light and life to all who believe in Him!
In this exciting four part study, we will see from the Gospel of John several real life examples of how Jesus brings light into the darkness of our lives!
 
Light in the Darkness (A Study of John 9)
Part 1: Jesus, the Disciples and the Blind Man
Handout/Outline
 
I. The contrasting perspectives of Jesus and the DisciplesA. the perspective of the DisciplesB. the perspective of Jesus
II. The Healing of the Blind ManA. the healing as a picture of salvationB. the healing as an example of compassion

Jesus Reigns: Hope in the middle of chaos! (Part 2 - The Reign of Jesus & the Call to Surrender.)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Psalm 2:1-12 (Psalm 2:1-12; 75:5-7; Acts 1:8; 4:24-30; 13:33; 1 Peter 1:3; Matthew 28:18-20; Revelation 19:11-16; Isaiah 64:8; Mark 11:22)
 
Jesus Reigns! This is the truth that brings us hope in the midst of a chaotic world! In this exciting 2-part study, Pastor Matt will walk us through Psalm 2 and see how it points us to Jesus as our ultimate Hope! Filled with Scripture and practical illustrations, these messages will encourage you as you commit to a life of following Jesus!
 
Jesus Reigns: Hope in the middle of chaos!Part 2 - The Reign of Jesus & the Call to Surrender.
Handout/Outline
 
III. The Rule of the SonA. The Victory of JesusB. The Inheritance of JesusC. The Power of Jesus
IV. The Reaction of the WiseA. Acknowledgement of God’s AuthorityB. Faith in God