Sunday Mornings

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Class Title: Spiritual Lessons from the Ocean
Led by: Wayne Trexler
Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Duration: July 4 - August 29
Class Style: Direct Instruction (with Group Discussion)
Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed
Class Location: Room 202 (in-person)
Overview:  Psalm 104 speaks of God's Creation, including the oceans and rivers. During this series, we will look at spiritual lessons we can apply to our
lives as we examine the vastness and complexity of the ocean. Topics will include:
  • The changing nature of the beach even as we face changes in our lives
  • The turbulence and tranquility of the waters as we face the same in our lives.
After discussions like the ones listed above, and more, the class will move forward to take a close look at God's handiwork in shells and sea life, as we realize that the seemingly insignificant can have great meaning in life.  Finally, the class will examine the Gospels to find lessons Jesus taught us from the Sea of Galilee.  This will be a relaxing and refreshing summertime study highlighting God's Glory, led by Wayne Trexler.
Class Title: Ephesians
Led by: Pam Bailey
Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Duration: 9 weeks
Class Style: Video-Based Group Discussion
Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed
Class Location: Room 207 (in-person)
Overview: Has it ever dawned on you that nothing has ever dawned on God?  He knew before the world began that His people would face hardship, so He gave us His Word. The Book of Ephesians is a survival manual—it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. Paul, the Apostle, writes to encourage believers to live well—we've been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. 

Pastor and author J.D. Greear walks through the powerful words of Paul. In 9 sessions, J.D. digs into the text of Ephesians verse-by-verse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Pam Bailey and others will facilitate what this looks like in our lives with follow-up study and group discussion after each session.  If the people of our city, of your workplace, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, it's going to be from your mouth.  Encounter Ephesians, and get swept up into the story of Jesus.
Class Title: What is the Meaning of Life?
Led by: Various rotating facilitators
Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Duration: June 6 - August 29
Class Style: Group Discussion
Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed
Class Location: Room 206 (in-person)
Overview: Many people try to build their lives on success, wealth, power, or intellectual accomplishments. Such a way of life, however, is ultimately futile and meaningless. Everything in this life is fleeting and fading away; anything that does not have eternal value really has no value.  Jesus taught that a house built on the sand will collapse when the storms hit. But the one who builds his house on the rock-his house will stand (Matt. 7:24-27). This "rock" that provides a solid foundation for life is Jesus Himself. Jesus is the foundation for a life that is secure, satisfying, and meaningful.
  • The Old Testament character of Job learned that the answer to life's mysteries and meaning lies in proper reverence for God. It's been said that you don't know God is all you need until God is all you have. In losing everything he had, Job discovered that God was all he really needed.
  • Solomon learned the meaning of life by gaining and acquiring everything life had to offer. Despite having everything, he found it was all futile and meaninglessness if God is not the central focus of life.
During this course, the theme of the meaning of life based on the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes will be discussed and applied to today's world and the lives of all who are believers today.
Class Title: Living Outside the Comfort Zone
Led by: Cathy Hyatt & Mark Whitley
Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Duration: 6 weeks, beginning July 25th
Class Style: Direct Instruction (with Group Discussion)
Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed
Class Location: Room 303 (in-person)
Overview:  People often choose the path of least resistance-- what's easy and comfortable. But serving God isn't a cushy job. It entails opposition, struggle, fear, heartache, and sacrifice. Still, it is the greatest job you can do with the longest lasting impact. Serving Him well over the long haul demands that we step outside our comfort zone and get our hands dirty. Looking at six episodes from the life of Elijah, we'll learn from his example how to do just that. Following His path may just lead to the hardest job you've ever loved.
Class Title: A Summer Trip to Rome
Led by: Roger Haas
Class Time: 9:40 a.m.
Duration: 8 weeks (Beginning July 18th)
Class Style: Direct Instruction
Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed
Class Location: Room 201 (in-person)
Overview:  This course is for 8 weeks and will cover selected passages from the biblical book of Romans, covering topics such as:
  • How to Deal with Mean People
  • When Second Marriage is Better
  • Mindset = Lifestyle
  • A Tale of Four Kings​
Join us for a trip you won’t soon forget!  Check in with your travel agent and ticket (The Bible).  Good sailing!
Class Title: The 10 Most Misunderstood Verses in the Bible
Led by: Tom Cabaniss & Frank Plummer
Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks (July 4 - September 5)
Class Style: Direct Instruction
Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed
Class Location: Room 204 (Parlor) in-person
Overview:  What are the most commonly misinterpreted passages in the Bible? In this series, Tom and Frank will begin with a short introductory video by Sean McDowell, which will take the top ten misunderstood passages and explain their context and meaning.  Following the introduction, the class will learn to better understand, interpret, and apply these Scriptures in everyday life through a lesson on the meaning of the verses and their context for then and for now.  Scripture texts to be covered: Matthew 18:20; Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Colossians 3:15; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Leviticus 18:22; Matthew 7:1; Philippians 4:13; Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 14:1.
Special Needs
First Baptist has a class dedicated to spiritually guiding those with special needs, developmental delays, etc., regardless of their age.  The class is tailored to meet the needs of the students as they come and changes fluidly with the class members' needs. Class is led by Patti Miller.

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