Sunday Mornings
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Overview: Have you ever wondered why the teachings of Jesus are so radical? Is what He taught actually possible? Why does it matter? What do I do with all the hard things He said? If you’re curious about these questions, you’ll enjoy this class. Available in-person and via Zoom, we hope nothing will stop you from participating and/or sharing with a friend!
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Class Title:Psalm 23: Do You Trust the Lord to Care for Your Needs?
Led by: Natalie Pate Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Duration: June 6 - July11 Class Style: Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 306 & Virtual (click here to ask for passcode) |
Overview: Have you ever wondered why the teachings of Jesus are so radical? Is what He taught actually possible? Why does it matter? What do I do with all the hard things He said? If you’re curious about these questions, you’ll enjoy this class. Available in-person and via Zoom, we hope nothing will stop you from participating and/or sharing with a friend!
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Class Title: The Lord's Prayer
Led by: Wayne Trexler Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Duration: 8 weeks (April 11-May 30) Class Style: Direct Instruction (with Group Discussion) Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 202 (in-person) |
Overview: This 8-week course will take an in-depth look at the Lord's Prayer. Class will utilize A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer by Phillip Keller as a resource guide, though class content will not be exclusive to this book. The goal of this course is to help participants see Jesus' teaching on prayer in a deeper way. Participants will learn of God's heavenly attributes, His good will and power in our lives, and His expectations for His children. More than a guide to prayer, the Lord's Prayer is a guide to Christian living.
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Class Title: The Church Awakening
Led by: Pam Bailey Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Duration: T.B.D. Class Style: Book Study/Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 207 (in-person) |
Overview: In The Church Awakening, Charles R. Swindoll discusses the challenges, struggles, and priorities of the church in the 21st century. He reveals the problems inherent in the entertainment-based postmodern church and shows how a return to biblical teaching will restore its strength and impact. Now being replaced by a feel-good message instead of what Christians need to know to stand strong in a world that's lost its way, Swindoll exposes the problems and offers solutions for the postmodern evangelical church. Just as he opened readers' eyes with his bold statements in The Grace Awakening, Swindoll now explains how to reestablish the church as a life-altering experience, based on the principles of Jesus' teaching.
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Class Title: Insights from the Gospel of Luke
Led by: Various rotating facilitators Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Duration: January 3 - May 30 Class Style: Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 206 (in-person) |
Overview: In his Gospel, Luke highlighted Jesus’ great love for all people—especially Gentiles, the poor, women, social outcasts, and those labeled by society as sinners. For this reason, the Gospel of Luke has been called the “the Gospel of the underdog.” Ultimately, Luke’s Gospel is a testimony about God the Son as He took on human flesh and became the Son of Man.
As the Son of Man, Jesus walked among humanity, experienced love and hate, suffered rejection and death, and rose victoriously to offer salvation to whomever would repent, believe, and receive Him. This is the good news according to Luke—indeed a message of great joy for all people.
This class reads through the Scripture and discusses the passage in context with the time in which it was written and/or the people it was written to or for. Once its original intent has been reviewed and discussed, the class discusses how the text applies today-- what we can take away from it that strengthens our understanding and relationship with God, our ministries to others, and our daily walk.
As the Son of Man, Jesus walked among humanity, experienced love and hate, suffered rejection and death, and rose victoriously to offer salvation to whomever would repent, believe, and receive Him. This is the good news according to Luke—indeed a message of great joy for all people.
This class reads through the Scripture and discusses the passage in context with the time in which it was written and/or the people it was written to or for. Once its original intent has been reviewed and discussed, the class discusses how the text applies today-- what we can take away from it that strengthens our understanding and relationship with God, our ministries to others, and our daily walk.
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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.
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Class Title: How to Share Christ
Led by: Cathy Hyatt & Mark Whitley Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Duration: 6 weeks (April 25 - May 30) Class Style: Direct Instruction (with Group Discussion) Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 305 (in-person) |
Overview: Maturing believers understand Christ's "Great Commission" applies to all believers, but we may struggle with what we say or how we carry it out. This study helps us understand how we can share Christ with others.
- Our Commission
- Start with Prayer
- The Message
- Live the Message
- Share the Message
- Trust God to Work
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Class Title: Tough Questions
Led by: Roger Haas Class Time: 9:40 a.m. Duration: 4 weeks (Beginning May 2) Class Style: Direct Instruction Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 201 (in-person) |
Overview:
- God, Are You There? This one deals with God’s existence and whether or not He cares about our lives.
- Is Jesus the Only Way? The question of whether or not Jesus claimed to be the only way, and if so, what evidence is there to prove that.
- Can I Trust The Bible? (Part One) Is there evidence for why our faith is solid when we put confidence in the Bible.
- Can I Trust The Bible? (Part Two) Some further evidence for why we as Christians are safe when we put our confidence in the Bible.
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Class Title: Fake News: That's Not in the Bible
Led by: Roger Haas Class Time: 9:40 a.m. Duration: 5 weeks (Beginning May 30) Class Style: Direct Instruction Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 201 (in-person) |
Overview: This class will discuss phrases that are mistakenly attributed to the Bible-- popular sayings that many people think are in the Bible but actually aren’t. The class content will dive into what the Bible actually does say about each subject.
- May 30: Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness
- June 6: Money Is the Root of all Evil
- June 13: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
- June 20: God Won’t Put More on You Than You Can Bear
- June 27: God Moves in Mysterious Ways
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Class Title: Hebrews Hall of Faith
Led by: Tom Cabaniss & Frank Plummer Class Time: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Duration: T.B.D. (Begins April 11th) Class Style: Direct Instruction Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 204 (Parlor) in-person |
Overview: The study will be on Hebrews 11 and the names of the people mentioned throughout that chapter. We'll consider each of the names and how these Old Testament characters demonstrated the meaning of faith in their lives. We will look at their beliefs and behavior and how it reflects the kind of faith that God expects of his people today. Hebrews 11 is often called the "Hall of Faith" because it celebrates the faith of people who took God at His Word and organized their lives around that central reality. The only textbook will be the Bible. Anyone looking for a deeper exploration into faith, what it means, what it is and how it is expressed, is welcomed to attend.
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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. 1st Floor, Room 105-A |
