Children and Parents

Ben Foust

Ephesians 6:1-4

In this very practical section of Ephesians, Paul applies the principles of walking God's way to concrete relationships. In this passage, he instructs children and parents how to play their role in the family God's way.

Authentic Community

Mike Sullivan

Ephesians 6:1-4

Studies show that people today are more isolated and lonely than ever before, and that we are suffering because of it. Psychology shows that people need social interaction to thrive, which confirms the emphasis the Bible places on relationships. Especially in turbulent cultural times, the church has an opportunity to stand out as a beacon of God's love and healthy community.

Finding Peace: The Science of Happiness, Part 2

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:1-4

Research on happiness suggests that social connection is a major factor on happiness levels. While many people mistakenly think being left alone will make them happier, studies confirm the Bible's teaching that God created people for relationships with Him and with each other. Jesus offers a full and abundant life, but He won't force it on us; instead he offers us first a relationship with Him followed by His guidance down the path of fulfillment.

Finding Peace: Proven Practices that Increase Happiness

James Rochford

Ephesians 6:1-4

Our culture today is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Research shows that many of the things we believe will make us happy actually offer no long-term satisfaction. Scientific studies confirm the Biblical values that happiness is found in relationships, gratitude, and generosity. The Bible also teaches that we are unable to change ourselves at the fundamental heart level and that we need a relationship with Jesus Christ to transform us from the inside out.

Finding Peace: Battling Intrusive Thoughts

Conrad Hilario

Ephesians 6:1-4

In a time when happiness is on the decline, studies have found that a large factor in happiness depends on our thoughts and actions. Research supports the ancient wisdom found in the Bible, that people are happier when they take charge of their thoughts and focus on the good, express gratitude, and have strong and real social connections.

Living in Unity

Chris Hearty

Romans 15:1-13

Living in unity requires the encouragement of Scripture in order to have the endurance needed to place our hope in God's promises. God's plan has always been for those who believe in him to demonstrate outwardly what is true about them inwardly. The world is going to judge the validity of Christianity by what they observe in the behavior of Christians.

Restoring Others to Faithful Servanthood

Liz Sweet

Romans 15:1-13

It can be difficult to know how to help fellow Christians be restored to a healthy spiritual walk when something goes wrong. Regardless of the circumstances, Liz Sweet discusses how we can help others to regain their vision for serving both by helping them walk through suffering and regain a proper perspective of who God is.

Persuasion vs. Pressure

John Ross

Romans 15:1-13

Being persuasive is a key factor in convincing others to give their lives to God. Using pressure can be counter-productive or ineffective in making our case. This teaching highlights what it looks like to be persuasive for God and how to avoid pressuring people. The teacher explains the effects of pressuring people and what it means about us. With the correct understanding we can create a healthy tension where we work with people, not against them.

Making the Most of the Early Stages of Marriage

Joey Francisco

Lauren Francisco

Romans 15:1-13

Marriage is about oneness and life long commitment, but what we see in our culture is marriage in a deep decline while divorce rates are rising. How do we fight against this cultural trend and have a successful, Christ-centered marriage? We will look at what habits are good to form in the early stages of marriage to lead to success.