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Previous Adult
Sunday School Classes
2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
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James What does mature, genuine faith look like? How does it act? What is 'dead faith'? James had little patience with those who "talked the talk", but didn't "walk the walk." In this class, we examine and compare the elements of saving faith with its counterfeits.
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Giants of the Christian Faith Dr.
Gerstner offers fascinating information about these men and how each
viewed God, himself, salvation, and the church, and he highlights the
brilliant contribution of each man to the study of theology.
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Ecclesiastes "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Or is it? Ecclesiastes has been described as the book about faith in the Old Testament. It tells us how the man of Faith looks at the world around him. The class outlines in pdf format and the audio in MP3 format are available below.
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Pilgrim's Progress Pilgrim's Progress has remained in print since it was first published in 1678. It contains a wealth of information and usefulness for Christians today. The outline for each class is available by clicking on the title below and is in pdf format. The audio is available below in MP3 format starting with the Sept. 23rd class. 1 Sept. 09 Bunyan’s Life Online E-book -- you can read the book online here. (other formats)
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Suffering and Other Life Difficulties Life is never easy in this increasingly complex and morally ambiguous age – even for Christians. In this series of video lectures, R.C. Sproul compassionately looks at the felt needs that many Christians tend to suppress, and shows how to cope with problems that challenge our limited understanding. Discussion time will be led by Charlie Kim. Charlie has provided a schedule, plus a summary of each class along with Scripture references and discussion questions for each lecture as given below. If you would like to print all of the notes below at once, click here. |
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SURPRISED BY SUFFERING DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PROBLEMS Note: If you wish to order the 2 series from Ligonier Ministries, click on the pictures to the right. |
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The Age of Opportunity
video series by Paul David Tripp
Led by Dave Mericle
March-May 2007
This enlightening video series by Paul David Tripp discussed parenting teenage children. Tripp points out heart issues parents need to concentrate on to turn the teen years into opportunities for growth and instruction. The videos are based on Paul Tripp's book Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens.
Proverbs
Taught by Michael Holloway
March-May 2007
Proverbs is a book full of practical instruction for godly living. In this class we sought to apply this instruction to our lives today. Slides used in the class are posted below in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.)
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To understand a proverb ... [slides] (11 March)
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Acquire Wisdom! [slides] (18 March)
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Burned Clothes & Scorched Feet [slides] (25 March)
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He who restrains his lips is wise [slides] (1 April)
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He who hates reproof is stupid [slides] (8 April)
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Gentle Answers v. Harsh Words [slides] (15 April)
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A man of too many friends ... [slides] (22 April)
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A trap for a man [slides] (29 April)
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There is lion outside! [slides] (6 May)
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An excellent wife, who can find? [slides] (13 May)
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A loud voice early in the morning [slides] (20 May)
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He who trusts in his own heart is a fool [slides] (27 May)
Ephesians
Taught by Joe Sawanowich
December 2006 - February 2007
The book of Ephesians teaches much about God's plan of salvation, church unity, the family, work relationships, and Christian warfare. It also consistently shows how correct doctrine undergirds correct practice.
Slides used in the class are posted below in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.)
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3 Dec: syllabus; Eph. 1:1-2
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17 Dec: The Church is the Workmanship of the Triune God (1:3-2:10)
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31 Dec: The Church is the Workmanship of the Triune God (cont.)
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7 Jan: Jewish & Gentile Christians are one body in Christ (2:11-22)
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21 Jan: The Responsibilities of Members of Christ's Church (4:1-32)
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28 Jan: The Responsibilities of Members of Christ's Church (cont.)
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11 Feb: The Duty of Christians in Personal and Social Matters (5:1-6:9)
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25 Feb: Concerning submission
The Case for Kids
Led by Byron Snapp
December 2006 - February 2007
This video series examined the importance and "how-to's" of shepherding a child's heart.
Roman Catholicism
Taught by Bill Griffin
September - November 2006
This class considered various beliefs held by the Roman Catholic Church, comparing and contrasting them with doctrines of modern Protestant evangelical denominations. The central focus of the class was to determine what the scriptures teach in these areas. Topics addressed included church government, justification, confession, the Mass, the sacraments, and the priesthood.
Slides used in the class are posted below in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.)
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10 Sep: Overview and Church Government
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17 Sep: Doctrinal Overview: 1
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24 Sep: Doctrinal Overview: 2
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1 Oct: Doctrinal Overview: 3
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8 Oct: Justification
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15 Oct: The Papacy
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12 Nov: Trent, Vatican I, Vatican II
How Should We Then Live?
Led by Jeff McCormack
September - November 2006
Frances Shaeffer's book and video series by this name sparked much discussion when it was first released. The series explores key moments in the building of Western culture. It allows us to better understand current culture and reinforces our need to develop a Christian worldview and live as Christians daily.
What is the Reformed Faith?
Led by Stuart Pope
June - August 2006
This class examined the foundations of reformed Christianity using a video series by R. C. Sproul.
Pride and Prejudice
Taught by Byron Snapp
March - May 2006
Pride and inappropriately judging others are two temptations we must constantly battle. This class will examined these temptations in light of Scripture.
Handouts used in the class are posted below in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.)
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Week 1 (5 March): Humility
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Week 2 (12 March): Living Humbly Before God
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Week 3 (19 March): Humility Before Man - 1
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Week 4 (25 March): Humility Before Man - 2
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Week 5 (2 April): The Foolishness of Pride
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Week 6 (9 April): Ways the Lord Aids Us
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Week 7 (16 April): Ways the Lord Humbles Us
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Week 8 (23 April): Biblical Judging, Week 1
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Week 9 (30 April): Biblical Judging, Week 2
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Week 10 (7 May): Biblical Judging, Week 3
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Week 11 (14 May): Biblical Judging, Week 4
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Week 12 (21 May): Biblical Judging, Week 5
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Week 13 (28 May): Biblical Judging, Week 6
Redemption Accomplished and Applied
Taught by Jim Chizek
March - May 2006
This class addressed the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement and God's order of application to the Christian, using the book by John Murray of the same title.
A Biblical View of Conflict and Its Resolution
Taught by Michael Holloway
December 2005 - February 2006
Conflict is inevitable, arising in every area of life: home, work, church, friendships, and even recreation. Unwise advice about how to respond to conflict abounds, and unless we know well what God's Word says about the subject, we can easily make unwise and sinful choices when we encounter conflict. Learning what the Bible says is the goal of this class.
Class materials, including audio of some of the lessons, are available here.
Business for the Glory of God
Taught by Pete Hurst
December 2005 - February 2006
Business should not be synonymous with greed and corruption but a way to imitate God. A Christian worldview of business should go far beyond the usual givens of Christian ethics and Christian evangelism. Business is morally good and so are profits, inequality of possessions, competition, ownership, borrowing, lending, and other things. Every individual or couple attends this class must have Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Gruden, and read the assigned short chapters each week.
The Gospel of John
Taught by Bill Hill
September 2005 - February 2006
Class materials are available here.
Desiring God
Led by Bill Griffin
September 2005 - November 2005
Of all the commands in Scripture, perhaps the most perplexing one is the often-repeated calling to "rejoice in the Lord." How does this exhortation relate to our concurrent calling to Christian duty, whether we feel like it or not? Why does the joy of our salvation sometimes seem to be missing, and what can we do about it? Dr. Piper draws from predecessors Jonathan Edwards, C.S. Lewis, and others in producing a modern classic, which can our encourage our hearts to greater faithfulness and greater joy in our Saviour.
Dust to Glory
Led by Stuart Pope
June 2005 - August 2005
An overview of the Bible with R.C. Sproul is the basis for this class. These video tapes are a continuation of the series last held last summer.
Job
Taught by Dan Moerder
March - August 2005
When God, in His love for us, sends us sorrow and pain, it's hard to remain confident in His goodness, power, and wisdom. Studying Job can help us understand - or, at least, accept - God's Providence when we don't naturally like it.
Midlife
Taught
by Byron Snapp
March - May 2005
Are these crises years? Should they be? How do we live for God's glory in the midst of them? These are some questions we will seek to answer. This class will be based on Lost in the Middle by Paul David Tripp. It will meet in the auditorium.
Below are notes from this Sunday School class in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.)
Truth and Wisdom
Taught by Joe Sawanowich
December 2004 - February 2005
This class considered the concept of worldview from an historical perspective and looked at today's relativism in contrast to God's standards as set forth in the book of Proverbs.
The Revelation
Taught by Dan Ridenour
September 2004 - February 2005
Controversy! Eschatology! Dispensationalism! (Fill-in-the-blank) Millennialism! NOT! Yet, Scripture promises blessing to those that read, hear, and heed Revelation.
Post-Reformation Church History
Taught by David Doughty
September 2004 - November 2004
Below are notes from this Sunday School class in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.)
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Week 1: Introduction; Kepler
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Week 4: Puritan Revolution and Westminster Confession; Pascal
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Week 6: Britain After the Restoration (1660- 1685) [Note: if you are using a low-speed connection, you might want to view this version without embedded photographs]
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Week 7: Isaac Newton; Descartes, Locke, and the Age of Reason
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Week 8: Isaac Watts; The Salem Witch Trials
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Weeks 9, 10: Not posted.
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Week 11: Jonathan Edwards
Rearing Children
Taught by Pete Hurst
September 2004 - November 2004
This class offered basic Biblical truth relating to rearing children, especially for new parents and parents of small children. Topics from discipline to education will be addressed. Besides instructor material, Douglas Wilson's Standing on the Promises was used in this course.
Dust to Glory
Led by Stuart Pope
June 2004 - August 2004
An overview of the Bible with R.C. Sproul is the basis for this class. These video tapes are a continuation of the series begun last summer.
First John
Taught by Sam Derr
March - May 2004
First John may be called, "The Epistle of Certainties". The word, "know" or its equivalent appears over 30 times in the text. Absolutes are given for times of doubt and religious agnosticism. There has never been a better time to study I John.
Below are notes from this Sunday School class in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.) Notes will be available after each class is completed.
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Week 1 - March 7: handouts, teacher notes
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Week 2 - March 14 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 3 - March 21 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 4 - March 28 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 5 - April 4 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 6 - April 11 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 7 - April 18 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 8 - April 25 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 9 - May 2 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 10 - May 9 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 11 - May 16 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 12 - May 23 handouts, teacher notes
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Week 13 - May 30 handouts, teacher notes
The Silent Enemy
Taught by Byron Snapp
March - May 2004
A silent enemy, indwelling sin, is a constant problem for every Christian. What are its methods of operation? How do Christians fight back? These are some of the questions that will be answered.
Below are notes from this Sunday School class in PDF format. (A free PDF reader is available here.) Notes will be available after each class is completed.
Dust to Glory
Led by Dan Gill and Ray Nalls
June 2003 - February 2004
An overview of the Bible with R.C. Sproul was the basis for this class. These video tapes examined the major themes and central characters in Scripture and their place in God's plan of redemption.
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