"Faithfulness" = "trustworthiness." To be faithful is to be reliable, dependable, loyal, true to one's word, steadfast. There is only ONE who is perfectly faithful: God. And, even when we are unf…
"The fruit of the Spirit is... goodness" (Galatians 5:22). What is this "goodness" that the Holy Spirit produces in/through our lives? This virtue is unique to the Christian life - the Greek word w…
"The Fruit of the Spirit is...kindness..." (Galatians 5:22). What, exactly, is this "kindness" that the Holy Spirit produces in/through our lives? And how can we put this "kindness" into practice i…
"Patience" - the Greek work is "macrothumos" from "macro" (a long time) + "thumos" (to boil) = "to take a long time to boil." What a word picture! When is patience demanded of us in our everyday li…
This lesson takes an in-depth look at what the Bible says about the dimensions of peace, the diversion from peace, and the directions for peace in our lives. As the Holy Spirit dwells in us, He prod…
What is the difference between happiness and joy? Where does true joy come from? What does this second Christian virtue really look like? Our study of the Fruit of the Spirit continues with a clos…
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love..." (Galatians 5:22). We talk about love, we read books about love, we sing songs about love, we watch movies about love - but do we really understand what true,…
A continuation from September 13, 2015 - part 2 of 2: What IS God's purpose for His church? How Can we apply this purpose at Springville Church of the Nazarene? Where should it be applied and to w…
Can you imagine a football game without a goal line or goal posts? travel without a destination? a business without a product or customers? a church without a purpose? Great news! God has clearly …
In the 10th and final commandment, God says, "You shall not covet..." (Exodus 20:17). What is "covetousness?" It is desiring excessively, illegitimately, and selfishly - especially what belongs to …
Exodus 20:16 - "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor." This original 9th commandment dealt directly with perjury in a courtroom setting. However, 40 years later, when the comman…
"You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15) - this 8th of the Ten Commandments is much broader in its application than it appears at first glance. This timeless principle deals with the issues of honesty, …
God desires you to trust in Him - fully and completely. As you do, you will experience a peace that is indescribable in your life. Don't miss this Guest Speaker, Kristy Johnson, M.A. IMFT.
"You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14) is the 7th of the Ten Commandments and the one that is probably the most difficult for us to obey. Of course, "adultery" in its narrowest sense is when…
"You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13) - that's a pretty straightforward command that applies to murderers, terrorists, and perpetrators of other violent crimes. But wait! Did you know that, accordi…
"Honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12) - how do we put this 5th commandment into practice in our daily lives? Especially if we have had a dishonorable parent or step-parent? Or a father…
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." What does this commandment have to do with my life today? Wasn't this just an Old Testament command for the Jews? Surely God doesn't expect me to obe…
"You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God" (NIV) or "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain" (NAS). What is this 3rd commandment asking of us? Well, it's a whole lot mor…
"You shall not make for yourself an idol" (Exodus 20:4) - surely this commandment is old and archaic? We don't bow down and worship idols in America today! Or, do we? As we explore this 2nd of the…
"You shall have no other gods before Me" - this is commandment #1 of the Ten Commandments. It is the "vest-button" principle - it is first for a reason. If we don't get this one correctly, none of …
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