http://fcctlh.org Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:49:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-us Lesson Notes The Four Most Important Roles of a Man Leader-First Man came first. Genesis 2:20-23 Man is the “head” Ephesians 5:23 Lover-Husband Ephesians 5:21-23 Lifter-Encourager Ephesians 5:28b-29; Ephesians 6:4 Liason-Example 1 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 4:14-16; See also 1 Kings 2:1-3 http://fcctlh.org/?p=884 Lesson Notes See Psalm 50:7-17 (NIV) The Point: Our relationship with your God is measured by our relationship with our money. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=880 Lesson Notes Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25 What Does the Word of God Reveal About Its Endurance The Bible itself reveals immortality against a backdrop of mortality. Our scriptural nature transcends mortality and immortality. You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so that you must now show sincere love to eath ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=843 Lesson Notes Our purpose statement begins: “we exist to put forth the Word of God.” We exist to tell others about Jesus. For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=830 Scripture: Romans 5:8 Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: He Loves Me (801 kB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=827 Lesson Notes Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29 The Nature of the Storyteller God reveals Himself in that which He has made. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=820 Lesson Notes Scripture: Acts 1:6-11 Moving Ahead With Jesus We need to know who we are — Witnesses. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=815 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Lesson Notes The big deal about the Ressurrection of Jesus is that it is central to all that makes the Christian faith valid. The explanation that Christ was raised from the dead is mandatory in the proclamation of the gospel. See Acts 2:24 When the gospel is proclaimed, the resurrection of ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=772 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Lesson Notes How Good is Good News? We have built our life on the Good News. 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 In the belief of the Good News, we possess very important information. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; see also 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5: Colossians 3:9; Colossians 2:20; Matthew 15:24; Philippians 3:10-11 In the Good ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=768 Lesson Notes “Divine Providence” means provided by God. As followers of Christ, we believe in truth that is self-evident. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=765 Scriptures: Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 10:19; Psalm 19:14 Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: Putting Back the Toothpaste (1.0 MB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=762 Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-18 Audio Recording-Big Love (6.6 MB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=758 Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17 Lesson Notes Priority #1: God Matthew 22:36-38 Exodus 20:3 Follow the example of Jesus Philippians 2:51-11 Priority #2: Family Ephesians 5:33 1 John 3:16 Reason it isn't #1: Luke 14:6 Ephesians 6:1-4 Priority #3: Work/School 1 Timothy 5:8 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Priority #3: Rest/Recreation Genesis 2:2 God did it, so we should too! Lesson Audio Unfortunately, an audio recording of ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=753 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Lesson Notes Living Stones1 Peter 2:4-5 Family of GodEphesians 2:19-22 Spiritual gifts: a brief history Spiritual gifts are more than just speaking in tongues. Spiritual gifts come in varieties. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Spiritual gifts are distributed. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Spiritual gifts revel in diversity. 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 http://fcctlh.org/?p=744 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Lesson Notes Family Identity: We are the product of our progeny. Christian Identity: We are followers of Christ. For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=741 Scripture: Matthew 27:62-28:15 Lesson Notes An important thing to remember about Christ’s Resurrection: It never happened before; it has not happened since. The Truth About the Resurrection The truth about the Resurrection is that the Resurrection changes our relationship with God. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 The truth about the Resurrection is that the Resurrection is an answered prayer. Matthew 6:10 The ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=728 Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54 For Jesus’ disciples, the Cross meant a change of identity—from a Messiah—victorious to apparent defeat. Matthew 21:9; Matthew 27:37; Revelation 5:13 For Jesus, the Cross meant an experience of agony—from the comfort of fellowship to the isolation of abandonment. Matthew 27:45-46 For God, the Cross meant reconciliation—from separation to return to ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=721 Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30 Lesson Notes The names for the remembrance meal: Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16 The Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:20 Eucharist Matthew 26:26-27 How Does Communion Affect Us? The Communion affects us because… …it reflects history. Matthew 26:17-19; see Exodus 6:6-7; 1 Cor. 20:23-26 The Communion affects us because… …it exposes who we are. Matthew 26:20-25 The Communion affects us because… …it feeds our deepest ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=716 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4 Lesson Notes To understand spiritual things a person must be a spiritual person. What Paul preaches is Secret Wisdom. I Corinthians 2:6 Wisdom that only Christians understand Wisdom of the world I Corinthians 2:6-9 Prerequisite for this Wisdom is the Holy Spirit. I Corinthians 2:10-11 The Spirit reveals the thoughts of God. The Spirit teaches ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=594 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Lesson Notes Introduction to Series The Subject Problems arise when there is no difference between the followers of Christ and the culture of the surrounding world. The Town The Church Two major forces at work on Corinthian Christians: Intellectualism Sensualism The Church Today Confronting Who We Are Ecclesia is the Greek word that means “called out ones”. Paul's ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=546 Scripture: Romans 8:28 Lesson Notes See Colossians 3:15-16 “It is Well with My Soul” spurs us to see the hope of eternity in the middle of tragedy. How is it ever well when we are faced with tragedy? It is well because you are anchored in Christ. It is well because you are invested in ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=538 Scripture: Matthew 22:37 Lesson Notes Two Purposes Put God first. See Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 22:37 Follow God’s guidance. See Psalm 119:105 Both the text and the tune of “Be Thou My Vision” have Irish roots. See Matthew 6:22-24 To recover the spiritual blindness that so frequently takes away our sight of God, the hymn pleads: Be Thou my Vision, ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=533 Scripture: Psalm 18:2 Lesson Notes The Point of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” When life storms blow in around us, we can find refuge in the mighty fortress of our God. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=503 Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Lesson Notes A hymn is preaching through music. See Colossians 3:15-17; Hebrews 4:12 The Melody of “Be Still My Soul” The Words of “Be Still My Soul” “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10, NIV The Lesson of “Be ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=495 Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10 Lesson Notes Introduction of Series Amazing Grace The Story Behind the Hymn The Melody of Amazing Grace What makes grace amazing? We can’t take credit for our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-10 We all have a long and sorry record as sinners. Romans 3:23-24 We are all given a new life in Christ. Titus 3:3-7 Therefore, there is now no condemnation ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=485 Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27 Mike discusses having many brothers and sisters, like the Duggar family. Through Christ, we have more brothers and sisters than we can imagine. Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: Brothers and Sisters (1.0 MB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=482 Scripture: John 20:1-9 Lesson Notes The first example of faith is trust in the evidence. Observations of The Discovery There are Three First Responders. Mary Magdalene John Peter John’s Example of Faith is Based on Evidence. What John saw established his belief. John 20:8b; 1 John 1:1-2 Different kinds of faith Intellectual assent Temporal faith Saving faith The essential gospel cannot be changed. 1 Corinthians ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=401 Lesson Notes Jesus was crucified for the salvation of the world. See John 19:16-27 (NIV) The significance of Jesus’ crucifixion: Jesus died to reverse the consequences of our sin. See Isaiah 53:4-6 Jesus died to remedy the punishment of our sin. See Romans 5:9 Jesus died to restore our broken relationship with God. See Romans 5:10 Three Results of the ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=390 Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4 http://fcctlh.org/?p=392 Lesson Notes Jesus Before Pilate Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate came out ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=386 Scripture: John 18:12-27 Lesson Notes Jesus Before Annas & Caiaphas, High Priests Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. Caiaphas was the one ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=380 Scripture: John 18:1-11 Lesson Notes Jesus had courage. See John 18:1-3 He was in the open. He went to a familiar place. He faced a crowd. Jesus showed his authority. See John 18:4-5 Jesus’ ultimate identity: I AM. Jesus showed his protective love. See John 18:7-9 Chose to die. Demonstrated utter obedience. Jesus brings out the best in us. See John 18:10-11 http://fcctlh.org/?p=377 Lesson Notes “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=373 Scripture: John 17:6-19 Lesson Notes The Importance of Jesus’ Prayer for His Disciples Jesus prays for his men in order that his men may win the world for him. Jesus’ prayer identifies his men. The Disciples are given to Jesus by God. “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=336 Lesson Notes After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=305 Lesson Notes “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=301 Due to technical difficulties, the audio recording of childrens' lesson for Sunday, July 6, 2008 is not available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. http://fcctlh.org/?p=298 Lesson Notes Some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?” They kept asking, “What does he ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=285 Scripture: John 16:1-16 Lesson Notes See John 14:12, John 14:16-17a How the Holy Spirit enhances the work of Jesus. There is a need for the Holy Spirit because the world is against us. John 16:1-4 There is a need for the Holy Spirit because we need to know the truth about ourselves. John 16:5-11 The Holy Spirit ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=277 Scripture Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=275 Lesson Notes “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=271 Lesson Notes “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=262 Scripture “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” John 15:16, NIV Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: Choosing from the Litter (848 kB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=256 Lesson Notes The Vine and the Branches “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=250 Scripture: John 14:51-31 Lesson Notes The Eternal Truth Jesus provided a replacement for himself. Characteristics of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the Advocate. “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.” John 14:15-16, ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=247 Scripture: John 14:1-4 Lesson Notes Jesus' ministry in three parts: Telling the world he was the Son of God. Showing the world he was the Son of God. Preparing his disciples to carry on what he told them. How did Jesus comfort his disciples? He told them to trust God. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=245 Scripture: John 13:31-38 Lesson Notes Upper Room School is in Session Lead by serving. Giving his life is why Jesus came. When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=242 Scripture “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35, NIV Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: Love (1.4 MB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=239 Scripture: John 13:18-30 Lesson Notes “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’” “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=236 Scripture: John 13:1-17 Lesson Notes It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. The ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=235 Scripture: John 12:37-50 Lesson Notes Do you believe that a person who is committed to Jesus should live like it? Yes No It Depends See James 2:17 Do you believe that a person who is committed to Jesus should live like it? What Kinds of Commitment Are There? Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=228 Scripture: John 12:1-8 Lesson Notes When you look at Jesus, what do you see? The Eternal Truth To see Jesus means to see a God-sized vision of your salvation. When Jesus tell us what it means to see him, he means: To see Jesus means to understand Jesus is our sacrifice. Jesus replied, “The hour ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=226 Scripture “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:26, NIV Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: Follow the Leader (4.9 MB) Audio Recording-Children's Lesson: Love (1.4 MB) http://fcctlh.org/?p=225 Scripture: John 12:1-8 Marc Bruno, a member of First Christian Church of Tallahassee, read the passage from John's gospel this morning in introduction to this lesson. Lesson Notes The Eternal Truth Worship is a way of life, not something we only do on Sundays. Jesus Anointed at Bethany Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=222 Scripture: John 11 (Selected Verses) Lesson Notes The Eternal Truth Jesus opens the door to life. What should we understand in the face of pain, loss, and suffering? Jesus sympathizes with our suffering. Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus has the power to relieve our suffering. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 We have the ability to put ourselves into God’s ultimate will. 1 Timothy ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=221 Scripture: John 10:22-42 Lesson Notes The Eternal Truth No matter what you expect him to be, Jesus remains the Son of God, The Savior. Why do people refuse to believe Jesus to be the Messiah? Not because there is a lack of information. “I did tell you, but you do not believe.” John 10:25a, NIV They reject ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=220 Scripture: John 10:1-21 Lesson Notes What is a sheep? The Point of the Passage This is a picture of a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Eternal Truth The only way to salvation is through the limited access of Jesus Christ. Truth limits our access. John 14:6; John 10:14-15 (see also John 10:9) Our worldview limits truth. Four Questions Where did ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=219 Scripture: John 9:1-41 Lesson Notes Scripture Outline A man born blind: John 9:1 “Why?”: John 9:2-5 Life Change: John 9:6-7 Four Scenes The healed man tries to go home but cannot.John 9:8-9 The healed man is hauled before the religious leaders. John 9:13-17 The parents of the healed man are grilled.John 9:18-23 The man is grilled a ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=218 Scripture: John 8:31-59 Jeff McNabb, who is an Associate Director of Development at Emmanuel School of Religion, read the passage from John's gospel and prayed in introduction to this lesson. Lesson Notes The Eternal Truth What we believe identifies who we are. Aspects of Real Freedom Truth is connected to freedom. To the Jews who had ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=192 Scripture: John 8:12-30 Lesson Notes Scripture Outline The Light of the World: John 8:12 The challenge of the Pharisees: John 8:13-18 Ignorance: John 8:19-30 The Eternal Truth Jesus is the Light of the world and the world is in darkness without Him. What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The Light Of The ... http://fcctlh.org/?p=215