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Andy Sochor February 20, 2017

Through Many Tribulations (Part 1: Loss)

Text: Acts 14:22 Paul and Barnabas encouraged the brethren to remain faithful to the Lord “through many tribulations” so they could reach the final reward of heaven. The kinds of tribulations that we may face could be unique to Christians or common to all people. Any of these tribulations could potentially derail our faith and […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, people of the Bible Tagged With: death, health, mourning, wealth

Andy Sochor February 13, 2017

Lord Willing

Text: James 4:13-17 This passage is often cited to emphasize the uncertainty and brevity of life. It also teaches us the importance of remembering our dependence upon God. There are four lessons to consider from this passage. If we forget these lessons, it will always lead us into sin. Mindfulness (“If the Lord wills“) We […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament, sin Tagged With: arrogance, death, God, humility, judgment, obedience, sin, uncertainty

Andy Sochor August 22, 2016

What Did Not Exist in Eden

Text: Genesis 2:8 When God created man, He created the perfect place on earth for him to live – the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve would lose that home and the consequences would be felt by all people. Why was Eden the perfect place? It has to do with what did NOT exist […]

Filed Under: heaven, New Testament, Old Testament Tagged With: death, heaven, shame, sin, work

Andy Sochor January 25, 2016

The Evils of Alcohol

Text: Proverbs 23:29-35 Many have questions about the use of alcohol. We need to know what the Bible says about it. In this lesson, we are going to talk about the evils of alcohol. Negative Effects of Alcohol (Proverbs 23:29) Emotional (“Who has woe?“) – lamentation; emotional distress; ironically, many turn to alcohol as a way to […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, society Tagged With: addiction, alcohol, death, drunkenness, social drinking, sorrow, speech, stewardship, strife

Andy Sochor January 18, 2016

Remember Your Creator

Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1 As the wise man began to close the book of Ecclesiastes, he made an appeal to the young: Remember your Creator. This is important for all, but particular emphasis is placed upon the young. Why is it important to remember God as our Creator? And how do we remember Him as such? […]

Filed Under: God, Old Testament Tagged With: blessings, creation, death, fear, God, humility, meditation, obedience, parents, prayer, purpose, remember, responsibility, study, thanksgiving, worship, youth

Andy Sochor January 18, 2016

This World Is Not My Home

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1 Paul described the fact that our lives on earth are temporary, yet we have an eternal home in heaven. It is important that we understand this – this world is not our home; our real home is in heaven. In this lesson, we are going to contrast these two homes and consider […]

Filed Under: heaven, home, New Testament Tagged With: comfort, death, family, God, heaven, home, judgment, love, obedience, secure, work

Andy Sochor October 5, 2015

God’s Words to Adam

Text: Genesis 1-3 Adam was the first man, created by God. The first three chapters of Genesis record Adam’s beginning up until his fall. In these chapters, God made several statements directly to Adam. In this lesson, we will consider what God said to Adam and see what we can learn from these statements. God’s Charge […]