Cutting It Right

Who doesn't love a good mystery? The greatest mystery of all is found in scripture when referring to the relationship between Christ and His Church. In tonight's study, we spotlight this relationship. Also: What word most closely fits your view of the Church? Is it an institution, an organization, a community--or something else?

How does one become a member of the glorious church? Are there several ways or not? Also, we'll reveal six divine aspects of the Church that we need to remember--much to cover in this lesson.

We’ve all heard about purpose, and the fact that we need to walk in ‘our’ purpose. But what about the Church? The Church has a purpose too! Join tonight’s lesson about WHY we are. Also: 4 powerful practices of the early Church that we definitely need to emulate.

The glorious Church is actually more glorious than we can express, and that’s all because of who Jesus is. But His Church is made up of moving parts; and that is where we come in. The fact we ourselves are called the Church, speaks to not just to our association to, but our identity in Him.

On this 'First Principles' session, we turn our attention to the Church. In the coming weeks we'll look at the nature, purpose, and ministry of the Church, but tonight we want to focus on our place in it, and see just what makes it so glorious.

Have you heard of God's prescribed order? It is the only means by which we are to successfully deal with sin. Ultimately when speaking about victory over since , we are speaking of sanctification.

On tonight’s study we’ll reveal several more effects of unconfessed sin, and then ask the question, ‘How can I handle and overcome ongoing sin in my life?’ To answer this, we’ll first look at how NOT to handle sin. A very important and needed study for today’s church.

Sin is the most dangerous and deadly 3-letter word in the English language.It alters and destroys everything it touches. This is why the child of God guard their hearts from its sin’s destructive power But what the effects of i confessed and unrepentant sin? Join us as we reveal 7 devastating effects of unconfessed sin.

Sin is the problem in this world, and no one is immune—even Christians. In our next set of lessons, we will focus on the Christian and sin. Over the next several weeks, we’ll unpack all the various aspects of this most deadly part of the Christian life.

Must we continue to ‘do’, or has it all been done? In tonight’s session we’ll be discussing the aspects of Christ’s finished work. The Cross has done much for us—but also in us.

Do you know what the forgotten factor is? It has been misunderstood, misrepresented, and just plain missing at times from the lives of God’s people (we’ve all been there).It is the Cross. For the next several weeks, we’ll be discovering the role of Cross in the Christian life. Tonight we’ll focus on four reasons why Satan has sought to obscure the truth of the Cross from God’s people.

The world, the flesh, and the Devil; three powerful enemies that will wreak havoc in our life if allowed to flourish. But this final enemy may be responsible for sending more church folk to hell than the others. What is this enemy which masquerades as a friend? In this lesson, entitled, ‘The Enemy You Do’, we'LL take a revealing look at the one enemy that actually makes you feel good about yourself.

The world. Everywhere we go we’re bombarded by its views and it’s ways revealed through media, advertising and entertainment. What many fail to take into account is that the world, as it is, is a system that is diametrically opposed to the things of God. How should the Christian react to the impact of this system? Join us for a revealing look at this world system.

Michael Jakes2h  · Shared with PublicAs we continue in our First Principles, this session will focus on the enemy that is the most intimate; it is the one that we can feel— because it is we ourselves. Yes, we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. Join us for a look at the flesh—and what to do about it.

Are you aware of the enemies of the Christian life? Beginning tonight, and for the next several sessions, we turn our attention to these enemies. First up: 'The Enemy You Know'; we'll take a look at our arch-enemy, Satan and the role he plays in the life of the believer. Plus: we unpack six things that the devil just can't handle.

What are the sins of the Holy Spirit? Last week we began an important study of this topic. In this session, we’ll continue by looking at several more ways one can sin against the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit works powerfully on behalf of the believer, but is there anything we can do that would offset His work in us? Yes. Join us in this lesson as we take an in-depth look at 7 ways you can stop the Holy Spirit's work in your life--not to be missed!

In this First Principles session, we’ll be look at how the Spirit guides us and empowers us. Also: are you a hope so Christian, or a know so Christian?

What role does the Holy Spirit play in our lives? This is a loaded question because there is so much that He does. We’ll begin studying this important topic in this session of First Principles.

In this session, we continue our study of God’s Word, looking at its awesome power and purposes. Also: 5 solid reasons why you need to study the Bible.