The God Who Makes Iron Swim

Sat, 02/21/2015 - 11:00am

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Based on 2 Kings 6, John Spellman preaches on Elisha and his mentoring of the sons of the prophets. When an expensive piece of equipment is lost to the bottom of the Jordan river, all seems hopeless. What message could this hold for our church today? What encouragement could those facing life's circumstances gain? Why did God allow such an expensive loss in the first place? What can we learn about God through the miracle performed? This message focuses on how the gospel is not about us, but about God. It is a message about the need for less self and more Holy Spirit direction. It is also a message of hope to those who know God and emphasizes how a life without God leads to hopelessness.

Jonah: Salvation is of the Lord

Many think of the story of Jonah as a bedtime story for children. This week's lesson expounds on and covers the story of Jonah in a way that many have never heard. What evidence is there for the historocity of this book? Can a person really be eaten by a big fish and survive for 3 days? What was Jonah supposed to learn from the belly of the fish? What was the gourd and the worm all about, and what was God teaching His prophet? Why did God spare Nineveh, and what lessons can we learn from all this today?

Education: The Law As Teacher

What can we learn from God's law? Is it still important for Christians today? What was the difference between the Old and New Covenants? How does the law help to educate future generations? What lessons can we learn about obedience and the cost of disobedience? Is there a difference between fearing God and loving God? What is the relationship between grace, faith, and obedience?

Godhead: Salvation And Action (Part 2)

This video is from the Class D, 2007-2010, Inspirited Network broadcasts on stickam with Joseph Williams and John Spellman covering topics related to Salvation and Christian Living. Videos are in standard definition since the broadcasts were done before the studio was built.

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Final Events: The Bible (Part 1)

Pastor Calhoun Jr. Tele-Class C. Discusses final events of Bible prophecy.

The Law and Grace

Joseph Williams and John Spellman present: The Law and Grace. What is the relationship between the law, grace, and the Christian?

Connecting To Jesus

Joseph Williams and John Spellman present: Connecting to Jesus.

Lost Day Of History

The Bible teaches about a day lost in history. A day God designed for us to remember. This week's lesson uncovers the mystery of this forgotten and lost day.

9 Steps of Progression in Our Salvation

Quitters never win! If God will not cast us out or forsake us, why give up before He does? If, as long as we are sincere, he will keep taking us back, why shouldn’t we keep coming!? Through these 9 steps of progression the Holy Spirit works on in us, we complete the process of salvation (it only begins at Baptism) and we’re reconciled to God!

Wait On The Promise

He lost his kingdom, not because the Philistines were victorious over them, but because of his disobedience – his failure to wait! Saul believed that because as King, he could do anything and it would be okay. But offering sacrifice wasn’t listed on his job description. In his impatience he blundered and at first strike, he was out! Actions that followed were just residual effect of a failed leadership. He lost his esteemed post! But King Saul wasn’t the only one who failed to wait and the resulting negative effect on him and his people.

Let’s Heal Our World

We can heal our world by beginning with just me. Yes. Begin with yourself. If we strive to be kind to at least two persons and those two extend the kindness to another two, with the trend continuing, then we would reach our entire world. When we all participate, our world would be a kinder and happier place. You would be happier and being kind would be second nature.