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At the Feet of Jesus - Jared McCormick - 03/08/2026

  Jesus and His Authority

This lesson, based on Mark chapter 5, explores three different individuals, how they respond to Jesus, and how he interacts with them. The three character studies are: (1) the man with the unclean spirit known as Legion, (2) Jairus, the synagogue ruler, and (3) the woman with the discharge of blood.  The lesson demonstrates that Jesus has authority over spirits, the physical realm, and death,  and his compassion is for all in every circumstance. He is able to bring peace in the midst of chaos.

The Golden Rule - Richard Sutton - 3/1/2026

The Golden Rule

This lesson explores the teaching of Jesus commonly referred to as “The Golden rule”.  The lesson has three primary points: (1) the Golden rule explained, (2) the depth of the command, and (3) the application of the teaching.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to not just admire the Golden Rule, rather we need to live it out in our lives.

Victory in Jesus - Richard Sutton - 02/22/2026

This lesson discusses the victory we have in Jesus, which is central to Christianity. The two main themes covered are the gift of victory and the secret of living in victory.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement that Jesus’ victory is our victory when we are born again.  If you are not born again, the time to be is right now!

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The Gospel History - Richard Sutton - 2/15/2026

This lesson explores the impact of moments in history that have changed the world, the central one explored being the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles as recorded in Acts 2. The three main ideas discussed are: (1) the Gospel revealed, (2) the Gospel validated, and (3) the response to the Gospel.  The lesson concludes with the question “What will you do with Jesus?”.

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True Freedom - Richard Sutton - 2/8/2026

This lesson explores the truth and freedom gained when we follow Jesus. The three key concepts in this lesson are: (1) truth that frees us is found in discipleship, (2) truth frees us to see through the deceptions of Satan, and (3) the truth is only Jesus can save and provide freedom from sin.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to step into true freedom and follow Jesus.

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Facing the Giants -Truth - Richard Sutton - 2/1/2026

This lesson in the “Facing the Giants” series, discusses dealing with cultural relativism and biblical truth. Key concepts include: (1) defining culture, absolute and subjective truth; (2) relativism and moral whiplash, and (3) the authority of scripture and truth.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to build your house on the solid rock of God’s word of truth.Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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Judgment Day - are you ready? - Richard Sutton - 01/25/2026

This lesson explores the reality that there is a great Judgment Day coming and some practical ways to be prepared.  Using parables from Matthew 25 and information from 2 Peter 3, the key concepts discussed are being prepared: (1) requires watchfulness, (2) requires faithful stewardship, (3) is revealed through Christ-like compassion, and (4) requires holy living. The lesson concludes with the question “If Christ returned today, would my life testify that I am ready?”. 

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Living above the Giant of Noise - Richard Sutton -1/18/2026

This lesson, in the “Facing the Giants” series, discusses the challenges of and ways to manage the noise of the constant voices of culture that vie for our attention.  Key concepts of the lesson include: (1) reframing our worldview as citizens of heaven, (2) refashioning our priorities as ambassadors of God in a lost world, and (3) practical ways to control the inputs into our hearts and minds daily.  The lesson concludes with the sobering reminder that death is real for everyone and the encouragement to respond to the lesson by becoming a citizen of heaven.Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho

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Church with a Purpose - Richard Sutton - 1/11/2026

This lesson looks at the congregation’s purpose statement regarding who we are and what we are called to do as Christ’s family. The main points covered include: (1) being a Christ-focused family, (2) glorifying God through sincere worship and holy living, (3) growing together, and (4) reaching up through worship and out through service.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

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Facing the Giants - Richard Sutton - 1/4/2026

I Press On - Richard Sutton - 12/28/2025

This lesson, based on Matthew 1:18-25 and related scriptures, explores some of the emotions angels and humans share as created beings.  Several key ideas include: (1) the response to Jesus’ humble birth, (2) the response to Jesus’ cross, (3) the response to Jesus’ resurrection, and (4) the response to a sinner’s baptism. The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the lesson.

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The Angels Cry - Richard Sutton - 12/21/2025

This lesson, based on Matthew 1:18-25 and related scriptures, explores some of the emotions angels and humans share as created beings.  Several key ideas include: (1) the response to Jesus’ humble birth, (2) the response to Jesus’ cross, (3) the response to Jesus’ resurrection, and (4) the response to a sinner’s baptism. The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the lesson.

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The Heart of Giving - Richard Sutton - 12/14/2025The Heart of Giving - Richard Sutton - 12/14/2025

This lesson explores the reasons why God has asked us to be generous, giving people as an essential element of our walk with God.  The three main points are: (1) giving forms our hearts, (2) giving frees our lives, and (3) giving fuels our mission.  The lesson concludes with the reminder that God is the greatest giver, inviting a response to the message, and introduces the annual budget presentation that follows this lesson.

 

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Gratitude - Clint Davison - 12/7/2025

Grace, Gratitude, and God’s glory

 

This lesson, based on 2 Cor 4:13-5:1, delves into how gratitude is good for us, creates endurance, and gets us through the temporary trials of this life. Several key ideas explored in the lesson are: (1) reframing trials through the lens of gratitude, (2) relabeling trials through the lens of eternity, and (3) recalibrating how we look at things through who we are in Jesus.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

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Pressing On to Sticky Faith - Richard Sutton - 11-30-2025

This lesson, in the “Pressing On” series, uses the illustration of Velcro to exemplify the idea of having the kind of faith that is transformative and sticks for life. This ultimate, durable, biblical faith is described in four ways: (1) it maintains a clear focus on Jesus, (2) it grows through life’s challenges, (3) it is developed through delayed prayers, and (4) it is consistently built and cultivated beneath the surface. The result is a transformed life reflected in our attitudes, habits, relationships, priorities, purpose, and self control. The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

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Growing in Gratitude - Richard Sutton - 11/23/2025

This lesson, in the “Pressing On” series, looks at gratitude as being our response to God’s blessings and explores four related attributes.  These heart attributes are: (1) a heart of gratitude remembers what God has done, (2) a grateful heart returns and gives praise, (3) a grateful heart recognizes the giver (God) above the gift, and (4) a grateful heart responds by living a lifestyle of faithfulness.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

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Grow in Grace and Knowledge - Richard Sutton 11/16/2025

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Mission Sunday - Jim Corner -11/9/2025

Importance of Missions

Guest speaker Jim Corner discusses world missions, and the value of lost souls and missions to the congregation and to God.  Beginning with the account of Jonah and Nineveh, Jim covers several key ideas, including how mission work: (1) mimics God and his son, (2) allows us to partner with others, and (3) requires liberal giving to accomplish the mission objective to save souls. The lesson concludes with the sober reminder that spiritual war is real, judgment day is coming, and asks are you ready for heaven?

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Following Faithful to the End - Chris McCurley - Lectureship 2025

Line up with who God want you to be - Reed Swandle - Lectureship 2025

In the Name of Jesus - Gary MAssaey - Lectureship 2025

Servants of the Master - Chris McCurly - Lectureship 2025

Heaven Opened - Reed Swandle - Lectureship 2025

Dying to Self - Daniel Roberts - Lectureship 2025

Keeping the Word - Dan Owen - Lectureship 2025

Truly Truly - The Double Amen - Dan Owen - Lectureship 2025

Just go do small things with extraordinarily love - Daniel Roberts - Lectureship 2025

The Door of the Sheep - Allen Webster - Lectureship 2025

The Great I Am - Gary Massey - Lectureship 2025

I am the Door - Daniel Roberts - Lectureship 2025

Laying Down Your Life - Gary Massey - Lectureship 2025

Receiving Jesus - Reed Swindle - Lectureship 2025

Resurrection Joy - Allen Webster - Lectureship 2025

Greater Works Reed Swindle - Lectureship 2025

Jesus Knows - Clint Davison - 11/02/25

This lesson, based on Revelation chapters 2 and 3, explores the reality that Jesus knows what is going on in our lives.  The three key areas covered are: (1) Jesus knows our works, (2) he sees our wounds, and (3) he understands our weaknesses.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to take comfort and strength in Jesus, who knows. 

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Grow in Faithfulness - Jared McCormick - 10/26/2025

This lesson explores the topic of growing in faithfulness.  Key points included are: (1) defining faithfulness, (2) faithfulness as a characteristic of God, (3) faithfulness as a human characteristic, and (4) faithfulness as truth.  The lesson concludes with two illustrations and the encouragement to respond to the invitation.

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Pressing On - Growing Together - Richard Sutton - 10/12/2025

This lesson, based on Philippians 3:7-11 and 2Pet 3:17-18, explores growing together, and closer to God and to Jesus as the only guarantee against spiritual collapse. The key concepts of the lesson include: (1) warning to be on guard against errors from lawless teachers, (2) the command to keep growing in grace and knowledge, and (3) taking on Jesus’ character by surrendering to him. The lesson concludes with the admonition that spiritual growth is intentional not automatic, and asks the question, “Are you growing or are you stalled out?”

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When Life Doesn’t Make Sense - Richard Sutton - 10/5/2025

This lesson explores God’s law by contrasting the ideas that some things make sense from a human viewpoint and some things don’t. Key points include: (1) simply defined law and synonyms, (2) the laying down of the law, (3) the two kinds of law — moral and divine or revealed, and (4) examples of both in the Old and New Testaments. The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

 

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Pressing On - Growing Together - Richard Sutton - 10/12/2025

This lesson, based on Philippians 3:7-11 and 2Pet 3:17-18, explores growing together, and closer to God and to Jesus as the only guarantee against spiritual collapse. The key concepts of the lesson include: (1) warning to be on guard against errors from lawless teachers, (2) the command to keep growing in grace and knowledge, and (3) taking on Jesus’ character by surrendering to him. The lesson concludes with the admonition that spiritual growth is intentional not automatic, and asks the question, “Are you growing or are you stalled out?”

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Serving God by Serving Others - Richard Sutton - 9/14/2025

This lesson, based on Mark 10:42-45 and related scriptures, is about flipping the script by loving your enemies, forgiving those who hurt you, and serving instead of dominating. Key concepts include: (1) following Jesus means we don’t play by world’s rules of selfishness, pride, and power; (2) being a servant with the mind of Christ; and (3) dying to self means we consider others greater than ourselves. The lesson concludes with the encouragement to reject the world’s definition of success and choose the path of service daily by following the example of Jesus. 

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God’s Very Good Creation- Jared McCormick - 09/07/2025

This lesson, based on Genesis chapters 1 & 2, explores several ideas regarding God’s creation activities and two repeated phrases, “And God said” & “And God saw”.  Key concepts discussed include: (1) man’s creation on the 6th day was “very good”, (2) humans are the masterpieces of creation, being created in God’s image and likeness, and (3) excuses we make for our failure to reflect God’s light to those around us. The lesson concludes with the encouragement to choose to follow Jesus and reflect the Son’s light.

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Defending the Hope Within Us - Richard Sutton - 08/31/2025

This lesson, based on 1 Pet 3:15 and related scriptures, discusses practical ways to sanctify God in our hearts and be ready to tell the world the Good News of Jesus Christ. Topics include: (1) living to invite questions and be ready with an answer; (2) expect some fear and opposition; and (3) revere Christ above all others as captain of your soul.  The lesson concludes with the question “Is Jesus truly Lord of your life?” and an invitation to respond to the message.

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What is the hope within us? - Richard Sutton - 8/24/2025

This lesson continues developing the “hope within us” theme by exploring the true nature of biblical hope.  Topics discussed include: (1) what is this living hope; (2) our living hope through Christ’s resurrection from death; and (3) our hope within is God’s love poured out into us.  The lesson concludes with the reminder that biblical hope is not tied to material things, but is anchored in the eternal God and the question “Have you put your hope in Jesus?”

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Loosing, lifting, loving - Clint Davison - 8/17/2025

This lesson explores the question “What does God require of us?” using the framework found in Isaiah 58:1-12 of religion that looks good vs faith that does good. The main points of the lesson include: (1) serving means freeing people from their bonds, (2) lifting burdens means to take off yokes, (3) sharing bread with the hungry means to welcome them into our lives, and (4) the result is transforming for both server and the one being served.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to honor God by our faithful service. 

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Time for Harvest - David Kish - 07/27/2025

This lesson looks at the current trend of the younger generation to be open to hearing the Gospel as seekers of truth and a solid foundation.  Preparing to meet this growing trend and reasons for it are explored, including: (1) why there is cultural pushback against secularism, (2) using social media to reach seekers, (3) generational discomfort with modern life and shifting norms, and (4) sharing the truth of our identity in God and not in our feelings.  The lesson concludes with the question “Are you willing to help bring in the harvest?”

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Shining Brightly for Christ - Richard Sutton - 7/20/25

This lesson explores the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus with people who are groping in darkness to find value. Based on Matthew 5:14-16 and related texts, key points from the lesson include: (1) you were made to shine; (2) becoming sons of light; (3) shining brightly for Christ; and (4) shining with a purpose.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to let someone see Jesus in you. 

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Sunday Morning Service - Richard Sutton - 7/13/2025

The Storm of Loss - Dean Miller - 06/22/2025

The lesson explores the effects loss has on our spiritual lives and the vulnerability that can leave us open to Satan’s attacks.  Strategies from the scriptures that offer help are discussed, including: (1) putting on the armor of God, (2) wisely choosing not to isolate, instead draw closer to God, (3) treasure the blessings of marriage, and (4) seek God’s will in everything.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

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Days of Remembrance - Richard Sutton - 7/6/2025

Days of Remembrance 

This lesson looks at biblical memorials in the context of cultural memorials such as Independence Day, set aside to help remember important events, because people forget easily. The three biblical memorials explored are:  (1) the Festival of Passover recorded in Exodus 11:4-6 &12:14, (2) a day of worship in Exodus 20 and Acts 2:1-41, and (3) a meal of remembrance, the Lord’s Supper in Matt 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 13, 1 Cor 11:23-26.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to “Never forget!!”

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