Can I Find Meaning, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26

This coming Sunday we begin a six-week lesson series from the Book of Ecclesiastes. The first lesson is titled, "Can I Find Meaning?" and is based on Eccl. 1:1-2:26. Co-teacher Dave Richards has made his slides available and they include an extensive introduction as well as a number of extra slides in case you have an extended teaching period. Thanks Dave!


Friend Gary Payne made his PowerPoint slides for the same lesson available also.

What Am I Supposed to Learn?, Job 38:1-42:17

This week's PowerPoint slides are for the last lesson from the Book of Job, titled: "What Am I Supposed to Learn?". The lesson passage is Job 38:1-42:17, with a focus on verses: Job 38:1-4, 42:1-12a.


Friend Gary Payne also posted his slides for this lesson. If you have any feedback, please let us know your thinking.

Am I on the Right Path?, Job 32:1 - 37:24

I've looked forward to posting my Powerpoint slides for this week's lesson, "Am I on the Right Path?," which is based on Job 33:13-22; 36:8-12. Tough lesson. I pray all goes well in your class and that the Holy Spirit enlightens everyone as you share God's word.

Gary Payne posted his slides, too. Thanks Gary!

What Do I Do Now?, Job 29:1 – 31:40

Here are my PowerPoint slides for “What Do I do Now?”, the Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson focused on Job 31:5-6, 9-10, 13-17, 24-30.

Gary Payne posted his slides, too. Thanks Gary!

Whom Can I Trust?, Job 22:1 – 28:28

My PowerPoint slides for “Whom Can I Trust?” focused on Job 28:1-4, 12-13, 15-16, 20-23, 26-28.

Gary Payne also pointed a link to his PowerPoint slides for this lesson.

Who Said Life Would Be Fair?, Job 15:1 – 21:34

I hope you are enjoying studying Job and find this third lesson challenging. As a help, I offer my PowerPoint slides for “Who Said Life Would Be Fair?”, which is based on Job 15:5-6, 9-10, 20; 16:19-21; 19:5-6, 25-27.

Gary Payne also pointed a link to his PowerPoint slides for this lesson.

Was It My Fault?, Job 3:1 – 14:22

Here are my slides for the second lesson from Job, “Was It My Fault?” based on Job 4:6-7; 6:2-3, 24; 8:4-8; 11:6b, 13-15; 13:4, 22-2.


Gary Payne also made his slides available. Thanks Gary!

Is This Really Happening to Me?, Job 1:1-2:13

We last studied the book of Job starting in June, 2006. If you save your lessons, you may want to refer back to the one titled, "Respond with Faith," which has the same focal verses as this week's lesson, "Is This Really Happening to Me?", Job 1:1-3, 8-11, 20-22; 2:7,9-10.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson..

Look for Good Works, Titus 3:1-15

Gary Payne posted his slides for this third lesson from Titus 3:1-15 titled, “Look for Good  Works”.

And Co-teacher Dave Richards made available his PPT slides for this lesson, too.

We all pray that you find these aids helpful.

Look for Spiritual Excellence, Titus 2:1-15

Dave Richards posted slides for the second lesson from Titus 2:1-15 titled, “Look for Spiritual Excellence”.

Likewise, Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson.

Thanks guys!

Look for Qualified Spiritual Leaders, Titus 1:1-16

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his PPT slides for the lesson, "Look for Qualified Leaders," the first from a series of lesson based on Paul's letter to Titus.

Be Persistent to the End, 2 Timothy 4:1-18

I posted PowerPoint (PPT) slides for the last lesson from 2 Timothy titled, "Be Persistent to the End", focused on 2 Timothy 4:1-18.

Gary Payne also posted a link to his slides. Thanks Gary!

Be Guided by God's Word, 2 Timothy 3:1-17

I posted PowerPoint (PPT) slides for this Sunday's lesson from 2 Timothy titled, "Be Guided by God's Word", focused on 2 Timothy 3:1-17.

Gary Payne posted a link to his slides, too.

May God give you wisdom for teaching this lesson!

Be Strong in God’s Work, 2 Timothy 2:1-26

I posted my PowerPoint (PPT) slides for the second lesson from 2 Timothy entitled, "Be Strong in God's Work," focused on 2 Timothy 2:1-10, 14-15, 22-26.

Gary Payne also posted a link to his slides for this lesson. Thanks, Gary!

Be Loyal, 2 Timothy 1:3-18

I posted PowerPoint (PPT) slides for the this week's lesson from 2 Timothy titled, "Be Loyal". It's based on 2 Timothy 1:3-18.

Gary Payne also posted a link to his slides for the same lesson, and so did co-teacher Randy Stewart.

How are you planning to pass your ministry on to the next generation?

Pursue Spiritual Gain, 1 Timothy 6:3-19

I posted PowerPoint (PPT) slides for the last lesson from 1 Timothy titled, "Pursue Spiritual Gain", focused on 1 Timothy 6:3-19.

Gary Payne also posted a link to his slides for this lesson.

May God bless your preparation!

Believe in the Risen Lord, Matthew 28:1-20

I appreciate Gary Payne posting his slides for this Sunday's lesson, “Believe in the Risen Lord”, which is focused on Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20. Remember, He is Risen! Happy Easter!

Care for Others, 1 Timothy 5:1 – 6:2

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the lesson, “Care for Others,” based on 1 Timothy 5:1-10, 16-18.

Co-teacher, Randy Stewart also posted his slides for this lesson.

Honor God in Your Service, 1 Timothy 3:1-4:16

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the lesson, “Honor God in Your Service”, based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13; 4:6-16.

Please God in Your Worship, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the lesson, “Please God in Your Worship”, based on 1 Timothy 2:1-15.

Follow Sound Doctrine, 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the lesson, “Follow Sound Doctrine”, based on 1 Timothy 1:3-17.
So did co-teacher Randy Stewart.

Pursuing Those Who Need to Hear, Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 4:1-11

Friend, Gary Payne made his slides available for this week's lesson, "Pursuing Those Who Need to Hear," based on Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 4:1-11.

Likewise, co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides.

Have you thought about memorizing the book of Jonah? It's short and the story is compelling. A friend (Gary G.) in a previous church memorized it and when he would 'tell' the story to others it brought joy to his life.

Pursuing Those Called to Tell, Jonah 1:1-2:10

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted PPT slides for his lesson this Sunday from Jonah 1:1-2:10, titled "Pursuing Those Called to Tell".

Friend Gary Payne also posted his slides. Thanks, guys!

Let the Verdict Be Read!, Amos 8:1-9:15

My slides for the lesson from Amos 8 and 9 this Sunday are titled, "Let the Verdict Be Read!".

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides to this lesson.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides, too. Gary has a legal background so take advantage of his slides, too.

Can I Get a Witness?, from Amos 7:1-17

Here is a link to my PPT slides for the lesson, "Can I Get a Witness?" from Amos 7:1-17.

Friend Gary Payne also posted a link to his slides.

Court is in Session!, Amos 5:1 – 6:14

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Court is in Session!,” focused on Amos 5:4-6, 18-24; 6:1, 4-7. Please read the slide notes for some presentation hints. I also suggest you "play" them in Slide Show mode to see how the presentation flows.

 Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Value ALL Human Life, Genesis 1:26-31; Exodus 1:8-22; Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 10:13-16

Thank you Gary Payne for posting PPT slides for this Sunday's lesson, "Value ALL Human Life”, based on Genesis 1:26-27; Exodus 1:15-17; Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 10:13-16.

“Unseal the Indictment!”, Amos 1:1 – 4:13

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Unseal the Indictment!”, focused on Amos 1:1-2; 2:6-8; 3:6-8, 13-15. Thanks Dave!

Restoring the Repentant, Hosea 13:1-14:9

I posted my PowerPoint slides for Sunday's lesson, "Restoring the Repentant." from Hosea 13:4-6; 14:1-9.

Friend, Gary Payne also posted his slides. Thank you Gary for the great graphics!

Remembering Compassion, Hosea 11:1 – 12:14

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Remembering Compassion,” focused on Hosea 11:1-11.

Seeking the Savior, Matthew 1:18-2:18

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Seeking the Savior,” focused on Matthew 2:1-15.

“Deciding on Discipline”, Hosea 8:1 – 10:15

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Deciding on Discipline,” focused on Hosea 8:1-3, 7-10; 9:7-8; 10:10-12.

I appreciate Gary's slides since these last chapters of Hosea are somewhat depressing. Thirty years ago, I had a department director named Jack Longgear who always started our meetings by quoting, "This is a day that the Lord hath made. Let's rejoice and be glad in it." I appreciated Jack's enthusiasm and upbeat nature, and whenever we had to teach a difficult passage from the Old Testament, Jack advised us to "crank the engine by reading the O.T. focal passage and then head straight for Jesus in the N.T.". I still smile today thinking about that lesson strategy. I share it in hopes that God may use it to help you prepare Sunday's lesson.

“Rebuking Destructive Behavior,” Hosea 4:1 – 7:16

I'm thankful Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this week, “Rebuking Destructive Behavior”, which is based on Hosea 4:1-6, 12-14.

Randy Stewart also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

“Exposing a Broken Relationship”, Hosea 1:1 – 3:5

Sorry I didn't post slides from Dave Richards last week for the Dec 2nd lesson, “Exposing a Broken Relationship”, Hosea 1:1-2; 2:25; 3:1-5. I was traveling and did not have Internet access.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson.

Living with Assurance, 2 Peter 3:1-18

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Living with Assurance,” focused on 2 Peter 3:3-14; 17-18.

Living with Troublemakers, 2 Peter 2:1-22; Jude 1-25

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Living with Troublemakers,” focused on 2 Peter 2:1-3, 12-14; Jude 16-25.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also prepared slides for "Living with Troublemakers". Thanks Randy!

“Living with Truth”, 2 Peter 1:1-21

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted PPT slides for this week's lesson from 2 Peter 1:3-4, 10-21, “Living with Truth”.

Friend Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living in Humility, 1 Peter 5:1-9

I appreciate Gary Payne posting his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living in Humility," which draws its focus from 1 Peter 5:1-9.

Living in Faith, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted PPT slides for this week's lesson from 1 Peter 4:12-19, “Living in Faith”.

Friend Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Sorry for being so late in posting. It is all my fault.

Living in Community, 1 Peter 4:1-11

I posted PPT slides for this week's lesson from 1 Peter 4:1-11, “Living In Community”.

Friend Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living Without Fear, 1 Peter 3:13-22

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living Without Fear," focused on 1 Peter 3:13-22. If you have any ideas to better teach the lesson, please post a comment!

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living at Home, I Peter 3:1-12

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living at Home," which is based on 1 Peter 3:1-12.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living Under Stress, 1 Peter 2:18-25

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living Under Stress," which is based on 1 Peter 2:18-25.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson. Gary always has better graphics and pictures!

Living as Strangers, 1 Peter 2:11-17

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living as Strangers," which draws its focus from 1 Peter 2:11-17.

“Living In A New Household”, 1 Peter 2:1-10

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living In A New Household," focused on 1 Peter 2:1-10.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

“Living In Holiness”, 1 Peter 13:25

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for this week's lesson from 1 Peter 1: 13-25, “Living In Holiness”.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

I blogged about teaching 1 Peter 1:13-25 in February, 2007. Note the comment by Ethel on "holy" in this entry: Don't Quit

Also, see Ethel's idea for illustrating vs. 1:22-25 in this post: Wilting Flower

One more way to illustrate holiness is in this blog entry: Like Father, Like Son

Living with Hope, 1 Peter 1:1-12

My PPT slides for this week's lesson "Living with Hope" are based on 1 Peter 1:1-12. We last studies these verses in February, 2007. At that time we focused the lesson on assurance of salvation. This study is directed more at living hope, which Christians receive at the moment of their salvation.

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, too.

“Embracing Responsibilities”, Ruth 3:1 – 4:22

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Embracing Responsibilities," which draws its focus from Ruth 3:10 – 13a; 4:1-4a, 9-10, 13, 17.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart made his slides available, too.

“Expressing Love”, Ruth 1:1 – 2:23

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for this week's lesson from Ruth, “Expressing Love” based on Ruth 1:11-13a, 15-18; 2:2-3, 11-12.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

"The Domino Effect," Judges 17:1-21:25

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "The Domino Effect," focused on Judges 17:1-8, 12-13; 18:30-31.

Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides.

"Trivial Pursuit," Judges 13:1 – 16:31

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Trivial Pursuit," which draws its focus from Judges 13:24-25; 16:4-5, 15-17, 19-20, 28-30.

“Family Feud”, Judges 9:1-9, 14-15, 56-57

Sunday's lesson is titled, “Family Feud”, and is based on Judges 8:22 – 12:15.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his PPT slides for the lesson. Friend Gary Payne also posted his lesson slides.

Risk, Judges 6:1 – 8:21

Sunday's lesson is titled, “Risk”, and is based on Judges 6:11-16; 7:9-11, 13-15.

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted PPT slides for the lesson. Friend Gary Payne posted his lesson slides, too.

Follow the Leader, Judges 3:7-5:31

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Follow the Leader," focused on Judges 4:1-4, 6-8a, 10; 5;1-5, 9-11a.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his PPT slides, but I was tardy making them available to you. Sorry Randy!

Truth or Consequences, Judges 1:1-3:6

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the first lesson from Judges, "Truth or Consequences," with focal passage Judges 2:11-22.

Here are my PPT slides for the same lesson. Play the slides in show mode to see the transitions and how I plan to present the lesson.

The Decision Dare, Joshua 23:1 – 24:33

Gary Payne posted slides to the last lesson from Joshua, “The Decision Dare” based on Joshua 24:14-25.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for "The Decision Dare."

The Loyalty Dare, Joshua 13:1-22:34

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the lesson, "The Loyalty Dare," with focal passages Joshua 14:6-15; 15:14-17.

I posted my PPT slides for the same lesson. Download and "Play" the slideshow to see how I plan to present the material.

The Accountability Dare, Joshua 7:1 – 12:24

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, “The Accountability Dare”, based on Joshua 7:1, 5- 8, 10-15.

Gary Payne also posted slides for the same lesson.

The Faith Dare, Joshua 2:1 – 6:27

Dave Richards posted his slides for this week's lesson, “The Faith Dare," from Joshua 2:1, 6, 8-15; 6:22-23.

Likewise, Gary Payne made his slides available.

I pray that you find these materials helpful!

The Leadership Dare, Joshua 1:1-18

Gary Payne posted slides to the first lesson from Joshua, “The Leadership Dare” based on Joshua 1:1-11, 16-18.

He Lives Eternally: Carry On, Luke 23:50 – 24:12, 36-53

Co-teacher Dave Richards made his slides available for this week's lesson, "He Lives Eternally: Carry On," from Luke 24:1-8, 36-40, 44-53.

Friend Gary Payne made his slides available, too.

Thanks Dave and Gary!

He Offers Salvation: Believe, Luke 23:32-49

Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this Sunday, “He Offers Salvation: Believe”, from Luke 22:66 – 23:49.

He Voluntarily Suffered: Be Grateful, Luke 19:28 – 22:65

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for the lesson, “He Voluntarily Suffered: Be Grateful”, based on Luke 22:14-22, 39-46, 63-65. Friend Gary Payne posted a link to his slides, too.

Christianity 106: Learn to Pray, Luke 17:11-19:27

Gary Payne posted his slides for “Christianity 106: Learn to Pray,” based on Luke 18:1-14.

Co-teacher, Randy Stewart also posted his slides to the same lesson. 

Thanks guys!

Christianity 105: Manage Money Well, Luke 13:22-17:10

Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this Sunday, “Christianity 105: Manage Money Well”, from Luke 16:13-15, 19-31.

Be Good Neighbors, Luke 9:51 – 13:21

Co-teacher Dave Richards prepared slides to teach this week's lesson, “Christianity 104: Be Good Neighbors,” which draws its focus from Luke 10:25-37.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson.

Christianity 103: Meet Needs, Luke 9:1-50

I hope you appreciate Gary Payne posting his slides for the lesson this Sunday, “Christianity 103: Meet Needs”, from Luke 9:10-17. 37-43a.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

“Be Confident of the Resurrection”, Luke 24:1-49

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for this Sunday's Easter lesson, “Be Confident of the Resurrection”, from Luke 24:15, 18-27, 30-35.

He is risen!

Live to Benefit Others, Luke 6:12 – 8:56

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for this week's lesson, “Christianity 102: Live to Benefit Others,” based on Luke 6:27-38, 41-42, 46-48.

Christianity 101: Accept Others, Luke 4:31 – 6:11

I appreciate co-teacher Dave Richards making his PPT slides available for this week's lesson, "Christianity 101: Accept Others," based on Luke 4:31-37; 5:12-16.

Ever faithful Gary Payne also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

An Unexpected Messiah: Honor Him, Luke 3:1 – 4:30

Hope you enjoy Gray Payne's slides for “An Unexpected Messiah: Honor Him," based on Luke 4:16-30.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for the same lesson. Thanks!

A Unique Person: Praise God, Luke 2

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for this week's lesson, "A Unique Person: Praise God," based on Luke 2:3-20.

A Special Baby: Rejoice, Luke 1:1-80

Co-teacher Dave Richards prepared slides to introduce Luke and teach this week's lesson, "A Special Baby: Rejoice," which draws its focus from Luke 1:26-38, 42-48.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson, but also slides introducing Luke's gospel account.

I so appreciate both men. Thanks guys!

Be Positive, Deut. 31:1 – 34:12

Co-teacher Randy Stewart created PPT slides for this week's lesson, "Be Positive," which draws its focus from Deut. 33:1-5; 34:1-12.

Gary Payne also made available his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Be Repentant, Deut. 27:1 – 30:20

I appreciate Gary Payne's faithfulness to allow me to post his lesson slides for "Be Repentant," which draws its focus from Deut. 30:1-4, 6-8, 15-20.

Be Honest and Fair, Deut. 16:18 – 26:19

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, "Be Honest and Fair," based on Deut. 16:18-20; 19:14-20; 25:13-16.

Also, Randy Stewart made his slides available for the same lesson. Thanks, guys!

Be Different, Deut. 12:1 – 16:17

Thank Gary Payne for posting PowerPoint slides for “Be Different,” a lesson which draws its focus from passages: Deut. 14:1-2, 9-11, 19-23; 15:7-11.

Be Passionate, Deuteronomy 6:4-14; 7:6-9

I appreciate Gary Payne offering up his slides for the lesson, "Be Passionate," based on Deuteronomy 6:4-14; 7:6-9. Thanks Gary!

Extra treat! Co-teacher Randy Stewart made his slides available for "Be Passionate", too. As a preparation help for others, spread the word about the availability of Randy's slides to other Life Group teachers.

Be Exclusive, Deut. 1:1 – 4:43

Gary Payne offers great "picture" support in his slides for the lesson, "Be Exclusive," based on Deut. 4:5-10, 15-19, 39-40. Thanks Gary!

Be Resolute About Life's Value, Deut. 5:6-21; 19:1-13; 24:6-22; Matt. 5:17-26

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for the lesson, "Be Resolute About Life's Value" based on the verses: Deut. 5:17; 19:7-13; 24:6-7; Matt. 5:17-20.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for the same lesson.

Stay Focused on the Goal, Numbers 26:1 – 36:13

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for the lesson, “Stay Focused on the Goal”, based on Numbers 32:1, 5-8, 16-18, 20-24; 33:51-53.  He included a few slide notes to help present the slides.

Gary Payne also provided his slides for the same lesson.

Stay Grateful for God's Care, Numbers 22:4b-6, 31-35; 23:19-23

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for the lesson, "Stay Grateful for God's Care" based on the passage: Numbers 16:1 - 25:18.

Happy New Year!

The Messiah Has Come, Numbers 24:15-19; Matt. 1:1 - 2:23

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, "The Messiah Has Come", based on Numbers 24:17; Matt. 1:16-21; 2:1, 7-11.

Stay Fearless in Your Obedience, Numbers 10-15

I posted my slides for the lesson, "Stay Fearless in Your Obedience," based on Numbers 13:26-28, 31 and 14:6-9, 17-23.I included a few slide notes to help explain how each one should be presented.

Gary Payne also provided his slides for the same lesson.

Stay on Track with God's GPS, Numbers 9:1-10:10

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, "Stay on Track with God's GPS," based on Numbers 9:1-11a, 15-19.

Stay True to Your Commitments, Numbers 1:1 - 8:26

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for the lesson, "Stay True to Your Commitments", which focuses on Numbers 6:1-15.

Ever faithful, Gary Payne also sent me a link to his slides.

If you teach in a Southern Baptist church and want me to publish a link to your slides, feel free to contact me (post a comment on this  blog site).

Does Your Life Speak Well of God?, Romans 15:1-16:23

Gary Payne graciously made his slides available for the lesson, "Does Your Life Speak Well of God?", based on Romans 15:1-13

My slides for teaching this same passage in Feb, 2006 are in a lesson called, "Glorify God". My “Glorify God” lesson had mixed impact. The Scripture puzzle was too complex and the examples I selected for the “subject/verb” disagreements were too difficult. While many people told me afterwards that the lesson made them think, I was disappointed that the puzzle was the focus of people’s thoughts rather than the Scripture passage. All the material should reinforce the Scripture passage, not detract from it. That was my mistake.

You can read my ideas for teaching this passage of Romans by clicking the following links to daily blog posts.

Caring People
Scripture Puzzle
Are You the subject or the Verb?
How Do You See Others?
Explosion of Hope

Do You Strive for Peace with Others?, Romans 14:13-23

Gary Payne graciously made his slides available for the lesson, "Do You Strive for Peace with Others?", based on Romans 14:13-23.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his work, too.

Read my previous ideas for teaching this same passage of Romans by clicking the following links to daily blog posts.
Take it to a new level
Mega-barriers and pitfall traps
Danged if you do and danged if you don't
Be part of the solution
From a distance
Proverbs meme

Do You Show Respect to Others? Romans 14:1-12

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for this week's lesson, "Do You Show Respect to Others?" based on Romans 14:1-12. Please read Dave's notes on each slide. They are very informative.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

Co-teacher Danny Cook made his slides available, too!

Thanks Gary, Dave and Danny for sharing your work!

Can You be Counted On?, Romans 13:1-14

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted slides for this week's lesson, "Can You be Counted On?" based on Romans 13:1-14.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

Does Your Life Please God?, Romans 12:1-21

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, "Does Your Life Please God?," based on Romans 12:1-21.

There is some confusion about the correct lesson title. Some have it as “Do You Get Along with Others?”.

However, we will use what the Lifeway Extra site uses for this lesson (Lifeway's most recent reference to the lesson.

It's All About God's Plan, Romans 9-10

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his PowerPoint slides for this week's lesson, "It's All About God's Plan" based on Romans 10:1-4,8b-18a; 11:28-32. He also posted a detailed outline, which may be helpful to you.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

My previous blogs based on teaching Romans 9 and 10 start here and one set of corresponding slides. Click the "Newer Post" link in the lower left corner to advance to following posts.

It's All About Certainty, Romans 8:9-17, 26-32

In November 2005, Lifeway carved up chapter 8 of Romans into three separate lessons for the Explore the Bible Series. My blog notes and PowerPoint slides for those lessons are as follows:

Slides:                                    Blog:
Led by the Spirit                    Romans 8:1-14
Adopted as God's Children      Romans 8:15-27
Loved by God                        Romans 8:28-39

I hope these 'older' takes on the lesson passage are useful to you!

Gary Payne posted his slides for this week's lesson "It's All About Certainty" based on Romans 8:1-39.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for this week's lesson. Thanks guys!

It's All About Victory, Romans 7:1-25

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, "It's All About Victory," based on Romans 7:1-25.

And here are my PPT slides for the Explore the Bible lesson on Romans 7:1-25 taught in Nov, 2005.

Blogs corresponding to that lesson, "Freed Through Christ," start here. Remember to click the “Newer Post” link in the lower left corner of each post to advance to successive (daily) posts for that lesson.

It's All About New Life, Romans 6:1-23

Dave Richards posted his PowerPoint slides for this week's lesson, "It's All About New Life" based on Romans 6:1-16, 22-23.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

Here are my slides from previously teaching this passage, and the associated blogs start here: “United with Christ.” Remember to click the “Newer Post” link in the lower left corner to advance to successive (daily) posts on that lesson.

It's All About Grace, Romans 5:1-21

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his PowerPoint slides for this week's lesson, "It's All About Grace" based on Romans 5:1-21.

My previous blogs on these verses in Romans pertained to a Lifeway lesson titled, "What about God's Grace?" Click the “Newer Post” link in the lower left corner to advance to successive (daily) posts on the lesson.

Gary Payne posted his slides, too. Thanks, Gary.

Good News to Believe, Romans 3:27-4:25

Dave Richards posted his PowerPoint slides for this week's lesson, "Good News to Believe" based on Romans 3:27-4:25. He also posted an outline of the passage, which may be useful to you.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson. Gary always does a great job the slides. Thanks!

My previous blog on Romans 3:27-4:25 start here: "Does shuttering up the house make any difference?" Click the “Newer Post” link in the lower left corner to advance to successive (daily) posts on the lesson.

Good News to Hear, Romans 1:18-3:20

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his PowerPoint slides for this week's lesson, "Good News to Hear" based on Romans 1:18-3:20. He also posted a detailed outline of this important passage, which may be useful for you.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

My previous blogs on Romans 1:18-3:20 start here: "Suppression of the Truth" and include three lessons from that passage in 2005 (September 11, 18 and 25). All September, 2005 posts are easily viewed by clicking this link. Let me know if you have trouble navigating these posts and I will help you.

Good News to Tell, Romans 1:1-17

This week we start teaching Romans, which we last studied in 2005 as part of the Explore the Bible series from LifeWay. My previous blogs on Romans start here: "What do you think of the gospel?"

Click the “Newer Post” link in the lower left corner of each post to advance to successive posts up thru September 3, 2005, which includes my notes used to teach Romans 1:1-17 in 2005 right after Katrina.

My notes may be relevant to you this week given the recent occurrence of hurricane Irene.

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his PowerPoint slides for this week's lesson, "Good News to Tell" based on Romans 1:1-17.

Ever faithful, Gary Payne also made his slides available for the same lesson.

Rely on the Lord's Love, Lamentations 1:1-5:22

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Rely on the Lord's Love," based on Lamentations 1:1-5:22.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart's slides are also available. Thanks Randy and Gary!