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!

Recognize the Lord’s Authority, Jeremiah 46:1-52:34

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Recognize the Lord’s Authority," whose focal passages are Jeremiah 50:2-3a,24-25,29-32,44b.

My class is not meeting this week. The class has "greeter duty" instead.

Follow Orders, Jeremiah 40:1-45:5

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Follow Orders," based on Jeremiah 42:1-3,5-6,9-10,19-22; 43:2.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart has also made his slides available for download, but he warns that the box.net 'preview feature' doesn’t work well for the file (some white lettering on gray backgrounds displays improperly). Please download the file to view the slides correctly.

Stay True, Jeremiah 34:1-39:18

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Stay True," based on Jeremiah 35:1-2, 5-8a, 12-14, 17a, 18-19.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson, too!

This week I begin a 10-month adventure, which I hope to report on when I return. In the meantime, enjoy the work of Randy, Dave, Curt and Gary. Lord willing, I'll continue to post their slides here each week.

Check Your Direction, Jeremiah 30:1-33:26

I posted my slides for the lesson, "Check Your Direction," based on Jeremiah 30:1-33:26. I hope they provide some direction. Ha!

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

Settle Down, Jeremiah 26-29

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Settle Down," based on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14.

And judge Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson, too!

Pray that your lesson accomplishes God's will for members and visitors in your class on Sunday.

Keep Your Behavior in Line, Jeremiah 22:1-25:38

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Keep Your Behavior in Line," based on Jeremiah 22:1-25:38.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for this lesson, too! Many thanks guys!

Submit to Divine Discipline, Jeremiah 19:3-6; 21:1-5, 11-12

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for the lesson, "Submit to Divine Discipline," from Jeremiah 19:1-21:14. He also added slide notes to facilitate presentation of the slides.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson. Thanks Gary!

Never Say It's Hopeless, Jeremiah 18:1-15

I posted my slides for the lesson, "Never Say It's Hopeless," based on Jeremiah 16:1-18:23. I hope they are a help to you!

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

If you have any feedback on how they might be improved, please leave us a comment!

Rise Above the Tide, Jeremiah 15:10-11, 15-21

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Rise Above the Tide," based on Jeremiah 11:1-15:21. Much appreciated Gary, and well done, too!

I also posted my slides for the same lesson. I took a different approach on this presentation. The first few slides set the stage for the detailed discussion that follows.

May the Lord bless your preparations this week!

Live Above Board, Jeremiah 7:1-15

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Live Above Board," based on Jeremiah 7:1-15, and thanks to co-teacher Randy Stewart, who also posted his slides for the same lesson.

Get Back on Track, Jeremiah 3:12b-17, 4;1-4

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for the lesson, "Get Back on Track," from Jeremiah 2:1-6;30. He added a few slide notes to facilitate presentation of the slides.

Also, Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson. Thanks Gary!

Accept Your Commission, Jeremiah 1:1-19

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Accept Your Commission," based on Jeremiah 1:1-19. It is the first lesson from the series from Jeremiah on Navigating Life's Storms.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his slides for the same lesson. Special thanks to Dave Richards who furnished the backbone for this teaching plan!

Thanks Gary,  Randy and Dave.

Be Forgiving, Philemon 1, 3-22

I posted my slides for the lesson, "Be Forgiving," from Philemon 1:1, 3-22. I added a few slide notes to facilitate their presentation, or modification to suit you. Also, view the slides in presentation mode to see the associated pictures and how the points are animated.

Just in, Gary Payne also posted his slides. Thanks Gary!

Be Faithful, Colossians 3:18-4:18

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Be Faithful," based on Colossians 3:23-25; 4:2-13,17. It is the last lesson from the series on Colossians.

Be Focused, Colossians 3:1-17

Sorry for the late post. Blogger has been down the last few days.

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Be Focused," based on Colossians 3:1-17.

Likewise, I posted my slides for the same lesson.I added a few slide notes to facilitate understanding of some of the talking points. Also, view the slides in "Slide Show" mode to see how the points are animated.

Keeping the Truth, Colossians 2:8-23

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Keeping the Truth," based on Colossians 2:8-23.

Likewise, Dave Richards posted his slides for the same lesson.

And co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his slides.

Thanks guys!

Expressing the Truth, Colossians 1:21-2:7

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Expressing the Truth," based on Colossians 1:21-2:7.

Believeing the Truth, John 20:1-18

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Believing the Truth," based on John 20:1-18.

"He is risen!"

Knowing the Truth, Colossians 1:1-20

I posted my slides for the lesson titled, "Knowing the Truth," based on Colossians 1:1-20. I added a few slide notes to facilitate understanding of some of the talking points. Also, view the slides in "Slide Show" mode to see how the points are animated.

As a big help, Gary Payne also uploaded his slides for the same lesson. Thanks Gary for your faithfulness!

Never Let Up, Philippians 4:1-23

Gary Payne, faithful as the day is long, posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Never Let Up," based on Philippians 4:1-23.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart prepared his lesson slides early, too. Thanks Randy!

Look Up to Heaven, Philippians 3:1-21

I posted my slides for the lesson titled, "Look Up to Heaven," based on Philippians 3:1-21. I added a few slide notes, but be sure to view the slides in "Slide Show" mode.

Yeah! Gary Payne also uploaded his slides, which I appreciate.

May God bless each of you as you prepare to teach His Word.

Light Up the World, Philippians 2:12-30

I thought Gary Payne did a good job on his lesson slides last week. Ever faithful, he also posted his slides for this week's lesson, "Light Up the World," which is based on Philippians 2:12-30. Thanks Gary!

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for the lesson. Much appreciated Randy!

Live up to the Gospel, Philippians 1:27-2:11

I posted my slides for the lesson titled, "Live up to the Gospel," based on Philippians 1:27-2:11. I added a few slide notes to facilitate understanding of some of the talking points. Be sure and view the slides in "Slide Show" mode.

As a big help, Gary Payne also uploaded his slides. Thanks Gary for your faithfulness.

Live up to the Gospel, Philippians 2:5-8

For Step 3 of the lesson titled, “Live up to the Gospel” (based on Philippians 2:5-8), I want to show a series of pictures of teams and ask my class to name the various attitudes they project. The example series of pictures I have in mind includes: a football team coming onto the playing field, a rescue squad in action, an emergency medical team hovering around a patient on a gurney, a group of Christians on mission, a local church, a bible study group, and a Christian couple.

Showing this picture sequence and the associated discussion should help clarify what Paul referred to by attitude (or thinking). Next, Paul answers the question of how to bring about such a mind-set as that of Christ. Paul wants Christians to avoid pride and not be mindful of self-importance for personal advantage. Rather they should be humble, even willing to die to selfishness desires, which can be pictured by a cross. There was a "why" behind Christ's sacrificial death. He had a purpose to save that which was lost. Likewise, a Christian who has the mind of Christ will have a purpose to serve others.

Live up to the Gospel, Philippians 1:27-2:11

To illustrate the central idea of Step 2 in Sunday’s lesson, “Live up to the Gospel” ( based on Philippians 2:1-4), I plan to use pictures of the Shanghai Acrobats we saw on a visit to China in 2008.

The dancers demonstrated individual control and strength as they worked together in unison to entertain the audience. Their individual moves seemed to always be in synch, although each one performed a different part. No acrobat tried to standout. Instead they all worked toward the same goal and each number was just breathtaking to watch. 

Paul exhorted Christians to work together in such unity with the same mindset for Christ.

Live up to the Gospel, Philippians 1:27-2:11

In preparing to teach Sunday’s lesson, “Live up to the Gospel”, based on Philippians 1:27-2:11, I thought of using a rope pull, or “tug of war” contest to illustrate verses 1:27-30. Members of a local church team together on one end of a rope against the church’s adversaries, who are gathered on the other end. Christian church members conduct their lives according to the gospel in a constant struggle to avoid being pulled into a mud hole of disobedience that lies between the two sides. Christians must not be afraid of the strength of their opponents. At times during the contest they may suffer collectively or individually for the sake of Christ. Through the strength of their unity and mutual encouragement, they stand firm.

Lift Up The Gospel, Philippians 1:12-26

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Lift Up The Gospel," based on Philippians 1:12-26.

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

Link Up With Others, Philippians 1:1-11

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Link Up With Others," based on Philippians 1:1-11.

Thanks Gary!

Keep Hope Alive, 2 Kings 23:31-25:30

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Keep Hope Alive," based on 2 Kings 24:12-13, 19-20, 25:8-11, 27-30.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides! Way to go Randy!

Go to Have Hope, 2 Kings 18:1-20:21

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Got to Have Hope," based on 2 Kings 18:28-32, 19:5-7, 15-19.

U-Turn Here--And Now, 2 Kings 11:1-17:41

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "U-Turn Here--And Now," based on 2 Kings 17:5-9a, 13-15, 18-20.

Danger! Unbridled Passion, 2 Kings 9:1—10:36

I posted my slides for the lesson titled, "Danger! Unbridled Passion," based on 2 Kings 9:16, 21b-22; 10:15-19, 30-32. I added a few slide notes, but be sure to view the slides in "Slide Show" mode.

Gary Payne also uploaded his slides.

Right Not to Remain Silent, 2 Kings 6:1-8:29

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Right Not to Remain Silent," based on 2 Kings 7:3-9, 12-13, 15-16a.

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

Sick of Greed, 2 Kings 1:1-5:27

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "Sick of Greed," based on 2 Kings 1:1-5:27 (lesson passages 2 Kings 5:14-16, 20-22, 24-27).

Building a Culture of Life, 2 Kings 21:1-23:30

I posted my slides for the lesson titled, "Building a Culture of Life," based on 2 Kings 21:1-23:30. I added a few slide notes, but be sure to view the slides in "Slide Show" mode.

Gary Payne also uploaded his slides.

It's a triple! Randy Stewart also posted his slides.

A Hill on Which to Stand, I Kings 16:29 - 22:53

Gary Payne posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, "A Hill on Which to Stand," based on 1 Kings 18:20-21,37-39; 19:1-3a, 13b-18.

Co-teacher Dave Richards also posted his slides.