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08/09/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Missionary Travis Bennett discusses the Great Commission and his upcoming ministry in London, England.
07/19/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we survey various gospel passages that provide insight into how we should think about the Jewish people and ethnic Israel with the mind of Christ.
07/12/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we examine the thinking of Jesus on family by seeing God’s design for marriage, valuing children as a sacred stewardship, prioritizing spiritual kinship over mere blood ties, embracing potential division when discipleship demands it, and trusting the Father’s delight in redeemed and restored families.
06/28/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Visiting Missionary, Matt Johnston (Genoa, Italy), expounded on the preeminence of God.
06/21/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we honor Father’s Day by exploring a few familiar teachings of Jesus found in the gospels of Matthew and John. These teachings offer valuable insights that help us think rightly about the inherent weaknesses and flaws as well as the potential power and glory of fatherhood.
06/14/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we survey Jesus’ familiar teaching on anxiety in his “Sermon on the Mount,” and we identify valuable insights to help us align our thinking with Christ when anxiety grips us.
06/07/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff –
In this lesson, we delve into the challenging topic of confrontation, aiming to cultivate the mindset of Christ and steer clear of the extremes of retaliation and retreat when faithful, biblical confrontation is warranted.
05/31/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we turn our attention to the subject of leisure, examining the stark contrast between our contemporary conceptions of escapism and amusement with the purposeful habits of faithful leisure we observe in the live and ministry of Christ.
05/24/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff –
In this lesson, we explore Jesus’ powerful confrontation with Satan in the wilderness in Matthew 4. As we examine the mind of Christ under temptation, we’ll discover how to think biblically and stand strong when we face our own trials.
05/17/2026 – Cornerstone Bible Study – Richard Goff –
In this lesson, we explore the crucial mindset of humility, which serves as the cornerstone for cultivating the mind of Christ.
10/05/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff –
In this lesson, we continue our survey of the 2nd round of dialogues between Job and his three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, as we seek to answer questions about what we might be missing in our efforts to resolve conflicts with others.
09/21/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin a survey of the 2nd round of dialogues between Job and his three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, and we seek to answer questions about what we might be missing in our efforts to resolve conflicts with others.
09/14/2025 – Adult Sunday School – Richard Goff – The recent public assassination of fellow believer and conservative political leader, Charlie Kirk, prompted a special message about standing firm in the face of a collective grief.
09/07/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin to observe a noticeable change in tone as Job’s response to his friend, Zophar, becomes more confrontational and less despairing as he fights to hold onto what is true in the midst of his suffering.
08/24/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we examine Zophar’s harsh counsel to Job in chapter 11, and we identify the characteristics of spiritual pride that Zophar exhibits.
08/17/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we survey Job’s lament in chapter 10, and we identify pointers that can help us “suffer better” on this side of the cross as beneficiaries of the full revelation of Scripture and the redemptive work of Christ.
08/10/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue to see Job struggle with the counsel he is hearing from his friends but also with his own anguish and theological confusion.
07/20/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we are introduced to Job’s second friend, Bildad, and we identify some of the pitfalls and weaknesses in his counsel that we should clearly avoid.
07/13/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we focus upon Job’s response to the compromised counsel offered by Eliphaz in chapters 6-7, noting how it harmed rather than helped Job. We also looked at some of the ways Job’s own dimmed doctrine darkened his perspective and weakened his faith.
07/06/2025 – Job Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we explore the opening speech of Eliphaz to Job in chapter 4, and we highlight the points of good and bad counsel that can stem from good and bad theological assumptions.
09/22/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 15 by looking at the 3rd of five resurrection proofs found in verses 1-11: The Proof of Powerful Witnesses.
09/15/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff- In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 15 by looking at the 2nd of five resurrection proofs found in verses 1-11: The Proof of Prophetic Fulfillment.
09/08/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we launch a study of Paul’s extensive and monumental discourse on the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15 by introducing five resurrection proofs found in verses 1-11 which begin with the Proof of the Persevering Church in verse 1-2.
08/25/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff -In this lesson, we conclude our study of 1 Corinthians 14 with a review of the authoritative and binding parameters Paul places upon women, in particular, and the church, in general, as it gathers for worship. We also highlight the extraordinary vision of womanhood found in Scripture.
08/18/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of Paul’s instructions on orderly worship in 1 Corinthians 14, with particular focus upon his challenging call in verse 34 for women to “keep silent in church.
08/11/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we discuss the distinction between prophecy as proclamation of new, divine revelation vs. prophecy as proclamation of divine truth already revealed. We also cover the closing section of 1 Corinthians 14 and Paul’s instructions for orderly worship.
07/28/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we look more in depth at Paul’s crucial statement in 1 Corinthians 14:22 that “tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers.
07/22/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin to explore the purpose of the gift of tongues as described by the apostle, Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:18-25.
07/14/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 14 by looking more closely at the problem of tongue-speaking in the Corinthian church and whether the apostle, Paul’s, affirms the use of a private, unintelligible prayer language as a type of spiritual gift intended for self-edification of individual believers.
07/07/2024 – Adult Bible Study – Joel Teague -In a culture that rejoices in evil, spreads falsehood, and pushes conspiracy theories, followers of Jesus should stand out as those who live sensibly. Being sound-minded in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation means Christians will pursue the facts, refuse to bear false witness, and focus on the certainties of God’s Word while trusting Him with the uncertainties of life.
06/30/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – RIchard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 14 by looking more closely at the apostle, Paul’s, rationale for preferring prophecy over unintelligible tongue-speaking in the worship assembly of the church.
06/23/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 14 by surveying an outline of verses 1-25 in which Paul speaks of the primacy of love, the preference of prophecy, and the problem of tongues.
06/09/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we introduce our study of 1 Corinthians 14 by reviewing portions of the broader letter and exploring key elements of the cultural context that provide a helpful backdrop to Paul’s instruction in this important chapter.
06/02/2024 – Adult Bible Study – Lee Parker – John urges us to hold fast to what we know and not be deceived by false teaching that denies the humanity or deity of Jesus Christ, The Word of Life.
05/26/2024 – Adult Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we take a brief break from our study in 1 Corinthians to look at four keys to truly living “the good life” from 1 Peter 3.
05/19/2024 – Adult Bible Study – Issac Abarca –How can a Christian truly know* if they are truly saved? The good news is God has made it clear and without confusion. In John 2:1-6, John teaches us 4 Spiritual Guidelines That Produce a Certainty of Faith***
05/12/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we conclude our study of the final section of 1 Corinthians 13 and the incomparable value of love’s endurance.
05/05/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we begin our study of the final section of 1 Corinthians 13 and the incomparable value of love’s endurance.
04/28/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we discuss the various facets of the faithful, enduring nature of love as it is described in 1 Corinthians 13:7.
04/21/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we continue our study of the active evidences of love’s presence in the church by exploring some of the deceptive ways so-called believers twist the meaning of love and ultimately rejoice in wrongdoing rather than in the truth.
04/14/2024 – Seminary student Issac Abarca teachesAll of us want a better outcome in life.
But the question we must ask is; whosepower do we rely on: ours or the Lord’s?This study will help us learn 2 God-centered perspectives to navigate life’s most demandingobjectives
04/07/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we continue our study of the active evidences of love’s presence in the church by looking at what love does and does not rejoice in.
3/24/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of the active evidences of love’s presence among believers in the church by looking at Paul’s description of things love does NOT do.
3/17/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we continue our study of the active evidences of love’s presence among believers in the church.
03/10/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we continue our study of the active evidences of love’s presence among believers in the church.
03/03/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we begin to discuss the active evidences of love’s presence among believers in the church.
02/25/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In the lesson, we discuss the diminishing effects of love’s absence among believers in the church.
02/11/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we conclude our study of God’s sovereign appointment of gifted leaders. We also explore His apportionment of various spiritual gifts and His exhortation toward the highest of spiritual virtues.
02/04/2024 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continues our study of God’s sovereign appointment of unique and variously gifted leaders in the church, giving particular attention to the role and function of the early church prophets.
09/10/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we conclude our study of the final section of 1 Corinthians 11 by looking at the sacred purpose of the Lord’s Supper and Paul’s corrective instructions regarding the manner in which believers should approach it.
08/27/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of the final section of 1 Corinthians 11 as we discuss the somber occasion and the symbolic elements of the Lord’s Supper.
8/20/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of final section of 1 Corinthians 11 and we begin to explore Paul’s recounting of Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s Supper.
08/13/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin a study of final section of 1 Corinthians 11 in which Paul rebukes the church for the broken fellowship they are demonstrating as they gather to partake of the Lord’s Supper.
07/30/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff -In this lesson, we take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 11:10 – one of the more difficult verses in the New Testament to interpret – and we seek to ascertain the meaning of Paul’s references to women, authority, and the angels.
07/23/2023 – Adult Bible Study – Joel Teague – The Puritan Richard Sibbes once stated, “We can do nothing well without joy, and a good conscience, which is the ground of joy.” In this lesson, we examine the biblical understanding of conscience, how the conscience functions, and how to obtain and maintain a good conscience before God and men.
07/16/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we address the apparent contradiction between Paul’s inference in chapter 11 that women may prophesy in church and his clear exhortation in chapter 14 for women to remain silent in church.
07/09/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we take a closer look at Paul’s reference to the headship/submission relationship between Christ and God by surveying some of the historical and contemporary debates about God’s triune nature as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
07/02/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we focus our attention upon Paul’s explicit references in chapter 11 to the Genesis account of the creation of man and woman. We explore how this forms the foundation for the complimentary roles men and women were designed by God to fulfill.
6/25/2023 – Adult Bible Study – Seth Rhoden – This lesson addresses how Christians are to live righteously in the midst of suffering and trials, and how to display godliness towards those in the church, and those outside.
6/11/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 11 and Paul’s definitive statement in vs. 3 about the distinctive and divinely prescribed roles of men and women in the context of the gathered, worshipping church.
06/04/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 11 and Paul’s definitive statement in vs. 3 about the distinctive and divinely prescribed roles of men and women in the context of the gathered, worshipping church.
05/28/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this introductory lesson, we begin our study of 1 Corinthians 11 and Paul’s definitive statement in vs. 3 about the distinctive and divinely prescribed roles of men and women in the context of the gathered, worshipping church.
05/14/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we wrap up our study of 1 Corinthians 10 and Paul’s lengthy instruction on Christian liberty, self-sacrifice, and the glory of God.
05/07/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin our final approach to the conclusion of 1 Corinthians 10 and Paul’s lengthy instruction on Christian liberty, self-sacrifice, and the glory of God.
04/30/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson we look at idolatry’s corrupting influence on the church and on God, Himself!
04/23/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we conclude our study of the meaning and practice of communion by exploring the major views held by Roman Catholics and Protestants throughout church history.
04/16/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin to look more closely at the meaning and practice of communion by exploring the major views held by Roman Catholics and Protestants throughout church history.
04/02/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson we conclude our study of 1 Corinthians 10:13, addressing our need to trust fully in the Lord’s faithfulness to enable us to overcome temptation. We also begin to explore verses 14-22 and the nature of our communal fellowship in Christ.
03/26/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 10, focusing on verse 13 and the important matter of overcoming temptation by trusting fully in the Lord’s faithfulness.
3/19/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 10, seeking to answer the question, “How do we remain faithful in a world of idols, in a society of idolatrous people, and in our battle with our own flesh that craves carnal replacements of the one true and living God?”
03/12/2023 – Adult Bible Study – Joel Teague – When a person deceives someone else, they lead them astray from what is right and true. With self-deception, a person feeds themself a false belief even though they’ve been exposed to what is real, right, or true. That is a dangerous place to be as sin affects their understanding and faith. The Scriptures have much to say about this tragic dynamic in people’s lives and how to help them fight against the problem of self-deception.
03/05/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we follow Paul’s counsel in the text to recall the wondrous, redemptive works of God on behalf of his people during the time of the Exodus, and to note the repeated ease with which His people would forget and foolishly turn to idols.
2/16/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin our study of 1 Corinthians 10 with an overview of idolatry as an ancient pagan practice and a contemporary characteristic of modern culture that can affect us all.
2/19/2023 – Adult Bible Study – Tim Keeter – Visiting from Grace Community Church in Huntsville, Alabama, Tim Keeter, expounds from various scriptures, the importance of of a believer’s union with Christ.
02/12/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this study, we examine Paul’s use of some familiar metaphors of athletic competition to convey powerful insights about the necessity of self-restraint, self-sacrifice, and self-discipline in the Christian life.
2/05/2023 – Adult Bible Study – Lee Parker – How can a good God allow the righteous to suffer and the wicked to prosper? Our faith is tested in this world by the trials we experience However, when we rightly worship God and view our trials from His perspective our faith triumphs!
01/29/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this final lesson in our study of 1 Corinthians 9, we expose a prominent misinterpretation and destructive application of Paul’s famous phrase in verse 22, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” We then work through verses 19-27 of chapter 9 to gain a clear understanding of this crucial text.
01/22/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of verses 15-27 of 1 Corinthians 9 in which Paul describes his convictions about surrendering this right to compensation in order to advance the work of the gospel.
01/15/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we wrap up our look at the first half of 1 Corinthians 9 and Paul’s defense of his right to financial support. We also begin our study of verses 15-27 in which Paul describes his convictions about surrendering this right to compensation in order to advance the work of the gospel.
01/08/2023 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 9 and Paul’s defense of his right to be financially supported for his work as an apostle and minister of the gospel.
12/18/2022 – Adult Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this special Christmas lesson, we explore the true meaning of Christmas with the help of Charlie Brown and Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
12/11/2022 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 9 by introducing Paul’s defense of the rights he has obtained as a chosen and commissioned apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ.
12/04/2022 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we begin our study of 1 Corinthians 9 with an introductory discussion of American conceptions of “inalienable rights” and our tendency to conflate these fragile conceptions with notions of perceived Christian “rights.”
11/20/2022 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – In this lesson, we conclude our study of 1 Corinthians 8, focusing upon the practice of Christian liberty in the public sphere and within the local church among fellow believers.
11/06/2022 – 1 Corinthians Bible Study – Richard Goff – Ist 5 minutes of message is missing. In this lesson, we introduce a new study of 1 Corinthians 8 that focuses on Christian liberty and how believers are to faithfully navigate the “gray areas” of life.