Wiley Student Ministries http://wileyunionchurch.com/ Pastor Todd Bounds todd@wileyunionchurch.com Pastor Todd Bounds Simple, yet truthful lessons from God's Word given to Jr. High and Sr. High teens in Wiley City, Washington. Simple, yet truthful lessons from God's Word given to Jr. High and Sr. High teens in Wiley City, Washington. en © 2026 Wiley Union Church no Titus Lesson 20 Pastor Todd Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1731 1 e7719f91237e9ff9551cba8ebf65315d no Titus Lesson 19 Pastor Todd Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1663 2 92fd3826a4d31e48e25b1b9482ebb590 no Titus Lesson 18 Pastor Todd Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1897 3 02054b1861e8352972e8f7f83d38b3e0 no Titus Lesson 17 Titus 3:6-7 Pastor Todd <p>The believer's justification and heirship.</p> <p>The believer's justification and heirship.</p> The believer's justification and heirship.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1855 4 feacee576bfd8264346c4dfc9507d5b1 no Titus Lesson 16 Titus 3:4-5 Pastor Todd <p>Believers are regenerated and renewed by the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>Believers are regenerated and renewed by the Holy Spirit.</p> Believers are regenerated and renewed by the Holy Spirit.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1941 5 fea8a6a4f898b23119b58db674c23105 no Titus Lesson 15 Pastor Todd Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1511 6 1e970a870e13b0ce5e5e41bc7b6575d8 no Titus Lesson 14 Pastor Todd Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1571 7 3f794bfe7dea9500d366a1a660a43319 no Titus Lesson 13 Pastor Todd Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1762 8 ce57301a0f9760b25c417e90bfad5237 no Titus Lesson 12 Pastor Todd Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1945 9 e32c189fee46ce9dd56e9a23e7ab259a no Titus Lesson 11 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1938 10 6ae59f9fac3427d3624245e17ac21db1 no Titus Lesson 10 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2107 11 492dc029c46607ed0b2409651b9d2699 no Titus Lesson 9 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1398 12 bb13ff57ca1920ee3e4cf061b3fdfd64 no Titus Lesson 8 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1648 13 22f4b427e789bfd6553237b08723fd0d no Titus Lesson 7 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1814 14 f53f98491a9ee71ea117b9c3e9815696 no Titus Lesson 6 Pastor Todd Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1963 15 22d651531b77da6a03a966d7e011694f no Titus Lesson 5 Pastor Todd Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1908 16 a1618b55d88e8825db6bc4bca7bd5de2 no Titus Lesson 4.5 Pastor Todd Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2043 17 aaa7b6e51d0ef166986756520978b9d7 no Titus Lesson 4 Pastor Todd Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1909 18 ee9592bfc5d1f547fc0cc398cd9d5ce0 no Titus Lesson 3 Pastor Todd Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2026 19 3ef3065278d0492da5a1dcc54499e47b no Titus-Lesson 2 Entrusted to Preach Pastor Todd <p>Paul's role as an apostle and preacher of God's Word was assigned to him by God. In this lesson Paul expresses the reality that God has arranged the body of Christ into an organized system comprised of believers assigned to varying roles. Find out more in this lesson from Titus 1:3-4.</p> <p>Paul's role as an apostle and preacher of God's Word was assigned to him by God. In this lesson Paul expresses the reality that God has arranged the body of Christ into an organized system comprised of believers assigned to varying roles. Find out more in this lesson from Titus 1:3-4.</p> Paul's role as an apostle and preacher of God's Word was assigned to him by God. In this lesson Paul expresses the reality that God has arranged the body of Christ into an organized system comprised of believers assigned to varying roles. Find out more in this lesson from Titus 1:3-4.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2039 20 a62ee36adab6456177c73fc5eb026990 no Titus-Lesson 1 Bond-slaves, apostles, God's Elect Pastor Todd <p>Paul's role in the body of Christ was given to him by God. Yet, Paul had to choose whether or not he would fulfill his role in obedience to God. The same is true for all believers. This lesson works through the first two verses of Titus and identifies details surrounding Paul's role, who the elect of God are, and the believer's ability to trust a God who has never misrepresented reality.</p> <p>Paul's role in the body of Christ was given to him by God. Yet, Paul had to choose whether or not he would fulfill his role in obedience to God. The same is true for all believers. This lesson works through the first two verses of Titus and identifies details surrounding Paul's role, who the elect of God are, and the believer's ability to trust a God who has never misrepresented reality.</p> Paul's role in the body of Christ was given to him by God. Yet, Paul had to choose whether or not he would fulfill his role in obedience to God. The same is true for all believers. This lesson works through the first two verses of Titus and identifies details surrounding Paul's role, who the elect of God are, and the believer's ability to trust a God who has never misrepresented reality.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1903 21 2aa32977b2f2564407dbd3948c83937b no Titus Introduction & Overview Introduction to Titus Pastor Todd <p>Paul's letter to Titus calls believers to engage carefully in good works, not as a means to salvation but as evidence of transformation. As we study Titus, we'll discover what good deeds actually look like in God's eyes versus human standards, and how to maintain spiritual integrity when surrounded by cultural values that oppose biblical truth.</p> <p>Paul's letter to Titus calls believers to engage carefully in good works, not as a means to salvation but as evidence of transformation. As we study Titus, we'll discover what good deeds actually look like in God's eyes versus human standards, and how to maintain spiritual integrity when surrounded by cultural values that oppose biblical truth.</p> Paul's letter to Titus calls believers to engage carefully in good works, not as a means to salvation but as evidence of transformation. As we study Titus, we'll discover what good deeds actually look like in God's eyes versus human standards, and how to maintain spiritual integrity when surrounded by cultural values that oppose biblical truth.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1460 22 9811ec974ba0b1ea428609f927667da0 no Youth Group In the Fullness of Time (Part 2) Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1951 23 1fec83dcb0e816082c8fa0fd02ace396 no Youth Group In the Fullness of Time (Part 1) Pastor Todd Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2088 24 cd2ded7b37104f605f2150dc3fc2b7e6 no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1821 25 0a9b70296e3ce3180cb06e222592bede no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1867 26 f61132c6714d4172fc957456ab94567e no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1844 27 521bc9331ef9fce68085a389fffb9569 no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2039 28 b42cfcec03d8c376150d10d5db727fc7 no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1909 29 45098591aee16e4a9cb9b1fd59436145 no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1519 30 239d52b8c591dc3b498ed1074303ff3a no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2194 31 183e006ae21092a5b76fee5b77d0fc62 no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1915 32 ccc12efe728860755ad3d734221e1842 no Youth Group Pastor Todd Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1932 33 decd843076cf1c09f9e8682c964b0a84 no Lesson 33 Philippians 4:4-5 Pastor Todd <p>There is no lack of reason to rejoice if you are a believer in Christ! So why does it seem like many believers are not constantly joyful? It all comes down to the believer's thought process. Believers who get caught up in the here and now of the world around them will displace their joy for trouble. But by maintaining a spiritual perspective during their life believers can remain joyful always.</p> <p>There is no lack of reason to rejoice if you are a believer in Christ! So why does it seem like many believers are not constantly joyful? It all comes down to the believer's thought process. Believers who get caught up in the here and now of the world around them will displace their joy for trouble. But by maintaining a spiritual perspective during their life believers can remain joyful always.</p> There is no lack of reason to rejoice if you are a believer in Christ! So why does it seem like many believers are not constantly joyful? It all comes down to the believer's thought process. Believers who get caught up in the here and now of the world around them will displace their joy for trouble. But by maintaining a spiritual perspective during their life believers can remain joyful always.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2013 34 aa3f2db9d7b1a14f1c89b67ed05d5d74 no Lesson 32 Philippians 4:3 Pastor Todd Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2217 35 c6aa327e427d9652c77b937b181e7a45 no Lesson 31 Philippians 4:2 Pastor Todd <p>Harmony among family members is difficult when selfishness leads the way. Believers are members of the same family and the same body; disharmony within either concept destroys effective production of spiritual growth and fruit. So how can harmony be restored and lead the way in relationships between believers? Find out in this lesson from Philippians 4.</p> <p>Harmony among family members is difficult when selfishness leads the way. Believers are members of the same family and the same body; disharmony within either concept destroys effective production of spiritual growth and fruit. So how can harmony be restored and lead the way in relationships between believers? Find out in this lesson from Philippians 4.</p> Harmony among family members is difficult when selfishness leads the way. Believers are members of the same family and the same body; disharmony within either concept destroys effective production of spiritual growth and fruit. So how can harmony be restored and lead the way in relationships between believers? Find out in this lesson from Philippians 4.

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1822 36 7b59afd30eee1b311692cd531560713e no Lesson 30 Review and Philippians 4:1 Pastor Todd <p>It's always good to review previously learned information. This lesson seeks to remind believers about what their thought process should be focused on while they live out their physical lives as ambassadors for God. </p> <p>It's always good to review previously learned information. This lesson seeks to remind believers about what their thought process should be focused on while they live out their physical lives as ambassadors for God. </p> It's always good to review previously learned information. This lesson seeks to remind believers about what their thought process should be focused on while they live out their physical lives as ambassadors for God.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2035 37 11ecc63311b647a044f51bb9569c1484 no Lesson 29 Citizens of Heaven Pastor Todd <p>If the believer is going to live for eternity, he must recognize that heaven, not earth, is his home. Only then will the believer be successful in his pursuit of living as if he no longer has a sin nature. Find out more in this lesson that reviews key truths about the believer's entrance into God's nation and the eternal future he has in Christ.</p> <p>If the believer is going to live for eternity, he must recognize that heaven, not earth, is his home. Only then will the believer be successful in his pursuit of living as if he no longer has a sin nature. Find out more in this lesson that reviews key truths about the believer's entrance into God's nation and the eternal future he has in Christ.</p> If the believer is going to live for eternity, he must recognize that heaven, not earth, is his home. Only then will the believer be successful in his pursuit of living as if he no longer has a sin nature. Find out more in this lesson that reviews key truths about the believer's entrance into God's nation and the eternal future he has in Christ.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1706 38 1d1475cffc003dc5c9daa1e05149935c no Lesson 28 Philippians 3:18-19 Pastor Todd <p>How do you move through the moments of your life? Do you follow your desires, urges, and hankerings, or do you follow righteousness, truth, and God's will? Paul identifies that there are two different thought process between faithful believers and unfaithful believers or non-believers. Find out more about what takes place in you each moment you walk through your life in this lesson.</p> <p>How do you move through the moments of your life? Do you follow your desires, urges, and hankerings, or do you follow righteousness, truth, and God's will? Paul identifies that there are two different thought process between faithful believers and unfaithful believers or non-believers. Find out more about what takes place in you each moment you walk through your life in this lesson.</p> How do you move through the moments of your life? Do you follow your desires, urges, and hankerings, or do you follow righteousness, truth, and God's will? Paul identifies that there are two different thought process between faithful believers and unfaithful believers or non-believers. Find out more about what takes place in you each moment you walk through your life in this lesson.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2046 39 a0b56a5cf59d248c92d24145f2313770 no Lesson 27.5 Philippians 3:15-17-Part 2 <p>Have you forgotten that God has a plan for your spiritual life with an end goal in mind? Believers have to set their mind on the finish line of eternal life in order to stay focused on fulfilling that plan. Find out more in this lesson about His promise and plan for you.</p> <p>Have you forgotten that God has a plan for your spiritual life with an end goal in mind? Believers have to set their mind on the finish line of eternal life in order to stay focused on fulfilling that plan. Find out more in this lesson about His promise and plan for you.</p> Have you forgotten that God has a plan for your spiritual life with an end goal in mind? Believers have to set their mind on the finish line of eternal life in order to stay focused on fulfilling that plan. Find out more in this lesson about His promise and plan for you.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2064 40 fc83de2909e0ddb20e31c75822ac7cb8 no Lesson 27 Philippians 3:15-17-Part 1 Pastor Todd <p>Are you perfect? Then you don't have to obey Paul's instruction...doesn't sound quite right, does it? Find out why in this lesson that deals with positional and experiential differences in the believer's spiritual life.</p> <p>Are you perfect? Then you don't have to obey Paul's instruction...doesn't sound quite right, does it? Find out why in this lesson that deals with positional and experiential differences in the believer's spiritual life.</p> Are you perfect? Then you don't have to obey Paul's instruction...doesn't sound quite right, does it? Find out why in this lesson that deals with positional and experiential differences in the believer's spiritual life.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1751 41 4afffe3ae97f24de0ca295a2a62dc635 no Lesson 26 Pursuing Glorification Like Scrat Pursues His Acorn Pastor Todd <p>Have you ever wished you could change the past? Unfortunately, we can't. But we can correct our thinking and move forward in God's plan for our life by repenting and confessing sin. Find out about Paul's perspective of living the spiritual life and pursuing the future in this lesson.</p> <p>Have you ever wished you could change the past? Unfortunately, we can't. But we can correct our thinking and move forward in God's plan for our life by repenting and confessing sin. Find out about Paul's perspective of living the spiritual life and pursuing the future in this lesson.</p> Have you ever wished you could change the past? Unfortunately, we can't. But we can correct our thinking and move forward in God's plan for our life by repenting and confessing sin. Find out about Paul's perspective of living the spiritual life and pursuing the future in this lesson.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2403 42 26b76c1910c51496377498f4df81abcb no Lesson 25.5 Living as if You were Already Sin Nature Free Pastor Todd <p>Have you ever wondered what it would be like to not have your sinful nature? Paul says he made it his aim to live as if his sin nature was already removed from him. This can only be done by staying in fellowship with God and growing into spiritual maturity.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what it would be like to not have your sinful nature? Paul says he made it his aim to live as if his sin nature was already removed from him. This can only be done by staying in fellowship with God and growing into spiritual maturity.</p> Have you ever wondered what it would be like to not have your sinful nature? Paul says he made it his aim to live as if his sin nature was already removed from him. This can only be done by staying in fellowship with God and growing into spiritual maturity.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2294 43 cd5d017aa39778a1218cf8dbb305f419 no Lesson 25 The Believers Potential Pastor Todd <p>Are you living up to your potential in Christ? Paul identifies that he gave up all of who he was and considered everything worthless in order to gain Christ and be found righteous in Him. This lesson begins explaining the purpose behind him doing so. Find out more about the believer's potential in this lesson.</p> <p>Are you living up to your potential in Christ? Paul identifies that he gave up all of who he was and considered everything worthless in order to gain Christ and be found righteous in Him. This lesson begins explaining the purpose behind him doing so. Find out more about the believer's potential in this lesson.</p> Are you living up to your potential in Christ? Paul identifies that he gave up all of who he was and considered everything worthless in order to gain Christ and be found righteous in Him. This lesson begins explaining the purpose behind him doing so. Find out more about the believer's potential in this lesson.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1915 44 a93afe6c4fd4eeebd83d693cc911e666 no Lesson 24 Christ's Righteousness or Manure? Pastor Todd <p>Have you ever held onto something that you should have let go of? Many people try to rely on their own works and identity to please God, but the only thing that pleases Him is faith. Find out about Paul's view of man's righteousness vs. Christ's in this lesson from Philippians 3:8-9.</p> <p>Have you ever held onto something that you should have let go of? Many people try to rely on their own works and identity to please God, but the only thing that pleases Him is faith. Find out about Paul's view of man's righteousness vs. Christ's in this lesson from Philippians 3:8-9.</p> Have you ever held onto something that you should have let go of? Many people try to rely on their own works and identity to please God, but the only thing that pleases Him is faith. Find out about Paul's view of man's righteousness vs. Christ's in this lesson from Philippians 3:8-9.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1950 45 a3849fa5ac8cc98b015dd59e6b00a235 no Lesson 22.5 & 23 Self-righteousness vs Christ's Righteousness Pastor Todd <p>This lesson explores the contrast between our identity in Christ and our identity in the flesh. Pastor Todd emphasizes that believers should put no confidence in their fleshly accomplishments or heritage, but rather find their true worth and identity in Christ. He uses the Apostle Paul's personal testimony in Philippians 3 to illustrate how even the most impressive religious credentials are considered worthless compared to the surpassing value of the believer’s credentials in Christ.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Points:</p><p>- We must beware of those who put confidence in the flesh (dogs, evil workers, and false circumcision)</p><p>- Faithful believers worship in the Spirit, glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh</p><p>- Paul's impressive religious credentials were considered loss for the sake of Christ</p><p>- Our identity in Christ is far superior to any earthly identity, accomplishments or heritage</p><p>- Believers should prioritize their new identity in Christ over their old identity in the flesh</p><p>- Walking in the Spirit means rejecting fleshly impulses and relying on God's truth</p> <p>This lesson explores the contrast between our identity in Christ and our identity in the flesh. Pastor Todd emphasizes that believers should put no confidence in their fleshly accomplishments or heritage, but rather find their true worth and identity in Christ. He uses the Apostle Paul's personal testimony in Philippians 3 to illustrate how even the most impressive religious credentials are considered worthless compared to the surpassing value of the believer’s credentials in Christ.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Points:</p><p>- We must beware of those who put confidence in the flesh (dogs, evil workers, and false circumcision)</p><p>- Faithful believers worship in the Spirit, glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh</p><p>- Paul's impressive religious credentials were considered loss for the sake of Christ</p><p>- Our identity in Christ is far superior to any earthly identity, accomplishments or heritage</p><p>- Believers should prioritize their new identity in Christ over their old identity in the flesh</p><p>- Walking in the Spirit means rejecting fleshly impulses and relying on God's truth</p> This lesson explores the contrast between our identity in Christ and our identity in the flesh. Pastor Todd emphasizes that believers should put no confidence in their fleshly accomplishments or heritage, but rather find their true worth and identity in Christ. He uses the Apostle Paul's personal testimony in Philippians 3 to illustrate how even the most impressive religious credentials are considered worthless compared to the surpassing value of the believer’s credentials in Christ.


Key Points:

- We must beware of those who put confidence in the flesh (dogs, evil workers, and false circumcision)

- Faithful believers worship in the Spirit, glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh

- Paul's impressive religious credentials were considered loss for the sake of Christ

- Our identity in Christ is far superior to any earthly identity, accomplishments or heritage

- Believers should prioritize their new identity in Christ over their old identity in the flesh

- Walking in the Spirit means rejecting fleshly impulses and relying on God's truth

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2331 46 a1fe828a8557d04b1f40dfde010fcea7 no Lesson 22 Rejoice, but Beware of the Dogs Pastor Todd <p>Why does Paul keep repeating himself to the Philippian believers? And why does he tell believers to watch out for dogs, when they are man's best friend? Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 3:1-3.</p> <p>Why does Paul keep repeating himself to the Philippian believers? And why does he tell believers to watch out for dogs, when they are man's best friend? Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 3:1-3.</p> Why does Paul keep repeating himself to the Philippian believers? And why does he tell believers to watch out for dogs, when they are man's best friend? Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 3:1-3.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2298 47 80c371243160220f6d5242ed0ddc0e35 no Lesson 21 Faithfulness is the Priority Pastor Todd <p>Is service to God worth risking our lives for? Should we respect some believers more than others? Find out the answers to these questions as Paul identifies that for the believer faithfulness is to be the highest priority.</p> <p>Is service to God worth risking our lives for? Should we respect some believers more than others? Find out the answers to these questions as Paul identifies that for the believer faithfulness is to be the highest priority.</p> Is service to God worth risking our lives for? Should we respect some believers more than others? Find out the answers to these questions as Paul identifies that for the believer faithfulness is to be the highest priority.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1712 48 1d4c2a1b3d0e89f6a7462b9cf2ef934b no Lesson 20 Believers Caring About Believers Pastor Todd <p>What is the source of the believer's concern, affection, and care for other believers? The love of God. Find out more about how walking with God results in believers caring for believers as they work and grow spiritually together.</p> <p>What is the source of the believer's concern, affection, and care for other believers? The love of God. Find out more about how walking with God results in believers caring for believers as they work and grow spiritually together.</p> What is the source of the believer's concern, affection, and care for other believers? The love of God. Find out more about how walking with God results in believers caring for believers as they work and grow spiritually together.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2148 49 711f3f0b40ff82c196ecee289c929b35 no Lesson 19 Confidence in God's Plan Pastor Todd <p>Can believers see the future? Paul seems to think so. In his plan to send Timothy to further the spiritual growth of the Philippian believers Paul is confident that he will be released from Roman captivity. Find out the source of his confidence and what convinced him of the future in this lesson from Philippians 2:22-24.</p> <p>Can believers see the future? Paul seems to think so. In his plan to send Timothy to further the spiritual growth of the Philippian believers Paul is confident that he will be released from Roman captivity. Find out the source of his confidence and what convinced him of the future in this lesson from Philippians 2:22-24.</p> Can believers see the future? Paul seems to think so. In his plan to send Timothy to further the spiritual growth of the Philippian believers Paul is confident that he will be released from Roman captivity. Find out the source of his confidence and what convinced him of the future in this lesson from Philippians 2:22-24.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2022 50 366a5914455317e95837c7e2bf6fa180 no Lesson 18 Your Interests or God's? Pastor Todd <p>Paul and Timothy were kindred spirits, focused on the interests of Christ Jesus instead of their own. Find out more about the believer's zealous pursuit of God's interests in this lesson from Philippians 2:19-21.</p> <p>Paul and Timothy were kindred spirits, focused on the interests of Christ Jesus instead of their own. Find out more about the believer's zealous pursuit of God's interests in this lesson from Philippians 2:19-21.</p> Paul and Timothy were kindred spirits, focused on the interests of Christ Jesus instead of their own. Find out more about the believer's zealous pursuit of God's interests in this lesson from Philippians 2:19-21.

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2219 51 7b2f8149b8d97c36601ac0ee926d99e0 no Lesson 17.5 Faithful Sacrifice Pastor Todd <p>The Philippian believers were being faithful in their service to God, living as an act of sacrifice. Find out how believers can have joy despite their circumstances by walking faithfully with God.</p> <p>The Philippian believers were being faithful in their service to God, living as an act of sacrifice. Find out how believers can have joy despite their circumstances by walking faithfully with God.</p> The Philippian believers were being faithful in their service to God, living as an act of sacrifice. Find out how believers can have joy despite their circumstances by walking faithfully with God.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1908 52 801c372e11704f761d8eb41234b8ccaa no Lesson 17 Pouring Drinks to Satisfy God Pastor Todd <p>Why on earth is Paul talking about being a drink poured out in the midst of his letter to believers in Philippi? Find out in this lesson on faithful sacrifice and service to God from Philippians 2:17-18.</p> <p>Why on earth is Paul talking about being a drink poured out in the midst of his letter to believers in Philippi? Find out in this lesson on faithful sacrifice and service to God from Philippians 2:17-18.</p> Why on earth is Paul talking about being a drink poured out in the midst of his letter to believers in Philippi? Find out in this lesson on faithful sacrifice and service to God from Philippians 2:17-18.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1773 53 20c08e33bf3051c92a37bf2d1482d4e2 no Lesson 16 Philippians 2:14-16 Pastor Todd <p>Paul commands believers to do everything without grumbling or arguing, something which is impossible without walking in humility. Find out more in this lesson about how believers can become blameless, innocent, and above reproach as lights to the fallen world.</p> <p>Paul commands believers to do everything without grumbling or arguing, something which is impossible without walking in humility. Find out more in this lesson about how believers can become blameless, innocent, and above reproach as lights to the fallen world.</p> Paul commands believers to do everything without grumbling or arguing, something which is impossible without walking in humility. Find out more in this lesson about how believers can become blameless, innocent, and above reproach as lights to the fallen world.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2034 54 77a007601b28bc4733afa3df28853e53 no Lesson 15.5 Philippians 2:12-13 Part 2 Pastor Todd <p>This second part of a look at Philippians 2:12-13 focuses on the location wherein the Holy Spirit is able to bring the reality of the believer's salvation out in his life. Find out more in this study on God accomplishing His work in the believer.</p> <p>This second part of a look at Philippians 2:12-13 focuses on the location wherein the Holy Spirit is able to bring the reality of the believer's salvation out in his life. Find out more in this study on God accomplishing His work in the believer.</p> This second part of a look at Philippians 2:12-13 focuses on the location wherein the Holy Spirit is able to bring the reality of the believer's salvation out in his life. Find out more in this study on God accomplishing His work in the believer.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2079 55 06595f11003774699de286a33d87fb03 no Lesson 15 Philippians 2:12-13 Pastor Todd <p>Believers must work out their salvation, but what does that mean? Find out in this lesson from Philippians 2:12-13.</p> <p>Believers must work out their salvation, but what does that mean? Find out in this lesson from Philippians 2:12-13.</p> Believers must work out their salvation, but what does that mean? Find out in this lesson from Philippians 2:12-13.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2186 56 d4883946266be7d4ed7342eb5383cdcb no Lesson 14 Philippians 2:9-11 Pastor Todd <p>God's response to humility is exaltation. For Jesus Christ's humble obedience, God exalted Him to the highest place of honor and power. Find out more about God's exaltation of the humble in this lesson from Philippians 2:9-11.</p> <p>God's response to humility is exaltation. For Jesus Christ's humble obedience, God exalted Him to the highest place of honor and power. Find out more about God's exaltation of the humble in this lesson from Philippians 2:9-11.</p> God's response to humility is exaltation. For Jesus Christ's humble obedience, God exalted Him to the highest place of honor and power. Find out more about God's exaltation of the humble in this lesson from Philippians 2:9-11.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2066 57 345fed9566f18a4e9ef543ed48671352 no Lesson 13 Philippians 2:7-8 Pastor Todd <p>God the Son became man and in humility obeyed God the Father's plan for His life. In doing so, Jesus Christ put on display both who God is to man, and who God designed man to be. Find out more about the attitude that is to be in believers in this lesson from Philippians 2:7-8.</p> <p>God the Son became man and in humility obeyed God the Father's plan for His life. In doing so, Jesus Christ put on display both who God is to man, and who God designed man to be. Find out more about the attitude that is to be in believers in this lesson from Philippians 2:7-8.</p> God the Son became man and in humility obeyed God the Father's plan for His life. In doing so, Jesus Christ put on display both who God is to man, and who God designed man to be. Find out more about the attitude that is to be in believers in this lesson from Philippians 2:7-8.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1927 58 eb5f0f1a05e91eafec4645cdf03bb29b no Lesson 12.5 Light Passed Through Water Pastor Todd <p>When God became man, He passed through physical birth into the human world and put on display the attributes of God. </p> <p>When God became man, He passed through physical birth into the human world and put on display the attributes of God. </p> When God became man, He passed through physical birth into the human world and put on display the attributes of God.

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1305 59 06fb4c159d3d1236a7649eb8b7d00f46 no Lesson 12 Philippians 2:5-6 Pastor Todd <p>Before Christ Jesus was Christ Jesus He is God. Bad English, but good theology. Find out more about the attitude of Christ Jesus which believers are also to have, as well as the trinity, in this lesson from Philippians 2:5-6.</p> <p>Before Christ Jesus was Christ Jesus He is God. Bad English, but good theology. Find out more about the attitude of Christ Jesus which believers are also to have, as well as the trinity, in this lesson from Philippians 2:5-6.</p> Before Christ Jesus was Christ Jesus He is God. Bad English, but good theology. Find out more about the attitude of Christ Jesus which believers are also to have, as well as the trinity, in this lesson from Philippians 2:5-6.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1719 60 e4d1639ad50fc1127553222bb32e9ecc no Lesson 11 Philippians 2:3-4 Pastor Todd <p>How do selfishness and arrogant boasting impact the body of Christ? How can it be combatted? Find out the answer to these questions in this lesson from Philippians 2:3-4 about filling the joy of believers in humility.</p> <p>How do selfishness and arrogant boasting impact the body of Christ? How can it be combatted? Find out the answer to these questions in this lesson from Philippians 2:3-4 about filling the joy of believers in humility.</p> How do selfishness and arrogant boasting impact the body of Christ? How can it be combatted? Find out the answer to these questions in this lesson from Philippians 2:3-4 about filling the joy of believers in humility.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2058 61 d4b555c9cd569650989687a914151719 no Lesson 10 Philippians 2:1-2 <p>Believers have been given the resources they need to impact other believers in the body of Christ. Find out more about how the believer can think in unity with other believers in this lesson from Philippians 2:1-2.</p> <p>Believers have been given the resources they need to impact other believers in the body of Christ. Find out more about how the believer can think in unity with other believers in this lesson from Philippians 2:1-2.</p> Believers have been given the resources they need to impact other believers in the body of Christ. Find out more about how the believer can think in unity with other believers in this lesson from Philippians 2:1-2.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1919 62 531ae0e8597a3d1fc92b2bbbefa33489 no Lesson 9 Philippians 1:29-30 Pastor Todd <p>God has provided grace for believers to believe in Christ and to suffer for Him. Find out more about how both glorify Christ in a world that opposes Him in this lesson from Philippians 1:29-30</p> <p>God has provided grace for believers to believe in Christ and to suffer for Him. Find out more about how both glorify Christ in a world that opposes Him in this lesson from Philippians 1:29-30</p> God has provided grace for believers to believe in Christ and to suffer for Him. Find out more about how both glorify Christ in a world that opposes Him in this lesson from Philippians 1:29-30

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1822 63 a8d5dcc576eb40830e7f51ea6dea3cae no Lesson 8 Philippians 1:27-28 Pastor Todd <p>Believers are citizens of heaven. As such they are to live out their ambassador role on earth in such a way that befits the freedom from sin and death they have through the gospel of Christ. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:27-28.</p> <p>Believers are citizens of heaven. As such they are to live out their ambassador role on earth in such a way that befits the freedom from sin and death they have through the gospel of Christ. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:27-28.</p> Believers are citizens of heaven. As such they are to live out their ambassador role on earth in such a way that befits the freedom from sin and death they have through the gospel of Christ. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:27-28.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2053 64 b4d1b77667d1af8ab903e9b380668607 no Lesson 7 Philippians 1:2-26 Pastor Todd <p>God has a job for believers to carry out. They are alive after salvation for that very reason. Find out more in this lesson about God's plan for believers from Philippians 1:25-26.</p> <p>God has a job for believers to carry out. They are alive after salvation for that very reason. Find out more in this lesson about God's plan for believers from Philippians 1:25-26.</p> God has a job for believers to carry out. They are alive after salvation for that very reason. Find out more in this lesson about God's plan for believers from Philippians 1:25-26.

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2058 65 4d1704bc358ecca5695e6c435e5a32a2 no Lesson 6 Philippians 1:21-24 Pastor Todd <p>The believer has purpose in both living and dying. Find out more about how Christ is exalted in the believer living for Him and dying in Him from Philippians 1:21-24.</p> <p>The believer has purpose in both living and dying. Find out more about how Christ is exalted in the believer living for Him and dying in Him from Philippians 1:21-24.</p> The believer has purpose in both living and dying. Find out more about how Christ is exalted in the believer living for Him and dying in Him from Philippians 1:21-24.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2019 66 165d1814732bbc16923553cb54f52e06 no Lesson Philippians 1:18-20 Pastor Todd <p>Should believers care about why the gospel is preached? Or is it enough that people are trusting Christ? Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:18-20.</p> <p>Should believers care about why the gospel is preached? Or is it enough that people are trusting Christ? Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:18-20.</p> Should believers care about why the gospel is preached? Or is it enough that people are trusting Christ? Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:18-20.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2078 67 7025397e60d9adb831ff9dd75a6f1e15 no Lesson 4 Philippians 1:15-17 Pastor Todd <p>Is preaching or evangelizing always a good thing? What if you don't have the right motives behind it? Find out more about false motives and pure motives in this lesson from Philippians 1:15-17.</p> <p>Is preaching or evangelizing always a good thing? What if you don't have the right motives behind it? Find out more about false motives and pure motives in this lesson from Philippians 1:15-17.</p> Is preaching or evangelizing always a good thing? What if you don't have the right motives behind it? Find out more about false motives and pure motives in this lesson from Philippians 1:15-17.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2069 68 3bf971d48778f43381e47241bce682d1 no Lesson 3 Philippians 1:12-14 Pastor Todd <p>Despite your circumstances God has a plan to work in you and through you as you follow Him. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:12-14.</p> <p>Despite your circumstances God has a plan to work in you and through you as you follow Him. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:12-14.</p> Despite your circumstances God has a plan to work in you and through you as you follow Him. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:12-14.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1903 69 253d5538bdcf711a9166f23649cb3702 no Lesson 2 Philippians 1:7-11 Pastor Todd <p>Paul's prayer for believers provides a summary of how God accomplishes spiritual growth in believers as they walk with Him. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:7-11.</p> <p>Paul's prayer for believers provides a summary of how God accomplishes spiritual growth in believers as they walk with Him. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:7-11.</p> Paul's prayer for believers provides a summary of how God accomplishes spiritual growth in believers as they walk with Him. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:7-11.

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1973 70 855fd8e7a48e2bbb54793df05f972a17 no Lesson 1 Philippians 1:3-6 Pastor Todd <p>Paul opens his epistle explaining that he offers prayers for the Philippian believers with joy because of their fellowship in the gospel and God's constant work to carry His good work in them to completion. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:3-6.</p> <p>Paul opens his epistle explaining that he offers prayers for the Philippian believers with joy because of their fellowship in the gospel and God's constant work to carry His good work in them to completion. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:3-6.</p> Paul opens his epistle explaining that he offers prayers for the Philippian believers with joy because of their fellowship in the gospel and God's constant work to carry His good work in them to completion. Find out more in this lesson from Philippians 1:3-6.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2093 71 5b97a23586b618ccf0ed018dcad16a28 no Introduction to Philippians Philippians 1:1-2 <p>An introduction to the structure and purpose of Paul's letter to the believers in Philippi.</p> <p>An introduction to the structure and purpose of Paul's letter to the believers in Philippi.</p> An introduction to the structure and purpose of Paul's letter to the believers in Philippi.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1530 72 65413572fea0788bf6cca620ff0b1bbf no Lesson 7-Conclusion Eternal Rewards Pastor Todd <p>This final lesson in the series focuses on the eternal rewards that believers receive for their good works. But what really constitutes a good work in God's eyes? Find out more in this lesson as you continue developing a mindset focused on living in light of eternity.</p> <p>This final lesson in the series focuses on the eternal rewards that believers receive for their good works. But what really constitutes a good work in God's eyes? Find out more in this lesson as you continue developing a mindset focused on living in light of eternity.</p> This final lesson in the series focuses on the eternal rewards that believers receive for their good works. But what really constitutes a good work in God's eyes? Find out more in this lesson as you continue developing a mindset focused on living in light of eternity.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2177 73 6dd562031262301da7e560f9ccadac0a no Lesson 6 Sowing Eternal Fruit Pastor Todd <p>What kind of sower are you? The Bible teaches believers that they can either sow spiritually and reap righteous fruit that is eternal or sow fleshly and reap corrupt fruit that is perishable. Find out more about what you sow in this lesson on sowing eternal fruit.</p> <p>What kind of sower are you? The Bible teaches believers that they can either sow spiritually and reap righteous fruit that is eternal or sow fleshly and reap corrupt fruit that is perishable. Find out more about what you sow in this lesson on sowing eternal fruit.</p> What kind of sower are you? The Bible teaches believers that they can either sow spiritually and reap righteous fruit that is eternal or sow fleshly and reap corrupt fruit that is perishable. Find out more about what you sow in this lesson on sowing eternal fruit.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1887 74 f38709fb69b75c9373d930ed11e58b6b no Lesson 4 Approving God's Will Pastor Todd <p>Have you ever wondered what God wanted you to do or what decision He wanted you to make? Understanding God's will can be a tricky thing for sight-based humanity. But, by learning to walk by faith and renovating the mind to match God's, the believer can both understand and carry out God's will. Find out more in this lesson on learning to live in light of the eternal will of God.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what God wanted you to do or what decision He wanted you to make? Understanding God's will can be a tricky thing for sight-based humanity. But, by learning to walk by faith and renovating the mind to match God's, the believer can both understand and carry out God's will. Find out more in this lesson on learning to live in light of the eternal will of God.</p> Have you ever wondered what God wanted you to do or what decision He wanted you to make? Understanding God's will can be a tricky thing for sight-based humanity. But, by learning to walk by faith and renovating the mind to match God's, the believer can both understand and carry out God's will. Find out more in this lesson on learning to live in light of the eternal will of God.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2337 75 06c549badc427c198879b87ec48d0a9f no Lesson 5 Focusing on the Right Battle Pastor Todd <p>Have you ever gotten caught up in conflict only to find that you weren't actually at odds with what you originally thought you were? Believers must be on guard so that they don't mistakenly think they are fighting against the world and people around them. Living in light of eternity means recognizing that everything is a part of the spiritual battle brought on by Satan & Co.'s rebellion. Find out more about being developing an eternal perspective when faced with conflict.</p> <p>Have you ever gotten caught up in conflict only to find that you weren't actually at odds with what you originally thought you were? Believers must be on guard so that they don't mistakenly think they are fighting against the world and people around them. Living in light of eternity means recognizing that everything is a part of the spiritual battle brought on by Satan & Co.'s rebellion. Find out more about being developing an eternal perspective when faced with conflict.</p> Have you ever gotten caught up in conflict only to find that you weren't actually at odds with what you originally thought you were? Believers must be on guard so that they don't mistakenly think they are fighting against the world and people around them. Living in light of eternity means recognizing that everything is a part of the spiritual battle brought on by Satan & Co.'s rebellion. Find out more about being developing an eternal perspective when faced with conflict.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2172 76 e3e31af31d6cb742552fd1260de241f4 no Lesson 3-Conformation vs Transformation Romans 12:1-2 Pastor Todd <p>What is shaping you and your behavior? Is it the temporary, perishable things of the time you're living in? Or is it the eternal, imperishable realities of the spiritual life? Find out more about presenting your body to God as a vessel for Him to use as He pleases in this lesson.</p> <p>What is shaping you and your behavior? Is it the temporary, perishable things of the time you're living in? Or is it the eternal, imperishable realities of the spiritual life? Find out more about presenting your body to God as a vessel for Him to use as He pleases in this lesson.</p> What is shaping you and your behavior? Is it the temporary, perishable things of the time you're living in? Or is it the eternal, imperishable realities of the spiritual life? Find out more about presenting your body to God as a vessel for Him to use as He pleases in this lesson.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2207 77 3af43df08ba4ad3fd1a4e4e85c7478f9 no Lesson 2-What do You Love? Loving God instead of The World Pastor Todd <p>There are plenty of things to love about what this world has to offer. But do those things warrant being loved more than God? The answer is emphatically, "NO!" Find out more about living in light of eternity in this challenging lesson to love the Creator more than His creation.</p> <p>There are plenty of things to love about what this world has to offer. But do those things warrant being loved more than God? The answer is emphatically, "NO!" Find out more about living in light of eternity in this challenging lesson to love the Creator more than His creation.</p> There are plenty of things to love about what this world has to offer. But do those things warrant being loved more than God? The answer is emphatically, "NO!" Find out more about living in light of eternity in this challenging lesson to love the Creator more than His creation.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2125 78 154bd38ae31bf942dc5f2160a1d0083b no Lesson 1-Citizens of Heaven Living in Light of Eternity Pastor Todd <p>Believers in Christ are citizens of heaven as a result of their spiritual birth into the family of God. What does that mean about the believer's perspective of this world around them? Find out in this introduction to developing an eternal mindset.</p> <p>Believers in Christ are citizens of heaven as a result of their spiritual birth into the family of God. What does that mean about the believer's perspective of this world around them? Find out in this introduction to developing an eternal mindset.</p> Believers in Christ are citizens of heaven as a result of their spiritual birth into the family of God. What does that mean about the believer's perspective of this world around them? Find out in this introduction to developing an eternal mindset.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2160 79 1b84e155dd218fdaf2fcfac69f602455 no Resurrection Week Special Abib's Truth Pastor Todd <p>What day of the week was Christ crucified? Does it matter if it was Friday, Monday, Thursday, or any other day of the week? Find out more about the events and timing of Jesus' betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection in this lesson from Luke's gospel.</p> <p>What day of the week was Christ crucified? Does it matter if it was Friday, Monday, Thursday, or any other day of the week? Find out more about the events and timing of Jesus' betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection in this lesson from Luke's gospel.</p> What day of the week was Christ crucified? Does it matter if it was Friday, Monday, Thursday, or any other day of the week? Find out more about the events and timing of Jesus' betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection in this lesson from Luke's gospel.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2216 80 a8c14766bb64818ae41b4984b95020db no