- A Hall of Fame Dad - John 16:12-15
- A Word For Christian Fathers - 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2
- For Those Who Have Received Much (Father's Day) - Matthew 10:5-8
- Sowing Good Seed - Father's Day - Mark 4:26-29
- The Role of the Father (Father's Day) - Matthew 7:7-12
- Is God Like Daddy? - Father's Day - Luke 15:11-32
- The Danger Of Straying From Home (Father's Day)
- Help For Hurting Dads - Galatians 3:15-25
- The Awesome Power of a Mustard Seed (Father's Day) - Mark 4:30-34
- A Holy Kiss (Father's Day) - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
- A Father’s Friend - 2 Samuel 9:1-13
- The Ride of Your Life - Mark 4:35-41
- Biblical Insights for Being a Christian Father - Deuteronomy 1:1-8
- From Father Failure to Divine Father - Romans 8:12-17
- Father's Day - Psalm 78:1-72
- Wayward Children - Father's Day - Romans 5:1-11
- Not Your Favorite Father's Day Scripture - Genesis 21:8-21
- Blessed Are The Focused - Father's Day - Proverbs 4:1-27
- Loved By The Father - Galatians 3:26--4:7
- Help Wanted, Dad. Ask For Calvin And Hobbes. - 1 Kings 19:1-8
- The Love of a Father (Father's Day) - Matthew 10:1-42
- The Forgiving Father (Father's Day) - Luke 15:11-32
- A New Daddy - 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2
Father's Day
by Various Authors
12 Steps of Faith
by John A. Terry
- Step One - Honesty - Luke 8:26-39 · Proverbs 23:29-35
- Step Two - Hope - Mk 10:46-52 · 2 Cor 12:7-10 · Is 12:1-6
- Step Three - Faith - Mt 8:5-13 · Heb 11:1-7 · Is 55:6-9
- Step Four - Courage - Mt 26:69-75 · Acts 9:1-9 · Ps 139:1-6
- Step Five - Integrity - Jn 4:16-24 · 1 Jo 1:5-10 · Is 6:1-8
- Step Six - Willingness - Jn 5:2-9a · Heb 4:14-16 · Is 1:12-20
- Step Seven - Humiltiy - Mt 23:25-36 · 2 Ti 2:20-26 · Ps 51:1-14
- Step Eight - Love - Mt 7:7-14 · 2 Cor 5:16-21 · Ps 19:7-13
- Step Nine - Discipline - Mt 5:21-26 · Eph 4:25-32 · Num 5:5-10
- Step Ten - Perseverance - Lk 12:35-48 · 1 Cor 10:1-13 · Ps 15:1-5
- Step Eleven - Spirituality - Mt 26:36-46 · 1 Thess 5:12-22 · Ps 25:1-15
- Step Twelve - Responsibility - Lk 19:1-10 · Gal 6:1-10 · Is 61:1-4
For the Love of God Is...
by Billy D. Strayhorn
- For the Love of God Is . . . - 1 John 5:3-4
- For The Love of God is Giving - Mark 12:38-44
- For the Love Of God is Forgiving - Luke 7:36-50
- For The Love of God Is Empowering - Matthew 22:36 -40 · John 4:1-32
- For The Love of God is Creative - 1 Corinthians 2:6-12 · Psalm 8
- For The Love of God Is Contagious - Mark 7:31-36 · Luke 5:12-15 · 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
- For The Love Of God Is Biblical - 2 Timothy 3:14-17
The Seven Wonders of the Faith
by Charley Reeb
- I Wonder if God Exists - Genesis 1:1-5
- I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen to Good People - Romans 8:28-29
- I Wonder Why My Prayers Go Unanswered? - Luke 11:1-13
- I Wonder about God’s Will for My Life - Romans 12:1-2
- I Wonder about the Miracles in the Bible - John 2:1-11
- I Wonder about The End of the World - Mark 13:32-37
- I Wonder about Life after Death - John 14:1-3
- Step Eight - Love - Mt 7:7-14 · 2 Cor 5:16-21 · Ps 19:7-13
- Step Nine - Discipline - Mt 5:21-26 · Eph 4:25-32 · Num 5:5-10
Elephants in the Room
by Charley Reeb
- Elephants in the Room: Abuse – I Have a Secret - Matthew 11:28
- Elephants in the Room: Sexploitation - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
- Elephants in the Room: Anxiety - Mark 4:35-41
- Elephants in the Room: Addiction - Romans 7:15-22
- Elephants in the Room: Depression - Lamentations 3:17-26
Pop Verses
by Charley Reeb
- Pop Verses!: Philippians 4:13 - Philippians 4:13
- Pop Verses: Romans 8:28 - Romans 8:28
- Pop Verses: John 3:16 - John 3:16
- Pop Verses: Lamentations 3:22-23 - Lamentations 3:22-23
- Pop Verses: Jeremiah 29:11 - Jeremiah 29:11
- Pop Verses: Isaiah 40:28-31 - Isaiah 40:28-31
- Pop Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Proverbs 3:5-6
Faces of Failure
by Don Tuttle
- Faces of Failure: Nicodemus - John 3:1-21
- Faces of Failure: The Disciples - Mark 4:35-41
- Faces of Failure: Jesus’s Family - Mark 3:20-21, 31-35
- Faces of Failure: Judas Iscariot - Matthew 26-27 (selections)
- Faces of Failure: Peter - Matthew 26 (selections)
- Faces of Failure: Pontius Pilate - Matthew 27:1-2, 11-26
Fulfill the Vision
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Praying Our Way Forward - Matthew 7:7-12
- Fulfilling the Vision - Acts 2:14-21
- Making Wise Investments - Matthew 25:14-30
- Following the Footsteps of the Faithful - Hebrews 11:1-13
The Ships of Faith: Discipleship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- An Invitation to Christian Discipleship - Matthew 4:18-22
- Doing What Disciples Do - John 15:12-17
- The Difference Disciples Make - Matthew 5:13-16
When It's Time
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- When It’s Time to Seek Direction - Matthew 2:1-12
- When It's Time to Reconcile - Romans 12:9-21
- When It's Time For Forgiveness - Matthew 18:21-35
The Genesis Project
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Finding Our Place in All Creation - Genesis 1:1, 26-31
- Building Boats That Float - Genesis 6:1
- Hearing the Questions of Children - Genesis 22:1-14
- Finding Answers to Family Feuds - Genesis 25: 21-34
- Climbing the Right Ladder - Genesis 28:10-19a
- Wrestling Alone at Night - Genesis 32:22-30
- Dreaming Impossible Dreams - Genesis 37:2-11
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Will I Really Live Forever? - John 11:18-27, 39-45
- Does Prayer Make Any Difference - Matthew 26:36-46
The Ships of Faith: Stewardship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Getting in S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry - Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16
- Embracing an Endless Line of Servants - 1 Corinthians 3:5-23
- Deciding To Excel In Everything - II Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-12
- Finding Our Place In All Creation - Job 38:1-18
The Ships of Faith: Fellowship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Uniting Peace of Christ - Ephesians 2:11-22
- The Fellowship of Kindred Minds - Philippians 1:1-11
The Ships of Faith: Citizenship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- How To Triumph Over Terrorism - Ephesians 6:10-18
- How to Make Heaven Our Home - Philippians 3:17-4:1
The Ships of Faith: Membership
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Why Join a Church? - Acts 2:42-47
- Why Am I A United Methodist? - I Timothy 1:12-17
Christians Under Construction
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Convening A Construction Crew: Nobody Builds Alone - Acts 2:42-47
- Engaging the Master Designer - Psalm 139: 1-18
- Foundations are Critical - Matthew 7:24-27
- Using the Best Materials - Galatians 5:16-26
- The High Price of Short Cuts - Luke 12:13-21
- Furnishing It with Love - 1 John 4:7-18
- Let the Living Begin - John 10:1-10
The Building Blocks of Belief
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- We Believe in Jesus Christ - John 20:19-31
- We Believe in the Holy Spirit - John 14:15-18, 25-27
- We Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins - 1 John 1:5-2:2
- We Believe in Life Everlasting - John 11:17-27
The Mystery at the Manger
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Whose Child Is This? - Matthew 1:1-17
- How Can This Be? - Luke 1:26-38
- What Power Has He? - Luke 2:1-7
- Where Is He? - Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12
WWJS
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- What Would Jesus Say About Me? - Matthew 2:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About Modern Churches? - Mark 1:4-11
- What Would Jesus Say About the Marginalized? - Luke 4:14-30
- What Would Jesus Say About Materialism? - Luke 12:13-21
- What Would Jesus Say About Marriage? - Matthew 19:3-12
- What Would Jesus Say About Medical Care? - Mark 2:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About War? - Matthew 5:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About the Media? - Mark 9:1-9
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Kingdom for Which We Long - Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52
- The Bread We Daily Need - Luke 11:1-10
- The Forgiveness Which Oils the Human Machine - Luke 11:1-13
Beyond the Doors: Sharing a Life that Really Matters
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Door of Hospitality - John 12:1-8
- The Door of Prayer - 1 Timothy 2:1-8
- The Door of Forgiveness - 1 Timothy 2:1-15
- The Door of Celebration - Luke 19:36-44
- The Door of Service - Luke 22:7-38
Revelation for Today
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Singing With the Saints of Glory - Revelation 5:11-14
- Making Sure Our Robes Are Washed - Revelation 7:9-17
- Welcoming God Into Our Homes - Revelation 21:1-8
- Living on Full Alert - Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21
Critical Questions for American Christians
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- What is the Connection Between Church and State? - Mark 12: 14-17
- What Is the Future of United Methodism? - John 2:12-22
- What is the Future of Marriage? - Mark 12:18-27
- Can the Rich Be Saved? - Mark 10:17-27
Rejoice! The River Is Here!
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Checking Out the Scene - John 1:35-42
- Stepping Into the Stream - Matthew 14:22-33
- Diving Deeper - Luke 5:1-11
Embracing the Christ of Christmas
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Watch! - Matthew 24:36-44
- Repent - Matthew 3:1-12
- Believe - Matthew 1:18-25
- Does Christmas Make Any Difference? - Titus 2:11-14
Reaching Out
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Calling of Our Baptism - Luke 3:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20
- Finding Our Reason For Being - Luke 4:14-21
- Come to the Party - Luke 14:15-23
- Lost and Found - Luke 15:1-10
- The Greatest Story Ever Told - Luke 15:11-32
- When You Are Up And Out - Luke 19:1-10
- News Too Good To Tell - Luke 9:28-36
It Takes A Family
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Church As Family - Matthew 12:46-50
- The Family As Church - 2 Timothy 1:3-8
- The Fundamentals of Family Ties - 1 Corinthians 13:1
Empowering God’s Ministries Together
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Power of a Vision - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- The Power of a Helping Hand - Luke 10:25-37
- The Power of a Single Life - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- The Power of a Personal Commitment - Romans 12:1-8
How to Handle Suffering
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- By Faith - 1 Peter 1:3-9
- By Believing - 1 Peter 1:13-21
- By Enduring - 1 Peter 2:19-25
- By Belonging - 1 Peter 2:2-10
- By Humbly Doing Good - 1 Peter 5:6-11
Go Light Your World
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Work, For the Night Is Coming - John 9:1-5
- This Little Light of Mine - Matthew 5:14-26
- Brightening the Corner Where We Are - 1 John 1:5-10
- Fanning the Flames of Family - Ephesians 5:8-10
- Lighting up Your Neighborhood - Acts 13:44-49
- Embracing Christ—The Light of the World - John 8:12-20
- A Thousand Points of Light - Isaiah 60:1-3; 18-22
Angelic Messages for Our Time
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Be Silent - Luke 1:11-20
- Reconsider - Matthew 1:18-25
- Surprise - Luke 1:26-38
- Come and See - Luke 2:1-20
- Get Up and Go - Matthew 2:13-18
The Quest for Christian Values
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Honoring God in a Pluralistic Society - Matthew 22:37-40
- Loving Our Enemies, Christian or Crazy? - Matthew 5:43-47
- Sexual Ethics for the 21st Century - John 8:1-11
- Valuing Life Without Playing God - John 10:10-15
The Jesus I Want to Know
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Joyful Provider - John 2:1-11
- The Loving Friend - John 4:1-15
- The Gentle Healer - John 9:1-11
- The Resurrection and Life - John 11:32-44
- The Humble King - John 12:12-19
Stepping Forward to a Better Life
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Keeping Company with the Weary - Matthew 11:25-30
- Loosening Up for Better Production - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
- Making the Most of Small Beginnings - Matthew 13:31-35
- Finding Plenty in the Midst of Scarcity - Matthew 14:13-21
What Makes a Church?
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Hot Air or the Holy Spirit? - Acts 2:1-13
- Marketing or Disciplemaking? - Acts 2:42-47
- Conversion or Credentialing? - Acts 9:1-5, 10-12, 17-19
- Males or Females? - Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26
- Greed or the Gospel? - Acts 8:9-13, 18-24
Sharing God’s Blessings
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Sharing God’s Blessings - Matthew 5:1-12
- Living in Gratitude - Philippians 4:4-8
- Rejoicing in God’s Saints - Philippians 1:1-6
- Giving Our Gratitude - Philippians 4:10-20
- Praising Our Savior - Philippians 3:7-11
Extreme Spiritual Makeover
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- From Laziness to Passion - Psalm 51:1-12
- From Pride to Humility - Luke 18:9-14
- From Greed to Generosity - Mark 10:17-27
- From Envy to Gratitude - Matthew 20:1-16
- From Lust to Love - 1 Corinthians 13: 1
- From Hunger to Satisfaction - Mark 6:30-44
- From Anger to Courage - Mark 11:12-19
The Power Points of Life
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Power to Rise Again - Mark 16:1-8
- The Power to Belong - Acts 4:32-35
- The Power to Make a Difference - Acts 16:1-5
- The Power to Begin Again - Acts 3:12-19
- The Power to Be Saved - Acts 4:5-12
- The Power to Do Good - Acts 10:34-38, 44-48
- The Power to Look Up - Luke 24:44-53
How to Strike it “Rich”
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Encountering Incomparable Riches - Ephesians 2:4-10
- Make Disciples—Intentionally - Matthew 28:16-20
- Serving the Poor—Compassionately - Matthew 25: 31-40
- Develop Leaders—Humbly - Colossians 3:12-17
- Reaching Up—Reaching Out - Matthew 6:19-24
Christ Himself Is Christianity
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Compassionate Christ - Mark 1:40-45
- The Forgiving Christ - Mark 2:1-12
- The Exalted Christ - Mark 9: 2-10
Christians at the Roundtable of World Religions
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Why Am I a Christian? - Mark 1:4-11
- What Can Christians Learn From Jews? - Genesis 12:1-3
- What Can Christians Learn from Muslims? - Genesis 21:1-20
- What Can Christians Learn from Hindus? - Ephesians 2:1-10
- What Can Christians Learn from Buddhists? - Romans 8:18, 28
Heroes of the Faith
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Ezekiel: The Problem of Dry Bones - Ezekiel 37:1-10
- David: The Problem of Family - 2 Samuel 18:28-33
- Ruth: The Problem of Grief - Ruth 1:1-8, 16-18
- Amos: The Problem of Justice - Amos 5:18-24
- Jonah: The Problem of Mercy - Jonah 4:1-11
- Daniel: The Problem of Power - Daniel 6:10-16
- Habakkuk: The Problem of Evil - Habakkuk 1:1-4
- Esther: The Problem of Opportunity - Esther 4:11-17
Doing What Disciples Do
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
The Road to Bethlehem
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Road of Peace - Isaiah 9:2-7
- The Road of Joy - Philippians 4:4-7
- The Road Home - Luke 2:1-20
- The New Road - Matthew 2:1-12