The series will examine Paul's attitude and assumptions about the possibilities of a new kind of humanity. He was pondering these thoughts while in prison in Rome. The first century followers of Jesus were called 'People of the Way.' By this they meant a group of people exploring a new way of living in our world. Paul encouraged the Philippians...
This series examines a mindset that centres on the truth of hope, surprise and infinite possibilities. The Apostle Paul presents this as a lifestyle for all people embracing the resurrect Christ. This series goes beyond belief in Jesus and presents life changes that should accompany faith in the Risen Christ... for all things are possible. Disc 1: End of Hostility...
When we believe the basic premise that God wants all of us to live a full life, then we become confused because there are many variables making life easy for some but difficult for others. Variables can include but are not limited to: family backgrounds, IQ, and physical abilities. These are often things that we can't do much about, but...
This series takes a fresh look at the life and way of Jesus. How did He treat outsiders? How did He respond to His enemies? What would He say to a polarized world of in and out; us and them; clean and unclean. This series will boldly empower you to recenter on the person and message of Jesus and urge...
This series examines the book of Revelation. If you read it as a future book, an apocalyptic history book, or a hybrid of the two, you will be blessed by this series attempt to apply it in the now. From marks, whores, horses, crowns, seals, trumpets, bowls, and gates. This series will invite you to say yes to the endless...
This series continues to examine the book of Revelation. If you read it as a future book, an apocalyptic history book, or a hybrid of the two, you will be blessed by this series attempt to apply it in the now. From marks, whores, horses, crowns, seals, trumpets, bowls, and gates. This series will invite you to say yes to...
This series concludes our Revelation series by going through each of the seven letters to the churches and asks the question 'how does this speak to us now?' The church has received clear thoughts from John and Jesus about how to be full of life and light. The church has a path forward to reclaim its beautiful relevance to our...
In this series Shane will take you on a journey through Paul's letter to the church in Rome where Jews and Gentiles were trying to navigate how to live together. The Gentiles had converted and were worshipping the Jewish God while ignoring some of the rules. One can imagine the problem that would have created! Paul's answer was that the...
In this series Shane will continue to take you on a journey through Paul's letter to the church in Rome where Jews and Gentiles were trying to navigate how to live together. The Gentiles had converted and were worshipping the Jewish God while ignoring some of the rules. One can imagine the problem that would have created! Paul's answer was...
The Bible is full of brave revolutionaries, amongst all of them one of the bravest is a Moabite woman named Ruth who risked everything to make a new life for herself. Ruth is a case study in bravery, inspiration, faith, manipulation, fear, racism, darkness, lust, celebration, hard work, proactivity and how the power of God uses our courage and often...
This series is a transformative course designed to help you discover and harness your unique strengths and talents through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Understanding the Holy Spirit as a dynamic and transformative presence in our lives enables us to transcend our limitations and connect deeply with God and one another. By integrating spiritual principles and the guidance of...
The Passion of Christ is one of the greatest stories ever told. Records of this season in Jesus' life center around many figures of speech and symbolism that challenge each person to live as He did. By looking closely at the many elements of a Passover Seder, we can learn more about this central theme in Jesus' life. This conference...
What is God like? The answer to this question will inform so many aspects of our lives. "We become what we worship," said G.K. Beale. We find that people often reject Un-Christlike images of God because ultimately they should be rejected. This series answers the question, "What is God like?" by proposing that God is exactly like Jesus and the...
For most of us, our world is full of pressure. We are asked to juggle: jobs, kids, spousal roles, hobbies, friendships, dreams, etc.; with expectations to be perfect at all of them. Life can quickly become overwhelming. To top it all off, we perceive pressure from God to get everything right; the reason why some simply give up soon becomes...
At the center of our faith is the resurrection Jesus Messiah; the provider of hope for God's children to be raised from the dead into eternal life. Too often though, we have made His resurrection about "being raised someday" when, in fact, His life and resurrection are provided today to accomplish our mission--to restore all things. This series will show...
Jesus' most famous sermon was so well-attended that He had to climb a mountain to create enough space in order to speak to the crowds. What He gave them was a biblical masterpiece which each person relates to in one fashion or another. His brilliant discourse on choices can bring us to completion or to disrepair. Jesus addresses huge life...
The ancient tabernacle of the Israelite's was known as the dwelling place of the Lord. It was the representation of God's presence literally integrating with the camp of his people. Giving special attention to the furniture in each court, you will learn the different aspects of the Tabernacle and how it applies to your whole being - spirit, soul, and body. This series...
In this series, Shane examines the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, and places a particular emphasis on one of Jesus' difficult sayings; on the broad road and the narrow way. Let's explore the areas where Jesus challenges us to take the higher road. Our hope is that by the end of this teaching you will be: equipped to...