Gal 5:23-26 23 meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. 24 And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. 25 If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk. 26 Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another.…

The title of this lesson mentions the place where Israel left after camping for a year (Sinai) and the locale (Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran) where many events that shaped their lives occurred. This lesson reviews several of these experiences.Af Mike Mazzalongo

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Audio Bible Study on1 1 Cor 10:16-20 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a communion of the body of Christ? 17 seeing that we, who are many, are one bread, one body: for we all partake of the one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: have not they that eat the s…

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An important topic that parents and teens often discuss is what is, or is not, mature. Parents and teens do not have the same idea about what maturity actually means.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Gal 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.Af Free audio sermons: Get free audio sermons and free audio Bible studies!

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This lesson reviews the instructions God gave the Israelites concerning a census, the order for camps, travel and the responsibilities of both the priests and Levites.Af Mike Mazzalongo

I'd like to talk to you about an experience I had as a young father many years ago. It began when my youngest son, William, came home from school one day feeling a little low.Af Mike Mazzalongo

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In this first lesson Mike will introduce the fourth and fifth books of the Pentateuch and examine their main characteristics as well as their similarities and differences.Af Mike Mazzalongo

It seems that older people are the ones who are interested in religion and younger ones have little time for spiritual things.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In this last lesson, Mike reviews the longest book of the Minor Prophets and the last prophet to speak in the Old Testament.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Over the years I've learned that each child in a family has specific needs and, as a father who knows his children, I often pray for God to bless them in particular ways.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the work of the last prophet to serve before the destruction of Jerusalem (Zephaniah) and the first prophet to speak to the exiles who returned home after 70 years of captivity (Haggai).Af Mike Mazzalongo

In this session, Mike compares the five stages of grief originally taught by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross to the grieving process outlined in the Book of Job.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In the Old Testament the word for trusting faith was a Hebrew word that meant a rope. I'd like to use this imagery to explain something about how trust is built and how trust is destroyed.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Both Nahum and Habakkuk are unusual in that they spoke primarily about the foreign nations of Assyria and Babylonia (Chaldeans) and how God would both use and deal with these empires.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In Matthew 6:9, Jesus is teaching His disciples how to pray. "Pray, then, in this way:" This was not so much the teaching of what words to say because the Jews were trained to memorize the psalms and were experienced in offering praise and worship at the temple.Af Mike Mazzalongo

We finish up Jonah's book with a series of lessons applied to the prophet's contemporaries as well as helpful insights for the modern reader of today.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Several years ago, a Christian woman asked me what she could do for her father, who was not a Christian, and who was dying of cancer. After prayer, and some serious soul-searching, I provided her with three suggestions for helping her unsaved father pass.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In this first part of Jonah's book, Mike will review the good and bad traits of Jonah's character as well as how these play against his most unusual experience in the belly of a fish.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In the summer of 1992, I watched a girl from Oklahoma, Shannon Miller, rise to the lead in the individual gymnastics competition at the Olympics and then win her medals.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Mike continues his review of the Minor Prophets with a look at the times, message, book and applications from two eighth century BC prophets, Obadiah and Micah.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Here are a few commonly asked questions regarding the act of praying.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike provides the church with the basic criteria needed to discern which candidate to choose when hiring a preaching minister.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the lives, ministry, messages and times of both Joel and Amos – two of the 12 Minor Prophets.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In Colossians 2:20-23, Paul teaches that the denial of the flesh does not necessarily decrease the power nor the attraction of the flesh.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In the story of Hosea, the first of the Minor Prophets, the class will review information about the Prophet Hosea as well as his times, message, book and lesson drawn from his writings.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Montréal is best known for its hockey madness. When the Canadiens are in the playoffs for the Stanley Cup Championship there is a total media blitz about the team and its chances to score the biggest prize in hockey.Af Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson examines the special characteristics of the prophet's call to ministry.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Most of us who look back on our wedding day know that weddings are for making vows, but marriages are where we work at keeping those vows.Af Mike Mazzalongo

This first lesson will review the historical appearance of each prophet as well as a comparison of the Hebrew Bible to the Old Testament.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Jesus had the potential of doing so much, but He didn't. He could have cured all the lepers, freed the Jews from Roman domination, stopped the hunger and suffering of the poor, but He didn't.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Have you ever noticed that Jesus spoiled every funeral He attended?Af Mike Mazzalongo

With 100's of church types to choose from – Mike explains the three reasons why he deliberately chose to be a member of the Church of Christ.Af Mike Mazzalongo

I have noticed something about our teens lately that is quite encouraging: they are not ashamed of us.Af Mike Mazzalongo

It seems that atheists are in need of publicity.Af Mike Mazzalongo

The story of Esther is used to illustrate how God's providence works in the life of believers.Af Mike Mazzalongo

Today, I would like to talk about the need to give God 100% and why we should not be afraid of doing so.Af Mike Mazzalongo

The book of Ruth teaches us the five basic elements that produce strong, satisfying and long lasting relationships.Af Mike Mazzalongo

The pleasure of most gifts is to unwrap and examine them. In this lesson, I would like to do this with our most precious gift, forgiveness.Af Mike Mazzalongo

This final lesson wraps up Nehemiah's task, highlighting the way God provides for all of His builders, and finishes with a final encouragement contained in a segment called, "the art of finishing."Af Mike Mazzalongo

In I Chronicles 14:12 we read about David's military leaders waging a successful battle against the Philistines and taking some of the spoils including foreign idols. David forced them to destroy these objects because they violated God's commands. In this brief episode we see several qualities to look for in leaders of any place or time.…

In this lesson, Mike highlights the differences in the two main approaches used to create "oneness" in the church.Af Mike Mazzalongo

A deeper dive into Nehemiah's story with a focus on his method of inspiring his followers.Af Mike Mazzalongo

In 2007 a book "All the Rules" was published. The authors claimed it could help a woman find a man to marry her.Af Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson continues the description of the building process as well as the 7 things God does to cause the Jewish effort to succeed.Af Mike Mazzalongo