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July 5, 2024

Title: God’s Promise
Topic: Promise Keeper

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues the summer series this week entitled: “Promise Keeper”. The focus each week will be on a different promise from God found in the Bible – both the Old and New Testaments. His sermon this week is on Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Mark Lanier teaches the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

GOD’S PROMISES

Are God’s promises better and more trustworthy than any other promise? Mark reminds us that God knows everything about us and still loves us!

Does God promise to always keep us safe?

Does God promise to always provide for us?

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Come to Jesus. No matter what you’ve done. No matter where you’ve been. Come to Jesus.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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July 4, 2024

Title: God’s Promise
Topic: Promise Keeper

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Mark Lanier continues the summer series this week entitled: “Promise Keeper”. The focus each week will be on a different promise from God found in the Bible – both the Old and New Testaments. His sermon this week is on Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Mark Lanier teaches the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

GOD’S PROMISES

At the time, why were women shamed if they couldn’t have children? Mark reminds us of God’s promise to Hannah, Sarah, and Rachel.

Can God really turn desolation into prosperity?

Are God’s promises better and more trustworthy than any other promise?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 3, 2024

Title: God’s Promise
Topic: Promise Keeper

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Mark Lanier continues the summer series this week entitled: “Promise Keeper”. The focus each week will be on a different promise from God found in the Bible – both the Old and New Testaments. His sermon this week is on Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Mark Lanier teaches the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

STRUGGLES

The people betrayed God, but He never abandoned them. Why? Mark references Lamentation, Ezekiel, Hosea, Revelation, and the Mount of Olives.

Will God keep His promise to us to never abandon us, too? Mark reminds us that we all struggle in some way and God knows. “He ain’t letting you go,” Mark says.

GOD’S PROMISE

At the time, why were women shamed if they couldn’t have children? Mark reminds us of God’s promise to Hannah, Sarah, and Rachel.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 2, 2024

Title: God’s Promise
Topic: Promise Keeper

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues the summer series this week entitled: “Promise Keeper”. The focus each week will be on a different promise from God found in the Bible – both the Old and New Testaments. His sermon this week is on Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Mark Lanier teaches the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What did the people believe about “gods” at that time? What did the people believe about death and the afterlife? Mark gives a short lesson about the gods, their “jobs”, and the people who believed and worshipped them.

STRUGGLES

How did the people betray God?

Did God keep His promise to the people through their betrayal?

What did the people experience from their enemies?

Did God keep His promise even in the midst of war? Mark will continue with this during tomorrow’s segment.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 1, 2024

Title: God’s Promise
Topic: Promise Keeper

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues the summer series this week entitled: “Promise Keeper”. The focus each week will be on a different promise from God found in the Bible – both the Old and New Testaments. His sermon this week is on Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Mark Lanier teaches the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

How many promises from God are in the Bible?

What did the people believe about “gods” at that time? What did the people believe about death and the afterlife? Mark gives a short lesson about the gods, their “jobs”, and the people who believed and worshipped them.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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October 13, 2023

Title: Earthly Wisdom or Godly Wisdom
Topic: The Book of James

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Do you seek wisdom from the world or from God?

Mark Lanier continues the sermon series on the book of James. Their desire during this series is for you to grow in a sincere and genuine faith, firmly knowing what you believe and why, and then living out that belief in your daily interactions with those in your home and community.

Scripture Passage: James 3:13-18

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

EXAMPLES OF EARTHLY WISDOM:

The ends justify the means. Mark uses the book, “The Prince”, by Niccolò Machiavelli as one example and the song, “Here for a Good Time”, by George Strait as another example.

You can do it. Conceive it. Achieve it. Mark reads from the book, “You Can Do It Yourself”, by Eli Vlaisavljevich.

The means get you to the right end. (James 3:15-17) NO!! God will make your path straight! Lean on God, not the world.

EXAMPLES OF GODLY WISDOM:

Suffering comes, but joy underlines the suffering. (Matthew 5:11-12; John 16:33) Let God’s joy infuse your life.

Human achievement without God is spittle! (Philippians 3:8) Ask for wisdom and be prepared to get it!

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Sow seeds of peace.
Stay in the Word.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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October 12, 2023

Title: Earthly Wisdom or Godly Wisdom
Topic: The Book of James

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Do you seek wisdom from the world or from God?

Mark Lanier continues the sermon series on the book of James. Their desire during this series is for you to grow in a sincere and genuine faith, firmly knowing what you believe and why, and then living out that belief in your daily interactions with those in your home and community.

Scripture Passage: James 3:13-18

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

EARTHLY WISDOM VS GODLY WISDOM:

What is “earthly wisdom”?

What is “godly wisdom”? What is God’s vision for us? (Proverbs 8:6-7;10-11)

What does James say about wisdom? (James 3:14-15)

EXAMPLES OF EARTHLY WISDOM:

The end justifies the means. Mark uses the book, “The Prince”, by Niccolò Machiavelli as one example and the song, “Here for a Good Time”, by George Strait as another example.

You can do it. Conceive it. Achieve it. Mark reads from the book, “You Can Do It Yourself”, by Eli Vlaisavljevich.

Tune in tomorrow for another example and the closing of Mark’s sermon.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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October 11, 2023

Title: Earthly Wisdom or Godly Wisdom
Topic: The Book of James

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Do you seek wisdom from the world or from God?

Mark Lanier continues the sermon series on the book of James. Their desire during this series is for you to grow in a sincere and genuine faith, firmly knowing what you believe and why, and then living out that belief in your daily interactions with those in your home and community.

Scripture Passage: James 3:13-18

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

LIFE AS A THERMOMETER:

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

How do our lives reflect our beliefs? Mark shares a funny story about his daughter, Rebecca, who wanted to take her little sister, Sarah, to school for Show and Tell…

What does “meekness” mean in Greek? (James 3:13)

Do you have a harsh personality? Does this reflect the love of Christ? How can you change that?

EARTHLY WISDOM VS GODLY WISDOM:

What does “wisdom” mean in Greek?

How do you see life in this world?

How do you see life in the mundane?

Do you see life as ordinary or do you look at life through God’s eyes?

What is “earthly wisdom”?

What is “godly wisdom”? What is God’s vision for us? (Proverbs 8:22-23)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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October 10, 2023

Title: Earthly Wisdom or Godly Wisdom
Topic: The Book of James

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Do you seek wisdom from the world or from God?

Mark Lanier continues the sermon series on the book of James. Their desire during this series is for you to grow in a sincere and genuine faith, firmly knowing what you believe and why, and then living out that belief in your daily interactions with those in your home and community.

Scripture Passage: James 3:13-18

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

LIFE AS A THERMOMETER:

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

How are our lives like a thermometer? (James 3:13)

SIDE NOTE: What languages did Jesus speak and read? This is super interesting and also important as we study the context of this Scripture passage.

What does “wise” mean in Greek? What does “wise” mean in Hebrew? What is the opposite of “wise”?

How do our lives reflect our beliefs? Mark shares a funny story about his daughter, Rebecca, who wanted to take her little sister, Sarah, to school for Show and Tell…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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October 9, 2023

Title: Earthly Wisdom or Godly Wisdom
Topic: The Book of James

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Do you seek wisdom from the world or from God?

Mark Lanier continues the sermon series on the book of James. Their desire during this series is for you to grow in a sincere and genuine faith, firmly knowing what you believe and why, and then living out that belief in your daily interactions with those in your home and community.

Scripture Passage: James 3:13-18

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why is family important? Mark shares a little about growing up with two sisters…

Did you know that James was the half-brother of Jesus? What did James think of Jesus? When did his opinion of Jesus change? Why is this significant?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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June 23, 2023

Title: Psalm 84
Topic: Summer in the Psalms

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Mark Lanier starts off the new summer series at Champion Forest Baptist Church, “Summer in the Psalms”. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Be Changed by the Presence of God (Psalm 84:10-12)

What do you love? Do you have a hobby or collect something? Do you love God more than those things?

How have you been changed by God?

Do you continually live as if you have been changed by God?

If you haven’t been changed by the presence of God, do you want to be?


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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June 22, 2023

Title: Psalm 84
Topic: Summer in the Psalms

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Mark Lanier starts off the new summer series at Champion Forest Baptist Church, “Summer in the Psalms”. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Take Comfort in the Presence of God (Psalm 84:5-9)

What makes you strong? What gives you strength when the storms of life threaten your sanity?

Where do you turn when you have a problem? Do you turn to others to complain about it or do you turn to God to ask for His help? Mark reminds us that we all go through tough times; it’s how we react that makes us stronger.

How can our strength give comfort to others who are struggling?

Be Changed by the Presence of God (Psalm 84:10-12)

What do you love? Do you have a hobby or collect something? Do you love God more than those things?

How have you been changed by God?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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June 21, 2023

Title: Psalm 84
Topic: Summer in the Psalms

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Mark Lanier starts off the new summer series at Champion Forest Baptist Church, “Summer in the Psalms”. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

FUN FACT: Psalm 84 is a song the people would sing on their journey to Jerusalem.

Treasure the Presence of God (Psalm 84:1-4)

Why do we thank God for our food? Why do we thank God before we take communion? Why do we praise God for our blessings? Do you treasure those things?

Did you know that birds are a symbol of those who dwell close to God? If the birds fill the air with praise in the presence of God, can we do no less?

Take Comfort in the Presence of God (Psalm 84:5-9)

What makes you strong? What gives you strength when the storms of life threaten your sanity? Mark shares a story about his grandson, John Henry, at pre-school sharing about his strength. It’s an adorable story!

Tune in tomorrow as Mark shares more about the comfort of God in our lives.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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June 20, 2023

Title: Psalm 84
Topic: Summer in the Psalms

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Mark Lanier starts off the new summer series at Champion Forest Baptist Church, “Summer in the Psalms”. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What was a “summer vacation” like for the Israelites? Did they take their children on long journeys? What was required before they left home? Did more and more people join the caravan along the journey?

FUN FACT: Psalm 84 is a song the people would sing on their journey to Jerusalem.

Treasure the Presence of God (Psalm 84:1-4)

Why were the people excited about going to the Temple?

Are you excited to go to church?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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June 19, 2023

Title: Psalm 84
Topic: Summer in the Psalms

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Mark Lanier starts off the new summer series at Champion Forest Baptist Church, “Summer in the Psalms”. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Mark begins the sermon sharing about summer vacations visiting grandparents and all the fun they had driving in the car, including the onetime his mother tied a roast wrapped in aluminum foil to the engine of the car and all the singing his dad did.

What was a “summer vacation” like for the Israelites? Did they take their children on long journeys? What was required before they left home? Tune in tomorrow as Mark shares more about their journey and reads from Psalm 84.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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May 5, 2023

Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Mark asked the CFBC Worship Team to sing a song by John Michael Talbot, “Hymn to the Praise of God”.


FINAL THOUGHTS:

We need all of God, so we need to learn all about God.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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May 4, 2023

Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Yesterday, Mark shared part of a story about a lawyer friend of his who had never read the Bible, but was curious – and afraid he was “going to hell” after reading the book of Matthew. Today, he shares the rest of the amazing story. *Note: To hear the full unedited story, click the YouTube link above and fast-forward to the one-hour and three-minute mark.

What is the Westminster Confession of Faith? Mark explains how this is a good explanation of theology.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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May 3, 2023

Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WHAT IS THEOLOGY? Talking about God!

What makes you happy? Who or what can you talk about for hours on end?

Can you talk about God for hours and hours? It’s okay if you can’t right now; you will one day!

What is the difference between Christianity and other religions?

Should we know Jesus so we can know God? (John 14:8-9)

Tune in tomorrow for the rest of the story Mark tells in this segment about his friend who “was going to hell”. (Curious?? Listen in!!)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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May 2, 2023

Title: Zechariah Part 1
Topic: Minor Prophets

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues his series on the Minor Prophets with a look at Zechariah.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

CONTEXT OF ZECHARIAH:
Yesterday, Mark discussed some of the context, such as the sin that separates us from paradise, Abram’s life change, and Moses’ obedience to God. He closed the segment discussing the people’s arrival in the Promised Land and some of the Israelite kings.

Who was King David? What did he accomplish?

Who was King Solomon? What did he accomplish?

Why did Israel split into two kingdoms? Who was the king at this time?

Which new kingdom was “good” and which new kingdom was “bad”? What did God to the “bad” kingdom? Did the “good” kingdom eventually turn “bad”, too? What was God’s response?

SONG REFERENCE: “Rivers of Babylon” by Lamb

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Psalm 137

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

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Title: Knowing God
Topic: These Things Never Change

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “These Things Never Change: What We Believe and Why it Matters”. This week, Mark Lanier subs in for Pastor Jarrett, preaching on the importance of knowing and living the theology of the Bible.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WHY IS THEOLOGY IMPORTANT? John 17:3

Why do we need to know God intimately in order to know theology? Mark warns: “If you’re worshipping anything else, it’s fake.” Why does God want us to know Him?

How can we get to know God? Mark reminds us that, too often, we reflect our image onto God instead of reflecting His image onto others.

WHAT IS THEOLOGY?

Talk about God!

What makes you happy? Who or what can you talk about for hours on end? Mark shares about his sweet grandbabies…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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May 1, 2023

Title: Zechariah Part 1
Topic: Minor Prophets

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Mark Lanier continues his series on the Minor Prophets with a look at Zechariah.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

CONTEXT OF ZECHARIAH:

Why did God create people? What is our purpose – designed by God?
What is paradise? Why do we have the promise of paradise?
What happened to paradise when Adam and Eve sinned? Why do we continue to rebel against God in the midst of knowing paradise is for us? Mark uses the imagery of “dirty water” to explain…
What was God’s promise to Eve about a future redeemer?
Who was Abram (Abraham)? Did he always worship God? Mark reminds us of some of the things Abram did in his life…
Why did Abram’s offspring fall into slavery?
How did God reveal himself to Moses?
When and why did the Pharoah finally release the Israelites from slavery?
Where was the Promised Land? How did the people survive in the Promised Land? What was God’s promise to the people? Did God command the people to share His message to their offspring and to the nations? Mark discusses other commands from God to the Israelites…
Who were some of the kings of Israel?

Tune in tomorrow for more on King David and the context behind the book of Zechariah.

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

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November 18, 2022

Title: The Thread
Topic: The Thread

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “The Thread”. This week, Mark Lanier, the teacher for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest, continues the series with a sermon on Abraham and Isaac.

Find Mark Lanier’s special sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does the story of Abraham and Isaac prove God’s love to us?

THE SIGNIFICANCE
God is just – always.
We have victory in Jesus – no matter what.
Jesus makes us better – every day.
God has an answer for every problem – even the hard ones.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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November 17, 2022

Title: The Thread
Topic: The Thread

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “The Thread”. This week, Mark Lanier, the teacher for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest, continues the series with a sermon on Abraham and Isaac.

Find Mark Lanier’s special sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

JESUS IN GENESIS 22
How does the story of Abraham and Isaac prove God’s love to us?
Only son
Three days
The wood
The Lamb (ram)
Total faith
Life – not death

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here

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November 16, 2022

Title: The Thread
Topic: The Thread

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “The Thread”. This week, Mark Lanier, the teacher for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest, continues the series with a sermon on Abraham and Isaac.

Find Mark Lanier’s special sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

THE STORY: Genesis 22
What did God tell Abraham to do with his son, Isaac?
Did Abraham obey?
Did Isaac question his dad?
What does Jehovah Jireh mean?
Why should this story bother us? Does this story portray God as “mean”?
How did Abraham test God? Did God fulfill His promise to Abraham concerning his other son, Ishmael?
Mark explains what happened before Abraham took Isaac up the mountain to be sacrificed.

JESUS IN GENESIS 22
How can Isaac be compared to Jesus? (John 3:16)
Tune in tomorrow for more comparisons…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here

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November 15, 2022

Title: The Thread
Topic: The Thread

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “The Thread”. This week, Mark Lanier, the teacher for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest, continues the series with a sermon on Abraham and Isaac.

Find Mark Lanier’s special sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

THE SETTING: John 8:48-59
How did Jesus “know” Abraham?
Was this perplexing to the people?
Why is there so much death in this passage?
How does this passage affect us?
Why did Jesus refer to Abraham as “Father”?
How did Abraham “see the day of Jesus and rejoice”?

THE STORY: Genesis 22
Mark uses a song from Bob Dylan to explain the story…
What did God tell Abraham to do with his son, Isaac?
Did Abraham obey?
Did Isaac question his dad?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here

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November 14, 2022

Title: The Thread
Topic: The Thread

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Last week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series entitled: “The Thread”. This week, Mark Lanier, the teacher for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest, continues the series with a sermon on Abraham and Isaac.

Find Mark Lanier’s special sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark Lanier uses this segment to explain how Jesus is found in every story of the Bible. He also reads from John 8:48-59.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here

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January 12, 2017

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

We don’t praise God because he needs His ego stroked. We praise Him because He is worthy of it.

Are you where you want to be in Christ? Are you happy? Are you satisfied? We long for something more. God made us to be with Him. To love Him. To be in fellowship with Him. There is more to life and that is to be with Him.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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January 11, 2018

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Even Kanye West and Jay-Z recognize that there is a God. Even they realize that there is right and wrong in the world. And they wrote a song about it! (Mark used an excerpt from the song in his sermon which you can hear in this segment.)

Mark also talks about “human uniqueness”. We are different from the birds in the air and the beasts in the field. Humans may be different in race, sex, class, and religious belief, but there is one constant: There is something special about every human being, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. Every person is special.

Furthermore, it is impossible to love someone without knowing the love of God. You may say you love your spouse and your kids, even your friends. But without knowing the loving kindness and forgiveness of the One who made you, you cannot truly love someone else.

“If there’s no God, love is just some chemical reaction in our brains,” Mark says. Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion of Mark’s sermon.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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January 10, 2018

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Today’s segment is a bit…..odd. Mark uses Adolph Hitler, Herbert Spencer, and even Kanye West and Jay-Z as examples. What? Why on earth would he use these men to argue in FAVOR of God? Just listen in….it all makes sense. Trust me.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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January 9, 2018

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Why are things the way that they are? Why are we made the way we are? Why is life the way it is? What makes the most sense? Mark poses all these questions (and more!) to help his explanation of why God is real.

First, Mark believes in objective morality. There are definite black and white issues. Second, he talks about human uniqueness. There are differences between humans and dogs, for instance. Third, he believes in love as something more than “ooey-gooey feelings” (this is a direct quote from Mark).

Listen in as Mark gives two more reasons. Do they make more sense with or without a God?

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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January 8, 2018

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week will be airing portions of his sermon. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Mark reminds us early in the sermon this week of the Apostle Peter, the one who walked on water with Jesus. Peter said, “Believers should, in our hearts, honor Christ the Lord as Holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it in gentleness and respect.”

There are two kinds of evidence in law: direct and circumstantial. They are both acceptable, valid, and allowed in a court of law. When it comes to Christianity and out faith, which will people believe? Can you defend Christ to others? Can you defend God to yourself?

Note: If you’ve ever wanted to know a little bit about why Mark is a lawyer, yet knows so much about the Bible and Biblical languages, listen in as he shares some of his story with the congregation of Fallbrook Church.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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March 10, 2017

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

We don’t praise God because he needs His ego stroked. We praise Him because He is worthy of it.

Are you where you want to be in Christ? Are you happy? Are you satisfied? We long for something more. God made us to be with Him. To love Him. To be in fellowship with Him. There is more to life and that is to be with Him.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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March 9, 2017

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Even Kanye West and Jay-Z recognize that there is a God. Even they realize that there is right and wrong in the world. And they wrote a song about it! (Mark used an excerpt from the song in his sermon which you can hear in this segment.)

Mark also talks about “human uniqueness”. We are different from the birds in the air and the beasts in the field. Humans may be different in race, sex, class, and religious belief, but there is one constant: There is something special about every human being, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. Every person is special.

Furthermore, it is impossible to love someone without knowing the love of God. You may say you love your spouse and your kids, even your friends. But without knowing the loving kindness and forgiveness of the One who made you, you cannot truly love someone else.

“If there’s no God, love is just some chemical reaction in our brains,” Mark says. Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion of Mark’s sermon.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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March 8, 2017

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Today’s segment is a bit…..odd. Mark uses Adolph Hitler, Herbert Spencer, and even Kanye West and Jay-Z as examples. What? Why on earth would he use these men to argue in FAVOR of God? Just listen in….it all makes sense. Trust me.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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March 7, 2017

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Why are things the way that they are? Why are we made the way we are? Why is life the way it is? What makes the most sense? Mark poses all these questions (and more!) to help his explanation of why God is real.

First, Mark believes in objective morality. There are definite black and white issues. Second, he talks about human uniqueness. There are differences between humans and dogs, for instance. Third, he believes in love as something more than “ooey-gooey feelings” (this is a direct quote from Mark).

Listen in as Mark gives two more reasons. Do they make more sense with or without a God?

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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March 6, 2017

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week will be airing portions of his sermon. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Mark reminds us early in the sermon this week of the Apostle Peter, the one who walked on water with Jesus. Peter said, “Believers should, in our hearts, honor Christ the Lord as Holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it in gentleness and respect.”

There are two kinds of evidence in law: direct and circumstantial. They are both acceptable, valid, and allowed in a court of law. When it comes to Christianity and out faith, which will people believe? Can you defend Christ to others? Can you defend God to yourself?

Note: If you’ve ever wanted to know a little bit about why Mark is a lawyer, yet knows so much about the Bible and Biblical languages, listen in as he shares some of his story with the congregation of Fallbrook Church.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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April 21, 2015

Title: Church History - Week 14
Topic: Church History

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

The Canon – Part 2

If the church believed that scripture was so important, then why didn’t they have a Bible for over 250 years? Well, Mark believes that the answer lies within the question!

There have been a lot of different “types” of Bibles throughout the ages, Mark explains what the first one was called, when it was made, and where. But what were the people using the Bible for??? Interesting stuff, so listen in!

Mark also introduces us to Diocletian, the last Roman Emperor before Constantine. He hated the church. He martyred believers, ordered all churches leveled, and all scripture burned. Mark also talks about three women (nuns, really) and a mayor who stood up to Diocletian. What happened next? Listen in!

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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April 17, 2015

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

We don’t praise God because he needs His ego stroked. We praise Him because He is worthy of it.

Are you where you want to be in Christ? Are you happy? Are you satisfied? We long for something more. God made us to be with Him. To love Him. To be in fellowship with Him. There is more to life and that is to be with Him.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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April 16, 2015

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Even Kanye West and Jay-Z recognize that there is a God. Even they realize that there is right and wrong in the world. And they wrote a song about it! (Mark used an excerpt from the song in his sermon which you can hear in this segment.)

Mark also talks about “human uniqueness”. We are different from the birds in the air and the beasts in the field. Humans may be different in race, sex, class, and religious belief, but there is one constant: There is something special about every human being, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. Every person is special.

Furthermore, it is impossible to love someone without knowing the love of God. You may say you love your spouse and your kids, even your friends. But without knowing the loving kindness and forgiveness of the One who made you, you cannot truly love someone else.

“If there’s no God, love is just some chemical reaction in our brains,” Mark says. Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion of Mark’s sermon.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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April 15, 2015

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Today’s segment is a bit…..odd. Mark uses Adolph Hitler, Herbert Spencer, and even Kanye West and Jay-Z as examples. What? Why on earth would he use these men to argue in FAVOR of God? Just listen in….it all makes sense. Trust me.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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April 14, 2015

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week we will be airing portions of his sermon each day. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Why are things the way that they are? Why are we made the way we are? Why is life the way it is? What makes the most sense? Mark poses all these questions (and more!) to help his explanation of why God is real.

First, Mark believes in objective morality. There are definite black and white issues. Second, he talks about human uniqueness. There are differences between humans and dogs, for instance. Third, he believes in love as something more than “ooey-gooey feelings” (this is a direct quote from Mark).

Listen in as Mark gives two more reasons. Do they make more sense with or without a God?

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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April 13, 2015

Title: Why do you Believe in God?
Topic: Mark Lanier Sermons

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

A few weeks ago, Mark Lanier had the honor to be a guest speaker at Fallbrook Church, located in Northwest Harris County off Cypress Creek Parkway and Walters Rd. This week will be airing portions of his sermon. You can learn more about Fallbrook Church [here].

COULD YOU PERSUADE A JURY IF YOUR FAITH WAS ON TRIAL?

Mark reminds us early in the sermon this week of the Apostle Peter, the one who walked on water with Jesus. Peter said, “Believers should, in our hearts, honor Christ the Lord as Holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it in gentleness and respect.”

There are two kinds of evidence in law: direct and circumstantial. They are both acceptable, valid, and allowed in a court of law. When it comes to Christianity and out faith, which will people believe? Can you defend Christ to others? Can you defend God to yourself?

Note: If you’ve ever wanted to know a little bit about why Mark is a lawyer, yet knows so much about the Bible and Biblical languages, listen in as he shares some of his story with the congregation of Fallbrook Church.

If you do not have a church home, Mark invites you to come to Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Attend the early service at 9:30 AM and then go the Family Life Center (located near the center of the church building) for his Life Group class, which begins at 11 AM. Mark’s class averages about 800 people every Sunday, so don’t be shy! Come and join them this Sunday!

Listen in every day to hear a portion of Mark’s lesson.

Remember, you can order a copy of his new book, “Christianity on Trial”, directly from the publisher [here].

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