The first nine verses of Luke 16 can be challenging because Jesus uses a parable about dishonest management to confront the Pharisees' attitude toward possessions. As we embark on 2025, Tim calls us to apply the text to our stewardship.โดย Tim Rine

When the challenges of life are bearing down, we can find shelter in God's presence, in our faith, and in His Word. But in today's lesson, John Mark reminds us there's also shelter in the community of the Church. It's where we can seek refuge or be a fortress for our brothers and sisters in need.โดย John Mark Stephenson

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas week, Donovan calls us to fully appreciate the Gift That Keeps on Giving. Long after that necktie or sweater goes out of style, Jesus keeps on giving hope, peace, joy, community, purpose and abundant life.โดย Donovan Rillion

As Vaughn Park Church dedicates a renovated auditorium, Tim uses lessons from Luke 15 to remind us the building and everything we do should be to reach the lost.โดย Tim Rine

Do you have an invitation to the Lord's table? Do you appreciate its value? Are you inviting others? As we continue our study of Luke, Tim turns to Chapter 14 for lessons from Jesus about the banquet He has prepared for those who'll come.โดย Tim Rine

Want to bear more fruit? Try adding manure! In today's lesson, Tim turns to Luke 13:6-9, where the parable of the fig tree demonstrates God's desire for us to be fruitful but also His patience with those of us who are late bloomers.โดย Tim Rine

In Luke 12, a man's greedy request for settlement of an estate prompted Jesus to share a parable. The story demonstrates how the desire for more can obscure our vision for others and the One who is Lord of all.โดย Tim Rine

How's your heart? As we look at Luke 11:1-13, this is the question John Mark used to challenge us. When we pray, does our heart find the Father, a friend and one who is eager to give?โดย John Mark Stephenson

As we continue our study of Luke, Tim turns to the parable of the Good Samaritan and asks us who are we — the priest, the Levite, the Samaritan or the innkeeper?โดย Tim Rine

What's your superpower? Leaping tall buildings? X-ray vision? Spontaneous Dad jokes! In today's lesson from Luke 9, Tim challenges us to tap into the power we have through Christ living in us. Power to share what God has done in our lives and to bring healing.โดย Tim Rine

Don't be afraid; just believe. These were the words Jesus spoke to a man in Luke 8 who had just lost his only daughter. Today's lesson reminds us our fear and faith are not based on our circumstances, understanding or how close we feel to God during tough times. Don't be afraid; just believe.โดย Tim Rine

In Luke 7:44, Jesus asks Simon the Pharisee a simple but profound question, "Do you see this woman?" Tim uses this verse as a launch point for a lesson challenging our perceptions of "sinful" people as well as our approach to worship.โดย Tim Rine

As we continue our study of Luke, Tim walks us through how he uses Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer to dive deeper into God's Word. In Luke Chapter 6, Tim challenges us to consider this week who we are condemning wrongly, what we are praying for, and who we have conflict with that we need to love better.…

Are we still amazed by Jesus? Does His presence bring an awareness of our sin and His power? Does it give us a vision of something greater? Today's lesson from Luke 5:1-11 begs us to get out of the shallows and explore deeper waters.โดย Tim Rine

Satan can attack when we least expect it. In today's lesson, Tim uses the temptation of Jesus to highlight how Satan can challenge us after a spiritual victory; when we're alone; when we're physically drained; when we're waiting on God; when we're starting something great for God; and even when we are in church.…

Are you prepared? In today's lesson, Tim focuses on John the Baptist's call for repentance in Luke 3. In preparing the people to follow Jesus, the forerunner rebukes the crowd and encourages them to demonstrate the fruit of their faith with urgency and specificity. How about us? Are we prepared to go where Jesus leads?…

Have you ever lost a child in a store? Have you ever lost Jesus? Today's lesson from Luke 2 focuses on a time when Mary and Joseph "misplaced" and misunderstood Jesus.โดย Tim Rine

What are you praying? What are you hearing? What are you speaking? As we dive into the Gospel of Luke, Tim uses Zechariah's reaction to the angel's message as an invitation for us to examine our expectation for answered prayers.โดย Tim Rine

Tim invites you to join Jesus on a journey through Luke. This introduction to the 24-week series is a challenge to dive in and discover what the Holy Spirit will reveal through Luke's purposeful and orderly account of Jesus' life and ministry.โดย Tim Rine

On this Agape Sunday, Steve Duer and Baron Goins talk about foster care, adoption and respite care with the Burbage and Scott families.โดย Steve Duer

As Vaughn Park begins the process of replanting small groups, John Mark turns to Ephesians 6 for a lesson on spiritual warfare and how our defensive armor is designed to to be used in combination with that of our Christian brothers and sisters.โดย John Mark Stephenson

What causes quarrels? If we're honest, we'd probably say "the other guy." In today's lesson, James (and Tim) teach us it's really our pride and selfish desires.โดย Tim Rine

Are you wise? James says true wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. In contrast, he says bitter jealousy and selfish ambition are earthly, unspiritual and demonic. In today's lesson, Tim provides practical ways to apply the wisdom discussed in James Chapter 3.…

Where's your mouth taking you this week? Will it start a fire or heal a hurt? In today's lesson, Tim tackles one of the most challenging passages in scripture: James 3:1-12.โดย Tim Rine

Does your faith prompt action? In today's lesson, Tim turns to James 2 where we are challenged to assess the authenticity and impact of our faith.โดย Tim Rine

James describes loving your neighbor as the royal law of Scripture. In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to examine how we accept others and how we sometimes make it more challenging for others to love us.โดย Tim Rine

What do you see when you look in the mirror? In today's lesson, Donovan continues our series in James by looking at Chapter 1, verses 19-27, where we are challenged to be changed by the Gospel and become doers of the word.โดย Donovan Rillion

Do you fight temptation? Do you realize you can win? In today's lesson, Tim uses James 1:12-18 to remind us we can resist and refocus when tempted.โดย Vaughn Park Church of Christ

Want to complete the mission — or win the race? Keep your focus on God. As we begin Vacation Bible School, Tim turns to Numbers 13 for a lesson about 10 men who had everything necessary to be winners, but they failed to see God's power in their circumstances.โดย Tim Rine

Do you need help in applying knowledge to practical situations? Try asking! In today's lesson, Tim explores James 1:5-8 and the power of a prayer offered in faith.โดย Tim Rine

We may not rejoice for our problems, but we can rejoice in our problems — because they help us develop patience, faith and character. As we begin a series on the book of James, Tim challenges us to reflect on the pressures in our lives and how we are responding in faith.โดย Tim Rine

How are you holding up against the winds of our fallen world? In today's lesson, John Mark takes us to James 5 to rediscover the power of prayer and the role confession plays in helping us heal.โดย John Mark Stephenson

Why do we pray? In today's lesson, Tim turns to scripture to remind us prayer changes things — from circumstances, to others and especially the one doing the praying.โดย Tim Rine

On Senior Sunday, Donovan challenges our graduates and the church to Be Connected and Be Connectors.โดย Donovan Rillion

As we near the end of the Our Foundation series, Tim discusses the mission of the church and how Vaughn Park's ministries are reaching out to share the gospel.โดย Tim Rine

How is our vision? Do we see others with the eyes of Jesus, or is our sight impaired by preconceptions and assumptions? In today's lesson, Baron takes us to Mark 5:21-34 to help us see others and ourselves as God does.โดย Baron Goins

How do we defeat sin in our lives? In today's lesson, Tim encourages us to balance personal responsibility with dependence on God as we use the tools of the Bible, Holy Spirit and Circumstances to change.โดย Tim Rine

Living a Zoe life involves loving God passionately and loving people tangibly. As we continue the Our Foundation series, Tim provides an opportunity for us to embrace God's vision for Vaughn Park by getting involved in worship, service and outreach.โดย Tim Rine

Have you been back to the water? In today's lesson, Tim encourages us to remember our baptism as we confront the lies we hear from Satan and our human nature.โดย Tim Rine

Over the centuries, many have tried to disprove Christ's resurrection with other explanations for the empty tomb. As Tim concludes three lessons on Jesus' death, burial and resurrection, he exposes the fallacy of these arguments.โดย Tim Rine

He is Risen, indeed! On this Easter Sunday, Tim asks us to join him on a journey to the tomb as we explore reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus and why that single event is the key to not only eternal life but also full, abundant, overflowing life (Zoe!).โดย Tim Rine

What's the most important event in history? The Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus — or as Tim says, the DBR. As we unpack the Gospel over three weeks, Tim begins with a lesson on reasons we can have confidence that Jesus not only lived, but died.โดย Tim Rine

What do people see in you? In the church? In today's lesson, Cowboy Tim illustrates how outward appearances can lead others to make a judgement about inward qualities. As we strive to look more like Jesus, Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth challenges us to meet others where they are, so we may win some to Christ.…

Do you see Jesus? Do you recognize His house? Have you found the Gateway? In the first of two lessons on Jesus in Our Foundation series, Tim turns to the story of Jacob's ladder in Genesis to help make sure we Don't Miss Him.โดย Tim Rine

As we continue the Our Foundation series, Tim encourages us to dive into scripture. HIs favorite tool: SOAP, or Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer.โดย Tim Rine

Are you reading the Book? In today's lesson, Tim encourages us to develop a deeper desire for God's Word.โดย Tim Rine

What is God's greatest miracle? Creation? Parting the Red Sea? Healing? Resurrection? In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to consider the impact of God's peace, strength and forgiveness in our lives.โดย Vaughn Park Church of Christ

What is your picture of God? Is it the same as God's picture of God? As we begin the Our Foundation series, Tim turns to scripture for a clearer view of who God says He is.โดย Tim Rine

As Vaughn Park Church strives to be led by the Spirit, all to the glory of God, Tim reviews the qualities and responsibilities of shepherds.โดย Tim Rine

As Tim concludes our series on stewardship, he turns to Luke 6 and Malachi 3 to consider the blessings of a giving heart.โดย Tim Rine