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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Tim Rine

On Senior Sunday, Donovan challenges our graduates and the church to Be Connected and Be Connectors.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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!).By 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.By 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.By 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.By Tim Rine

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

If Jesus said "there's one thing you lack," what would that one thing be? In today's lesson, Tim uses the account of the rick young ruler to help us contemplate the thing or things we need to surrender to the Lord.By Tim Rine

When we understand God has given us everything we need to do to achieve His purposes, we begin to appreciate the blessing of sharing our time, talents and resources. In today's lesson, Tim takes us to 1 Chronicles 29:10-17 as we continue our study of stewardship.By Tim Rine

Our attitude toward time, abilities and resources says a lot about stewardship and what is Lord of our lives. In today's lesson, Tim helps us see the story of the Good Samaritan through a different lens, as he challenges us to do something for others.By Tim Rine

We want instant gratification, but God calls us to obedience and perseverance. His plan is superior to ours because his purpose is greater than ours. In today's lesson, Donovan takes us to the story of Joshua at Jericho as he challenges us to seek God's mission for our lives in 2024.By Donovan Rillion

Fear not, for behold.... What causes us to be afraid when confronted with the living God? In today's lesson, Tim unpacks the sin and lack of trust which foment fear. Instead, he challenges us to see, listen and respond to the Savior.By Tim Rine

Do you hear what I hear? Really? But are you listening? In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to consider how we respond to Jesus' birth. Are we sharing the Good News? Do we treasure it in our hearts?By Vaughn Park Church of Christ

Why was Mary chosen to be Jesus mother? What made her special? In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to follow Mary's example of being servants ready to do whatever God asks of us.By Tim Rine

Are you normal? Or, are you accepted? In today's lesson, Tim shows us how the genealogy of Jesus can provide us encouragement about how God can use less than perfect people to achieve His perfect purpose.By Tim Rine

Do you carry scars from your past? Are you living in a barren place? What if you could be welcomed to the king's table as a prince or princess? In today's lesson, Tim reveals how similar we are to the Old Testament character, Mephibosheth.By Tim Rine

What is God's prescription for discouragement? In today's lesson, Tim picks up where we left Elijah last week to see how God brings the prophet from the brink of death to a renewed mission.By Tim Rine

Are you discouraged? Has fear replaced your faith? In today's lesson, Tim uses Elijah as an example of how discouragement can hurt our eyes, hands, mouth and mind.By Tim Rine

Have you lost your life for Jesus? In today's lesson, Tim shares his personal journey of discovering Jesus. For each of us, it begins with dying to self and culminates with finding the Zoe! life.By Tim Rine

Are you all in for Jesus? In today's lesson, Donovan uses Luke 5 to challenge us to consider if we've truly surrendered to the Lord. For if we do, Jesus says in Luke 18 we will receive many times more than what we give up.By Donovan Rillion

It's time for choice foods and sweet drinks! As we conclude our study of Nehemiah, Tim encourages us to celebrate for the joy of the Lord is our strength.By Tim Rine

When the builders are making progress, you can count on Satan to attack with discouragement and division. In today's lesson, Tim examines five ways Satan tried to undermine the people in Nehemiah's day — the same tricks he uses to attack the Church today.By Tim Rine

When do you give thanks? At suppertime? The fourth Thursday of November? How about when you are ridiculed, threatened, giving credit, and expecting God to work? Today's lesson focuses on giving thanks and on answering the trumpet call to help in building for God.By Tim Rine

We're building! So, we're not just calling for masons, electricians, plumbers and carpenters. We're looking for chefs, cosmetologists, insurance salespeople and nurses. In today's lesson, Tim uses Nehemiah 3 to illustrate the importance of every Christian in building for the Kingdom as Vaughn Park Church seeks 100 missionaries for the River Region.…

How big are your dreams? Have you prayed about those dreams and let God help you make a plan? In today's lesson, Tim takes us to Nehemiah 2 where we get a picture of courage, boldness and faith in pursuing a dream.By Tim Rine

As we continue our study of Nehemiah, Tim explores the cupbearer's prayer in chapter 1 where we see the focus on God's character, my sin, God's promises; and my request.By Tim Rine

How do you begin creating positive change in others' lives? Ask and Care! As we begin a new series on Nehemiah, Tim challenges us to follow the great builder's example by asking our neighbors how they're doing, listening to their answer and caring enough to help.By Tim Rine

As Vaughn Park Church prepares for Agape Giving Sunday Sept. 10, Tim sits down with Erich and Allena Burbage to talk about their journey as foster parents as well as Agape Executive Director Steve Duer to hear about the needs and victories in serving vulnerable mothers and children.By Tim Rine