Life Lessons

Suffering Together -- 1

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 What does your church experience look like? Are you known and loved even with your quirks? Do have a sense of belonging and purpose? If hardship were to come your way would you have people who would care about and support you? Get ready on Life Lessons for a refreshing and clear message of what it means to belong to the family of God.

Vital Signs -- Pt 2

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Monday, February 8, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 When we are born again something changes. Pastor Steve calls these changes "vital signs." Just what are these changes and can we know if someone has truly experienced a rebirth? How can we help each other to live out this new life? These are important questions to ask!

Vital Signs -- Pt 1

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Friday, February 5, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 When a person is born-again something happens. A new living power enters and we are changed. On Life Lessons as Pastor Steve takes us through the book of Hebrews we come up against many questions that arise concerning this very topic. Can a person "lose" their salvation? If they renounce the Lord is it because they were never born-again in the first place? How far does the grace of God go? Pastor Steve answers these questions and takes a look at an all important step that is often glossed over, the step of repentance.

God's Lighthouse -- Pt 3

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, February 4, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 Perhaps you've been led astray or betrayed by someone you really looked up to and now find that it's easier to just quit. Maybe your safety or your good name has been put in jeopardy and you’re not sure that this whole Christianity thing is worth it. On Life Lessons as Pastor Steve concludes his message "God's Lighthouse," we'll learn just where the line is between being weak or actually being so fed up we forsake Jesus. And we'll learn how the author of Hebrews wants to protect and help us make informed choices knowing what is at stake.

God's Lighthouse -- Pt 2

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 Not one of us is perfect. And each of us have probably had some sort of season where we strayed off the path God has for us. But today on Life Lessons Pastor Steve addresses the danger of taking it a few steps further and actually renouncing Christ. Get ready for a healthy dose of fear lest we, too, ignore the prophetic warning found in Hebrews 10 and find ourselves run aground.

God's Lighthouse -- Pt 1

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 People make decisions based on what they determine to be in their best interests. For some, it might seem that leaving Jesus, at least for a while, would be in their best interest. They play a game saying it's okay to leave Him now because He'll always be there in the future. Today on Life Lessons, together with the author of Hebrews, Pastor Steve unequivocally and passionately says, "No, don't do it!" Get ready for a clear explanation of the difficult statements found in Hebrews chapter 10.

Why Believers Gather -- Pt 3

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Monday, February 1, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 How would you describe your spiritual life right now? If you feel dry and don't seem to be moving forward in your Christian walk, today on Life Lessons Pastor Steve explains why God says we need to meet together. Sure, there isn’t a perfect church, but we need to get over it…for our own spiritual growth.

Why Believers Gather -- Pt 2

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Friday, January 29, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 There a myriad of excuses to not be involved in a body of believers. But, as Pastor Steve shares on today’s Life Lessons, what he has learned through many years of pastoring, the pros far out weight the cons.

Why Believers Gather -- Pt 1

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 Today on Life Lessons Pastor Steve is going to share who he believes to be the author of Hebrews. For centuries scholars have not known for sure but Pastor Steve has a pretty good case for who he thinks it is. And then he’s going to go to Hebrews 10 and explain the importance of gathering together as believers. If you think you have a good excuse not to, be sure to stick around!

Full Surrender -- Pt 3

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 Full surrender is the key to victorious life. But for many of us we fight tooth and nail about the very idea of letting go of the steering wheel. Today on Life Lessons, in the conclusion of his message, Pastor Steve will spell out what it means to fully surrender and he'll remind us that even in this process, God will help us to be willing to be willing. All we need to do is ask.

Full Surrender -- Pt 2

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 How can we live out our Christianity to its fullest? How can we actually experience clear guidance and miraculous provision? How about fulfillment and peace and answered prayers? Today on Life Lessons Pastor Steve answers these questions with a seemingly contradictory method!

Full Surrender -- Pt 1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Monday, January 25, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Series: Hebrews Volume 3 Today on Life Lessons Pastor Steve takes us back to the book of Hebrews with a message entitled "Full Surrender." We'll look at the key which released the power in Jesus' life. And then discover how we, too, can have that same power and victory in our lives.

Depression -- Dealing With Loss -- Pt 2

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Friday, January 22, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell All of us experience loss of some kind or other. What do we do with that loss? What is God’s heart towards us when we find ourselves in deep pain? On Life Lessons today, as he concludes his message "Dealing with Loss, Pastor Steve reminds us of our true source of comfort and helps us to press into God and into the body of Christ to find healing."

Depression -- Dealing With Loss -- Pt 1

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, January 21, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Consider the pain you have experienced from your own losses…have they caused you to push towards God…or to push Him away? Have they caused you to become better…or bitter? On Life Lessons today, Pastor Steve shows us where to find comfort and healing, and perhaps even deliverance from long lasting depression.

Depression -- Steps to Take -- Pt 2

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Over the past few weeks on Life Lessons we’ve been hearing Pastor Steve’s passionate teaching on the topic of depression. Just as he was comforted and delivered from the suffering, now he walks alongside others bringing comfort and hope. Today’s message is a practical one in which Pastor Steve goes down a list of steps to take to be set free from depression.

Depression -- Steps to Take -- Pt 1

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell How do we deal with depression? The trend these days is to take medication, to mask the symptoms. This is true for even children! Today on Life Lessons, Pastor Steve goes down a list of practical, non-addictive, ways to deal with depression that are helpful. He knows—he suffered with depression for almost 3 decades.

Depression -- Soul Ties -- Pt 2

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Monday, January 18, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell If you or someone you know suffers from depression, there is a way to be set free. Today, Pastor Steve’s message on Life Lessons might just hold the key to making that happen.

Depression -- Soul Ties -- Pt 1

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Friday, January 15, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell In today's society, anything goes. Many of us have bought into this lie and try to live the Christian life with lots of excess baggage. Some of this baggage is unloaded easily, but there are some past areas in our lives that seem to have more strings attached. Today on Life Lessons, Pastor Steve has a powerful message on the strongholds of such areas. He calls them "soul ties".

Depression -- Caring for Yourself -- Pt 3

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Life is stressful and that stress manifests itself in many ways, including depression. On Life Lessons today, Pastor Steve gives us some advise. Before we try to cast out demons, before we spiritualize the whole thing, we need to address the obvious. Perhaps our own life-style is adding to our body’s reaction.

Depression -- Caring for Yourself -- Pt 2

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Host: Dr. Steve Schell Today on Life Lessons Pastor Steve continues the message, “Caring for Yourself.” It’s the practical side of dealing with depression and starts with an amazing story of how God used ordinary people in an extraordinary way. Healing is available in ways that just might surprise us.

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At Life Lessons with Dr. Steve Schell we are committed to making disciples of Jesus through sound biblical teaching. In addition to being supported by our church family at Northwest Church, we rely on the faithful giving of our regular listeners.

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Current Series - Hebrews Volume 3

Hebrews Volume 3

How crucial it is to understand the foundational truths of our Christianity; it affects all that we think and all that we do. As Pastor Steve takes us through the book of Hebrews book we'll grow in our understanding of these deep, rich truths and we'll be encouraged to persevere in the faith. We're not alone in experiencing temptations, fears and pressures; the first century Hebrew church was rife with such feelings. The writer of this important letter addresses these distractions and shows them—and us—the superiority of Jesus, God's Son, creator and heir of all things! And as our understanding grows, so will our confidence that we are forgiven, we are loved and we are invited into the very presence of God!

Messages included in this volume are: Full Surrender, Why Believers Gather, God's Lighthouse, Vital Signs, Suffering Together, God Pleasing Faith, Saving Faith, Growing In Faith, The Promise and The Danger of Saying Yes.

THIS MONTH'S PREMIUM OFFER - Avoiding False Doctrine

Avoiding False Doctrine

How do people understand who God is and what He has done. Is it intellectual knowledge or revelation through the Holy Spirit? Hebrews 13:9 says to "not be carried away by varied and strange teachings." But anyone who steps into the religious world quickly discovers there is a vast array of opinions on any subject you name. So how can an honest person in the 21st century know what's true and what's not? In his message, "Avoiding False Doctrine," Pastor Steve answers this question. He looks at why there are so many false teachings and why it really matters what we believe. He also shows how God reveals His truth and how we can keep from being "carried away". All this month you can receive a copy of the message "Avoiding False Doctrine" when you send a gift of any amount to the ministry of Life Lessons. It's our way of saying "Thank You" for your financial support of this radio ministry.