Scenic Hills Pulpit

Happy Easter! In keeping with our theme this year of "REIGN: Christ Over All Things," Ken frames the resurrection of Christ as "The King's Coronation." He examines how the resurrection of Christ totally squashes the rebellion of sin and death, fulfills prophecy, and demands allegiance.

This is part 3 of the series entitled, "REIGN: Christ Over My Church." In this lesson, Ken examines how the church's purpose is solely informed by Christ's purpose, how unity promotes growth, and how to overcome common barriers to the unity of the church.

This is the 2nd lesson in our current series, "REIGN: Christ Over My Church." In this lesson Ken examines the interconnectedness of the body of Christ, how the body is nourished, and how diversity within the body should be celebrated and not a cause for division.

This is the first lesson in our new series, "Christ Over My Church." In this introductory lesson, Ken examines Christ's reign over the church--his headship--and where and how Christ's authority over the church was established.

Our theme for the year is "REIGN: Christ Over All Things." In this current series, we are discussing how Christ reigns over our salvation. This is the 4th and final lesson in this series and Ken discusses how Christ reigns over our future, especially as it pertains to our salvation.

We are well into our theme for the year, "REIGN-Christ Over All Things." In this lesson, Ken continues our current series, "Christ Over My Salvation," discussing what our redemption through Christ is all about.

In the second of our series, "REIGN-Christ Over My Salvation," Ken discusses how Christ's reign extends over our righteousness which is, in fact, not our righteousness at all, but Christ's.

This is the first lesson in our series, "REIGN-Christ Over My Salvation." In this lesson, Ken's speak to our spiritual need, our spiritual problem of sin and how we are incapable of dealing with it ourselves. Christ's reign over all things extends even to our sin problem and he deals with it by becoming the only solution to that problem.

In the final lesson in our series, "REIGN--Over All Things," Ken examines how through the reign of Christ in our lives, our lives have purpose, our life goals find fulfillment in Him, and how we can have an eternal perspective on life's problems.

In this lesson, Ken teaches on "Christ's Hidden Reign." He discusses how Jesus reigns even over the hidden parts of our lives that others never see, making him Lord of both the "seen and the unseen."

This is part 2 of Ken's lesson, "REIGN--The Cosmic King of Your Chaos." In this lesson Ken speaks to how all things are created for Christ and as such, our everyday actions can all be aligned with His glory.

This is the first lesson in a series entitled, "REIGN--Christ Over All Things." This particular lesson is the first part of a two part lesson entitled, "The Cosmic King of Your Chaos." In this lesson, Ken points out that because Christ created us, we have divine purpose. And secondly, because Christ sustains us, we can rest in his complete control.

This is the introduction to our year-long theme of "REIGN: Christ Over All Things." This theme is derived from Paul statement in Colossians 1: 18 where he describes the authoritative position of Christ as being "preeminent" over everything. In this lesson, Ken walks us through the 10 different topics that will be discussed this year and how they are interconnected in thier purpose of spiritual transformation.

In the final lesson of our year-long series entitled, "Foundations," Ken revisits all 10 foundational statements and explains who they fit together to create a sustainable, strong and enduring foundation for our faith.

In the 4th lesson in our series, "Cradle to Eternity," Ken examines the "Eternal Echo" of the cradle, looking at the name given to Jesus, the promise of a new creation, the urgency of judgment and the echo of hope, seen in the birth of Christ.

In the 3rd lesson of our series, "Cradle to Eternity," Ken examines the "invitation" of the cradle and how that invitation points to a decision that must be made by all.

In our second lesson of the series, "The Cradle to Eternity," Ken examines "The Manger's Warning." The birth of Christ was good news for mankind but also a stark warning of our need for rescue.

In our final "FOUNDATIONS" series entitled, "The Cradle to Eternity," we are examining the foundational principles of heaven and hell in light of the birth of Christ. In this lesson, Ken examines "The Cradle's Light"--God's invitation into relationship with Him.

In our final lesson in our series, "Gifted To Grow," Jack Webb, our Youth Minister, teaches on the gift of mercy from Romans chapter 12.

In the 6th installment of our series, "Gifted to Grow," Jared Criswell, our Connections Ministers, teaches about the spiritual gift of leadership from Romans 12.

In the 5th lesson in our series, "Gifted to Grow," Ken examines the spiritual gift of giving / generosity that Paul speaks of Romans chapter 12.

In our 4th lesson in our series, "Gifted to Grow," Ken teaches on the spiritual gift of encouragement from Romans chapter 12. He also discusses the importance of encouragement not only in our current culture but how it is vitally foundational to the churches health.

In the third lesson in our series, "Gifted to Grow," Ken examines the importance of the spiritual gift of service within the body of Christ. This is taken from Paul's list of spiritual gifts in Romans chapter 12.

Ken teaches on the "speaking gifts" from Romans chapter 12, prophecy and teaching and how they are beneficial and relevant to the vitality of the church today.

In the first lesson of a series entitled, "Gifted to Grow," Jared discusses the necessary attitudes for the application and use of the spiritual gifts outlines in Romans chapter 12.

In the last lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church/Family Bond," Ken examines 7 take-aways from Romans chapter 14 that enable us to maintain unity, while still experiencing differences of opinion. He then discusses 3 step in learning how to "Disagree like a Christian."

Speaking on the 7th "One" from Ephesians 4, Ken examines three aspects of the "One God." The One God is an Abba God, he is an Amazing God, and he is an Accessible God.

In the 6th lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church/Family Bond," Ken teaches on three key aspects of believer's baptism: the purpose, the picture and the power of baptism.

In the 5th part of our series on "United As One: The Church/Family Bond," Ken examines "one faith" that can maintain unity within the church. He examines the three types of faith mentioned in James chapter 2: Dead faith, Demonic faith, and the Dynamic faith that God wants from his people.

This is the 4th lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church/Family Bond." In this lesson, Ken discusses why Jesus is uniquely qualified to be our "One Lord" (Eph. 4). Because Jesus is heavenly, human, humble and highly exalted, he is more than qualified to assume the position of Lord of our lives, and in doing so, unifying the church.

This is part 3 of our series, "United As One: The Church / Family Bond," Ken explores first how we are "called" as well as having a "calling." It is that calling that is tied directly to our hope--which unifies the church.

In this second lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church / Family Bond," Ken teaches from Ephesians 4, specifically from Paul's list of 7 unifying characteristics of the church. We specifically discuss what "membership" within the body of Christ looks like in the church today.

This is first in our series, "United As One--The Church / Family Bond". In this lesson Ken introduced our theme and walks through how unity is the work of the Spirit and how our role as members of the body of Christ is to maintain the unity the Spirit creates. A large part of how we maintain that unity, is through our love for each other.

In our final lesson in our series, "Carrying Your Cross," Ken looks at how, as disciples of Christ, we should respond to persecution when it comes. He focuses in on the Jesus' like characteristics of love, grace and mercy as being the foundational character traits we need to exemplify when we face persecution.

In the 5th lesson in our series, "Carrying Your Cross," Ken examines how we, as disciples of Christ, are called to bear the burdens of others as our very own. In doing so, we may often be called upon to sacrifice and suffer.

In Pt. 4 of our series, "Carrying Your Cross," Ken examines from Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" how disciples of Christ are often required to sacrifice material wealth and career ambitions for Jesus' call to "seek first the Kingdom..."

Peter tells us in 1 Peter to stand fearless and untroubled in the face of persecution. But what does this look like in our daily lives. In this lesson, Ken examines how we can do just that by recognizing our blessedness, developing a posture of courage, and focusing on our eternal hope.

In this lesson, Jared examine three things suffering and sacrifice in the life of a disciple can produce: endurance, character, and hope. He examines these characteristics from Romans 5:1-5.

In this lesson, Ken examines the suffering of sacrificial living, rejection and perseverance in the life of a disciple of Jesus

In the final lesson of our series, "In His Steps: Living a Disciple's Life," Ken discusses we are called to be both disciple and discipler.

The 4th in our series, "In His Steps", this lessons focuses on how prayer, for the disciple of Jesus, is a source of peace, a source of wisdom and guidance, and is a channel for gratitude.

In the 3rd lesson in the "In His Steps" series, Ken discusses how the pursuit of holiness is a reflection of God's character, a call to transformation and an aid in our witness about Jesus.

In this lesson, Jared Criswell, explores what it means for a disciple of Jesus to live committed to the community of Christ.

In this first lesson of the series, Ken examines the basic difference between becoming a disciple of Jesus and living out a life as a disciple of Jesus. He asks the question of whether there is enough evidence in our lives to convict us of being a follower of Jesus or if we are simply making that claim.

Biblical knowledge is valuable to us as Christians but only as far as we put that knowledge into action. In this final lesson in Ken's "Scripture Savvy" series, he discusses the importance of putting our biblical knowledge into action and offers practical ways in which that can be done.

In this third lesson in our series, "Scripture Savvy," Ken discusses the importance of biblical knowledge in identifying those teachings that are prevalent in our world that may not be biblical. He also discusses how biblical knowledge can provide us, as followers of Christ, a level of confidence and authenticity in our beliefs and practices. Biblical knowledge also leads us into greater levels of discernment as followers of Christ.

This is the 2nd lesson in our series, "Scripture Savvy." In this lesson, Ken dives into how scripture transforms us and equips for those "good works" that God has prepared for us. He also discusses how God's Word is only blessing to us when we actually do what it says and apply it to our lives

In this first lesson, Ken discusses the difference between Godly Wisdom and Wordly Wisdom. He also discusses where to gain Godly wisdom as well as the benefits of it.

In this lesson, Jared Criswell, our Connections Minister, teaches on the diety of the Holy Spirit, specifically the Holy Spirit's role as a unique and distinct part of the Trinity (Godhead).

Ken Tackett, our preaching minister, delivers a message on the work of the Holy Spirit in the resurrection of Jesus as well as the ongoing work in the lives of believers. For more information about the Scenic Hills Church of Christ, please visit our website at: www.scenichillscofc.org