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What I Love About Youth and Family Ministry - Brett Petrillo

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Brett Petrillo, Youth and Family Minister at the Bear Valley congregation, brought a lesson on "What I Love About Youth and Family Ministry."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders.

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Why I Love Fellowship - Jon Warnes

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Jon Warnes, Director of Allumni Relations, brought a lesson on "Why I Love Fellowship."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders. 

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Why I Love Bear Valley Students - Mark Hanstein

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Mark Hanstein, and instructor at the Bible Institute and an elder for the Bear Valleyt congregation, brought a lesson on "Why I Love the Bear Valley Students."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders. 

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Why I Love Evangelism - Wayne Burger

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Wayne Burger, instructor at the Institute and preacher for the Conifer church of Christ, brought a lesson on "What I Love About Evangelism."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders. 

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Why I Love Learning - Michael Hite

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Michael Hite, an instructor at the Bible Institute, brought a lesson on "Why I Love Learning."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders. 

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Why I Love Small Congregations - Donnie Bates

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Donnie Bates, Director of Graduate Studies and an instructor at the Institute brought a lesson on "Why I Love Small Congregations."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders. 

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Why I Love Preaching - Neal Pollard

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Neal Pollard, preachers for the congregation here, brought a lesson on "Why I Love Preaching."

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The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has schools in 16 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders. 

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The Importance of Training Preachers

Roy Lanier, Jr., Long time Gospel preacher and former instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver brought the lesson on “The Importance of Training Preachers." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Gleanings from Paul's Concluding Remarks (Eph 6:21-24)

Larry Keele, preacher for the Champions congregation in Houston, TX brought the lesson from Ephesians 6:21-24, "Gleanings from Paul's Concluding Remarks." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Women's Session: The Suffering of Paul and What it Teaches Us

Lisa Ripperton, member at the Bear Valley church of Christ brought the lesson  on “The Suffering of Paul and What It Teaches Us." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Walk This Way: Protectedly (Eph 6:10-20)

Harold Savage, preacher for the Snellville church of Christ in Snellville, GA brought the lesson from Ephesians 6:10-20 on “Wlak This Way: Protectedly." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Walk This Way: Relationally (Eph 5:22-6:9)

Eddie Cloer, professor at Harding University brought the lesson from Ephesians 5:22-6:9, “Walk This Way: Relationally." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Walk This Way: Wisely (5:15-21)

Melvin Otey, Associate Professor of Law at Faulkner University brought the lesson from Ephesians 5:15-21, “Wlak THis Way: Wisely." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Walk This Way: Spiritually (4:25-5:14)

Rob Redden, alumni of the first graduating class of the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver  brought the lesson from Ephesians 4:25-5:14, “Walk This Way: Spiritually." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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The Nature and Characteristics of Christ

Denny Petrillo, President of the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver  brought the lesson on “The Nature and Characteristics of Christ." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Women's Session: Learning Marriage from Ephesians

Jodie Duke, from Old Hickory, TN brought the lesson for the lasies on “Learning Marriage from Ephesians." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Walk This Way: Actively (4:20-24)

Eddie Parrish, preacher at the Graeber Road congregation in Rosenberg, TX brought the lesson from Ephesians 4:20-24, “Walk This Way: Actively." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Don't Walk This Way: Like the Gentiles (4:17-19)

Jeff Jenkins, preacher for the Lewisville church of Christ brought the lesson from Ephesians 4:1-16, “Don’t Walk this Way: Like the Gentiles." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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The Characteristics and Nature of the Devil

David Lipe, longtime preacher and director of the Southeast Bible Institiute in TN brought the lesson on “The Characteristics and Nature of the Devil." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Walk This Way: Unitedly (4:1-16)

Bill Watkins, preacher from Nashville, TN brought the lesson from Ephesians 4:1-16, “Walk This Way: Unitedly." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Women's Session: Ways the Church is Depicted in Ephesians

Martha Lair, longtime member at the Bear Valley church of Christ brought the lesson for the ladies on “Ways the Church is Depicted in Ephesians" 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Paul's Powerful Prayer - Part 2 (3:14-21)

Michael Hite, an instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver  brought the lesson from Ephesians 3:14-21, “Paul’s Powerful Prayer, Part 2."

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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The Greatest Mystery There Ever Was (3:1-13)

Rick Brumback, director of the Southwest School of Biblical Studies brought the lesson from Ephesians 3:1-13, “The Greatest Mystery There Ever Was." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Remember What You Are Now (2:19-22)

Andy Robison, director of the West Virginia School of Preaching brought the lesson from Ephesians 2:19-22, “Remember What You Are Now." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Remember How Jesus Brought Peace (2:14-18)

Mike Vestal, preacher at the Westside church of Christ in Midland, TX brought the lesson from Ephesians 2:14-18 on “Remember How Jesus Brought Peace." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Women's Session: Ethical Matters in the Ephesian Letter

Kathy Pollard, wife of Neal Pollard, the preacher for the Bear valley church of Christ brought the lesson entitled, “Ethical Matters in the Ephesian Letter." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Remember Your Current Condition (2:13)

Stafford North, brought the lesson from Ephesians 2:13 on “Remember Your Current Condition."

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Special Study: Predestination

Jason Jackson, preacher from Stockton, CA brought the lesson on “Predestination."

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Remember Your Past Condition (2:11-12)

Doug Burleson, preacher at the Scotts Hill church of Christ in Scotts Hill, TN, brought the lesson from Ephesians 2:11-12, “Remember Your Past Condition." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Learning Vision and Planning from Ephesians

Bob Turner, instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute and Director of our Foreign Extension Program, brought the lesson on “Vision and Planning from Ephesians." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Remarkable Journey from Death to Life (2:1-10)

Mark Blackwelder, a professor of Bible at Freed Hardeman University brought the lesson from Ephesians 2:1-10, “Remarkable Journey from Death to Life." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Paul's Powerful Prayer (1:15-23)

Dan Owen, preacher at the Boradway church of Christ in Paducah, KY brought the lesson from Ephesians 1:15-23, “Paul’s Powerful Prayer." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Christian, You are Special to God (1:3-14)

Neal Pollard, preacher of the Bear Valley church of Christ brought the lesson “Christian, You are Special to God (1:3:14)." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Ancient Christianity in Contemporary Culture

Eric Owens, preacher and shepherd at the Avondale church of Christ in GA brought the lesson “Ancient Christianity in Contemporary Culture." 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Introduction and Overview of Ephesians

B.J. Clarke, Director of the Memphis School of Preaching brought the lesson “An Introduction and Overview of Ephesians. 

This lesson was presented as part of the 2014 Bear Valley Lectureship, "Making Known God's Eternal Purpose" a study through the letter of Ephesians. This lectureship marks the start of the 50th year of training preachers for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.

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Lessons from Monroe Tharp

This month in chapel the faculty and staff will be presenting lessons offering advice or sharing favorite passage of Scripture with the listener. Today, Denny Petrillo, President of the Bible Institute, brought a lesson on "Lessons Learned from Monroe Tharp."

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We Do Not Shrink Back

Nathan House brought an encouraging lesson today in chapel, "We Do Not Shrink Back." Nathan is planning to preach full time after graduation this May.

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Spartans and Preachers

Rob Sinclair graduates this May from the Bible Institute and plans to preach in Wyoming when his studies here are completed. His lesson today challenged us to remember the battle we fight together, "Spartans and Preachers."

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Joshua's Challenge to the Nation

Dale Babinsky will be graduating next month from the Bible Institute. He brought the lesson in chapel today on "Joshua's Challenge to the Nation." Upon graduation, Dale and his family will be moving to North Carolina to work with the King church of Christ.

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We Are The Bad Guys

Daniel Mayfield, who also graduates in a few weeks, brought the lesson today in chapel about changing our view of God. Upon graduation Daniel plans to continue his education in our Masters Program and he and his wife of looking at different mission work opportunities.

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Fulfilling Our Ministries

Dale Kastner, another graduating senior, brought a very personal and powerful message in chapel today on "Fulfilling Our Ministries." Upon graduation, Dale and his family will be moving to Malawi, East Africa where they will live doing mission work.

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Servants of the Lord Must Be Selfless

Chris Roberts brought the lesson today in chapel on selflessness. Upon graduation Chris and his wife plan to return to California to preach full time.

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Acting on Your Faith

Today begins a series of sermons by our seniors. Jacob Saarloos brought the lesson today from the book of James on our need to "Act on Our Faith." Upon graduation Jacob plans to return to California to pursue an advanced degree in counseling.

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Who is Jesus?

Dale Babinsky, a senior scheduled to graduate this May from the Bible Institute, brought a lesson to the congregation, "Who Is Jesus?" Dale and his family will be moving to North Carolina to work with the church in King, North Carolina upon graduation.

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Restoring Fear of the Lord

For the next 10 days in chapel the students and staff will be watching a special video presentation and we will have no chapel sermons to post. Instead, we will be posting lessons given by the staff to the congregation as part of the Sunday worship.

Today's lesson was given by instructor, Michael Hite, as a word study through the book of 1 Peter - "Restoring a Fear of the Lord"

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The Bible and the Future

Bear Valley instructor Will Hanstein delivered a lesson to the congregation Sunday evening on "The Bible and the Future." This was part of a series of lessons from the Bear Valley staff entitled "What About the Bible?" 

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Welcoming God into Our Homes

Corey Sawyers, current student from TN, brought this lesson "Welcoming God into Our Homes" a couple months ago in chapel.

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Trust in the Lord

Nathan House, a graduating senior, brought this lesson back in January. "Trust in the Lord"

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A Charge To Keep I Have

Today's chapel lesson was brought by Donnie Bates, long time preacher and missionary who now works with us as Regional Director of Extensions for Latin America. His lesson was brought from 2 Timothy 3 and 4.

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How Do We Recover?

Dave Smith is a man that has had struggles. He was trapped in sin and paid the price for that sin in prison. Now he serves to help others avoid the problems he has struggled with. He spoke in chapel about "How Do We Recover?" 

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Where Are We Going?

Corey Sawyers, current student at Bear Valley from Tennessee, brought the lesson to chapel on "Where Are We Going?"

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Leadership

Nathan Liddell, preacher for the East Alameda church of Christ, brought the chapel lesson on "Leadership"

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What I Love About Preaching - Neal Pollard

What I Love About Preaching - Neal Pollard

Today, begins a month long series of lessons in chapel entitled "What I Love About..." Each staff member will present a lesson during the next few weeks. Neal Pollard, pulpit preacher and minister for the Bear Valley congregation presented "What I Love About Preaching."

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2011 Opening Chapel

Denny Petrillo greeted the new students, returning students, staff and guests to start the new 2011 academic year at the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. His lesson on Personal Spirituality marked the event.

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Lesson 11: I AM the True Vine

This is a study of the I AM statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Tonight's lesson is from John 15, "I AM the True Vine". These presentations are part of the Wednesday night adult Bible classes at the Bear Valley church of Christ.

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Love - Wayne Jones

Love - Wayne Jones


The Bear Valley Lectures 2010 - "If The Foundations Are Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do?" - A lectureship of the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver and the Bear Valley Church of Christ.

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Preach the Gospel - Neal Pollard

Preach the Gospel - Neal Pollard

The Bear Valley Lectures 2010 - "If The Foundations Are Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do?" - A lectureship of the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver and the Bear Valley Church of Christ.

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Open Forum - Various Preachers

Open Forum - Various Preachers

The Bear Valley Lectures 2010 - "If The Foundations Are Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do?" - A lectureship of the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver and the Bear Valley Church of Christ.

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The Foundations - Keith Kasarjian

The Foundations - Keith Kasarjian

The Bear Valley Lectures 2010 - "If The Foundations Are Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do?" - A lectureship of the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver and the Bear Valley Church of Christ.

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