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Grow & Learn
Start Here: Your Discipleship Journey
Topic Index
Questions Christians Ask
Learn the Story of God (Old Testament)
Season 1: Beginnings
Season 2: Promise
Season 3: Rescue
Season 4: Wilderness and Covenant
Season 5: Heroes of Faith
Season 6: Kings and Prophets
Season 7: Exile and Return
Season 8: Faith in a Foreign Land
Learn the Story of Jesus
Season 1: Waiting for a Savior
Season 2: The Story Begins
Season 3: Ministry Begins
Season 4: Miracles and Opposition
Season 5: Revealing the King
Season 6: The Road to Jerusalem
Season 7: The Final Week
Season 8: Resurrection and New Life
Learn the Story of the Church
Season 1: Life in the Spirit
Season 2: When Faith Gets Tested
Season 3: The Gospel Spreads
Season 4: Following Jesus Everywhere
Season 5: Mission and Ministry
Season 6: The King Is Coming
Christian Discipleship
What Is a Disciple?
Following Jesus Daily
Growing as a Disciple
Daily Spiritual Habits
Spiritual Growth
Living Out Your Faith
Lifelong Discipleship
Christian Leadership
Servant Leadership
Questions New Christians Ask
Christian Discipleship Library
Understanding the Bible
Understanding the Bible
Getting Started with the Bible
Old Testament and New Testament
Understanding How the Bible Is Organized
How to Read the Bible for the First Time
Choosing a Bible Translation
Bible Reading Plans
Learning to Study the Bible
How to Study the Bible
Understanding the Context of Scripture
Understanding Biblical Genres
The Book of Psalms
Understanding the Bible’s Big Story
Bible Timeline
Major Themes of the Bible
How the Old Testament Points to Jesus
Understanding Prophecy
Understanding Revelation
Understanding the Old Testament World
Understanding the New Testament World
Biblical Geography
Government and Politics in Bible Times
Daily Life in Bible Times
The Tabernacle
Priests and Levites
The Prophets
The Messiah in the Old Testament
Foundations of Faith
The Bible
God the Father
Jesus Christ
The Holy Spirit
The Trinity
Creation
The Garden of Eden
The Tree of Life
The Nature of Humanity
The Fall of Humanity
Humanity and Sin
Sin and Redemption
The Cross
Jesus’ Victory Over Death
The Empty Tomb
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Salvation and Grace
Faith
Prayer
Spiritual Growth
Sanctification and Holiness
Means of Grace
The Church
The Church as a Community
Spiritual Gifts
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Common Spiritual Gifts
Using Your Gifts in the Church
Every Gift Matters
Priesthood of All Believers
Servant Leadership
The Fall of Satan
Angels and Heaven
Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
Eternal Life
The Book of Life
Rewards in Heaven
Death and the Intermediate State
Resurrection of the Body
Heaven
Hell
The Final Judgment
The Return of Jesus
The New Heaven and New Earth
The New Jerusalem
Christian Living
Christian Living
Christian Character
Spiritual Disciplines
Prayer and Spiritual Growth
Faith During Difficult Seasons
Living Out Our Faith in Relationships
Christian Influence
Work and Vocation
Marriage and Family
Stewardship and Finances
Senior Adult Living
Sermon-Based Lessons
Faith and Relationships
Christian Marriage
Strengthening Your Marriage
Strengthening Your Marriage When You’re the Only One Trying
Building a Christ-Centered Home
Marriage, Money and Communication
Living Your Faith When Your Spouse Is Not a Believer
Praying for Your Spouse
Praying Together as a Family
Parenting
Raising Children in Faith
Praying for Your Children
Praying for Your Adult Children
Praying for Your Grandchildren
Grandparenting with Purpose
Sharing Your Faith with Your Family
Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation
Work and Vocation
Working with Integrity
Being a Christian Employee
Being a Christian Employer
Working with Difficult Coworkers
Serving Christ Through Your Work
Making Ethical Decisions at Work
Handling Success and Promotion as a Christian
Being a Christian Coworker
Balancing Work and Family
Leadership as Christian Service
Retirement as a New Season of Service
Calling and Vocational Discernment
Prayer and Spiritual Growth
What Is Prayer?
Why Do We Pray?
Faith and Prayer
Building a Daily Prayer Habit
The Lord’s Prayer: A Pattern for Prayer
How Jesus Taught the Disciples to Pray
Praying Through Scripture
Prayer in the Life of Jesus
Prayer in the Early Church
The Book of Psalms
The Psalms of Trust
Growing in Faith Through Prayer
Growing in Spiritual Discernment
Learning to Listen for God’s Voice
Praying for Guidance
Praying About God’s Will
Making Wise Decisions
Praying for Discernment
Praise and Thanksgiving
Confession and Repentance
Finding Peace in Christ
Waiting on God
Trusting God’s Timing
When Prayers Seem Unanswered
Spiritual Dryness
When God Seems Silent
When Faith Feels Weak
Praying Through Temptation
Praying for Strength
Praying for Your Spouse
Praying for Your Children
Praying for Your Adult Children
Praying for Your Grandchildren
Praying for a Child
Praying During Family Conflict
Praying for Reconciliation
Praying for Your Church
Praying for Your Pastor
Praying for Those Who Are Sick
Praying for the Terminally Ill
Praying with Someone Who Is Dying
Praying for Someone Who Is Grieving
Praying for Unbelievers
Praying for Missionaries
Praying for a Prodigal Child
Praying for Wisdom
Praying for a Miracle
Praying Through Times of Fear and Anxiety
Praying When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Praying Through Grief
Praying During Chronic Illness
Praying Before Surgery
Praying Through Cancer Treatment
Praying During Mental Health Struggles
Praying During Financial Hardship
Praying About Debt
Praying About Employment
Praying During Pregnancy
Praying After Miscarriage
Praying After the Loss of a Baby
Praying Together as a Church
The Power of Corporate Prayer
How to Pray with Someone
Starting a Prayer Group
Prayer Partners
Keeping a Prayer Journal
Praying Through the Psalms
Fasting and Prayer
Prayer Walking
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Requests
Praying Before Worship Services
Praying After Tragedy
Praying During Community and National Crises
Christian Character
Christian Character
Christian Character: Faith
Christian Character: Hope
Christian Character: Love
Christian Character: Joy
Christian Character: Peace
Christian Character: Patience
Christian Character: Kindness
Christian Character: Goodness
Christian Character: Faithfulness
Christian Character: Gentleness
Christian Character: Self-Control
Christian Character: Humility
Christian Character: Forgiveness
Christian Character: Integrity
Christian Character: Compassion
Christian Character: Wisdom
Christian Character: Contentment
Christian Character: Perseverance
Living a Life that Honors God
Spiritual Disciplines
Daily Spiritual Habits
Prayer
Prayer and Spiritual Growth
Bible Study
Scripture Memory
Worship
Worship as a Lifestyle
Worship and Church Life
Fasting
Sabbath and Rest
Christian Community
Hospitality
Serving Others
Generosity
Stewardship
Compassion and Mercy
Confession and Repentance
Simplicity
Solitude and Silence
ournaling and Reflecting
Spiritual Meditation
Spiritual Gifts
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Common Spiritual Gifts
Using Your Gifts in the Church
Every Gift Matters
Priesthood of All Believers
Serving and Using Your Gifts
Developing Spiritual Disciplines
Everyday Faith
Everyday Faith
Living Out Your Faith
Sharing Your Faith
Faith at Work
Faith During Retirement
Sharing Your Faith with Your Family
Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation
Passing Faith Across the Miles
Living Your Faith in a Changing Culture
Living Your Faith When Your Spouse Is Not a Believer
Christian Influence
Being Salt and Light
Let Your Light Shine
Sermon-Based Lessons
Sermon-Based Lessons
Faith and Relationships
Faith affects every relationship in our lives. Whether in marriage, family, friendships, church life, work, or community, God calls believers to love others with wisdom, grace, truth, and compassion.
Marriage and Family
Christian Marriage
Strengthening Your Marriage
Strengthening Your Marriage When You’re the Only One Trying
Living Your Faith When Your Spouse Is Not a Believer
Marriage, Money, and Communication
Building a Christ-Centered Home
Growing Old Together
Communication That Builds Strong Marriages
Communicating Through Every Season of Marriage
Caring for Your Spouse Through Illness
Keeping Romance Alive Through the Years
Strengthening Your Marriage
Praying Together as a Family
Parenting
Raising Children in Faith
Praying for Your Children
Praying for Your Adult Children
Praying for Your Grandchildren
Grandparenting with Purpose
Sharing Your Faith with Your Family
Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation
Passing Faith Across the Miles
Leaving a Spiritual Legacy
Friendships and Christian Community
Christian Friendship
Building Meaningful Relationships
Friendship Through the Seasons of Life
Loneliness and Connection
Hospitality and Welcoming Others
Living in Christian Community
Serving Together
Unity in the Church
Handling Church Conflict
Using Spiritual Gifts Together
Encouraging Your Church Family
Welcoming New People
One Another in the Church
Communication and Relationships
Healthy Communication
Speaking Truth in Love
Listening with Grace
Words That Build Others Up
Conflict and Communication
Responding to Criticism
Difficult Relationships and Conflict
Difficult Relationships
Loving Difficult People
Boundaries and Wisdom
Discernment in Relationships
Balancing Grace and Truth
Avoiding Harmful Influences
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Peacemaking
When Relationships Are Broken
Living at Peace with Others
Loving Without Enabling
Work and Vocation
Working with Integrity
Being a Christian Employee
Being a Christian Employer
Working with Difficult Coworkers
Serving Christ Through Your Work
Christian Influence
Christian Influence
Living Out Your Faith
Being Salt and Light
Let Your Light Shine
Sharing Your Faith
Living in a Changing Culture
Faith and Finances
Managing God’s Resources with Wisdom and Faith
Managing Money God’s Way
Marriage, Money, and Communication
Dealing with Debt
Financial Stress and Trusting God
Generosity and Giving
Walk to Emmaus
Walk to Emmaus
Come and See
Go and Serve: Life After Emmaus
Birmingham South Cluster of the Alabama Emmaus Community
Service & Outreach
Service & Outreach
Blessing Box Ministry
Little Free Library
Be Kind Birmingham
Sav-A-Life
Hygiene Bag Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Mats for the Homeless
Mission Opportunities
Community Partnerships
Care & Support
Care & Support
Faith During Retirement
Prayer Ministry
Grief Support
Hospital and Homebound Ministry
Caregiver Resources
Caregiving for Aging Parents and Loved Ones
Encouragement Resources
Wellness & Learning
Community Health Fairs
Lunch and Learn
Chair Yoga
Balance and Fall Prevention
Healthy Aging
Senior Adult Ministries
Senior Adult Fellowship
Staying Connected as We Age
Homebound and Online Worship Support
Online Resources
Elderblest
Life at Pleasant Grove
Life at Pleasant Grove
Church Calendar
Monthly Music Gathering
Sunday School
Small Groups
United Women in Faith
Hope Circle
Seekers Circle
Fellowship Events
Special Events
Stories of Faith
Stories of Faith
Personal Testimonies
Seasons of Loss, Grief, and Growth
Emmaus Testimonies
Faith Journeys
I Can Only Imagine: When a Song Becomes Personal
Discipleship Library
Discipleship Library
Bible Studies
Sermon-Based Lessons
Devotional Resources
Seasonal Studies
Learning Resources
Christian Living Resources
Discipleship Resources
Faith and Relationships Resources
Faith and Finances Resources
New Believer Resources
Leadership Resources
Senior Adult Resources
Happening Now
Church Calendar
Current Bible Studies
Upcoming Events
Special Worship Services
Community Activities
Ministry Announcements
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact
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