Sunday School Downloads

Dave Kulp and Tyler Dirks  |  9:15AM, Third Floor Boardroom

...(more) How are we to respond when a co-worker gets engaged, and you wish you were living their story? What do you do and say when someone you love tells you they have just been diagnosed with cancer? The gospel offers hope and joy in life’s highest highs and lowest lows, and shows us how to “rejoice with those who rejoice; and mourn with those who mourn.” Join us to examine how the gospel applies to emotions, relationships, health issues, conflict, finances, sexuality and rest.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
11/6	Class 1: Relationships	Dirks
11/13	Class 2: Emotions	Kulp
11/20	Class 3: Conflict	Kulp
11/27	Class 4: Finances	Rogers
12/4	Class 5: Health	Kulp
12/11	Class 6: Sexuality	Dirks
12/18	Class 7: Rest	Kulp

Mike Kruger and Tom Queen  |  9:15AM, Fourth Floor Hallway

...(more) Ever wanted to disciple another person and did not know what to do or where to begin? Ever wondered what it takes to mentor someone else? This class is designed to help believers think through the principles and practice of being in a discipleship relationship with another Christian. If you have considered mentoring someone else, or are in the process of doing so now, or just want to learn more about discipleship, this course will provide the foundations for getting started.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
11/6	Introduction: What is Discipleship	Kruger
11/13	Class 2: Who should be Mentored?	Kruger
11/20	Class 3: Who should be a Mentor?	Queen
11/27	Class 4: Evaluating the Mentoree?	Kruger
12/4	Class 5: Developing an Action Plan	Queen
12/11	Class 6: Meeting Dynamics	Kruger
12/18	Class 7: Available Resources	Kruger

Craig Paddock and Brian Phillips  |  10:30AM, Third Floor Boardoom

...(more) There are many false teachers today who reject Jesus Christ as the God-man and they mock his authority as Lord over all things. How are we to respond to these false teachers? And how are we to live in the light of our union with Christ? The apostle Paul addresses the heresies of his day by directing the church of Colossae to the supremacy of Christ. He confronts these false teachers by affirming the greatness of who Christ is as the God-man. And then, he exhorts the church to recognize their union with Christ by faith and to live out of this reality. Come join us as we study the supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians and examine how it will transform our daily lives.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
11/6	Introduction: An Opening Pastoral Prayer	Phillips
11/13	Class 2: The Supremacy of Christ	Paddock
11/20	Class 3: Walking in Christ	Phillips
12/4	Class 5: Living United to Christ	Phillips

Mike & Melissa Kruger, Jim & Chris Vaughn  |  9:15AM, Third Floor Boardroom

...(more) Although being a parent is an amazing blessing it can also be an overwhelming challenge. How do we discipline our children appropriately? What does it look like to teach and shepherd them? How do we help them understand how to behave and participate in Sunday worship? And what role do Christian families play in being a witness for Christ? This class will explore the biblical teachings about parenting and will also offer practical steps about dealing with day to day parenting issues. If you want to grow in your understanding of your role as a parent, then come join us for this important Sunday School class.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
9/4	Introduction: Parents' Priorities and Goals	Vaughn
9/11	Class 2: Parents' Motivations and Misconceptions	Kruger
9/18	Class 3: Unbiblical Approaches to Discipline	Kruger
9/25	Class 4: Biblical Approaches to Discipline	Vaughn
10/02	Class 5: The Parent as Disciplinarian	Vaughn
10/09	Class 6: Rewards and Consequences	Kruger
10/16	Class 7: The Parent as Teacher, Pt 1	Kruger
10/23	Class 8: The Parent as Teacher, Pt 2	Kruger
10/30	Class 9: The Parent as Encourager and Evangelist	Vaughn

Tom Ellis, Mark Bass, Ken Samuelson  |  9:15AM, Fourth Floor Hallway

...(more) Ever wonder what a business would like if it were run from the executive committee to front lines based on the gospel? Is business intrinsically good, or at best morally neutral? Do we just endure it so we can get to other, more "worthwhile" ministries? Please join us as we answer these questions by challenging believers to think about their work through the lens of the gospel, and in the process transform their employees, customers, and investors for the increase of the glory of God.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
9/4	Introduction	Ellis
9/11	Theology of Work	Bass
9/18	Foundational Principles for a God-Glorifying Business	Ellis
9/25	Are You in the Best Job?	Bass
10/02	Business to the Glory of God	Samuelson
10/09	Transforming Business Culture	Samuelson
10/16	Business and Ethics	Bernd
10/30	Balance and Focus in the Broader Context of Life	Ellis

Brandon Cozart  |  10:30AM, Third Floor Boardoom

...(more) Have you ever wondered what people mean when they talk about "reformed theology"? Have you always wanted to learn more about the debate over predestination and free will but never had an opportunity? Ever wondered about the future of Israel and how that fits with God’s plan for the church? This class takes a closer look at the basis of what we believe at Uptown Church, including discussions of the sovereignty of God, the five points of Calvinism, salvation by faith alone, and Covenant Theology. Come and build a strong biblical foundation for your Christian beliefs.

Multiple teachers  |  9:15AM, Third Floor Boardroom

...(more) Taught by: Angela Queen, Anne Rogers, Kim Macurda, Laura Garrison & Lisa Ellis. We have all experienced defeats and failures, trouble and turmoil. Unfortunately we often respond with selfishness, anger, envy and bitterness. Join us as we explore eight areas of deception that commonly trap Christian women…and as we find the truth in the gospel to set us free. We will do a book study of Lies Women Believe, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. This class is organized so that each week can stand on its own – please feel free to join us throughout the summer!

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
7/3	Intro & Lies about God	Rogers
7/10	Lies about Themselves	Rogers
7/17	Lies about Sin	Queen
7/24	Lies about Priorities	Macurda
7/31	Lies about Marriage	Queen
8/7	Lies about Children	Macurda
8/14	Lies about Emotions	Garrison
8/21	Lies about Circumstances and Emotions

Trey Bundrick  |  9:15AM, Fourth Floor Hallway

...(more) We tend to pay little attention to angels and demons, assuming that they don't impact us in any way, yet the Bible actually has several references to these beings and what they do. This class will explore the nature and function of these heavenly entities and try to answer the questions of how they fit into our everyday lives. We will also examine Satan's power in the world today and the tools which God has given us to fight against his influence.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
7/3	Introduction: A Heavenly Glimpse	Bundrick
7/10	Angels: Nature and Function	Bundrick
7/17	The Angel of the Lord	Dirks
7/24	The Dark Side: Demons	Bundrick
7/31	You are the Devil and the Devil is Bad	Bundrick
8/7	Spiritual Warfare	Bundrick
8/15	Did Jesus Descend into Hell?	Bundrick
8/21	The "Problem" of Hell	Bundrick
8/28	Heaven: O The Delights	Bundrick

Jason Piteo  |  10:30AM, Third Floor Boardoom

...(more) Everyone loves a good story, and the book of Ruth doesn't disappoint. It's a story of loss, commitment, kindness, and redemption. It's the love story of Ruth and Boaz, the great-grandparents of King David. Primarily, it's a story of God's covenant love and provision for his people. In this class we will delve into one of the most beloved stories in the Old Testament. We will seek to apply in our lives the truths which God has conveyed in the book of Ruth.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
7/10	Introduction and Background	Piteo
7/17	Ruth's Loyalty	Piteo
7/31	Ruth Meets Boaz	Piteo
8/7	The Threshing Floor	Piteo
8/14	At the City Gate	Piteo

Greg Lanier  |  9:15AM, Third Floor Boardoom

...(more) Are you interested in learning more about what folks like Tim Keller, Ligon Duncan, and the PCA at large have to say about ordaining female deaconesses? Have you heard about other key issues that our denomination has faced in the present day such as creationism, scriptural authority, and the very nature of salvation itself? Do you sometimes feel in the dark about how the PCA works, how pastors become pastors and what elders, deacons, and presbyteries are all about? What puts the "presbyter" in "Presbyterian?" This class, far from being a textbook introduction to the PCA, will aim to take you to the heart of how our denomination of 1,500 churches is engaging with some key issues in the world today.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
5/1	Foundations: Unity and Diversity	Lanier
5/8	Issue 1: The Creation Week - Day-Age, Framework, and Calendar-Day Views	Lanier
5/15	Issue 2: Women as Deacon(esses)	Lanier
5/22	Issue 3: The Insider Movement in Missions	Lanier
6/5	Issue 4: The Inerrancy of Scripture	Lanier
6/12	Issue 5: The New Perspective on Paul; The Federal Vision	Lanier
6/19	Issue 6: The Theology of Sonship	Lanier
6/26	Wrap-up: Review, Ordination Process, and Sabbath Views	Lanier

Tyler Dirks and Brandon Cozart  |  9:15AM, Fourth Floor Hallway

...(more) Who is God? What is His nature? What does God think about you? What's the real story with you? And what does Jesus have to do with all of this? We will be diving into these questions over the course of the next couple of months as we discuss the core doctrines of Christianity. Please join us.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
5/1	The Attributes of God	Cozart
5/8	The Nature of God	Cozart
5/15	The Dignity of Man	Dirks
5/22	The Five Points of Calvinism	Levy
6/5	The Names and Offices of Christ	Cozart
6/12	Covenant Theology	Dirks
6/19	The Covenant of Grace	Queen
6/26	Eschatology: The Doctrine of the Last Things	Cozart

Trey Bundrick and Michael Whitham  |  10:30AM, Third Floor Boardoom

...(more) "What is the Church?" Have we ever asked ourselves that question? Better yet, what is our response? Is it a building? A group of people? Which group? Why? Do we spell it with a capital "C" or a lowercase "c"? Is it spiritual, physical, or both? How do we know? Then there is the big question of how the Church is supposed to act. How do we as the people of God engage each other and the rest of the world? How do we live together? In Ephesians, Paul sheds light on these questions and others and instructs us how to live as one in Christ.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
5/1	Introduction and 1:1-14	Bundrick
5/8	Ephesians 1:15-23 - A Prayer for Understanding	Bundrick
5/15	Ephesians 2:1-20	Whitham
5/22	Ephesians 2:11-3:13	Whitham
5/29	Ephesians 3:14-21 - Paul's Magnificent Prayer	Bundrick
6/5	Ephesians 4:1-4:16	Whitham
6/12	Ephesians 4:17-5:21	Whitham
6/19	Ephesians 5:21-32 - Jesus and the Church	Bundrick
6/26	Ephesians 6:10-24 - Dressed for Battle	Levy

Dr. Mike Kruger  |  9:15AM, Fourth Floor Hallway

...(more) We don’t use the term "heresy" lightly—nor did the early church. So, what exactly is heresy? How is it different than just a false belief? And how do we know it when we see it? This class will explore the concept of heresy in more detail and will also examine some of the core heresies in the early church and in the modern day. In addition, we will discuss how we can still believe in heresy (and orthodoxy!) in our postmodern world which believes there is no such things and "right" beliefs or "wrong" beliefs. So, come join us for this important class and learn how Christianity is defended not just by studying the truth, but is also defended by studying error.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
3/6	The Lure of Heresy: The Role of Heresy in the Church and the World	Kruger
3/13	Identifying Heresy: How did the Early Church Know Heresy When They Saw It?	Kruger
3/20	Heresies About the Person of Christ: Docetism, Adoptionism, Modalism	Kruger
3/27	Heresies About the Person of Christ: Arianism, Apollinarianism, Nestorianism	Cozart
4/3	Heresies About Salvation: Ebionitism, Gnosticism	Lanier
4/10	Heresies About Salvation: Pelagianism, Romanism, Universalism	Kruger
4/17	Heresies About Scriptural Authority: Marcionism, Montanism	Kruger
4/24	Heresies About Scriptural Authority: Romanism, Christian Liberalism	Lanier

Bob Dyar and Cody Janicek   |  9:15AM, Third Floor Boardroom

...(more) In Peter's first epistle, he calls Christians to "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." At the heart of this evangelism training course is the conviction that every Christian should know the Gospel message clearly and thoroughly, so as to be able to articulate it to others as opportunities arise. The course will not give you a script to recite, but rather a structured set of ideas which are foundational to the Christian faith and can be adapted naturally in everyday conversation. The framework that the "Two Ways to Live" course sets forth "provides direction and confidence in talking about being Christian."

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
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Nate Willis (and others)  |  10:30AM, Third Floor Boardoom

...(more) Did you know there are more than 2,350 verses in the Bible that deal with money and possessions? The Bible has a lot to say about how we handle our money today – even if we think we don’t have much of it – yet most people do not apply God’s principles to their everyday finances and possessions. Learning how to handle money and possessions the way God intended us to will lead us to closer fellowship with Christ, greater understanding of Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives, greater contentment in many areas of life, lowered stress, better decision-making and more. This Sunday School class will focus on topics such as God’s role in our finances, the use of debt, counsel, honesty, giving, work, saving and investing and teaching children about money.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
3/6	Introduction	Willis
3/13	Scriptural perspectives on Debt	Willis
3/20	Seeking Counsel	Willis
3/27	Honesty	Willis
4/3	Giving	Samuelson
4/10	Saving and Investing	Willis
4/17	Children	Samuelson

Jason Piteo and Andy Pyrch   |  10:30AM, Second Floor Resource Center

...(more) What would it take to shake your faith? When difficulty comes your way, how will you respond? Is suffering a demonstration of God’s punishment for our sins? As we delve into Job, we will address these difficult questions as we discover how one man reacted to a series of terrible events. We will see how, throughout calamity after calamity, Job persevered in his faith and piety despite lamenting the many agonies he had experienced. Above all, we will see how God’s goodness is demonstrated in his sovereignty over everything, including human suffering and even the devil himself.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
3/6	Introduction to Job / Job’s Character (v.1:1-1:5)	Piteo
3/13	The Heavenly Realm / Circumstances of the Test (v.1:6-2:13)	Pyrch
3/20	Job’s Lament (v.3:1-26)	Piteo
4/5	Discussion with Job’s Friends, Rounds 2 & 3 (v.15:1-25:6)	Pyrch
4/10	Job’s Response to God (v.26:1-31:40)	Piteo
4/17	Elihu’s Response: Justice, Hope, and Redemption (v.32:1-37:24)	Pyrch
4/24	God’s Response / Epilogue (v.38:1-42:17)	Piteo

Melissa Kruger   |  9:15AM, Third Floor Boardroom

...(more) Phillipians is a letter of encouragement to joy. Written by an imprisoned Paul, to a church suffering from opposition, his continual refrain is "Rejoice". As we study this book, each week we will explore the contrast between the world's call to temporal happiness and the fruit of joy that accompanies the salvation of the believer. The hope is to turn our eyes from false and unsatisfying methods of finding contentment and seek the One who is the source of abiding joy. There is a study guide available for you to use throughout the week to deepen your study. Please contact Melissa Kruger(melissakruger@uptownchurch.org) or Jenni Pyrch(jennipyrch@gmail.com) if you would like a notebook.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction - Joy in Salvation	Kruger
2	Php 1:1-11 - Joy in True Fellowship	Kruger
3	Php 1:12-30 - Joy in Christ's Lordship	Kruger
4	Php 2:1-11 - Joy in Humility	Kruger
5	Php 2:12-30 - Joy in Obedience	Kruger
6	Php 3:1-11 - Joy in Knowing Christ	Kruger
7	Php 3:12-4:1 - Joy in Heaven	Kruger
8	Php 4:2-4:9 - Joy in Heaven	Queen
9	Php 4:10-4:20 - Joy in Giving	Kruger

Dr. Mike Kruger and Bill Macurda   |  9:15AM, Fourth Floor Hallway

...(more) Scripture is clear that manhood and womanhood are the beautiful handiwork of a good and loving God. John Piper, in his book What's the Difference?, declares that "God designed our differences, and they are profound." Yet, in many ways, the world around us, and even the church, has lost sight of these differences. When rightly understood according to his Word, God's vision for both men and women is not oppressive, prideful, or self-promoting, but, are "fulfilling in the deepest sense of that word." Come join us for this important class as we seek to recover the biblical teaching on manhood and womanhood.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction	Kruger
2	Week 2	Macurda
3	Understanding Equality	Kruger
4	Complimentarity, Part 1	Neil
5	Complimentarity, Part 2	Macurda
6	Role of Men and Women in the Church	Kruger
7	Defining Male Headship Biblically	Kruger
8	Defining Female Submission Biblically	Macurda
9	Answering Questions and Objections	Macurda

Matt Tringali and John Levy   |  10:30AM, Second Floor Resource Center

...(more) In the advent season we celebrated the first coming of Christ as we also look with great anticipation toward his second coming as the King in all of his glory. Paul wrote to the church of the Thessalonians to encourage and exhort them as they too lived in great anticipation of the final coming of Christ. He reminded them that "the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, 'There is peace and security,' then sudden destruction will come upon them." In this class we will consider Paul's teaching in how to not be lulled into the supposed "peace and security" the world offers, but instead look to the consummate peace and security that only Christ our King can offer.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	1 Thessalonians: Introduction	Tringali
2	1 Thessalonians 2:1-16	Tringali
3	1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5	Levy
4	1 Thessalonians 4 & 5	Tringali
5	1 Thessalonians 4 & 5	Tringali
7	2 Thessalonians 1	Levy
8	2 Thessalonians 2	Levy
9	2 Thessalonians 3	Levy

Greg Lanier (and others)   |  10:30AM, Third Floor Boardroom

...(more) Was your heart challenged by Uptown's recent missions conference? Do you want to learn more about how God uses "ordinary" people both at home and abroad to build his kingdom? Do you want to know how you can build a "missions" vision for your family? This class will explore a variety of topics about contemporary and historical missions, taught by a variety of Uptowners, with the goal of laying a firmer foundation for a comprehensive missions worldview. We will discuss social justice-focused missions, relational evangelism, missions in closed countries, short-term missions, discerning one's calling, and many more topics.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Foundations for Missions	Lanier
2	Reaching the Unreached	Guest
3	Short Term Missions	Kulp / Britt
4	Contextualization: The hot button of contemporary missions	Parshall
5	Relational Evangelism: Organic Outreach	Dyar
6	Missions in a Postmodern Context	Dirks
7	The Making of a Missionary	Johnson
8	Family Vision for Missions	Garrison
9	Social Justice, not Social Gospel: The Role of Missions in Addressing Poverty	Lanier

Dr. Mike Kruger   |  Nov/Dec 2010

...(more) This class is designed to train both men and women at Uptown church how to more effectively teach God's Word. It will cover a variety of topics including: Bible study tools and resources, basic hermeneutical principles, how to analyze a text, how to prepare a lesson, and principles and methodology of teaching. The class would be ideal for current leaders/teachers at Uptown Church but is also open to anyone with an interest in becoming a more effective teacher.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Preparation of the Teacher	Kruger
2	Preparing the Message	Kruger
3	Basic Principles of Hermeneutics	Kruger
4	Preparation of the Lesson	Kruger
5	Teaching the Lesson	Kruger
6	Teaching the Lesson	Kruger
7	Classroom Management	Kruger

Dave Kulp and Jeremy Goodwyne   |  Nov/Dec 2010

...(more) What is it about music that can make the truths of scripture resound so deeply in the hearts of believers? Martin Luther, who loved scripture, theology and music said "I am strongly persuaded that after theology, there is no art that can be placed on a level with music; for besides theology, music, is the only art capable of affording peace & joy to the heart." In this class we will study a number of hymns and the solid truths of scripture that are woven throughout them. It is our hope and prayer that the Lord will use this class to give us even greater hearts for worship, and a deeper love for the truths they present.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction	Goodwyne
2	Jesus I My Cross Have Taken	Kulp
3	Laden with Guilt and Full of Fears	Horne
4	In Christ Alone	Kulp
5	In the Secret of His Presence	Goodwyne
6	Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah	Dirks
7	A Mighty Fortress	Kulp
8	Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus	Kulp

Brian Phillips and Josh Creason   |  Nov/Dec 2010

...(more) We live in a fallen world. We are confronted with the existence of evil on a daily basis. We wonder sometimes how God can let wickedness continue and be a sovereign, good and loving God. How are we to live in the face of evil? Join us as we explore the book of Habakkuk addressing these questions and their implications on our lives.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Habakkuk 1:1	Phillips
2	Habakkuk 1:2-4	Phillips
3	Habakkuk 1:5-11	Wood
4	Habakkuk 1:12-2:1	Lanier
5	Habakkuk 2:2-5	Creason
6	Habakkuk 2:6-20	Creason
7	Habakkuk 3:1-15	Phillips
8	Habakkuk 3:16-19	Anderson

What is Reformed Theology?

Brandon Cozart and Dr. James Anderson   |  Sep/Oct 2010

...(more) Have you ever wondered what people mean when they talk about "reformed theology"? Have you always wanted to learn more about the debate over predestination and free will but never had an opportunity? Ever wondered about the future of Israel and how that fits with God's plan for the church? This class takes a closer look at the basis of what we believe at Uptown Church , including discussions of the sovereignty of God, the five points of Calvinism, salvation by faith alone, and Covenant Theology. Come and build a strong biblical foundation for your Christian beliefs.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	History of Reformed Theology	Cozart
2	The Basis For Reformed Theology	Anderson
3	The Doctrine of Justification By Faith	Cozart
4	The Doctrine of Man's Depravity	Anderson
5	The Doctrine of God's Gracious Election	Cozart
6	The Doctrine of Particular Redemption	Anderson
8	The Doctrine of Saint's Preservation	Cozart

Trey Bundrick and Rev. Tyler Dirks   |  Sep/Oct 2010

...(more) How is the Church to bear fruit? What are the characteristics of "godliness", and how are they cultivated? What is the Church's safeguard against false teaching, and why is it important? If Christians are "saved by grace alone through faith alone" then do good works really matter? How important is doctrine in the life of the Church? Paul's epistle to Titus and the Church in Crete speaks to all of these questions, and thus it is well worth your time to come to Sunday School to hear what God has to say about these issues.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Titus 1:1-9	Bundrick
2	Titus 1:10-16	Dirks
3	Titus 1:17-2:10	----
4	Titus 2:11-15	Dirks
5	Titus 2:16-3:8	----
6	Titus 3:9-11	Dirks

Dr. Mike Kruger and Tom Ellis   |  Sep/Oct 2010

...(more) This Sunday School class will examine how Christians should interact with the cultural phenomenon of film. We will look at the role movies play in popular culture, the benefits and dangers of going to see films, and how to rightly respond to the content of films from a Christian worldview. Most importantly, we will examine how films capture both the "fallenness" of our world, but also reflect aspects of its redemption. We will examine 7 movies over the course of the Sunday School class. If you are interested in transforming culture for the glory of Christ, then come join us for this Sunday school class.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Foundation for Studying Films/td>	Kruger
2	Redemption: Slumdog Millionare	Johnson
3	Redemption: Gran Torino	Kruger
4	Adventure/Epic: Gladiator	Ellis
5	Comedy: Little Miss Sunshine	Ellis
6	War: Inglourious Basterds	Kruger
7	Science Fiction: Avatar	Ellis
8	Redemption: The Blind Side	Ellis
9	Romance: Twilight	Kruger

Jordan Olshefski & Greg Lanier   |  Jul/Aug 2010

...(more) Are you interested in growing in your walk with Christ? Hebrews 5:14 states, "...solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil," revealing that the Christian life requires us to develop both our minds and our life patterns as we pursue conformity to Christ. In this class, aimed at new believers, young believers, and battle-tested believers in need of refreshment, we will examine core teachings of Christianity such as Scripture, God's promises to his people, Christ's work on the cross, and the power of the Holy Spirit. We will also explore various disciplines of the faith, such as studying God's word, prayer, worship, and serving the church, that enable us by "constant practice" to develop and apply our "powers of discernment."

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	God's Glory in the Gospel	Olshefski
2	Doctrine of Scripture	Lanier
3	God's Plan of Redemption: The Covenant of Grace	Lanier
4	Foundational Truths in Genesis	Olshefski
5	Jesus Christ, Part 1: His Person	Lanier
6	Jesus Christ, Part 2: His Work	Olshefski
7	The Sovereignty of God in Salvation	Lanier
8	The Doctrine of Sanctification	Lanier / Olshefski

Josh Creason & Tom Ellis   |  May/Jun 2010

...(more) Throughout the New Testament the church is known as the bride of Christ, and 1 Corinthians paints the Corinthian church as a very ugly or dysfunctional bride. In this book Paul calls out many sins within the body, from disunity to idolatry to sexual immorality. Despite the ugliness of the Corinthian church's sin, Paul continues to love them, because Christ loves his church and gave himself up for her. Although we do not like to think of ourselves as "ugly" we should not have much trouble making modern applications from this part of God's timeless truth.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	1 Corinthians 9	Creason
2	1 Corinthians 10	Ellis
3	1 Corinthians 11 & 12	Ellis
4	1 Corinthians 13	Creason
5	1 Corinthians 14	Ellis
6	1 Corinthians 15	Ellis
7	1 Corinthians 15	Ellis
8	1 Corinthians 16	Creason

Brandon Cozart   |  May/Jun 2010

...(more) Was life in the dark ages really that dark? What was it like to be a Christian during this period in history? These are just a couple of questions we will seek to answer as we explore the major theological developments and theologians from the Medieval Church (500-1500). Please join us as we look at topics including: Saint Anselm, the rise of Humanism, John Wycliffe, Thomas Aquinas, the necessity of the Reformation, and more!

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction	Cozart
2	St. Anselm of Canterbury	Cozart
3	Life as a Medieval Christian	Cozart
4	John Wycliffe	Kruger
5	The Crusades	Cozart
6	Jan Hus	Olshefski
7	Scholasticism & Humanism	Cozart
8	Thomas Aquinas	Cozart
9	The Necessity for Reform	Cozart

Mark Bass & Derek Rogers   |  May/Jun 2010

...(more) Matthew 4:19 "Come follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." With few role models of what a godly leader is and does, and with many poor role models from the world on what a leader is not, the need is great to understand the biblical qualities of a leader--mainly from the life of Jesus--and how those qualities are put into practice on a daily basis. This Sunday School class will examine the Servant Leadership model that the word of God provides us --and how we can use this model to lead His church to be holy, to do great things for Him, and to extend His kingdom.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	The Transforming Leadership of Jesus	Rogers
2	The Concerns of a Servant Leader	Bass

Dr. James Anderson   |  Mar/Apr 2010

...(more) What do Muslims believe? Who are the New Atheists? Are Mormons Christians? What about Roman Catholics? Join us as we explore the major differences between the biblical worldview and its modern-day competitors, both religious and secular, and consider how we can fruitfully engage with those who have non-Christian worldviews.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Worldview Foundations	Anderson
2	Worldview Evaluation and Evangelism	Anderson
3	Naturalism	Anderson
4	Postmodernism	Anderson
5	New Age Spirituality	Anderson
6	Mormonism	Anderson
7	Islam	Anderson
8	Roman Catholicism	Anderson

Dr. Mike Kruger   |  Mar/Apr 2010

...(more) The last few months have been difficult for Uptown Church as we have endured suffering and tragedy in our midst. We look to God and ask "Why?" However, at the same time, many of us have discovered a new-found joy in the midst of this suffering. This class will examine the role of suffering in the Christian life - our expectations of suffering, the history of suffering, our response to suffering, and the way God uses it in the life of his people. We will also reflect on the broader problem of evil and how to respond to critics who think the existence of evil makes Christianity untenable. Come join us to explore this important topic.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Surprised by Suffering	Kruger
2	The Suffering People of God	Olshefski
3	The Sovereignty of God	Kruger
4	The Compassion of God	Kruger
5	The Purpose of God	Kruger
6	The Goodness of God	Kruger
7	The Existence of God	Kruger
8	The Power of God	Phillips

Jeff Hardy & Dave Kulp   |  Mar/Apr 2010

...(more) Throughout the New Testament the church is known as the bride of Christ, and 1 Corinthians paints the Corinthian church as a very ugly or dysfunctional bride. In this book Paul calls out many sins within the body, from disunity to idolatry to sexual immorality. Despite the ugliness of the Corinthian church's sin, Paul continues to love them, because Christ loves his church and gave himself up for her. Although we do not like to think of ourselves as "ugly" we should not have much trouble making modern applications from this part of God's timeless truth.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Overview and 1 Corinthians 1	Hardy
2	1 Corinthians 2	Kulp
3	1 Corinthians 3	Hardy
4	1 Corinthians 4	Wood
5	1 Corinthians 5	Kulp
6	1 Corinthians 6	Hardy

Connice Dyar, Mary Kulp, Lauren Spiewak, Angela Boyd   |  Jan/Feb 2010

...(more) Uptown desires to be a community of people that experience the full life that is found in Christ. But the busyness and cares of life can often crowd out the richness that comes from walking with Christ. Ladies, joins us for a study on Paul's letter to the Colossians as we seek to look to Christ and know Him more. Through the study, we will seke to know not only what it means to receive Christ, but also to "walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith...abounding in thanksgiving."

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction & Colossians 1:1-14	Dyar
2	Colossians 1:15-23	Kulp
3	Colossians 1:24-2:5	Boyd
4	Colossians 2:6-23	Spiewak
6	Colossians 3:1-4	Dyar
7	Colossians 3:5-14	Boyd
9	Colossians 4:2-18	Spiewak

Chris Ferguson & Forde Britt  |  Jan/Feb 2010

...(more) This class will be a "men only" study and discussion of what instruction the Bible gives us regarding men and our relationships with women. The class will range in discussion topics including: marriage, dating, purity, singleness, sexuality, temptation, godly character, "friendships' with women. The class is appropriate for single and married men, who are wanting to learn what the Scriptures show us in how we relate to women.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction	Ferguson
2	What does it mean to be a Man?	Britt
3	What does it mean to be a Woman?	Ferguson
4	Marriage	Britt
7	Men, Women, Sex	Hardy
8	Leadership & Calling	Ferguson
9	A Godly Pursuit	Britt

Dr. Mike Kruger   |  Jan/Feb 2010

...(more) It has been said that the book of Genesis is the most important book in the Bible. It contains some of our most precious doctrines that deal with creation, the fall, the dignity of man, marriage, God's plan of redemption, and the founding of the nation of Israel. In addition, it is one of the most attacked books of the Bible. Critics have claimed that it is mythological, antiquated, or proved false by evolution. Come join us for this important class as we explore these issues and defend this foundational book.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction & Key Issues	Kruger
2	6-Days of Creation and Evolution	Kruger
3	Creation of Man as Image of God	Kruger
4	Marriage in the Garden of Eden	Kruger
5	Fall and Curse	Phillips
6	Noah's Flood	Kruger
7	Covenant with Abraham	Kruger
8	Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah	Olshefski
9	Joseph and the Preservation of Israel	Kruger

Brandon Cozart   |  Jan/Feb 2010

...(more) Do you struggle with what it looks like to be truly transformed by the gospel of Christ ? In other words, what it looks like to believe not only with our minds, but also with our whole hearts? If so, come join us as we journey through Jonathan Edwards 's Religious Affections, a wonderful work on the nature of true Christian experience.

Week	Title	Teacher	Handout	MP3
1	Introduction and The Life of Jonathan Edwards	Cozart
2	Introduction and Negative Signs	Cozart
3	Religious Affections: 1st Sign	Cozart
4	Religious Affections: 2nd and 3rd Signs	Cozart
5	Religious Affections: 4th, 5th, and 6th Signs	Cozart
6	Religious Affections: 7th, 8th, and 9th Signs	Cozart

Nov/Dec 2009

...(more) This course brings together the various biblical principles that apply to parents. The biblical pattern for parenting is superior to all psychological and pragmatic models as it helps us as Christian parents place ourselves under the authority of God's Word and to model God's principles in our families. Topics include: The parent's priorities, goals, challenges; roles as disciplinarian, teacher, encourager, evangelist, prayer warrior; and finally, a parent's reward.

Nov/Dec 2009

...(more) Understanding the Trinity can be one of the most difficult and most rewarding endeavors for the Christian. How can we understand the Oneness of God and the distinct Personhood of the Father, Son and Spirit? Why is it so important that we get this right? Join us as we explore God's Word and take a Biblical approach to figuring out Christianity's most central doctrine. A proper understanding of the Godhead has great implications, for individuals and for the church as a whole.

Hobie Wood, Matt Tringali, Tyler Dirks, Greg Lanier   |   Sep-Dec 2009

...(more) Written by a well-educated physician, the Gospel of Luke puts forth an historically-minded, "orderly report" of the events surrounding Jesus' life. Join us as we explore this interesting account that includes 15 parables found only in this Gospel. This four-month study will be sure to enrich your understanding of Jesus' life and ministry, as well as foster spiritual growth and provide vital knowledge for sharing the Gospel message with others.

Sep/Oct 2009

...(more) TIME Magazine recently listed Reformed Theology as #3 in their list of "Top 10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now." But what is Reformed Theology and what does it mean to be a Reformed Christian? In this eight week class you will learn the answers to these questions and more. We will cover the history behind Reformed Theology, the doctrine of Justification , the Five Points of Calvinism , and a brief introduction to Covenant Theology . So join us and see what it means to be a part of this world-changing movement!

Dave Kulp and Brian Phillips  |  Sep/Oct 2009

...(more) If prayer is such an important part of the Christian life why is it often such an area of struggle? Have you wanted to grow in the area of prayer? The class Lord, Help me Pray, will both inform your mind and challenge your heart with a Kingdom perspective of prayer. The class will study key biblical principles concerning the nature of prayer, as well as, several prayers from the Scriptures that will help frame your own prayers. Please join us as we ask the Lord to change our hearts by teaching us to pray.

Jul/Aug 2009

...(more) God's Word is full of promises in fact there are approximately 8,810 individual promises that have been discovered in the Scriptures. In July and August we will study some of God's well known promises and allow them to go deep into the soil of our hearts so that we might bear much fruit for God's glory. We hope that you will join us and learn more about the abundant life that is found in Christ.

Forde Britt and Greg Lanier  |  Jul/Aug 2009

...(more) Hebrews 12:1 says that we are to run the Christian life "surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses." This class will take a look at some of these great witnesses who have gone before us and lived remarkable Christian lives that have changed the world forever. These include St. Augustine , John Calvin, C.S. Lewis, William Wilberforce, Hudson Taylor and many others. Come join us for this class where we can be encouraged and motivated by examining the lives of those believers who have lived faithful lives for Christ.

Jul/Aug 2009

...(more) In so many areas of our life we are concerned with who leads us. From our bosses at work to the politicians we vote for. This is not a new concern for God's people. Join us as we spend the next two months studying how the people of Israel sought a leader for themselves, suffered the consequences of their actions, and how God set the stage for a king who would bring them back to himself. This course will push us to see how our human nature seeks to "do what is right in our own eyes" instead of seeking the leadership of Christ.