Bill Crockett Ministries

At some point in all our lives we will have to battle envy and jealousy. It is described in Galatians as an obvious act of the sinful nature. So in this lesson we answer three very important questions. What is envy & jealousy? Where does it come from? How do we deal with it? We will see a process of emotional destruction that can eventually lead to depression and even suicide if not dealt with properly. May God grant thousands of lives, like mine, victory through these simple Bible truths applied to our lives!

We all battle ANGER at some point in our lives. Anger can be the foundation of many other struggles caused in our lives. Therefore, if we can learn how to control and deal with anger, we can possibly solve several issues at once. In this lesson we will discuss, 6 tendencies we all have that could cause anger to result in an improper response. We will also look at the 3 possible responses when we are angry, the secret to controlling anger and the 5 steps to take when anger enters our heart to help us control it and respond properly.

"In your anger, do not sin..." This is what Paul told the Ephesian church in Ephesians 4:26. What is "Sinless Anger?" Does this mean there is anger that is not sinful? In this lesson (part 1 of 2 on "Anger")we will seek to answer the following questions, "What is anger?" "What can cause anger?" "What does anger look like in my life?" "What is sinless anger?" To control anger we must have a clear understanding of what it is and how it is created in our lives! God has the answer!

In the battle for our emotions, God has provided some spiritual clothing for us to wear that will protect us from losing these battles. In this lesson we will discuss how to protect ourselves using God's armor. We will also look at each piece of the armor and learn what it is and how it should look if we use it properly in our lives. This lesson is critical to understanding how to win the battle for our emotions.

"HOW CAN WE KEEP FROM BECOMING AN EMOTIONAL WRECK?" How do we deal with anger, low self-esteem, loneliness, depression, jealousy and more? These are the questions to be answered in this new series about the "Battle for our Emotions!" In this first lesson, we will examine the spiritual war that takes place inside of every person on a daily basis. We will learn the 4 characteristics that define this war. We will define the real enemy in this battle. Until we understand what the real issues are, we will never be able to win the battle for our emotions.

Have you ever asked God, "Why did you allow this to happen to me?" I think we all have at some time or another. God uses our personal experiences to strengthen us spiritually. Nothing ever happens to us without a divine purpose attached to it. In this lesson we will learn: 1. What does God use these experiences to do in our life? 2. How do we approach & handle these experiences so that we benefit from them? 3. What will begin to change in my life as a Christian? If you have ever wondered why something happened to you, this is a must lesson for you!

Have you ever thought that life would be so wonderful if the only person on earth was you? That would get old quick & life would be really boring! The truth is, life is all about people. In this lesson we examine the fact that every person that crosses our path was sent to us by God for some purpose. It may be to help us or for us to help them. We will look at the two things God uses these people to do in our lives. We will also see the three ways we are to approach people that God send to us and the results that we will see in our own lives when we respond to people God's way! Who are these people? They are the people God has sent to us for a reason!

What is in it for me? That is a common question when we are approached about buying into anything. In this lesson we will address that very issue relative to church. Why should I go to church? What benefit will I get by going to church? What is church? What will church do for me and what kind of results will I see if I participate in church? How do I approach church so that it will bring helpful results in my life? All of these questions should be answered in this lesson. Many people have a flawed conception about what church really is and why it is important. We hope to clear that up in this lesson!

Can we pray anywhere, about anything, at anytime? Of course we can. However, if we look at the example of Jesus, He had private, on purpose, often, uninterrupted and focused times of prayer. We also need this kind of prayer in our life! In this lesson we will look at the 3 ways this kind of prayer will change our lives. Have you ever wondered how to worry less? This lesson addresses that issue. Does God still answer my prayer if I have trouble believing? Yes He does and we will look at the Bible account where Jesus himself teaches this. This one lesson could change your whole life!

There are numerous resources that talk about and describe prayer. Prayer is one of the essentials in the life of a follower of Christ. There are many aspects of prayer to be learned. What to say when we pray, where to pray, when to pray, how often to pray, etc. The greatest resource for knowing how to pray is Jesus himself. In Luke 11:1-4, his disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray so lets do the same! As we examine the life of Jesus and how he prayed, we notice a few basic characteristics. These are discussed in this lesson.

Prayer is a critical part of our spiritual growth but many of us do not fully understand what prayer does for us. Prayer is for us, not God. Though God desires us to pray, it helps us. In this session we will look at 3 things that prayer does for us when we make it a part of our lives.

This is part 3 of our series on spiritual body building with the Bible. In this lesson we discuss the 6 results we can expect to see from using the Bible properly in our lives. We will also share practical examples of how each of these results can show up in our life.

This is part 2 of using the Bible to build our spiritual lives. In part 1 we discussed what the Bible does for us. In this lesson we examine how to use the Bible to realize spiritual growth in our lives. The bible is our sword to be used against the Devil and his temptations. We will look at 5 ways we use the bible in our life to help us be affective when we use this sword. These same 5 things are the spiritual exercises we do with the Bible to grow stronger spiritually.

In body building, when we use a certain piece of equipment or machine or do a certain exercise we want to know three basic facts - What does this do for me? - How do I use it? - What are the results? We will answer all three of these questions about each piece of spiritual body building equipment in our spiritual gym of life. In this lesson we begin with the most basic of all tools for our spiritual growth, the Bible. In this lesson we examine 6 important things the Bible will do for us. Have you ever read the Bible and struggled to come away with something practical that affects your life? This lesson will begin to address that issue and send us on our way to powerful and life changing Bible study!

Paul told Timothy that physical training had some value but training to be Godly had value for this life and the life to come. In this lesson we will identify the basic tools God uses to build us spiritually so we can glorify God in our body or our physical life on this earth. We will also look at the 5 basic principles for spiritual body building.

1 Timothy 4:8 tells us that "physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things." verse 7 says, "train yourself to be godly." In this series we will explore and learn how to train ourselves to be godly. In Philippians 1:20 Paul said he wanted Christ to be exalted in his "body." In 1 Corinthians 6:20 Paul tells us to honor God with our "body." In 1 Corinthians 9:27 Paul says he had to "beat his body" (discipline) in order to win the race. In this series we are going to learn about the "Equipment" the "Exercises" and the "Areas of our Life" to focus on so that we can finish the race of life as winners in Christ. This is "Body Building God's Way." This lesson helps us define what Spiritual Discipline is.

Is polygamy right or wrong for a christian? People in the Bible practiced polygamy. Abraham, David, Solomon, just to name a few. So what does the Bible say about this and is it right for a christian today to have more than one married spouse? These are all questions we seek to answer in this lesson. In today's world, these are issues a christian will face and we need to know the mind of the Lord about what to do.

This is part two of a lesson about the sexual crisis that we appear to be facing in our society. In lesson one we realized that the real crisis is sin not sexual. In this lesson we will examine the solution to the apparent sexual crisis and the attitude a Christian should take towards those involved in sexual sin. How should a Christian respond? We will learn three very important ways a Christian should respond. Not what you might think!

The question was asked of me, "Why are we so hard on homosexuals?" There is a sexual crisis among people today but it is no different than what has gone on since the beginning of time. What is this crisis and why is it a problem? In this lesson we define the real crisis from the Bible and begin to answer the question, "How should a Christian act toward the sexual crisis we face today?" An honest look at the real issue.

Is the desire for a sexual or physical relationship bad? Does God intend for us to enjoy a sexual relationship? When does God say it is okay to have a sexual relationship? These are all common questions being pondered today in our society. This lesson will look at what the Bible says about God's design for the sexual relationship. We will also look at the reality of sexual temptation and why this is a problem to mankind. What is morality and immorality? We will answer these questions as well.