"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Marathon Fellowship is a multi-generational group focused on Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and serving others—both at Stonebriar Community Church. and through missions around the world.
We meet weekly on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in B219. Our current teacher is Dr. Stephen Kim, Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Previous teachers include Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Wayne Stiles, and Rhome van Dyck. You can explore archives of their lessons on this website.
For questions about our class or weekly activities, email us at Marathon@MarathonFellowship.org.
Jun 16, 2024
How to Handle Hardship
Scripture: Acts 14:19-23
Life is filled with many challenges. The question is, “How do we handle them?” That’s where the life experience and the wise words of Paul in Acts 14:19-23 give us direction on navigating choppy waters. Steve McCoy speaks on how to handle hardships in life.
Lesson Outline
How to Handle Hardship
- Encircle yourself with support (Acts 14:20).
- Consider whether you should stay or leave your location (Acts 14:20b).
- Strengthen your heart with the truth (Acts 14:22).
- Embrace your hardship as an experience that needs to be endured (Acts 14:22).
Jun 09, 2024
Great Missionary Training
Scripture: Acts 14:1-18
Dr. Luke, the author of Acts, gives us a thumbnail sketch of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as found in Acts 13-14. In this lesson, Steve McCoy focuses in on 14:1-18 where we learn key truths on how to be effective witnesses for our Lord Jesus Christ in a challenging cultural context.
Jun 02, 2024
The Practice of Truth in Testing/Trials
Scripture: James 1:19–2:26
Stephen Kim teaches from James 1 and 2 on the subject: The Practice of Truth in Testing/Trials, from his series, “James: The Epistle of True (Living) Faith.”
May 26, 2024
The Perspective of Faith in Testing/Trials
Scripture: James 1:1-18
Stephen Kim teaches from James 1 and 2 on the subject: Trials in the Lives of Believers and their Redeeming Value, from his series, “James: The Epistle of True (Living) Faith.”
May 19, 2024
Good, Better (Better Watch Out) . . . Best
Scripture: Hebrews 9 & 10
Bob will be taking us through Hebrews chapters 9 and 10. God shows us we have a “better tabernacle” and a “better sacrifice” and the BEST is yet to come, BUT beware!
May 12, 2024
Good, Better . . . Best!
Scripture: Hebrews 7 and 8
Bob Campanella takes us through Hebrews chapters 7 and 8 to show we have a “better high priest” and a “better covenant.” But the BEST is still to come!
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 and Romans 13
The moment an individual believes in Christ, he immediately becomes part of the royal family of God. We have a coat-of-arms as our insignia of royalty and we are introduced to and learn our proper code of conduct. How we measure up to our position in Christ becomes our story, our history for the remainder of our lives.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
The moment an individual believes in Christ, he immediately becomes part of the royal family of God. We have a coat-of-arms as our insignia of royalty and we are introduced to and learn our proper code of conduct. How we measure up to our position in Christ becomes our story, our history for the remainder of our lives.
Apr 21, 2024
Season Two of the Bible Drama Series: New Testament
Scripture: 1 Peter
Darryl Dike characterizes the Bible and the books of the Bible as episodes in a crime-drama series with two seasons. The second season, the New Testament, centers around the main character, the Creator’s Son, who miraculously shares the role of Creator.
Scripture: 1 Peter
Darryl Dike delivers a second lesson, further characterizing the Bible and the books of the Bible as episodes in a crime-drama series with two seasons. The first season, the Old Testament, centers around the main character, the Creator.