"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.
Jan 21, 2024
Knowing and Doing God’s Will
Scripture: Romans 6:13 and other verses
Even when we don’t know precisely what God wants us to do, He has a method and an answer.
Dec 17, 2023
How God Shows Your Next Steps
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23-2:3
Wayne Stiles teaches from 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 how God shows our next steps—by our regular time in God’s Word, our source of spiritual growth.
Dec 10, 2023
The Coincidence of Christmas and Your Struggles
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Wayne Stiles teaches from Luke 2:1–7 how the seeming coincidence of the events surrounding the Christmas story speak to our struggles today. God sovereignly works through all events to bring about His perfect plan of salvation in our lives.
Dec 03, 2023
The Holy Spirit of Christmas Past
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Wayne Stiles teaches from Luke 1:26–38 about the Holy Spirit’s amazing role in the original Christmas. From Luke’s words and from the apostle Paul’s words, we discover that because of Jesus, Mary was highly favored. And because of Jesus, we are highly favored and enabled by God’s Spirit to do great works for His glory.
Nov 26, 2023
Titus Lesson 4: God Can Work Through You
Scripture: Titus 3
Wayne Stiles teaches from Titus 3 how God can work through your life. God’s grace reminds us that we are not saved by good deeds but for them. A fruitful Christian life engages in good deeds that meet needs.
Nov 19, 2023
Titus Lesson 3: How God’s Grace Helps on Mondays
Scripture: Titus 2:9-15
Wayne Stiles teaches from Titus 2:9-15 how the grace of God is more than for our eternal salvation, but it also helps us in the daily grind of life. God’s saving grace is our motivation for godly living.
Scripture: Titus 2:1-8
Wayne Stiles teaches from Titus 2:1-8 about God’s desire for women and men, young and old. The Apostle Paul urges us that we never retire from the Great Commission, and we should determine to be an example of good deeds, honoring God before a watching world.
Nov 05, 2023
Titus Lesson 1: Secrets of an Inspiring Life
Scripture: Titus 1
Wayne Stiles teaches from Titus 1 the secrets of an inspiring life. The qualities of church leaders are more than a checklist of impossibilities. They are qualities of character we all should strive for, because they represent the character of God—whom we claim to know.
We often hear from people that relatives seem to be the hardest to reach with the gospel. They know you better than anyone, so sometimes that makes it feel like it’s harder to reach them. We will share several Dos and Don’ts in this seminar that can help you overcome this barrier and share successfully with relatives!
This training will equip you to share the gospel with confidence, clarity, and kindness. We designed this seminar for all believers, but particularly for those who want to share the gospel but are paralyzed by fear. We address the most common fears in evangelism and provide practical ways to overcome them.