"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.
Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33
Wayne Stiles teaches from 1 Kings 12:25-33 what happens when we crown convenience. The world will tell you that obedience to God will threaten your security and that your spiritual life should be easy. Don’t believe it! The truth offers a better long-term solution.
Jun 26, 2022
Kings Lesson 1: Avoiding a Royally Wrong Response
Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-20
Wayne Stiles teaches from the example of King Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12:1-20 how to avoid a royally wrong response. Ironically, trying to justify our selfish desires never leads to the satisfaction we seek. Instead, our truly selfless acts offer the greatest potential for peace.
Jun 19, 2022
What You Do with Fallen Angels
Scripture: Hebrews 11
Drawing from Hebrews 11, Vladimir Pikman explores how God responds to the failures of His people, reminding us that even the most faithful figures in Scripture were deeply flawed yet still celebrated for their faith. He challenges believers to extend grace to those who fall, just as God graciously restores His own.
Lesson Outline
- Humans sin.
- How should you treat those who sinned?
- How should you be treated?
- What about God?
Jun 05, 2022
What to Do When Nothing Satisfies
Scripture: Psalm 63
Wayne Stiles teaches from Psalm 63 what to do when nothing in life satisfies us. We each have a thirst only God can satisfy, and the Lord promises to satisfy us when we earnestly seek Him.
May 29, 2022
“America, God Shed His Grace on Thee”: Providential Events in the Founding of the United States
During the War of Independence and the founding era, numerous events occurred for which the Founders had no explanation–they could only attribute their good fortune to a superior being, and they regularly used words like “providence,” “divine protection,” “the Invisible Hand,” and “the Supreme Judge” to describe His help. These are the stories of some of the many occurrences that the Founders attributed to God’s Providence.
May 22, 2022
Psalm 23 Lesson 3: “He leads me beside quiet waters”
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2
In this third lesson on Psalm 23, Imanuel Christian reflects on what it means to be led by the Lord beside quiet waters—into a life of peace, refreshment, and spiritual abundance. He highlights how God’s faithful guidance sustains His people with every blessing as they walk with Him daily.
May 15, 2022
Joseph Lesson 12: Dying with Unfulfilled Dreams
Scripture: Genesis 50
Wayne Stiles teaches from the death of Joseph in Genesis 50 that we can trust that the details of our present struggle serve as vital parts of God’s grand plan. We can die with unfulfilled dreams because God’s promises extend beyond the grave.
May 08, 2022
Joseph Lesson 11: How to Best Plan for Yesterday
Scripture: Genesis 49
Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 49 that tomorrow’s privileges can never substitute for today’s obedience. Rather than presume on the future, believers in Christ should remember that blessings follow those who dig in and endure faithfully.
May 01, 2022
Joseph Lesson 10: When God Makes Zero Sense
Scripture: Genesis 47-48
Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of Joseph in Genesis 47-48 that we should be shrewd with the world so as to benefit God’s work, and God can use our moments of greatest despair for tremendous blessing.
Scripture: Genesis 45:16-46:30
Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 45-46 how God’s comfort is when we’re afraid to follow Him in a season of uncomfortable change. The four promises God made to Jacob are also the Lord’s promises to us.