"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.
Mar 07, 2021
What Happens Next?
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13
Rhome van Dyck presents a study of Peter’s encouragement for advancing the Gospel and Holy Living in tough times.
Feb 28, 2021
Why God Seems So Inefficient In Your Life
Scripture: Selections from the Book of Acts
Wayne Stiles teaches from the Book of Acts that God’s purpose for us includes the journey, not just the destination. Closed doors merely represent an essential part of God’s plan to move us forward.
Feb 21, 2021
Why Your Waiting Will be Worth It
Scripture: John 7:1-10, 37-39
Wayne Stiles teaches from John 7 that we want God to act immediately, but His timing sees the big picture. The Lord promises us our waiting will be worth it—and He provides a wonderful picture of what we’re waiting for.
Feb 14, 2021
His Story of the World
Scripture: Genesis 1:1–Revelation 22:21
Wayne Stiles shares the story of the Bible, from beginning to end, offering a perspective of history that reminds us of the power and mercy of our God.
Feb 07, 2021
How to Better Understand God … and Yourself
Scripture: Luke 24:13-49
Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Luke that much of our sadness comes from clinging only to parts of the Bible. The better we understand the whole Bible, the better we’ll understand God—and ourselves.
Jan 31, 2021
What Did You Expect from God?
Scripture: Selections from Mark 8-10
Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Mark that the cross we carry in life reveals our expectations of following Jesus, and Christ is willing to disappoint our expectations now so that we’ll have greater joy in the resurrection.
Jan 24, 2021
“Judge Not” – What Did Jesus Mean?
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6
Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Matthew on Jesus’ famous words in Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” Did Jesus mean never to judge? If so, how do we apply His other words that say we must?
Jan 17, 2021
Why We Do All We Do
Scripture: Selections from the Book of Zechariah
Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Zechariah that our primary motive for our spiritual activities is God’s glory.
Jan 10, 2021
How to Keep First Things First
Scripture: Haggai 1
Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Haggai that the time will never be “just right” for putting first things first. But keeping God’s priorities first pleases and glorifies Him—and benefits us beyond any temporary compromise.
Jan 03, 2021
No Shame On You
Scripture: Zephaniah 3
Wayne Stiles teaches from the Book of Zephaniah that only the death and resurrection of Jesus provides the potential to reveal and to heal our shameful secrets.