"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.
Jul 09, 2017
What the Greatness of Inner Strength Can Do
Scripture: John 13:1–17
Wayne Stiles explores Jesus’ example in John 13:1–17, revealing how true greatness is demonstrated through inner strength expressed in humble service. This message encourages believers to follow Christ’s model of sacrificial love, showing that spiritual maturity is measured not by status but by serving others.
Jul 02, 2017
Crowning Convenience
Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25–33
Wayne Stiles examines 1 Kings 12:25–33, exploring the dangers of seeking convenience over obedience, and showing how God calls believers to prioritize faithfulness and covenantal integrity above personal ease or compromise.
Jun 25, 2017
Pilgrim’s Pride
Scripture: Psalm 131
Wayne Stiles teaches from Psalm 131, highlighting the humility and trust of a childlike faith, encouraging believers to cultivate contentment and dependence on God rather than pride or self-reliance.
Jun 18, 2017
How to Lean on Your Faith When You’re Afraid
Wayne Stiles teaches that fear is a natural part of life, but true security comes from trusting God rather than relying solely on human strength. Using King Hezekiah and biblical examples, Stiles emphasizes that God’s unseen facts require faith, and even when circumstances are frightening or uncertain, our ultimate victory lies in Him.
Jun 11, 2017
Man Up! Practical Lessons from Jesus’ Ascension
Scripture: Psalm 68 and selected passages
Wayne Stiles draws practical lessons from Jesus’ ascension, emphasizing how believers are empowered to live courageously and faithfully in their daily lives, relying on the Spirit and the victorious work of Christ.
Jun 04, 2017
How to Change the Past that Will Be
Scripture: Genesis 49
Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 49, exploring God’s sovereign plan in the lives of Jacob’s sons and showing how understanding God’s promises and purposes can bring healing and direction, allowing believers to move forward faithfully despite past challenges.
May 28, 2017
God’s Design for Unity: One Flesh, One Image
Scripture: Genesis 1-2
In this sermon, Vladimir Pikman explores the creation account in Genesis 1–2, emphasizing how God made humanity in His image, singular and plural, and the complementary nature of man and woman. He highlights how marriage reflects the unity of God, illustrating that strong, God-centered relationships reveal His mysterious oneness to the world.
Scripture: 1 John 3
In this message, Greg Luttrell explores 1 John, emphasizing the distinction between the children of God and the children of the devil. He encourages believers to abide in Christ, practice righteousness, and reflect God’s love in a world full of deception, habitual sin, and cultural challenges, reminding us that our hope and purity are grounded in what God is doing in us for the future.
May 14, 2017
Failing Successfully
If You Fall, Get Up Again: Lessons from Moses and Life’s Challenges
Don Crosbie encourages listeners to persevere through life’s setbacks by looking to Moses and other biblical heroes who rose again despite failures and challenges. Drawing from personal missionary and life experiences, he emphasizes that faith does not guarantee an easy path, but God equips us to stand up, learn, and move forward no matter what happens.
May 07, 2017
Song in the Night
In his message, Don Crosbie reflects on how sudden changes and hardships can shake our lives, yet God offers us a “song in the night”—a source of comfort, healing, and faith that carries us through dark seasons. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, he reminds us that singing praise to God in our trials transforms sorrow into strength and testifies of His sustaining grace.