Dealing With Some Of The Problems Of Aging

10 Jul 2022

Dealing With Some Of The Problems Of Aging

July 10, 2022

The aging process is a natural, God-ordained part of our earthly existence. Further, there are elevated levels of respect which go with older people according to God’s plan. This was explicitly set forth in the Mosaic law: “Thou shalt rise up before the [gray] head, and honor the face of […]

03 Jul 2022

Why Are You Offended?

July 3, 2022

Over the years, I have studied and considered the reasons given by members of the church who have stopped coming or who are struggling with their faith. Many of these people fall into a category which might be described as being “offended” for some reason. They have been hurt or […]

26 Jun 2022

The Great Commission

June 26, 2022

While it is true that everything our Lord said is extremely important and worthy of our deepest consideration and respect, still we can’t help but pay special attention to the words he spoke among the very last, before departing this earth. Included in these are what is often called the […]

19 Jun 2022

A Question On Judging

June 19, 2022

Question: Isn’t it wrong to say that other people are wrong? The Bible says “Judge not!” Answer: It is wrong to say that others are wrong, or that certain religious teachings are wrong, if our judgment is based solely on our own beliefs or opinions. However, we must be clear […]

12 Jun 2022

What to Say to a Visitor

June 12, 2022

Whether we speak at all to visitors, and what we say to them, will depend upon our level of spiritual maturity, and the extent to which we realize the tremendous opportunity which is ours when people visit our services. Some of our members will not say anything, because they are […]

05 Jun 2022

Bible Q & A: Drawing of God

June 5, 2022

Bible Question and Answer by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Question: What is meant by Jesus’s statement that no one can come to the Father unless God draws them? Doesn’t this teach that only those who are pre-destined by God to be saved can be saved? Answer: No, but that is […]

29 May 2022

Physical Life and Spiritual Life

May 29, 2022

In John 5, Jesus discloses some profound insights into the difference between physical and spiritual life—and shows the relative unimportance of the former by comparison. “For as the Father raises the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will,” (John 5:21). This […]

22 May 2022

Tradition

May 22, 2022

Obviously honoring traditions is not always a bad thing, because Paul commended the church for remembering and observing them: “Now I praise you that ye remember me in all things, and hold fast the traditions, even as I delivered them to you,” (1 Cor. 11:2). Sometimes adhering to traditions shows […]

15 May 2022

Abortion and the Tragic Saga of Roe v. Wade

May 15, 2022

On December 19, 2021, I delivered a sermon entitled, “Abortion in America.” We looked at what the Scriptures teach regarding this important, moral issue. In that sermon, we also pointed out that the United States Supreme Court has an upcoming opportunity to reconsider its infamous 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. […]

08 May 2022

Welcome Billy and Joan Smith!

May 8, 2022

Today begins a very special event here at Central, our Spring Gospel Meeting with Billy Smith. The theme for the week is Faith Conquers Fear. A great deal of planning and preparation has gone into this series, and I hope that you will be a part of every service. Here is the […]