The Trouble With Denominations

07 Nov 2021

The Trouble With Denominations

November 7, 2021

I remember hearing about a Sunday morning Bible class being conducted in an old, country church building many years ago. The teacher had been methodically moving through the text of a New Testament book, when a question came up about why the church of Christ did not imitate some particular […]

31 Oct 2021

Hope

October 31, 2021

Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec, (Heb. 6:19-20KJV). “Hope” in the Scriptures refers to the […]

24 Oct 2021

Is a Christian School in Your Future?

October 24, 2021

There are many benefits to a Christian education. In addition to the opportunity to learn from teachers who share a godly worldview, and a deep respect for the Bible and the Lord’s church, there are the benefits of associating with fellow Christian students, and the chance to make friendships which […]

24 Oct 2021

Meeting People Where They Are

October 24, 2021

I was recently reminded of the simple but profound fact that “people are someplace.” People live and function within a particular context, and we would do well to consider this in our efforts to reach them with the gospel. For example, people are at a particular level of spiritual maturity. […]

17 Oct 2021

How Christ Supplies Our Every Need (Part 2)

October 17, 2021

Our Savior knows each of our needs, and has made loving provisions to supply them. Consider a few more of the basic needs of each member of American society: The Need For Meaningful Friendships We live in a society which prizes itself on its rugged individualism. While this has its […]

10 Oct 2021

How Christ Supplies Our Every Need (Part 1)

October 10, 2021

There’s a beautiful song in our songbook written by Mosie Lister in 1955, entitled “He Knows Just What I Need.” Among other words are these used in the chorus, “My Jesus knows just what I need; he satisfies, and every need supplies, yes, he knows just what I need.” The […]

03 Oct 2021

Seeing God in His Creation

October 3, 2021

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end […]

26 Sep 2021

In Vitro Fertilization

September 26, 2021

Since preaching last Sunday evening’s sermon, I have been encouraged to write down for future reference the material I presented regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF). I am happy to do so because there is an increasing need for Christians to be able to thoughtfully and scripturally confront the ethical and moral issues […]

16 Sep 2021

Q & A: Are Christians Sinners?

September 16, 2021

Question: Are Christians still sinners? Answer: The word “sinner” is used in two ways in the Bible. In its basic sense, it simply means someone who sins. All of us are “sinners” in the sense that we all fall short of moral perfection, and are therefore in need of God’s […]

12 Sep 2021

Walking With God

September 12, 2021

Have you ever taken a walk with someone you loved? Maybe held the hand of your young child as you strolled through the woods or across an open meadow? Perhaps a romantic stroll on the beach with that special someone? There’s something special about going for a walk, and experiencing […]