In Vitro Fertilization

26 Sep 2021

In Vitro Fertilization

September 26, 2021
Lifeline Publications
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Children, In Vitro Fertilization

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 […]

19 Sep 2021

Q & A: Are Christians Sinners?

September 19, 2021
Lifeline Publications
21 Views
Q&A, Sin

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
Lifeline Publications
39 Views
Christian Living, Walking

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 […]

05 Sep 2021

Come Unto Me

September 5, 2021
Central Church Of Christ
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Evangelism

Over the last twenty years, I have had the immense pleasure and responsibility to preach the gospel of Christ to those who live across the country and those who live abroad. I have witnessed the great outpouring of tears, joy, and thankfulness when one finally comprehends their lost state outside […]

29 Aug 2021

The Heart of a Servant

August 29, 2021
Lifeline Publications
73 Views
Servant, Service

What makes a servant? What motivates a person to serve God and others? What is there about the heart of this person which sets him apart from others? When Jesus arose from that last supper and washed the dirty feet of his disciples, he asked them, “Know ye what I have done […]

22 Aug 2021

Degrees of Punishment and Reward

August 22, 2021
Lifeline Publications
81 Views
Punishment, Reward

Sometimes people wonder whether there will be degrees, or different levels of severity of the punishment meted out to lost individuals after death. Similarly, it is questioned whether there will be various levels or degrees of reward. Does the Bible teach that there are degrees of punishment and reward after […]

15 Aug 2021

Put Down the Phone and Worship!

August 15, 2021
Lifeline Publications
57 Views
Worship

One of the questions we deal with this evening was submitted by a person who is bothered by seeing members, during worship, not focused on God and his word. I have also heard complaints from others over the years as the number of people bringing smart phones into the assemblies […]

08 Aug 2021

Confidence in the Providence of God

August 8, 2021
Lifeline Publications
71 Views
The Lord's Church

Like you, I have heard denominational people talk of how God had “led” them to move to some particular place, or “laid upon their heart” some particular job or task, or “called” them to some specific ministry. I recall, for example, listening to a Baptist couple explaining to my wife […]

01 Aug 2021

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

August 1, 2021
Lifeline Publications
87 Views
Prayer

Have you ever felt helpless in prayer? Perhaps you have felt at a loss to know what to pray for, or even how to begin asking anything from God. Some prayers seem to be so clear and well organized. Yet, in the bewildering, thorny problems of life, don’t we sometimes […]

25 Jul 2021

Lessons From the Farm: Electric Fences

Over the years on the farm, I’ve thought about electric fences a lot, and I’ve had a few run-in’s with them too. I’ve learned a few things about them which seem to speak spiritually to my heart, and I hope they will be helpful to you as well—and maybe a […]