Articles – Central church of Christ

The Identity of the Church

Foy E. Wallace, Jr. (1896-1979) Upon this rock will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Mat.16:18). The world hears so much of the

Guest Article September 6, 2026

Five Suggestions for Enhancing Your Worship

Some of the sweetest, most memorable moments of our lives are when we are worshiping God. To the Christian the worship experience is special and sacred, to be longed for,

Lifeline Publications August 30, 2026

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Prayers

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings

Lifeline Publications August 23, 2026

Things For Which We Should Not Pray

If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is

Lifeline Publications August 16, 2026

Guest Article… When Should My Children Be Baptized? (2 of 2)

Michael Demory continued from last week… My wife and I wrestled with these questions for some time before concluding that our son and daughter had been manipulated into baptism, rather

Guest Article August 9, 2026

Guest Article… When Should My Children Be Baptized? (1 of 2)

Michael Demory When should my children obey the Gospel?” “At what age are my children considered sinners by God?” “My child has been asking questions about baptism, is she/he old

Guest Article August 2, 2026

Things I Learned On The Farm… The Summer Kitchen

Back around 1830 when our farm was established, it was customary in this part of the country to build a Summer kitchen. This was a separate outbuilding, usually of stone

Lifeline Publications July 26, 2026

A Gem From the Hardeman-Bogard Debate

In 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas, a momentous religious debate occurred between Ben M. Bogard and N.B. Hardeman. Mr. Bogard was probably the most famous and capable champion of the

Lifeline Publications July 19, 2026

Can Everyone Sing?

by Jay Launius Do you believe that everyone can sing?” Does any and everyone who has a voice possess the ability to sing a song? This question is well worth

Guest Article July 12, 2026

How To Build a Great Congregation

In our Summer Series this year we are considering the theme, “How to Build a Great Congregation.” A few moments’ reflection brings to mind a number of components which must

Lifeline Publications July 5, 2026

Our Identity Matters

by Jamie Davis These days, a conversation about identity gets a mixture of looks and reactions. People identify with their country of origin. People identify with a sports team. People

Guest Article June 28, 2026

A Few Things My Dad Taught Me

In two days my dad turns 93 years old. He has been dealing with dementia for some time now. Many of his memories have been taken from him, but I

Lifeline Publications June 21, 2026

Do You Take The Bible Literally? (2 of 2)

continued from last week… If Satan can convince me that the Bible is not understandable, he has effectively ended my opposition to him, and my service to Jesus Christ. I

Lifeline Publications June 14, 2026

Do You Take The Bible Literally? (1 of 2)

Do you take the Bible literally? Or, to rephrase the question, do you believe that God actually means what he says in his word? It is amazing to me how

Lifeline Publications June 7, 2026

Congratulations to Our Young People!

edited from report by Jeremy Leasor What an encouraging weekend for the youth of Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes at the Mid Atlantic Conference in Altoona, Pennsylvania! We are so proud of

Lifeline Publications May 31, 2026

Guest Article: The Second Coming of Christ

by Fred E., Dennis (1894-1983) We know that Christ is coming again. There are many reasons why we know this. First, He Himself said so, “And if I go and

Guest Article May 24, 2026

Fire In My Bones

There are times when I am tempted to back off. It may be after a particularly pointed sermon, or Bible class. It may be after someone comes up to me

Lifeline Publications May 17, 2026

It’s Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day, so once again we pause to mouth a word, But I was wishing I could say it so it somehow might be heard. That I could make

Lifeline Publications May 10, 2026