Hades
The word “Hades” first appears in the Bible at Mt. 11:23, and the translators capitalized it, as the proper name of a place. “And thou...
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Consider Carefully What You Can Do
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but...
Read more What Makes A Great Church
Each of us should want the local church to be as great as it can be. Even when things are going well, the congregation is growing, and times are...
Read more Come Before Winter!
When the apostle Paul wrote his last epistle, known as Second Timothy, he was very near the end of his life of service to Jesus Christ. He...
Read more Presidents And The Bible
For each of the last 30 consecutive weeks I have published in the Bulletin a quotation from one of our nation’s presidents. These quotations have...
Read more Should Christians Play The Lottery?
I had a beloved uncle who used to joke that if he ever won the lottery, he would tell people that he found the ticket in the church parking lot!...
Read more Sound Doctrine
Paul commanded Timothy to “speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine,” (Titus 2:1). Our doctrine is our teaching, our spiritual...
Read more Extremist Thinking In The Church
Maybe you have heard about the distracted driver who was getting into the edge of the road, when he over-corrected and swerved directly into the...
Read more Here To Serve
On Veterans Day we hear a lot about “those who have served.” We want to express our appreciation to those who have spent a major portion of their...
Read more Calling Bible Things By Bible Names
The apostle Peter wrote two of the 27 books which comprise the New Testament. These epistles are known as First and Second Peter. They are full of...
Read more Satanic Drugs
For those who do not yet understand that Satan is effectively advancing his agenda with the alarming use of dangerous drugs, you need to wake up...
Read more The Storms Of Life
The storms of life can be challenging, even devastating. They can appear to be unbeatable, cruel and overwhelming. Sometimes they are brought upon...
Read more Bible Questions And Answers
Question: What does the Bible teach about becoming a priest? Are there special qualifications for members of the church who would like...
Read more The Way Of The Cross Leads Home
There are many ways we might choose to follow in life. The way of materialism is currently very popular, in which the over-riding concern is...
Read more The Story Of Dick And Jane
Note: Following is a story I wrote and used in a sermon series entitled, “God’s Blueprint for the Home.” This particular sermon was preached...
Read more Memorizing Scripture
The advantages of memorizing God’s word are many. The Psalmist said, “Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee,”...
Read more Your Mansion Is Ready – Are You?
I’ve been thinking lately about mansions and castles. Grand homes of the past which I love to read about, study and tour. I’m...
Read more Border Security
I had a spirited conversation with a friend not long ago, who, like many people, has developed some pretty firm views on the issue of “border...
Read more The Invitation
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
Read more Cutting The Roots – But Still Expecting Fruit
Here’s a quote from the U.S. Supreme Court which may surprise you: “Where can the purest principles of morality be learned so clearly or so...
Read more Bible Questions And Answers
Question: When and how often should Christians partake of the Lord’s Supper? Why do some churches do this weekly, others quarterly, others...
Read more Life’s Most Important Question – And How To Answer It
Many important questions confront us in life. Think about it, we must answer where we will live, how we will earn a living, whether or not we will...
Read more What A Father Does For His Children
And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4) The word...
Read more Starting On The Path Of Being A Christian
Success in many things depends upon getting a good start. A tree properly planted will be plumb, and under well-considered conditions, so that it...
Read more Judging Others
Sometimes we hear it argued that we should never say that a person is wrong in what they believe, or that a particular denomination is...
Read more Things Visitors Notice
I have visited the services of a great many congregations. We have long made it a point to visit when we travel. Over the years, I...
Read more Graduation To What?
Graduation is one of the most exciting, hopeful times in life. The graduate stands at the precipice, looking out over the future of their life...
Read more Bible Questions And Answers
Question: How do we know that the Bible is true? I think many people are ignorant and apathetic about the Bible because they really do...
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