How Christ Supplies Our Every Need (Part 2)
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…
How Christ Supplies Our Every Need (Part 1)
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…
Seeing God in His Creation
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…
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…
Q & A: Are Christians Sinners?
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…
Walking With God
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…
The Heart of a Servant
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…
Degrees of Punishment and 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…
Put Down the Phone and 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…
Confidence in the Providence of God
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,…
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
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…
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…
The Tendency to Drift
Drifting away from the pure and simple gospel of Jesus Christ is a common danger which faces us all. “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the…
Why People Drift
The Hebrew writer issued a very clear warning about the danger of drifting away: “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest…
Responses to the Invitation
At every worship assembly, we generally provide the opportunity to respond publicly to the invitation. There are typically four general types of responses, each of which has a “public” nature…
A Great Opportunity for Area Young People
A great opportunity is coming up for young people with an interest in “matters which really matter.” Friday, October 1, 2021 will feature the Kickoff for a special series of…
Our Mission (Part 3)
And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all…
Our Mission: Part 1
One of the last matters Jesus addressed before his ascension was what we know as the Great Commission. When you stop and think about it, Jesus might have talked about…
