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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

The Two Purposes of Baptism

Why does a person get baptized? I think most of us know, there are many improper reasons for doing so. Some are baptized as a “sacrament” or ritual taught by

Lifeline Publications April 19, 2026

Baptism: Is It Immersion or Sprinkling?

One of the more controversial subjects in the history of Christianity has been baptism, particularly the “mode” or proper method for performing this important act of obedience to God. Some

Lifeline Publications April 12, 2026

Highlighting Our Bible School (11)

The Bible school program here at Central has some amazing students and teachers! From time to time we highlight some of them here in the Bulletin so that we can

Lifeline Publications April 5, 2026

Snow

As I write this article, the weather forecasters are predicting a significant snowfall in a few days. By the time some of you read this, there may be a blanket

Lifeline Publications January 25, 2026

Lessons I Learned on the Farm: Baling Hay

by Robert C. Veil, Jr.A large portion of my life has been spent on the farm. This has been a great joy, and it hasalso taught me some valuable lessons

Lifeline Publications December 14, 2025

Guest Article: What is a Miracle? (Part 2 of 2)

by J. Noel Merideth (1941-1992)Don’t you think it nothing short of miraculous that one is born into the family of God, andreceives pardon of his sins?” My answer to this

Guest Article December 7, 2025

Guest Article: What is a Miracle? (Part 1 of 2)

by J. Noel Merideth[The word] miracle is used quite frequently these days. It is obvious that many are unclearabout the meaning. It has been said that “a proposition correctly defined

Guest Article November 30, 2025

Bible Questions and Answers

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Question: Under what circumstances does the Bible say it is OK to get a divorce?Answer: This excellent question reflects an awareness of a very real

Lifeline Publications November 23, 2025

Why Tarriest Thou?

by Robert C. Veil, Jr.This was the question the gospel preacher Ananias asked Saul of Tarsus. “Why tarriestthou?” (Acts 22:16). To “tarry” is to wait, to delay, to put off.

Lifeline Publications July 27, 2025

True Worship

by Jonathan Bennett But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father inspirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship

Jonathan Bennett May 25, 2025

Guest Article…Elders Anointing the Sick with Oil (1 of 2)

by R. C. Oliver James 5:13-15: “Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him singpsalms. [14] Is any sick among you? let him call for

Guest Article April 6, 2025

Unnamed Bible Teachers

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. There are many individuals referred to in the Bible, whose names are not provided.Significantly, some of these people teach us important lessons. Although their names

Lifeline Publications March 23, 2025

Oh, What a Savior!

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. And we have beheld and bear witness that the Father hath sent the Son to bethe Savior of the world, (1 John 4:14). When our

Lifeline Publications March 16, 2025

Guest Article… Personal Evangelism Program

by Buddy Leasor* Christians are to live by every word of God. We can see that in Matthew 4:4 where Jesuswas rebuking the devil. But He answered and said, “It

Lifeline Publications January 26, 2025

What Sanctification Means to Me

by Jonathan Bennett “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people,that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out

Jonathan Bennett December 8, 2024

The Coming of the Church

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. The church existed as a PLAN in the mind of God before the Earth was created. “Even ashe chose us in him before the foundation

Lifeline Publications June 30, 2024

Let No Man Despise Thy Youth

by Robert C. Veil, Jr.For the next two weeks, there will be a stronger-than-usual emphasis upon our young people hereat Central. The sermon this morning deals with the danger of

Lifeline Publications May 26, 2024