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The Same Old Question
Does the church of Christ teach that they are the only ones going to heaven? I was not raised up attending the church of Christ, but I obeyed the Gospel according to what the Bible teaches, and I now serve as a minister for the church of Christ. More>>
Could It Just Be Coincidence?
What are the chances of Jesus’ fulfilling of prophecies as just being coincidental? There are at least 330 prophecies in the OT fulfilled in Jesus Christ! Twenty-nine (29) were fulfilled in one day! More>>
The Roman Crucifixion Procedure
After a criminal had been sentenced to the cross, he would be stripped of his clothes and tied to a post in the tribunal. Then, a most cruel and severe form of scourging would begin. The whip, called a "flagrum," was an instrument with many lashes, to which pieces of sharp bone and metal were attached. More>>
Why I Want To Preach The Gospel
The Gospel represents an important purpose of the Word of God, which is our only divinely written authority for all matters of life. The goal of my preaching and teaching is first to impress upon each Christian their duty to take God’s authorized and authoritative message to those who are lost. More>>
Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani
B. D. Phillips “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34) These words are some of the most puzzling of any Jesus uttered while dying on the cross. Many Scriptures are drawn into the discussion surrounding why Jesus spoke these words. More>>
Judging Angels
B.D. Phillips The New Testament makes it clear that there is one lawgiver and judge (James 4:12) God the Father has given all judgment to His Son Jesus Christ (John 5:22). While these passages are clear, Paul reminds the saints in Corinth, “know ye not that we shall judge angels? More>>
MARK 16:16
Some theologians and scholars call into question the use of Mark 16:16 on the basis that it "...is not found in most of the oldest and most reliable Greek manuscripts." Indeed, two manuscripts (Sinaiticus and Vaticanus) do not include Mark 16:9-20. More>>
Will We Know One Another In Heaven?
B.D. Phillips For those who are in Christ, the Bible teaches that the spirit will inhabit a "new body.” It will be a body like unto the Lord’s (Phil. 3:21). This will be a body that is recognizable. More>>
The Righteousness of God
B.D. Phillips In many denominational churches there is a preoccupation with a partial truth that is very distressing when it comes to discussing the truth of God’s Word, and the “holy commandments” regarding salvation. More>>
Divorce, Remarriage and Church Leadership Roles
Recently I was asked a question via e-mail regarding the marriage of a man, who had never been married, to a woman that had been divorced. The question centered on whether or not that man was eligible to be a candidate to serve as a deacon in a local congregation even if the woman’s divorce had been for the only scripturally allowable reason. More>>
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Devotionals
What Do You Hear?
A man from the country was visiting his brother in New York, and they were walking near Times Square. The streets were filled with people, across multiple lanes cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, and sirens were wailing. More>>
She Must Not Have One
One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree outside? TOMMY: Yes. TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside? More>>
Grumpy!
There was a woman had replicas of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in her yard as lawn ornaments. One morning she found that Grumpy was missing. The thorough search of the neighborhood and many inquiries were fruitless. More>>
Middle C
Lloyd C. Douglas, the author of The Robe and other novels, lived in a boarding house when he was a student. On the first floor of that boarding house lived a retired music teacher who was in poor health, unable to leave his apartment. More>>
In DEBT or INDEBTED?
A young ex-serviceman went into a New York bank to get a loan for the amount of $600. He stood in line until his turn came to present his completed application forms to the clerk. The bank employee took considerable time in finishing the transaction, leaving his desk repeatedly to talk to his superior. More>>
Attitude and God’s Recipe for Peace
Phil. 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. More>>
Wet Pants
Come with me to a third grade classroom..... There is a nine-year-old boy named Billy sitting at his desk and all of a sudden he notices his pants are wet. He has had an accident of devastating and incomprehensible proportions. More>>
Who is your pilot?
There was a photographer from a well known national magazine who was assigned to cover some forest fires which were destroying a large portion of Yellowstone National Park a few years back. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. More>>
Old as the Hills
The census taker knocked on the lady's door. She answered all his questions except one. She refused to tell him her age. "But everyone tells their age to the census taker," he said. "Did Miss Maisy Hill and Miss Daisy Hill tell you their ages? More>>
Jesus Promises Rest
Once upon a time there was a young woman who was the mother of three children. The phone rang one day and a voice on the other end of the phone said, "Honey, it's Mom. I called because I know that you're busy with the kids, and I want to give you some help. More>>
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Sermons
Instrumental Music in Worship
Introduction: There is no example of mechanical instruments of music being used to accompany singing, during corporate worship of God, in the New Testament of God’s Word. 1.) Jesus said those who worship God must do so in spirit and in truth (John 4:12). More>>
WHO WILL GOD SAVE?
INTRODUCTION 1. Many people shy away from religious discussions. 2. Especially those discussions that inevitably include some form of judgment. 3. Some say it just isn’t our place to say one is wrong while another is right. More>>
GOD'S SECOND LAW OF PARDON
INTRODUCTION 1. The Scriptures reveal different instructions on how to obtain forgiveness... a. To alien sinners outside of Christ – Acts 2:38; 22:16 Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. More>>
