“I’ll Be a Friend …”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16). What a beautiful verse! As Christians, we have the commandment to, “Give diligence to pre- sent thyself approved unto God, […]
I Want to Be a Worker for the Lord?
There is a song that we sing from time to time titled, “I want to be a worker for the Lord.” It is a song that most everyone knows and as a result we really sing out. But have we really paid much attention to the words of that song? Verse one goes like this: […]
It’s What You Do, Not When You Do It!
Some time ago the United Technologies Corporation published a full page message in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “It’s What You Do, Not When You Do It.” The message contained a listing of many outstanding people who soared at various ages in their lives: Ted Williams, at age 42, slammed a home run in his […]
Is Marriage Dying?
In 2011, actress Cameron Diaz was quoted declaring marriage a “dying institution.” Ms. Diaz added, “I don’t think we should live our lives in relationships based off old traditions that don’t suit our world any longer.” Most of us reading this bulletin are Christians and are likely in happy marriages. But you know that marriage […]
They Will Do It Every Time
The preacher had just concluded a hot and scathing sermon on the sin of swearing. He had stated several times that he knew one of his hearers was guilty. When the sermon was over, the people filed out the door. First was a lady who was never suspected of using foul language. With a red […]
Is He Really “Winning”?
The sad antics of Charlie Sheen several years ago culminated in him getting fired from his CBS show that was worth around $26,000,000 in his final year. Ironically, he called this “winning.” What has been revealed about his life is utterly shocking. He is multi-millionaire immersed in a world of prostitutes, porn stars, alcohol, and […]
Is Gambling Sinful?
Gambling is a big part of our society. Most states have the lottery, many schools and organizations run raffles and the number of casinos is climbing. Historically, religious people have condemned such activities. However, gambling is more socially acceptable. Hence, the denominations gave up fighting it some time back and more and more brethren are […]
Is Attendance Necessary?
Of all the questions which arise among Christians, one of the most common is the question of attendance. Every congregation has members who attend maybe one service during the week, while neglecting all the other opportunities the saints offer for assembly. When we ask the above question we mean, “Is church attendance really necessary for […]
“I Pray …”
Paul recorded many wonderful prayers in his letters. From them, you can tell that he had the utmost concern for the church and for God’s people living in a holy way. Our prayers should show a similar pattern of thought. With this in mind, think about three areas our prayers need to address. First, our […]
In What Do You Glory?
Jeremiah 9:23-24 reads, “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise […]