Giving Thanks in Song (Part 2)
we need to cultivate this attitude of thankfulness as we sing praises to God
Category: Bulletin Articles
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Giving Thanks in Song (Part 1)
The sacrifice of praise as recorded in Hebrews 13:15 is thankfulness.
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He Ate with Publicans and Sinners (Part 2)
Jesus did associate with these people in order to teach and preach the gospel
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He Ate with Publicans and Sinners (Part 1)
One of the criticisms that Jesus’ enemies employed was that He ate with publicans and sinners...This criticism was leveled at Jesus because he associated with these people to teach them the gospel.
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Your Most Significant Act!
There are not many actions that we can take that will have an eternal impact, because so much of what we do concerns the mundane. However, we should take advantage of every opportunity to be involved in spiritual events because we are affecting matters of eternal importance! Will you invite your friends to our gospel meeting this week? Will you attend the gospel meeting this week? Some soul out there may say in eternity, “The most significant event in my life was when I was invited to the gospel meeting at the church of Christ.”
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One More Week Until Our Gospel Meeting with Chris Hooten!
We want you and all your friends and family to come to our gospel meeting beginning next week with Chris Hooten! This coming Saturday, we will be having our stew supper, and that will be an opportunity for you to get to meet Chris and know him a bit better.
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Get Ready for Our Gospel Meeting!
The goal of this and all our efforts is to participate in God’s eternal purpose of building up His church (Ephesians 3:11)! God wants as many people to go to heaven as can possibly go, but He has left us responsible for taking the gospel to others (Matthew 28:18-20).
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Give Yourself to God’s Kingdom
Because the kingdom of God is God’s people, we need to be busy serving God’s people. In my studies, I ran across Proverbs 18:1. The English Standard Version translates it like this: “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.” Because the kingdom of God is people, we are not to isolate ourselves but be part of the citizenry of the kingdom by participating in its activities. We value God’s kingdom—Christians—by giving ourselves away to others!
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The Nature of Biblical Edification (Part 3)
Only the use of verbal communication when combined with spiritual words and an attitude of love can accomplish this task. Knowledge alone does not accomplish this task. Knowledge separated from love does not edify, it merely puffs up (1 Corinthians 8:1). However, biblical edification is the loving impartation of spiritual instruction designed to build up the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the student to the motivation of accomplishing the work of the kingdom.
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The Nature of Biblical Edification (Part 2)
For something to edify, it must have meaning. Not in the sense of emotion or feeling, but in the sense of the understanding. That is, if something is not intelligible or comprehensible by the intellect, then it cannot edify. True edification can only come through a situation where knowledge and instruction are imparted with the attitude of love.
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The Nature of Biblical Edification (Part 1)
However, when I looked into an English dictionary, I found the following definition. “Edify: enlighten, to improve the morals or knowledge of somebody.” Another dictionary said this. “Edify: to instruct or improve spiritually.” Does this surprise you? Do you think of being instructed as edification? Do you think of gaining new knowledge when you are edified?
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Let’s Wash Feet!
Jesus washed feet to teach us to serve one another (John 13:3-15). When we "wash feet," we count others more significant than ourselves (Philippians 2:3-4).
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Jesus is the Answer
Many put their hope in politics and candidates, but Jesus is the answer. He knows us, loves us, and will save us from ourselves if we trust Him (Matthew 16:25).
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Recovering From Spiritual Narcissism – Part 3
The spiritual narcissist seeks validation for the way he has already chosen. But there is a way that seems right to a man whose end is death (Proverbs 14:12).
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Delete the “Trash”
Like deleting temporary files from a computer, we must clear away the "trash" in our relationships through forgiveness (Colossians 3:12-13). Let's be forgiving people!
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Jesus’ Way is the Best
Just as we learn from a Caddo canoe, we should value the simple, primitive words of Jesus. His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30).
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Objects of God’s Wrath
In Revelation 16, God's righteous judgment falls on those who worship the beast. All will be judged by Christ's words (John 12:48), so let's live for Him.
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Recovering from Spiritual Narcissism – Part 2
Narcissism is the basis of all sin, and the heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). The narcissist compares himself with others instead of with Christ (2 Corinthians 10:12).
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Are You Feeling Guilty – Part 2
Feeling guilty over forgiven sins comes from irrational reasons like self-blame, false standards, and manipulation. Trust Jesus, take ownership, and let go of guilt.
