To have Christian Joy in our lives we must think on things that are true! Each person should be able to use these lessons to modify their thinking so as to produce more joy in his/her life and to engender Christian cognitive abilities in each person’s heart.
We need to determine to get out and start evangelizing for Christ. The stakes are too high, and the souls of men hang in the balance. Let’s resolve to make an effort to evangelize our community. “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:25).
Having a mind to work is having a mind that 1) Recognizes a Great Demand, 2) Desires to work regardless of personal interests, and 3) Is Dedicated and will work even under adverse circumstances. That each would resolve to do more work for the Lord in this New Year and have "a mind to work." To encourage all to have a mind to work for this New Year.
It is an awesome and daunting responsibility to take the gospel to others. I have been involved in several efforts to get the word out. I have knocked doors and spoken to folks about the gospel. I don’t know everything about personal evangelism, but I have come to learn about several misconceptions.
The foundations of authentic Christianity: 1) Not from Men, 2) Through Jesus Christ, 3) Rescues from this present evil age. Each hearer should understand that authentic Christianity comes from Jesus Christ as the standard. I want to impress upon each person the need for Christ to be the standard, not self.
As 2025 begins, let's commit to daily prayer and Bible study (Acts 17:11), attending all services, and more fellowship. Being a Christian is a commitment to a community.
Does the name of the church you are a member of reflect and honor our one Lord and God Jesus the Christ? I hope so. I also hope that the church of which you are a member reflects the identity of the New Testament church. If your church does not reflect that then I suggest you find a church that does. At the church of Christ, we strive to do just that, and we invite you to come and judge us in this regard. We invite constructive criticism. We want to know if we are not. We want to be transformed into the identity of Christ.
In this lesson, we will study the promise of the Holy Spirit 1) In Prophecy 2) In Power, 3) For Inspiration, 4) For Companionship, and 5) For the Christian. Each listener should be able to understand the promise of the Holy Spirit and what it was for.
The apostles and writers of the New Testament referred to the church as the “church of God” eight times in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Galatians 1:13, etc.). It is interesting to note that at least one of these references refers not to God the Father, but to God the Son (Acts 20:28). Local congregations are called “the churches of Christ” in Romans 16:16. The Holy Spirit names individual congregations in the scriptures such as the church of the Thessalonians and the church of Ephesus (1 Thessalonians 1:1; Revelation 2:1). Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church.” It is right, therefore, to call the church, the church of Christ!
In this lesson, we will look at the first five books of Old Testament history. Each hearer will be more familiar with the first five books of Old Testament history. This lesson will set forth an overview of each of these books of Old Testament history.
"Brain rot" is Oxford's word of the year, but its root is old: self at the center of our desires (Matthew 16:26). Our focus must shift from self to Jesus.
Christ has teaching for family members: 1) Wives, 2) Husbands, 3) Children, 4) Parents, and 5) Servants. Each hearer should be able to state what Christ expects from them as a family member.
Does Christianity involve a recognition and commitment to God’s pattern? Yes. Paul told Timothy, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:13). Paul Himself received this pattern from the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
When one worships according to the God-given pattern, God will count him as righteous. When one steps outside that pattern and acts on his own, he creates his own righteousness and cannot please God (Romans 10:3). Without revelation, man can never restore God's order. However, if one humbles himself and returns to God’s pattern beautiful restoration occurs.
The voice of Yahweh in the thunderstorm 1) Calls the Mighty to Worship, 2) Speaks in a Voice of Majesty, 3) Proclaims Yahweh’s Kingship. Each hearer will understand that this psalm proclaims the power and might of Yahweh’s voice. Each person should be filled with awe and wonder at the power of Yahweh.
Abel had a pattern from God and he followed it. Cain did not. Cain offered worship that he invented. It was an offering of his own righteousness. It was not what God wanted. It was not pleasing to God. Mankind needs a pattern to avoid presenting his own righteousness to God. However, when we follow God’s pattern, God counts it as righteousness (Romans 4:3, James 2:23).
I should give to my local church because 1) God Gave to Me, 2) The Local Church Needs Me to Give 3) It Makes a Difference, 4) I Have a Christian Responsibility. The objective is to set forth four biblical reasons to give to the local church and to convince each person who partakes of the Lord’s Supper and has an income to give to the local
The plea of churches of Christ today is to restore New Testament Christianity into the lives of as many as will receive the gospel. It is not sufficient to preach the gospel without expecting those who believe it to change their lives. To this end, the churches of Christ preach, and the Bible teaches, that the gospel contains all the information that we need to do this (2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:17).
Where does our heart stand? Are we at absolute zero because we are covetous, stubborn, or selfish? I hope not. Instead, we need to be pliable and plastic so that the Lord may mold and shape us to His will. You can’t bend something that is at absolute zero, only break it.
At the old rugged cross 1) the dearest and best was slain for a world of lost sinners, 2) some were repelled, but others were attracted, 3) a Savior calls the saved to faithfulness and eternal life. That we would cherish that old rugged cross for what our Savior did for us there.