My Jammed Finger
Christians ought to respond when a member of Christ’s body is harmed. Will we take care of one another?
Tag: Christ
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Second Corinthians Ten Through Thirteen
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 10-13, where Paul defends his apostleship and speaks of strength in weakness. The post contains the text of these four chapters.
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Jesus Died on the Cross to Bring Unity for Mankind in the Church
In this lesson, we will study why Jesus died on the cross. To understand that Jesus brings unity to mankind in the church, we must understand God’s original design in the creation. When we understand this, we will understand that Jesus died on the cross to restore unity between God and man, and between man and man. Each member should understand that Jesus died on the cross to bring unity in the church as the restoration of His purposes in creation.
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Being Involved Without Being Invested
This is an emotional phenomenon known as attachment: when we identify with it to the point of ownership. We take everything said or done about the subject “personally.”
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Three Questions Answered in Acts 2 on Pentecost
An audio sermon on three questions answered in Acts 2 on the day of Pentecost, when three thousand were baptized. The post contains the full text of Acts chapter 2.
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Justice for the Earth
Justice for the Earth entails: 1) Common Justice, 2) Cry for Justice, 3) Coming Justice. Each listener should understand that justice in the earth now is incomplete, but not final. One day God’s justice will be finished through Christ Jesus.
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Beginning Today: Our Gospel Meeting: The Cross of Christ
Make this an opportunity for you to do some personal evangelism this week. God will be happy that you are obeying Him; Jesus will be happy that you are seeking and saving the lost; the elders will be happy that you are working to support the church; the members will be happy
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Pride Prevents Blessings but Humility Reaps Rewards
We want to do a study of Luke 14:15-24. From this passage we learn about God's 1) Invitation, 2) Expectations, 3) Anger, and 4) Love in relationship to the proud and humble. God rejects the proud but exalts the humble.
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The Cross of Christ Gospel Meeting
I don’t know of any topic more relevant than “The Cross of Christ.” It is central to what it means to be a Christian, and the cross of Christ challenges us at every moment to be God’s people truly.
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March Uganda Mission Report by Paul Coffman
An audio recording of brother Paul Coffman's report on his February 2018 mission trip to Uganda, where he works with the churches of Christ.
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Second Corinthians Seven and Eight
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 7-8, on godly sorrow that leads to repentance and the grace of generous giving. The post contains the text of both chapters.
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Does God Give Us Faith Directly?
God has supplied for us His word with all the things in it that we need to believe and know saving truth. When we know and believe these God-given truths, then we have faith in our life. So, we develop our own personal faith from hearing God's word, understanding it, believing it, and applying it. In that way, God is responsible for our faith because it is only through his word that we can have that faith; at the same time, we are responsible for accepting God's message and believing it.
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Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Because We Can’t Save Ourselves
We can’t save ourselves because 1) just one sin separates us from God, 2) sin distorts our efforts to do good, 3) the good works we do are not sufficient to save us. The listener should understand that only by trusting in Christ Jesus can we be saved.
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Second Corinthians Five and Six
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 5-6, on our heavenly house, the ministry of reconciliation, and being separate from the world. The post contains the chapters' text.
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The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Deacons
In this lesson we will examine the office of the deacon, its 1) History, 2) Responsibilities, 3) Qualifications, and 4) Rewards. The hearer should be able to locate and discuss the New Testament passages dealing with the office of the deacon. Considering the appointment of new deacons, I hope to be able to focus thought upon this office and the one being considered for appointment.
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Worthy is the Lamb – Studies in Revelation
In this lesson, we will study Revelation 5:9-10 and see that the Lamb is worthy because he has given us His: 1) Sacrifice, 2) Salvation, 3) Station. The objective of this lesson is to understand what Christ has done for us and why He is worthy of our praise.
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Second Corinthians Three and Four
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 3-4, on ministers of the new covenant and treasure in earthen vessels, with the inward man renewed daily. The post holds the text.
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Does “Just a Little Talk with Jesus” Make It Right?
Does "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" make it right? We must sing with understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15). The song fits if Jesus speaks to us through His word.
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What Happens in the Afterlife After Life?
The Bible doesn’t give us a complete picture of moment by moment transactions after we die. However, the Bible does give us some snapshots of what happens after death. There are several passages in the Bible that give us some fleeting glances as to what transpires. Let’s look at a few of them.
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Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Sinful Humans Put Him There
In this lesson, we will look at the Bible’s teaching that sinful humans put Jesus on the cross. The hearer of this lesson should understand that Jesus went to the cross for all sinful humans and that therefore all sinful humans put him there.
