Sermons and Biblical Studies

My wife usually has to remind me to take out the garbage every trash pick-up which occurs on Friday. It’s not one of my favorite jobs, but I muster up the determination to get it done and then just do it. Afterward it’s a nice feeling to have it out of the house, and I … Continue reading “Today Is Garbage Day! – Bible study”

I just got this e-mail from bro. Travis Main. Thought youd want to know. Hello from Travis Main! I have been alerted to a very unique lectureship Dec. 2nd through the 6th. Digitalbiblestudy.com is conducting an online worldwide lectureship during these dates. What is unique about this? The lectureship will not only host 31 different … Continue reading “Online Worldwide Lectureship – Bible study”

There are several large theme parks in Orlando, Florida that draw thousands of vacationing families each year. However, in a “MensHealth” magazine article, it lists Orlando as the number one city in America displaying the most anger. Their findings were based on things like violent assaults, road rage, and the percentage of men who had … Continue reading “Successfully Managing Our Anger – Bible study”

A querist asks, In 1 Corinthians 11:2 – ESV, Paul admonishes the Corinthian brethren to “maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.” What were the “traditions” that Paul admonished these brethren to maintain? Brother G.E. Watkins, preacher for the Strickland Grove congregation, and Brother Kevin Cauley, preacher for the Berryville congregation biblically … Continue reading “What Were The “Traditions” In 1 Corinthians 11:2? – Bible study”

The picture showed multiple columns of smoke billowing into great clouds of flame, ash, and dust behind what would typically be considered a sprawling urban neighborhood with houses lined up one after another. In the distance a helicopter could be seen flying in front of the roiling tumult showing the magnitude of the raging fiery … Continue reading “A Picture of Hell – Bible study”

During the past four years, we’ve spent more time than we could ever imagine watching television or listening to the radio regarding the war in Iraq. As Christians, we continue to pray that this conflict will end swiftly, and with minimal loss of life on either side. That’s all we can do, really. Beyond this, … Continue reading ““What Would Jesus Do?” – Bible study”

Marie Curie holds her place in history as a pioneer in the study of radioactivity. In 1903, she was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in physics. Then in 1911, she received a second Nobel Prize in chemistry. Such a wonderful contribution did not come without tremendous sacrifice. Madame Curie died of leukemia … Continue reading “Our Only Protection From The Dangers Of Sin – Bible study”

A querist asks, “Would you please give us an exegesis of Psalm 127:1-KJV. What ‘house’ is the Psalmist referring to and what does the phrase, ‘keep the city’ refer to?” Brother Kevin Cauley, preacher for the Berryville congregation gives us a biblical answer to the above questions: Psalm 127

In January 2004, reporter Craig Bird of the Associated Baptist Press, authored an article entitled, “Even in Churches of Christ, There’s No Sign of Ceasefire in Worship Wars.” He wrote: “The raging debate over worship music has surfaced in a most unlikely place within the Churches of Christ, which bear the historical distinction of shunning … Continue reading “Are Churches Of Christ “Breaking With Tradition?” – Bible study”

The apostle Paul”s use of the word “departure” in 2 Timothy 4:6 is a nautical term which carries great significance for the Christian. It gives us the idea of “loosing” or “unmooring.” Paul again uses this term when he states: “I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ” … Continue reading “Our Lord Will Bring Us Safely Through – Bible study”