Sermons and Biblical Studies

A little girl, when asked why we now worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath Day, as the Jews did in the Old Testament, answered, “Because there aren’t as many good cartoons on Sunday as there are on Saturday.” Whether this actually happened or was told for a laugh, I do not know, but it … Continue reading “Just For A Laugh? – Bible study”

There are many spiritual lessons that we as Christians can learn from a study of the Psalms. The following are some lessons that we as God’s children can learn from studying this marvelous book of God’s servant, David: 1) God is “holy” (Psalm 99:3,5,9), therefore we should be “holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16). 2) As God’s … Continue reading “Lessons From The Psalms – Bible study”

In 1 Corinthians 1:10, the inspired apostle Paul states: “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” The enemies … Continue reading “Let’s Return To The Bible! – Bible study”

In Isaiah 9:6, God’s prophet declares: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” This majestic passage of scripture is a prophecy of Christ … Continue reading “Christ – Both Human And Divine – Bible study”

A song we often sing in our worship to God is, “Soldiers of Christ, Arise.” One verse of this song states, “Stand, then in his great might, with all his strength endued; But take to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God.” In singing this great song, I often wondered what the “panoply” … Continue reading “Soldiers Of Christ Arise! – Bible study”

There’s something different and unique about the churches of Christ in your community — something that is worth investigating. These churches follow the New Testament teaching and pattern. They do not possess a “new” and “different” revelation. Nor are they able to know any “hidden” truths that other religious people do not teach. What do … Continue reading “Uniqueness Of The churches Of Christ – Bible study”

The Bible portrays the nature of the church in various descriptive titles which are applied to it. The following descriptive titles speak of the church’s relationship to Christ and the world, as well as the relationship of members one to another. The Lord’s church is described: As A Pearl The church of our Lord is … Continue reading “Descriptive Titles Of The Church – Bible study”

In every church, in every clime, When there’s some work to do, It’s very likely to be done By just the faithful few. Many folks will help to sing, And some are glad to talk, But when it comes to doing things, A lot of them will balk “I can’t do this, I can’t do … Continue reading “The Faithful Few – Bible study”

There are many folks in the religious community who endorse premillennialism. This teaching states that Christ will someday return to earth and reign from Palestine for a period of one thousand years. This doctrine contradicts clear Bible teaching. The Teaching Of Hebrews 8:4 One obstacle to the teaching of premillennialism is found in the above … Continue reading “Another Blow To Millennialism – Bible study”

It cannot be denied that one of the greatest tragedies that the Lord’s church faces today is the fact that many of our young people are becoming disenchanted with the Lord’s church, and are searching for “greener pastures” elsewhere. It may be the case that this is really nothing new, but in a time when … Continue reading “Why Are We Losing Our Young People? – Bible study”