This was the theme for our 2017 Northside Lectureship from October 6th to 8th. We have five lessons studying this subject: A Better Congregation Begins With Me When I Am Truly Converted (Dave Kimmons, South Park Avenue Church of Christ) A Better Congregation Begins With Me When I Begin To Love More (Frank Barnes, Bartley […]
Equipped for Battle
September 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Equipped for Battle Ephesians 6:10-20 We know about the armor of God (Eph. 6:14-17). But have we really considered the application? How does this passage picture the church and the Christian life? (cf. Eph. 6:10-13; 2 Tim. 2:3). Are we soldiers EQUIPPED FOR BATTLE? That we are supplied with armor and weaponry (cf. Eph. 6:17; […]
Being Productive in the Lord’s Work
September 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Things Not Needed Eloquent Speech (1 Cor. 2:1-4). Secular Education (Acts 4:13). Riches and Great Wealth (Matt. 8:20). Perfect Health (2 Cor. 12:10). Convenience (Acts 16:19-34). Things That Are Needed A Good Example (Rom. 12:1, 2). Diligence (2 Tim. 2:15). Liberality (2 Cor. 9:6, 7). Love of Lost Souls (Rom. 10:1-3).
Walking in the Daylight
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John 11:9-10 Walking in the Daylight: A Time to Work (John 11:9) A Time When Work is Done (John 11:10)
Shepherd Leadership
May 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
God’s Greatest Leaders Were Shepherds! Shepherd Leadership: Has a Focus on the Family Nurtures the Church Points People to the Gospel
The Great Cleansing Power
April 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Great Cleansing Power of Our Savior (Rev. 7:10-14) The Great Cleansing Power of Our Service (Rev. 7:15) The Great Cleansing Power of Our Shepherd (Rev. 7:16-17)
A New Year Prayer – Psalm 31
January 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Psalm 31 is a beautiful expression of trust in God. David expresses his trust in God even in times of terrible trouble. He knew that, through trust in God’s provision and protection, that he would be triumphant over any trial. One commentator outlines Psalm 31 as the four seasons of the year.* Autumn (Ps. 31:1-8), […]
Does It Really Matter?
October 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of our elders, Bill Davis, closed out our 2016 Fall Lectureship: A Congregation to be Thankful For with the important question, “Does it really matter if we are trying to be this kind of congregation?” We spent four lessons looking at the characteristics of a congregation to be thankful for. But, sadly, many don’t […]
Thankful for a Sound Congregation
October 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In this fourth lesson of our 2016 Fall Lectureship: A Congregation to be Thankful For Our preacher, Norm Fields, delivered a study on the quality of soundness. From Romans 1:8-12, it is found that a sound congregation is: A Faithful Congregation An Evangelistic Congregation An Encouraging Congregation
Thankful for a Steadfast Congregation
October 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Our own Frank Lyons presented the third lesson in our series: A Congregation to be Thankful For The attribute of steadfastness an essential quality of the congregation that Saints and Savior alike can be thankful for!