The Truth About Church Discipline is a multipart series of lessons covering the biblical doctrine of discipline in a detailed study. There is much more to church discipline than what is typically understood by that term. This series takes an in-depth approach – from beginning to end – this important topic. Through a greater understanding of the […]
Christians Will Have Enemies – Frank Lyons
January 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This lesson was presented by Frank Lyons in our evening services on December 31, 2017. The Bible makes it clear that when we live for God that the world will be against us. We must live for God regardless of anything the world might do to discourage us!
Norm’s Notes for January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Today’s Reading: Genesis 24 Matthew 14:22-15:20 Psalm 8:1-3 Proverbs 1:28-29
A Better Congregation Begins With Me…
October 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
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 […]
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).
Rooted in Christ
June 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Colossians 2:7 The Strength that is in Christ – ROOTED The Source of the Strength that is in Christ – BUILT UP The Stability that is in the Faith of Christ – ESTABLISHED The Surpassing Joy that is in the Faith of Christ – ABOUNDING THANKSGIVING
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)
Bible Q-n-A: Questions Concerning the Kingdom of Heaven
February 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Before getting into the questions I want to let you know about the new Facebook page for Bible Q-n-A: Where You Ask the Questions and the Bible Gives the Answers. This is where you can follow discussions and ask your Bible questions: www.facebook.com/BibleQnAOnline. Whether you want to discuss the questions answered in this column or ask […]
Marks of Maturity
January 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Marked by the right attitudes (Phil. 3:15-16, cf. Phil. 3:7-12). “Mature” (Phil. 3:15) and “Perfected” (Phil. 3:12) are from the same word. Paul is connecting Christian maturity to the “mind” he just described (Phil. 3:7-14). “This mind” of maturity is one that understands the value of Scriptural knowledge in comparison to any […]
The Precious Soul of Man
January 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Of the things we count precious in this life, how often do we think of our own soul? Or, for that matter, the souls of others? Jesus said that there is nothing more precious, i.e. of greater value, than our own soul. “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, […]