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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 […]
The Place of Balance in the Christian Life
December 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I. INTRODUCTION: A. The importance of balance illustrated by our physical bodies. 1. Equilibrium 2. Vertigo 3. Children learning to ride a bike B. As adults, we learn the importance, and struggle at times, of balancing our priorities. C. Balance in our spiritual lives is not “just as important,” it is MORE important! II. […]
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 […]
God, Our Father
June 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Fatherhood of God is a beautiful and rich theme of the Bible. He is the Father of His chosen people, He is the Father of His Eternal Son, He is the Father of every adopted child of God. Let us always honor and cherish this very special relationship we share with our God!
Edifying One Another
June 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Edifying One Another: Working Together to Build Up the Church 1 Thessalonians 5:11 The Nature of Edification As Demonstrated by Its Contrasts 2 Corinthians 12:19-20 These eight things are contrary to edification, i.e. it cannot exist where these eight things are present. As Demonstrated by Paul’s Example 2 Corinthians 12:19 Paul’s example of doing “all […]
No One To Blame But Yourself
May 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help (Hosea 13:9) In this lesson, the last from our series on Hosea, the prophet lays full responsibility for Israel’s coming destruction squarely at their own feet. This is one of the mean themes from Hosea, the Old Testament prophets, and the whole Bible, […]
Spending More Time With God By Preparing For The 2nd Coming
May 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This is the final lesson in Northside’s 2016 Gospel Meeting with Bobby Gayton. The theme of the meeting was Spending More Time With God. This lesson discusses preparing for the 2nd Coming of Christ.
Northside Bible School: Winter-Spring 2016
December 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We are coming to the close of the quarter so we wanted to share the lesson plan for the coming quarters. The lessons are one per week; i.e. one lesson covers both Sunday and Wednesday classes of that week. Also, we’re coming to the close of the year. 2016 is quickly approaching! As you look over the lessons […]
Sound Words
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bible things should be called by Bible names! There are several reasons why we should be careful to only refer to biblical subjects in the way the Bible refers to them. Such a practice would help us to keep our discussions of biblical topics in biblical context, it would encourage us to refer to our […]