Proving the Will of God

[278 words] When you were in school, didn’t you just love it when your math teacher would give you a problem to solve and say, “Show your work?” That meant she wanted you to not just give the correct answer, but to demonstrate the process by which you came to that answer. Christians are commanded…

She Directed Her Child’s Steps

[152 words] There once was a church pouring new cement for the walkway to the meeting house.  One of the young mothers of the congregation took her 2-year-old baby and imprinted his hand in the wet cement pointing to the door of the building.  She wanted a constant reminder to herself and everyone else that…

Ears, Hands, and Feet for God

[330 words] We tend to think that books like the Old Testament book of Leviticus are not relevant for us today. But we need to remember Paul’s words in Romans 15:4, “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”…

Being Habitually Late

[168 words] Sometimes things happen that are outside of our control, causing us to arrive late for certain events, but what about someone who is habitually late for spiritual events when they did not have to be? Being habitually late generally indicates several things:  • Selfishness• Laziness• Disrespect for other people• Disrespect for God• Misplaced…

Benevolence in the Old Testament

[313 words] We all know that Jesus taught us to care for the poor and needy. Benevolence is to be an active part of every Christian’s life. However, giving to those in need is not only a New Testament practice. God has always required His people to care for the less fortunate. God required His…

Try + Umph = Triumph

[226 words] Dad always used to say “Can’t never could do nothing.” I know that isn’t grammatically correct but it is correct when it comes to life. If we think it can’t be done, we prove it to be so, even if it wasn’t true to begin with. However, it isn’t just can’t that will…

What is in Your Heart?

[313 words] Listen to these words: “Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing. Then God said to him: “Because you…

A Chalk-Board Lesson

[551 words] On the blackboard in the classroom adjacent to the foyer hallway was this writing: “God isn’t good, He’s GREAT!!” Clearly the expression is to elevate the Lord to the highest of the highs. If “good” is high, then “great” is even higher. At least, that is the way most will understand it in…

Holy Rest

[192 words] We know that under the old covenant, God commanded the Jews to keep a Sabbath rest (Exodus 20:8-11). But did you know that God also commanded that the Jews take various weeks off, too? (Leviticus 23:4-8, 34). These “Sabbath weeks” are similar to our vacations. Today, God no longer requires Sabbath-keeping under the…

You Can’t Push a Chain

[192 words] A chain is a handy device. You use it to pull a car out of the ditch. You can hoist a heavy item. You can use one to anchor a boat or secure a gate. But can’t push with a chain. It will pull or hold but try to push and it’s pretty…

Are You ‘In Love’ With Your Brethren?

[307 words] It has been said that you should never fall in love with a tennis player—to them, love means nothing. Love should mean something to us. Love is an important concept to God and it should be to us, as well. A common phrase we use is “in love” meaning that we are in…

A Sound Mind

[469 words] There is a real need for us to take care of our bodies. The Bible teaches that we are to “glorify God” in our bodies, and that we are to present our bodies as living sacrifices to God (1 Corinthians 6:20; Romans 12:1). Both of these passages enjoin upon us the responsibility to…

Church Hurt

[465 words] Nearly twenty years ago, I was on the phone with someone in the congregation where we were attending at the time. I made the phone call while on my break at my workplace. Unbeknownst to me, one of my coworkers was listening to the conversation. Well, he could only hear me talking with…

Getting the Most Out of Sermons and Bible Lessons

[329 words] Have you ever left a Bible class or worship service and thought, “I just didn’t get much out of that.” I daresay we all have at one time or another. Let me offer some suggestions that may help us. • I know it’s not always possible, but come to worship or Bible class…

Today’s Sins

[516 words] Though I cannot recall the source, I remember the following illustration and its applicability to the topic at hand. Jewelers display diamonds and pearls on black cloth to create great contrast and thereby enhance the brightness of the jewels. In the first three chapters of Romans, Paul lays out the black cloth. In…

A Son Not Like His Father

[657 words] “She is just like her mother.” “He is exactly like his dad.” It is amazing how much children favor their parents, especially when they become adults. They look like their parents. They talk and walk and sit like them. They respond with the same words, gestures and facial expressions. For good or bad,…

A Warning from the Past

[498 words] As one studies the book of Hebrews one of the things he will be impressed with is the superiority of Jesus. Specifically, we see the superiority of Jesus over one of the most influential individuals in the Old Testament, Moses. Moses was the author of the first five books of the Bible—the Torah.…

Know the Enemy

[469 words] In order to be successful in battle, it is imperative that one knows his enemy. He must know the way the enemy thinks and acts. The more one understands the maneuvers of his foe the better equipped he will be to counter them. The adversary of every child of God is Satan. The…

Lessons from the Eunuch, Part 2 of 5

[111 words] Open hearts are needed to hear God’s truth! While traveling, the eunuch was reading from the book of Isaiah the prophet. Philip asked him if he understood what he was reading. Some people may have taken offense at the question, but the eunuch instead said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” The…

Lessons from the Eunuch, Part 3 of 5

[94 words] Teachers are needed! When Philip asked the eunuch if he understood what he was reading, the eunuch said, “How can I unless someone guides me?” He was in need of someone to help clarify the scriptures! Granted, he was reading an Old Testament text without the New Testament revelation, but nevertheless, as Romans…

Lessons from the Eunuch, Part 4 of 5

[72 words] You can’t understand the Old Testament without the New! In Acts 8:30, the eunuch was reading from Old Testament prophet Isaiah, but he couldn’t understand fully without the revelation that Jesus the Messiah had come. Philip preached Jesus to him and in effect removed the veil from his eyes (2 Cor. 3:14). The…

Lessons from the Eunuch, Part 5 of 5

[70 words] Baptism is essential to salvation, and the preaching of the gospel! When Philip “preached Jesus” to the eunuch, his response was to say, “See, here is water, what hinders me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36). Baptism in water is man’s response to the preaching of the gospel. Jesus Himself declares this (Mark 16:16;…

Hidden Treasures

[107 words] A South Dakota rancher and his bride received a nice Bible as a wedding gift from his grandfather. They wrote a thank you note and stowed the Bible in a closet. The grandfather asked every so often how they liked it. Eventually, they became curious, dug it out, and leafed through it. They…

Trust

[102 words] He holds the key to all unknown,And I am glad;If other hands should hold the key,I might be sad. What if tomorrow’s cares werehere without its rest?I’d rather He unlocked the dayAnd as it’s hours swung open,say “My will is best.” I cannot read His future plans,But this I know,I have the smiling…

Still Together

[134 words] Let me hold your hand, as we go downhill,We’ve shared our strength, and we share it still,It hasn’t been easy to make the climb,But the way was eased by your hand in mine. Like the lake, our life, has had ripples too,Ill health and worries, and payments due,With happy pauses along the way,A…

Afterwards

[74 words] Light after darkness, gain after loss,Strength after weakness, crown after cross;Sweet after bitter, hope after fears,Home after wandering, praise after tears. Sheaves after sowing, sun after rain,Sight after mystery, peace after pain;Joy after sorrow, calm after blast,Rest after weariness, sweet rest at last. Near after distant, gleam after gloom,Love after loneliness, life after…

The Precious Book Devine

[43 words] How precious is the Book divine,by inspiration giv’n! Bright as a lamp its precepts shine,to guide my soul to heav’n. Holy Book divine!Precious treasure mine! Lamp to my feet and a light to my wayto guide me safely home.  John Fawcett1739-1817… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 20:7-15

[92 words] After one thousand years, __ would be released from prison to go out and deceive the nations. The number of the nations in the battle would like the __ of the __. “They went up on the breadth of the earth and __ the camp of the __ and the beloved city. And…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 21:1-8

[80 words] The first heaven and the first earth had __ __. “Then I, John, saw the holy city, New __, coming down out of __ from God, prepared as a bride __ for her husband.” God will wipe away every __ from their __. “Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 21:9-16

[46 words] How many angels, bowls, and plagues are mentioned? “Come, I will show you the __, the Lamb’s __.” “Her light was like a most precious __, like a __ stone, clear as __.” How many gates were there? “The city is laid out as a __; its __ is as great as its…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 21:17-27

[78 words] The wall measured __ cubits. “The construction of its wall was of __; and the city was pure __, like clear __. The twelve gates were of what previous gem? “The city had no need of the __ or of the __ to shine in it, for the glory of God __ it.…

Quotes and Sayings (March 2023)

“Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” — George S. Patton “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” — Ernest Hemingway “I firmly believe that any man’s finest…

On the Lighter Side (March 2023)

Lesson Learned! A businessman was driving home from work when he was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. Two days later–same ticket, same cop. “So,” the officer said, “have you learned anything?” “Yes, I have,” said the man. “I’ve learned I need to take a different way home from work.” — “If you…

Kyle Butt to Debate Skeptic at Faulkner

Montgomery, AL — Kyle Butt, a Christian apologetics writer and speaker, will debate skeptic Michael Shermer on October 25, 2023 during the Faulkner Bible Lectureship. Butt is well-known among churches of Christ for his work with Apologetics Press, an organization dedicated to producing scripturally sound and scientifically accurate materials in the field of Christian…

Illustration: Young Boy Taking Initiative

Talk about taking initiative! An 8-year-old boy wrote and illustrated his own book, and snuck it onto the shelves of the Lake Hazel Branch of the Ada Community Library in Idaho. Instead of getting rejected, the book built up a waiting list of 135 people wanting to check it out. The story is here and…

Sermon Outline: Anything is Wrong That is Almost Right

[EDITOR’S NOTE: This devotional or sermon outline is by Bill Dillon, a gospel preacher for many years. He left this earthly life in 2020, but his lessons and sermons still live on. This one is found in his book, Gospel Gems Volume 1.] Introduction. Men’s choices in religion are limited to two: the right way…

Outlines: Five W’s of the Second Coming

From God’s Perspective: WHO: Jesus (Matt. 25:31; Acts 1:11; 2 Thess. 1:7)WHAT: Coming Again (John 14:3; Heb. 9:28; 1 John 3:2)WHEN: The last day – a day that God has appointed (John 6:40; John 12:48; Acts 17:30-31)WHERE: In the clouds (Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thess. 4:16-17; Rev. 1:7).WHY: To judge the world and to deliver the…

Outline: Plant the ‘Let Us’

With spring around the corner, early season crops can be seeded in the garden, such as lettuce. Using a play on “lettuce,” a sermon on the “let us” passages could be used in a sermon encouraging Christians to take action. Hebrews uses the phrase 13 times. Hebrews 4:1 — let us fear lest any of…

Outlines: Four Arguments Against Gambling

Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12). In order to win, someone must lose their money. If you don’t want to lose your own money, you shouldn’t take that of others. Stewardship (1 Chronicles 29:10-15). Since every good gift comes from God (James 1:17), and all things belong to Him (1 Chronicles 29:14), we are duty-bound to use…

Outlines: Why Christians Sing

1. To Teach (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Acts 16:25) 2. To Imitate Jesus (Romans 15:8-9; Hebrews 2:11-12; Matthew 26:30) 3. To Worship (Hebrews 13:15; Genesis 4:3-4; John 4:24; 1 Corinthians 14:15; 1 Corinthians 14:6; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) 4. To Express Our Joy (James 5:13; Psalm 28:7)… We are sorry, but this content is for…

Outlines: Why It Is Important to Persevere

1. Salvation Requires Continuous Faith (1 John 1:7; Rev. 2:10). 2. Life is Uncertain (James 4:13; Job 14:1-2; Psalm 102:3). 3. Jesus is Coming Back (2 Peter 3:10; Rev. 1:7). 4. Judgment is Ahead (Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:9-10). 5. God is Worthy of Our Obedience (Rev. 4:11; 1 John 4:19; John 14:15)…. We are…

Outline: The Five B’s of Baptism

1. Buried — Buried or immersed in water (Romans 6:3-4) 2. Believers — For those who are able to understand and believe (Mark 16:16) 3. Before — Baptism comes before forgiveness (Acts 2:38) 4. Birth — Baptism is the new birth, the birth of a Christian (John 3:5) 5. Blood — The blood of Christ…

Outline: You Never Know Where It Will Grow

[EDITOR’S NOTE: With spring just around the corner, it might be a good time to encourage your congregation to engage in seed planting! Here’s a sermon that discusses the different ways that seeds are planted.] Introduction. A man planted some cherry tomato plants in his back yard. Instead of removing the entire plants at the…

Illustration: Lies, Deceit, and the IRS

After hearing a sermon on Psalm 52:3-4 (lies and deceit), a man wrote the IRS, “I can’t sleep knowing that I have cheated on my income tax. Enclosed is a check for $150. If I still can’t sleep, I’ll send the rest.”… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only.…

Illustration: A World of Gold

According to Discover Magazine, 99 percent of the gold on this planet is found in the Earth’s core. They say there is enough of the precious metal there to coat the entire surface of the earth 1.5 feet deep in gold. Even so, there is not enough treasure on this earth to outweigh what God…

Illustration: German Chocolate Assumptions

Do you like German Chocolate Cake? Well, it was actually invented in Texas, not the European country. It was named after Sam German, who in 1852 created a formula for a mild dark baking chocolate bar which was later sold by Baker’s Chocolate Company under the name “Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate.” Much later, in 1957,…

Outline: The Cross Speaks

According to Romans 5:6-10, the cross says: 1. God Had a Plan (5:6) 2. Man is Sinful (5:6) 3. Man Cannot Save Himself (5:6) 4. Man is Condemned (5:9) 5. Man is Separated from God (5:10) 6. God Loves Man (5:8-9) 7. There is Reconciliation Because of Christ (5:10-11)… We are sorry, but this content…

Outline: Tools for Effective Prayer

Reverence (Matthew 6:9, Psalm 111:9).  Faith, Trust, Confidence (James 1:5).  Sincerity (Matthew 6:5-6).  Thanksgiving (Ephesians 5:20).  Humility (Luke 18:9-14).  Forgiving Spirit (Matthew 6:14-15).  Confidence (1 John 5:14). … We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your email…

Outline: Things That Aid Our Prayers

Proper living (1 Peter 3:12).  Proper authority (Colossians 3:17).  Proper frequency (1 Thessalonians 5:17).  Proper motivation (James 1:5-7). … We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your email address (Check your email), or we have not received your…

Outline: Things That Hinder Our Prayers

Lack of faith (James 1:5-7) Full of iniquity (Psalm 66:18) Addition of selfishness (James 4:3) Damaged relationships (1 Peter 3:12))… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your email address (Check your email), or we have not…

Outline: Winning Against Self

One of the biggest competitions we engage in is the struggle against self. To win this contest, implement these phrases from Luke 9:23. 1. Decision — “If anyone desires to come after Me,”2. Discipline — “let him deny himself”3. Devotion — “and take up his cross daily”4. Determination — “and follow Me.”… We are sorry,…

Outline: Winning Against Negativity

There are many forces in this world that try to influence a Christian toward negativity. Victory happens by… 1. Your Decision (Deut. 30:19)2. Your Devotion (Psalm 119:11)3. Your Diligence (Proverbs 11:27)4. God’s Direction (Psalm 32:8)… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member…

Outline: What Would Unity Look Like?

As found in John 17, true unity would look like: 1. Separation from the World (John 17:14-19)2. Agreement on the Word (John 17:20-21)3. Loving as Christ Loves (John 17:26)… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your…

Outline: All the Will of God

This sermon starter was contributed by Randal Matheny.  “Epaphras greets you. He is one of your own and a servant of Christ Jesus. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you. He wants you to stand complete, totally sure of everything that God wants” (Colossians 4:12 PEB) 1. Maturity brings full conviction and not…

Outline: Don’t Fool Yourself

Three times in the first chapter of James we are warned about being deceived. A sermon on this topic might contain these three points: 1. We deceive ourselves when we blame God for our sin and the consequences thereof (James 1:16). 2. We deceive ourselves when we hear the word of God but fail to…

New: Sermon Outlines and Illustrations

We have now begun uploading and categorizing sermon outlines and illustrations for our Annual and Lifetime members to use. These can be found on the new Sermon Outlines and Sermon Illustrations pages. The beauty of this is that the outlines and illustrations can be marked as “used” or “unused” just like regular articles, so preachers…

Illustration: Whatever It Takes

The great painter Henri Matisse was in his 80’s when his health because such that he could no longer stand or sit to paint on a canvas. Instead of quitting his beloved occupation, he attached a brush to a long stick and painted while lying in bed. Perseverance and dedication to craft!… We are sorry,…

Illustration: Great Leadership

Alexander the Great was known as a great leader, and he demonstrated why during a brutal trek through a desert. While all of his men were struggling with thirst, Alexander was offered water by one of his soldiers. Instead of drinking the water, Alexander asked the man if there was enough for the entire army.…

Illustration: Where Are Your Mittens?

This humorous illustration could serve as a jumping off point for a sermon on patience, something we all need a lot of, especially these days! Once upon a time, there was kindergarten teacher in Texas, who was helping one of her students put on his cowboy boots. He asked for help, and she could see…

Outline: Starving Christians

Hopefully we are coming out of the Covid era, time will tell. But during the last two years, many Christians have been starving themselves. A man named Nisraddin Hoca lived in Asia about 700 years ago, and he had a donkey with a big appetite. He wondered if by gradually reducing the animal’s food every…

Outline: Spiritual Checklist

Dwight Fuqua wrote a bulletin article entitled “Spiritual Checklist.” In that article he stresses the importance of making lists to make sure we get things done. He said he has a fondness for Bible passages where a number of characteristics or goals are grouped together in a single passage. Perhaps one could fashion a sermon…

Outline: Forbidden Love

With Valentine’s Day coming up, a lot of people will be thinking about the concept of love. Among the usual kinds of sermons for the month of February, maybe a sermon on “forbidden love” might draw some interest. Using 2 Timothy 3:1-5, three kinds of forbidden love: 1. Love of Self (2 Timothy 3:2) 2.…

Outline: Refuge, Strength, Help

Psalm 46 is a powerful statement about God’s protection for His people. A sermon on verse one could have the following points, with a few suggested scriptures to spark further thinking: 1. God is our refuge (Psa. 91:1-2; Prov. 18:10; Heb. 6:18). 2. God is our strength (2 Sam. 22:17-20; 2 Tim. 4:17; Eph. 3:16;…

Illustration: Alan Alda’s Opportunity

Many people know Alan Alda from his role in the television series M*A*S*H. But did you know that he didn’t sign on to play the character of Hawkeye Pierce until, six hours before filming began on the pilot episode? Would we have known Alan Alda if not for M*A*S*H? Be on the lookout for opportunity!……

Illustration: Have You Not Read?

Alexandre Dumas is the man who wrote The Three Musketeers. He wrote many other plays and books, with the assistance of a staff of ghostwriters. Dumas once asked his son, “Have you read my new book yet?” His son replied, “No. Have you?” Likewise, sometimes those who ought to know the Bible the best, do…

Illustration: A Bad World

Cyrpian of Carthage, North Africa wrote this during persecutions around 265-285 AD: “It is a bad world, Donatus, an incredibly bad world. But I have discovered in the midst of it a quiet and good people who have learned the great secret of life. They have found a joy and wisdom which is a thousand…

Outline: The Increase of God

Increasing with the Increase of God (Col. 2:19) 1. We are to increase in love (1 Thess. 3:12-13) 2. We are to increase in knowledge (Col. 1:9-12) 3. We are to increase in faith (2 Thess. 1:3)… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet…

Outline: Do You Have Need of Perseverance?

Has the topic of “perseverance” been on your mind during these pandemic years? You can bet it has been on the mind of your local Christians, as well! Here is a quick outline you can develop on the qualities we need for “keep on keeping on.” Things We Need for Perseverance • Faith (Heb. 11:8-19;…

Outline: Attitude for Growth

Since congregations are more willing at this time of year to thing about growth projects, it may also be a good time to remind everyone of the type of attitude it takes for congregations to grow. Tom Moore preached a sermon once that included these main points. Flesh them out for your own localized version.…

Outline: Benefit of Memorizing Scripture

Now that the New Year has come, many Christians are still thinking about what they can do differently this year. One thing we are starting at Judsonia church of Christ is committing to memorizing a book of the Bible together in 2022. To kick things off, we had a lesson on the Benefit of Memorizing…

What is the Point of My Life?

[347 words] Most people, at some point, have wondered about their purpose in life. Whether due to their environment, or due to things that happen (or don’t happen) to them, they begin to doubt their own worth. Job expressed these sorts of doubt when he wished that he had never been born (Job 10:18-19). In…

A Christian Needs a Super Bowl Discipline

[156 words] Today is Superbowl Sunday. As I thought about “The Big Game,” I remembered something that Coach Tom Landry once said. According to the former Dallas Cowboy, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve what they’ve always wanted to be.”…

J. Edgar Hoover and the Church of Christ

[276 words] In a recent gospel meeting, this writer was privileged to meet a dentist and his wife who informed him of an inquiry they had made of the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation several decades ago. This couple was very active in a mainline denominational church when they began to notice the…

A 3×4 Fence

[165 words] A person might as well put his shoulder to the burning sun and seek to stop it on its flaming course as to seek to destroy and stop the circulation of the Word of God. The Bible is like the Irishman who had trouble with his neighbor knocking his fence over. He built…

The Best Ruined Trips

[311 words] Harry Vardon was golf’s first superstar. The British golfer had become a cornerstone of golf popularity in the United States after an American tour in 1900 that ended with him winning the U.S. Open. In 1912 he was planning a return tour to America after overcoming tuberculosis. He was to arrive to huge…

Let’s Go Fishing

[353 words] Have you ever wondered why fishing is mentioned so often in the four gospel accounts of the New Testament? Could it be that the activity of fishing is one that most people can relate to in one way or another? Even if you’ve never fished in your life, you have a general idea…

One Last Chance

[191 words] A man never opened the car door for his wife or any other woman. He felt it was a sissy, Emily Post kind of thing to do. “Besides,” he was fond of saying, “she doesn’t have two broken arms.” After many years of marriage, his wife died and he was heartbroken because he…

A Great Challenge to Christians

[189 words] Our challenge in this life is to make a positive difference for the Lord while we are on earth. The Bible clearly teaches us that serving God is vitally important (Matthew 22:37-40). Our main purpose is not working, hunting, texting, or hanging out with friends. Instead our purpose is that of serving God…

Keep Praising God!

[394 words] The town of Antioch on the Mediterranean Sea was an early center of Christian ministry. This was the church that sponsored Paul and His pioneering outreach to the Gentiles. During the third century, the beloved Christian Babylas, was martyred. His body was buried in a grove by the Orontes River. His burial place…

The ‘One Another’s’

[257 words] Take your Bible app and search the New Testament for “one another,” mine returned 89 results. The first passage to note is John 13:34 where Jesus says, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” As you begin…

What You Missed

[203 words] It is sad but true that a large percentage of the people who come to worship on Sunday morning do not come back on Sunday night or Wednesday night. Also, many wait until after Bible class is over Sunday morning before gathering together. We could talk about the sin of forsaking the assembling…

A Tale of Two Women

[214 words] On July 24, 2019, Police in Chattanooga, Tennessee, charged a woman with murder. This 29-year-old was abusing illegal drugs which resulted in the premature delivery and death of her twin daughters. According to the police, this mother was being charged with murder, aggravated child abuse or neglect and viable fetus as a victim.…

What Nebuchadnezzar Teaches Us About God

[243 words] Nebuchadnezzar was one of the most influential foreign kings in the biblical record. In world history, he was known as one of the greatest kings to ever live. Holy Scripture speaks of him in human terms as the “king of kings” (Dan. 2:37; 4:1; Ezek. 26:7). He is known to us as a…

America Still Needs God

[281 words] You are no doubt all too aware of America’s continuing moral decline. The evidence is both overwhelming and indisputable. You may be unaware, though, just how far and how swiftly we have slipped. William Bennett has recently released, through the auspices of the Heritage Foundation, “The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators,” a statistical…

The Christian and ‘Presents’

[177 words] Concerning others, Christians should be present and be a present. Let me explain. Webster’s defines “present” as: “being in view or at hand.” The same resource also gives another definition of “present” as “something presented: gift.” So concerning others, Christians should be present (in their company) and be a present (a blessing to…

The Church is Important

[389 words] I wonder if the church is as important to us today as it was to the Christians in the first century? There’s an old saying that states something like: “Don’t let the urgent overtake the important.” There are a lot of urgent matters in the world today, but we must not let them…

The Autobiography of Jesus

[415 words] The closest Jesus came to writing a book while on earth was when He stooped in the presence of the sinful woman’s accusers and scratched something in the dirt (John 8:6, 8). He was many things while on earth, but a writer was not one of them. That changed when Jesus returned to…

The Fortune of Family

[388 words] One of the most valuable things that God has given us is the concept of the family. Think about it – before God brought forth the societal governmental system, He gave the family. Before God established His church on the earth, He consecrated the family. After creating the heavens and the earth, God…

Lessons from the Eunuch, Part 1 of 5

[86 words] You can be sincere, and still be lost! The eunuch was a worshiper of God (Acts 8:27). He was a studier of God’s word (Acts 8:28). And yet, God still found it necessary to send the evangelist Philip to him to teach him how to be saved (Acts 8:26,29). Philip “preached Jesus” to…

Careful Words

[26 words] I’m careful of the words I sayTo keep them soft and sweet;I’ll never know from day to dayWhich ones I’ll have to eat…. We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your email address (Check your…

Biblical Baptism

[93 words] Biblical Baptism must have… The right candidate: a penitent believer (Acts 2:38; 8:36). The right purpose: salvation, forgiveness (Mark 16:16). The right method: immersion (Acts 8:38; Romans 6:1-4). The right Authority: into the name of Father, the son, the Holy spirit (Matthew 28:19). Some have the right authority and purpose, but miss the…

How Did You Get That?

[115 words] A little girl once asked her mother, who had a withered hand, how it came to be deformed. She replied that it had occurred when she had rescued that little girl from a fire in her crib. “It was for you, my child,” she said, “that this poor hand suffered.” To some it…

My Daddy Prays for Me

[95 words] When Daddy prays, the house gets still;His voice is slow and deep.We shut our eyes; the clock ticks loud.So quiet we must keep. When Daddy prays, he doesn’t useThose words the preacher does.He prays for lots of different things,But mostly he prays for us. His prayer gets awful long sometimes,And hard to understand.So…

Thanks to God for My Redeemer

[146 words] Thanks to God for my Redeemer,Thanks for all Thou dost provide!Thanks for times now but a mem’ry,Thanks for Jesus by my side! Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime,Thanks for dark and stormy fall!Thanks for tears by now forgotten,Thanks for peace within my soul! Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered,Thanks for what Thou dost…

Definition of a Christian

[117 words] He has a mind and knows it.He has a will and shows it.He sees the way and goes it.He draws the line and toes it. He has a chance and takes it.A friendly hand, he shakes it.A rule, he never breaks it.If there’s not time, he makes it. He loves the truth, stands…

A Living, Bright Reality

[32 words] Lord Jesus, make Thyself to meA living, bright reality;More present to faith’s vision keenThan any outward object seen;More dear, more intimately nighThan e’en the sweetest earthly tie…. We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 19:1-10

[101 words] The voice John heard in heaven was of a great __. “For __ and __ are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication…” The voice of the great multitude had the sound of many __ and of mighty __. “Let us be glad and…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 19:11-16

[68 words] What color was the horse mentioned in verse 11? “And He who sat on him was called __ and __, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.” True or False: His eyes were like a chunk of ice. “He was clothed with a robe dipped in __, and His name is called…

Bible Quiz: Revelation 19:17-21

[65 words] “Then I saw an angel standing in the __; and he cried with a __ voice…” Who was the angel speaking to? “And I saw the __, the __ of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army.” The beast…
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