This lesson is actually a few weeks into the series; however, I hope you will find these discussions helpful. Christianity was born into a world dominated by the Greco-Roman code of conduct and the Jewish code of conduct. While there were some similarities, the code of conduct for Christians was also different. In Paul’s letters,Continue reading “The Christian “Code of Conduct” (audio)”
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The Joy of Evangelism
To be carried on the shoulders of Jesus, what a blessing! Evangelism is the act of sharing or announcing the good news of salvation (Matt 28:18-20). There are different levels of evangelism: (a) announcing, (b) reproving and correcting false teachings about the gospel within the church and outside the church (2 Tim 2:14-26), (c) rejectingContinue reading “The Joy of Evangelism”
Learn to Use and Love the Privilege of Worship
In this lesson, presented at the Needmore Rd Church of Christ, Richard shares some important principles about what it means to worship in spirit and truth, and how we can better worship in spirit and truth. May God bless you as you continue to grow your faith and bring others to Christ. (c) Richard NepaulContinue reading “Learn to Use and Love the Privilege of Worship”
Controlled by Love
2 Corinthians 5:14-17 NASB “For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose on their behalf. 16 Therefore from now on we recognize no one by the flesh; evenContinue reading “Controlled by Love”
The Faithful Prays
Luke 18:1-8 NASB “Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not become discouraged, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect any person. 3 Now there was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice againstContinue reading “The Faithful Prays”
Are you being Useful to God?
2 Timothy 4:11 NASB “Only Luke is with me. Take along Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.“ Would you like to follow Jesus? This is how it begins: SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR YOUR DAILY MEDITATION Select a block of 30 minutes each day for your Meditation with God. THANK YOU FORContinue reading “Are you being Useful to God?”
Better Late than Never!
Matthew 21:28-31 NASB “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, Son, go work today in the vineyard.’ 29 But he replied, ‘I do not want to.’ Yet afterward he regretted it and went. 30 And the man came to his second son and said the same thing; and he replied, ‘I will, sir’; and yet he didContinue reading “Better Late than Never!”
Still Practice Righteousness
Revelation 22:10-14 NASB “And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. 11 Let the one who does wrong still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous still practice righteousness, and the one who isContinue reading “Still Practice Righteousness”
The Launderer’s Soap!
Malachi 3:2-4 NASB “But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire, and like launderer’s soap. 3 And He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that theyContinue reading “The Launderer’s Soap!”
Return to God
Zechariah 1:3-6 NASB “Therefore, say to them, ‘This is what the Lord of armies says: “Return to Me,” declares the Lord of armies, “that I may return to you,” says the Lord of armies. 4 “Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed, saying, ‘This is what the Lord of armies says: “Return now from your evil ways and from your evil deeds.”’Continue reading “Return to God”