In the Next Five Minutes . . .
Leonard Johnson, one founder of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, once preached a sermon in a gospel meeting in a small Alabama town. In it he said, “In the next five minutes, I am...
Why Become a Member of the Church of Christ?
Why should a person become a member of the church of Christ? May I offer some reasons for your consideration? Please read the scriptures found with each one.
It was founded by the scriptural...
Back— to the Future
Churches of Christ are committed to restoring the teaching and practice of New Testament Christianity in its purity.
We believe “the seed is the word of God” (Luke 8:11), and that it will produce in...
The Time Jesus Got Sick
There is no record of Jesus getting sick on earth. Perhaps He had childhood colds, the occasional stomach ache, or the flu. We don’t know; the Bible doesn’t say.
The only time Scripture records Jesus...
Things about the Church of Christ That Surprise People: Communion
Communion is a part of worship every Sunday. Those who are unfamiliar with the church of Christ, after a few visits with a congregation, have been heard to say, “You know, the one thing...
What is Unique About the Church of Christ?
Since unique means “the only one of its kind,” could this really be true? Making the claim proves nothing, so let’s test the hypothesis by looking at things some think are unique about the church of Christ.
Six Things Most Needed in the Church
Six things we can do today to make the church a better place.
You Should’ve Seen What Happened on Sunday
The view from the pulpit is often interesting. People are so used to watching unresponsive TV and computer screens that they forget preachers can see them! After a while, the unexpected becomes commonplace, and...
The History of the Church of Ephesus in Time-Lapse Photography
Modern photography is amazing. With one lens, a photographer can zoom in on an object far and make it appear near. Then he can put on a wide-angle lens and get the big picture from close-up.
What about applying time-lapse to history? Let's look at the church of Christ at Ephesus.
Why Do Churches of Christ Not Use Instrumental Music?
Churches of Christ do not sing a cappella because we dislike other kinds of music. Most of us have as many songs on iPods as the next person. We do not lack financial means to purchase instruments or capable musicians to play them. We are not just trying to be different or stubbornly upholding a longstanding tradition.
Why, then, do we sing a cappella?