What to Expect on Your First Visit
A warm welcome, but not a twenty-question interrogation. We know the value of low-key.
A simple service—no showy production—just ordinary people offering God sincere worship.
Communion with the Lord. We take the Lord’s supper every Sunday,...
I’ll Have to Miss These Sundays
I know worship is important, but I need to miss sometimes. I think I should be excused for the following reasons . . .
Do Children Bother You When You Preach?
On occasion, I am asked the questions, “Can you really see what is going on in the pews?” And, “Do babies and little children bother you when you are preaching?”
The answers to these two...
Something Special About that Day
“And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight” (Acts 20:7).
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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...
A Study in Prayer (Psalm 32:6)
Prayer is of interest to every Christian, whether they are beginning the journey or nearing its completion. Perhaps neither ever feels really competent at it. Surely no one has ever gotten from prayer all...
What does it mean for a minister to be ordained?
Most of our religious world puts great stress on the proper ordination of ministers, but when we turn to the Bible, we find that it says very little on the subject.
Worship of Entertainment?
In our entertainment-oriented culture, many churches find themselves trying to out do themselves with more and more elaborate additions to worship.
Coming Into God’s Presence
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Because the Jews had defended it so fanatically, the Roman general Pompey was anxious to see what was in...
I’m Afraid They Won’t Take Baths
Sometimes a parent will say, “I don’t want to make my children go to Bible class or church services.” Why not?