The following are articles that have appeared in past issues of our weekly church bulletin. You are welcome to use them in any way you desire. We do insist that they not be modified and we ask that appropriate credit be given.

Giving God What God Wants - This examines worship and asks whether we are giving God what He wants or what we want.

Understanding Silence - What is the nature of silence in Scripture? If God is silent, does that allow anything to go?

Silence & Worship Music - How shall we apply God's silence on the use of instrumental music?

The Purging of God - Will non-believers succeed in removing God from every aspect of our public lives? Is a secular society ahead for America?

The One Church - Is God pleased with religious division?

What Shall We Call The Body? - Is the name of the church important?

Must One Be A Member Of The Body? - How many routes to heaven? Can I have Jesus and ignore the church? Can we reject organized religion?

How Does One Get Into The Body? If the body is important, then how do I get in?

So What Does The Body Do? Now that I am part of the body, what do we do?

Hearing Truth - "Faith comes by hearing."

Spectator or Performer? - Do we participate in worship or just watch others? Two key myths that we analyze.

Worship - The first article in a series on the worship of the church. This piece gives a broad look at the worship of the assembled congregation.

Elements of the Cross: Sin & Satan - Jesus' atoning sacrifice would be unnecessary except for Sin & Satan.

Elements of the Cross: Mankind - Standing at the foot of the Cross is man. It was for man and because of man that Jesus died.

The Elements of Worship: Communion - The gathering around the Lord's Table is one of the most meaningful moments in our Worship.

The Elements of Worship: Giving - Our blessings come from God and we are the keepers of His bounty.

The Elements of Worship: Music - There is nothing so beautiful as pure music before God.

The Elements of Worship: Preaching - Preaching is God's way of teaching, guiding and feeding His people.

Baptism Part One - Discusses the necessity of water immersion for salvation. Part 1.

Baptism Part Two - Discusses the necessity of water immersion for salvation. Part 2.

Baptism Part Three - Discusses the necessity of water immersion for salvation. Part 3.

Baptism Part Four - Discusses the necessity of water immersion for salvation. Part 4.

There is a Generation - Children who do not honor their parents.

Of Flags and Fools - The 9th Circuit's opinion is only a symptom of a greater problem.

Fathers - The vital role of father's in their children's lives.

The Moral Coffin Gets Another Nail - What do the Scriptures say about the moral decay that some call entertainment?

Modesty - Discusses the responsibilities of dressing appropriately and how we present ourselves to others

Lent - An inside look at the observation of Lent.

Morality - The world is decaying around us.  What do the scriptures say about the way we should conduct ourselves?

Too Good to Keep It A Secret - Armed with the knowledge of Salvation, we must share this with others through works of evangelism.

Wicked Weapons - Satan's purpose is to take advantage of every opportunity to cause us to sin.

Watch Your Mouth - Is it cursing or just a different spin on the words we use?  What does the Bible say about it?

The United Church of Christ - An in-depth look at the sharp differences cited between The Lord's Church and the organization known as The United Church of Christ.

To Whom Did Jesus Come? - Some say that our Savior only came to save a select few.  Let's examine who he truly came to save.

10 Worthy Goals for 2005 - A look at 10 goals we should have that do not end when our New Year's Resolution diet does.

Pray For Our Soldiers - Three compelling reasons why we should petition prayers before the throne of God on behalf of our spiritual soldiers fighting the war on sin.

Training for Service - Our youth are involved in a wonderful program that prepares them to partake in the worship services of our Lord.  Our young ladies are also learning how to lead ladies classes.

Come, Eat & Drink - How do we aquire the knowledge offered and the wisdom that comes through the knowledge of God's word?

Rightly Dividing Parts 1&2 - 

Rightly Dividing Part 3 - 

Rightly Dividing Part 4 - 

Rightly Dividing Part 5 - 

Rightly Dividing Part 6 - 

The Validity of Matthew ch. 19 Today - 

Stand Up, Fight Back - Christians are called upon to oppose unrighteousness and to stand firm in the face of unrighteous assaults.

Change

How Are We Saved?

So, Just What Is The Church of Christ?

Prescription for Unity

Precription for Unity, One Baptism

Prescription for Unity, One Faith, Part 1

Prescription for Unity, One Faith, Part 2

Prescrition for Unity, Spirit, Lord, God

Empty Pews

The International Church of Christ - In light of recent events in TN, The church of Christ has been called into question by some as a cult.  This article helps to clear up questions that one may have concerning what we truly believe and practice.

Lessons From the Current Immigration Controversy

The Gospel of Judas

Finished

Summertime Blues

Our Battle

The Godly Mother - A Mother's Day Lesson which focuses on five excellent examples of motherhood. (5/12/02 AM)

Dark Day of the Lord - What Amos said about the coming of the Lord (5/03/02 AM)

Bible Things by Bible Names - A By-Request sermon on the terminology used in the church. This is part 1. (05/03/02 PM)

Bible Things by Bible Names 2 - Second and final lesson on terminology.  (05/12/02 PM)

Treasures of the Heart - Our heart controls our actions and must itself be changed in conversion. (4/28/02 AM)

God's Warrior - The Christian must battle ready. (4/28/02 PM)

The Covenants Part One and Part Two examine the way God's has dealt with His people throughout history. An important study indispensable to a proper understanding of the Bible. (4/21/02)

Inexpressible Joy - Christians ought to be the happiest people on earth.

Fatherhood of God - A look at the Almighty as our Father.

Attributes of God Part 1 - First of a two part sermon on the attributes of God. Includes Omniscience, Omnipresence and Omnipotence.

Attributes of God Part 2 - The companion outline. Includes merciful, loving and just.

Accepting God's Will - How to face life's challenges by realizing that God is in charge!

A Savior is Born - The birth of  Jesus

Jesus: All in All - The magnificence of Jesus

Blood of Christ - A discussion of the death of Jesus with emphasis on the saving blood.

Jesus is Risen! - The empty tomb.

Become As A Child - The true believer is childlike in many ways.

Dual Citizenship - The Christian lives in two worlds and is a citizen of both. However his allegiance must be unquestioned.

"Let My People Go" - The similarities (types) in the Egyptian bondage and our sinfulness. 

Elijah! - One of the greatest of the Old Testament.

Joash - An Old Testament King of Judah who lost his way.

Getting Around God's Plan for Marriage - A very difficult lesson on a very difficult issue.

Modesty - A difficult issue that is sometimes confusing and always challenging. God's word offers principles. (4/14/02 PM)

"Teach Us to Pray" - How to pray (6/22/01 PM)