WHAT MAKES A ROPE/CONGREGATION STRONG?
What makes a rope strong? Pulling together, that’s the answer. Many tiny strands, each weak by itself, but united in a common effort, become strong enough to bind a heavy load. What makes a rope strong makes a congregation strong as well. When you take hold of a rope,...
You Are Needed – Every Member is Needed
Our Lord died for the Church (Acts 20:28). His resurrection, however, serves to communicate to the world that His Church will survive all political, economic and georgraphical changes. The very gates of Hades have not and will not hinder our Lord’s Church. THE CHURCH,...
Every Worship Assembly Is A New Spiritual Experience – TRY IT!
ATTEND ALL SERVICES. Be punctual (as you are for your job). After sitting it will help if you had a few moments to compose your body and mind for the assembly worship. NEVER MISS A SERVICE NEEDLESSLY. If you have visitors or friends in your home, invite them to attend...
Three “Takes” on The Lordship of Jesus
. If Christ as Lord is the center of our lives, the circumference will take care of itself. “Fixing our eyes on Jesus the Author and Perfecter of faith…” (Hebrews 12:2) 2. One thing a carpenter learns quickly is how to drive nails. He hammers hundreds of nails a...
The Whole (Holistic) Gospel
Perhaps the word “Holistic” is a questionable term to describe the gospel. It has been stigmatized as something foreign to biblical expression. But if the word “holistic” means wholeness or complete then the Christian ministry should be an holistic ministry. That...
Ten Principles For A Friendly Congregation
SPEAK TO PEOPLE. Speak to everyone, especially to those whom you don’t know. There is something encouraging about a cheerful word of greeting. ØSMILE AT PEOPLE. It takes 72 muscles to frown and only 14 to smile. Your smile is one of your finest assets. Use it! It...
The Focus of Our Faith
W hen life gets out of center what should you do? Often our belief in God and our experiences in life don’t always connect. Stated another way, sometimes our response to experiences at home, at school and on the job contradict our faith in God. When that occurs we...
Living Our Biblical Descriptions – “Brethren” and “Saints” and “Disciples” and “Believers” and “Christians”
The biblical description of God’s servants presuppose certain attitudes and behaviors. We are called “Brethren” because of our relationship to each other. We are referred to as “Saints” because of our character. We are called “Disciples” because of a willingness to...
Give Generously and Receive Gracefully
Ordinarily, in our Church relationships, we talk about the spirit of giving, and it is important to do this. But rarely do we hear any talk about the spirit of receiving. Very few people know how to receive graciously and freely. Very often our pride and our arrogance...
“Honoring Mothers”
Mother’s Day is the third most celebrated holiday in the world. Only Christmas and Easter are more popular in America. The first Mother’s Day celebrated was organized on May 10, 1908. The purposes of the service were: TO HONOR MOTHERS TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER TO...