Often when we speak of spiritual threats, we’re mocked or ignored as alarmists. Yet, when someone of great importance and special insight speaks, we should certainly listen and heed their warnings. Continue reading
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Threats to The Great Commission
As time and technology progress, we need to abandon our naivete and realize the threats before us. Complaining about the rise of persecutions is normal, but not very productive.
In these times, courage is required to confront Satan and his forces. Yet, it’s worthless unless it’s combined with faith (Hebrews 11:6), perseverance (Romans 5:3) and the spiritual armament constructed by God (Ephesians 6:10-17). In addition, we must be wise, cautious and perceptive. Continue reading
We got clergy in the Lord’s church
Ron T. has an excellent article that deserves a close reading, “Dismissing the preacher for a change in direction.”
What Ron describes is a symptom of a larger problem, it would seem, of treating preachers (and preachers considering themselves) as employees.
You hear and read it all the time, that a man is a “preacher for” such-and-such congregation. Language betrays. Profound restoration is needed on this point.
In the 2017 FHU Lectureship book, a contributor wrote about “lay” preachers. Editors let that go.
What is the opposite of laymen? Clergy.
11-11-2016 Prayerful Preaching
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith” (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 NKJV). 1) We should attempt nothing without prayer to the Lord. “You’re in my prayers,” may not be the same as, “Now I pray to God that you do no evil” (2 Corinthians 13:7 NKJV). Specific prayer should be pointed to God. 2) Our desire is for “the word of the Lord” to be freely spoken and taught. Paul requested prayer “that God would open to us a door for the word” (Colossians 4:2-3 NKJV). 3) Deliverance “from unreasonable and wicked men” may come in the form of a government election resulting in oppressive restrictions being lifted. Thank God for answered prayer!
This is Johnny Polk, with “Words of Wisdom” brought to you by the Oneida church of Christ.
October 2016 Issue of Christian Worker (The Need for Strong Churches)
Here’s a link to the latest PDF issue of the Christian Worker.
Here are the topics that you will find:
- The Need for Strong Churches (Mike Vestal)
- Strength Through Adversity (Cody Westbrook)
- Through Fellowship (Kevin Rhodes)
- Through Worship (Wayne Jones)
- Through Preaching (Clay Bond)
- Through Love (Ross Haffner)
- Through Service (Johnie Scaggs, Jr)
Christian Worker is an edification effort of the Southwest church of Christ in Austin, Texas.
You can subscribe to the email version of the Christian Worker paper by clicking on the publications link on their website and then following the given instructions…or by clicking on the link provided here in The Fellowship Room under the “Friends” category to your right.
Copyright © 2016 Southwest church of Christ, All rights reserved.
July 2016 Issue of Christian Worker (We Need Strong Preachers!)
Here’s a link to the latest PDF issue of the Christian Worker.
Here are the topics that you will find:
- We Need Strong Preachers! (Tom Moore)
- Faith is the Victory! (Cody Westbrook)
- The Word of God is Able! (Richard Melson)
- Every Aquila Needs His Priscilla (Carl McCann)
- What Preachers Need from Elders (Andy Baker)
- Iron Sharpens Iron (James Nash)
- Strength Through Spiritual Exercise (Bill Burk)
Christian Worker is an edification effort of the Southwest church of Christ in Austin, Texas.
You can subscribe to the email version of the Christian Worker paper by clicking on the publications link on their website and then following the given instructions…or by clicking on the link provided here in The Fellowship Room under the “Friends” category to your right.
Copyright © 2016 Southwest church of Christ, All rights reserved.
Hugh’s News & Views (“Preacher, How Long Has It Been …?”)
“PREACHER, HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU PREACHED ON . . .?
Sometimes it is not what a preacher says that makes his sermon unacceptable to the Lord and ineffective where the instruction of his hearers is concerned, but rather what he fails to say!