Category Archives: The Church

The Lord’s church is the most valuable institution that has even been established. In fact, so significant was the Lord’s church that it was in God’s “eternal purpose” (Eph. 3:11), it was spoken of by the prophets (Isa. 2:2-3), and … Continue reading →

LESSONS FROM THE CHURCH AT ANTIOCH INTRODUCTION A. Without question, the church of Christ is the greatest institution on earth. 1. Granted, there are many manmade organizations that do much good, yet none are comparable to the body of Christ … Continue reading →

LESSONS FROM THE CHURCH AT JERUSALEM INTRODUCTION A. On the Pentecost following the resurrection and ascension of Christ, “there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven,” plus numerous proselytes (Acts 2:5, 10) 1. One historian … Continue reading →

Nearly two thousand years ago the Lord promised to build His church (Matthew 16:16-18). In AD 30 the church of Christ, the promised church, was established in Jerusalem on the first Pentecost following the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2). Jesus … Continue reading →

THE CHANGE MOVEMENT #7 Church Music INTRODUCTION A. Another way that many are trying to make changes in the Lord’s church is pertaining to its music 1. Instrumental music always seems to loom in the background 2. No doubt a … Continue reading →

THE CHANGE MOVEMENT #6 A New Preaching Style INTRODUCTION A. The church is under attack by the change agents, and one of their targets is unquestionably the worship services 1. One striking changes that has occurred over the last 30 … Continue reading →

THE CHANGE MOVEMENT The Assault on Worship INTRODUCTION A. Much of the change being promoted among the Lord’s church today is centered around worship 1. These changes include church music, lifting up hands, handclapping, drama, female leadership, observing religious holidays, … Continue reading →

THE CHANGE MOVEMENT The Fuel For Change (2) INTRODUCTION A. A third key item that is being used to fuel change in the church is the unfortunate and misplaced emphasis upon church growth and the desire to be relevant 1. … Continue reading →

THE CHANGE MOVEMENT The Fuel For Change (1) INTRODUCTION A. Keeping the church pure and true to the Book is taught often in the New Testament 1. Ephesians 5:25-27 2. Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1 B. But there are those who … Continue reading →

THE CHANGE MOVEMENT The Roots of Change INTRODUCTION A. Churches of Christ are experiencing shock and heartache all over American as they are being torn asunder by those who wish to restructure the church 1. The church is under siege … Continue reading →