In the month of December, 2015 the Elm Street church of Christ will meet on the 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, and 30th. What about the 25th? The 25th falls on a Friday, a day we do not normally meet, for we gather on Sundays as we have authorized examples (cf. Acts …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Observing Special Religious HolidaysPattern
It is encouraging to see younger generations develop a zeal for God and His word. It is paramount with regard to the future of the church. We do not want to make the same mistake Israel made – “When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did …
Continue reading Article: Are you sure you love the gospel, or do you love a philosophy?How can we grow numerically? How can we grow spiritually? How can we eradicate apathy? How can we bridge the gap between the elderly and the youth? How do we ensure evangelical success? These are a few of many reappearing questions in the minds of the spiritually discerned, and concerned. This mindset is admirable. We …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Reformation VS RestorationI recently came across an article that sarcastically praised Joel Osteen for his modern gospel message. The author pointed out many scriptures that differed from Osteen’s preaching. He sarcastically stated that if there were differences, it is the apostles that must be wrong, for their message is not applicable to the times. For that reason, …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: The Pattern Can ChangeMany in the religious world falsely claim to have the gift of speaking in tongues. This spiritual gift was among the most popular in the first century (cf. 1 Corinthians 14), and is apparently sought after today. However, by “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) an honest heart comes to the realization …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Biblical Tongue Speaking Occurs TodayThe apostle Paul was viewed by some as being beside himself. By preaching the word, and living by it, he was seen as different. As Christians we can expect the same. This sermon discusses a few topics that Christians are expected to be involved in that would seem crazy, or different to the world. Ppt: Beside …
Continue reading Sermon: Beside Ourselves for GodThe world has a view of preaching that is contrary to scripture. Instead of trying to please men we must get back to the type of teaching described in the New Testament. Ppt: Gospel Preaching Outline: Gospel Preaching Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel PreachingHaving just told Timothy to “not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner” (1:8), Paul goes on to encourage him to “hold fast the pattern of sound words” (1:13). It is important to note the “gospel according to the power of God” (1:8), and the “pattern of sound words” …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18