Christ, Head of the Church

Christ, Head of the Church

“And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality,...
Thankful for the Church of Christ

Thankful for the Church of Christ

I am so thankful for the church of Christ, which belongs to Christ, that Christ built almost 2,000 years ago. It is within the church that salvation is found. Acts 2:47 says, “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily...
The Pure in Heart

The Pure in Heart

In Matthew 5:8, Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” In these eleven words, we learn much about those who will go to Heaven and thereby see God. The verse begins with “Blessed.” This word, means “Happy.” This is sometimes referred to as...
Preaching to a King

Preaching to a King

Ever considered what it would be like to preach to a king? Some have preached to presidents. Some church historians believe Abraham Lincoln heard several gospel sermons. Brother B. C. Goodpasture preached with President Lyndon Johnson in the audience, and a preacher...
Shepherds in the Church

Shepherds in the Church

Most church problems would be solved if elders would do their job.  I am convinced that the preachers are running the church and the elders are doing the work of deacons and the deacons are doing very little and maybe nothing.  There are exceptions to what I have...