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
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
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
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...