Every week, the ministers here at the South Green church of Christ write brief articles for the congregation's weekly bulletin. The following is a copy of those articles, which have been adapted to this digital environment. Brief and to the point, these articles are designed to inspire, encourage, and challenge all. We hope and trust you will find them useful.
Many times when Christians assemble together for Bible class, worship, fellowship, or meetings to discuss works of the church, it seems a thread of disharmony is sometimes present. Is the strife due to personality conflicts, a difference in how the work is to be carried out, or does dislike for another brother or sister exist …
Philippians 2:12-18 Teaches us we how we can be light bearers for Christ while giving our all for Him. I would encourage you to read this passage along side this article. 1. What is required of me? Paul writes that those who read his words demonstrate personal responsibility when it comes to the work of …
In some instances a secret must be kept! Spouses have conversations that only take place inside their relationship. Lawyers maintain client confidentiality. Bankers cannot share customer loan agreements. Medical Professionals cannot divulge patient information. Preachers cannot share details of meetings when he is assisting someone in the congregation with a problem or spiritual challenge. A …
After we obey the Gospel, we strive to grow closer to Christ. We attend Bible class consistently, engage in worship services, and join in the fellowship activities of the church. While we are commanded to study (II Timothy 2:15), attend worship services (Hebrews 10:25-26), & interact with our brothers and sisters during the ups & …
During my first public job as a teenager, I demonstrated more immaturity than I care to talk about. I was trying to be funny in front of a customer. I wanted to be an “attention getter” with my comments, she stopped writing her check looked at me & said, “Allen, you can tell a lot …
We consider ourselves “faithful.” We have obeyed the Gospel, we participate in the work of the local church, & we seek to evangelize. Let’s examine the necessity of faith, the nature of faith, and the action of faith. 1. The necessity of faith: Hebrews 11:6 says But without faith it is impossible to please Him, …
According to the United States Census Bureau for Barren County, 21.8% of our citizens are “in poverty” & 6.9% of our citizens under the age of 65 do not have health insurance! These two numbers mean many in our community who struggling. The people represented by these numbers tend to remain in the poverty cycle. …
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (2 Cor. 1:3-4) …
Grief & suffering come in many forms at different stages of life. We are commanded to pray for those in need (Phil. 2:3-4), assist people with things they cannot provide for themselves (Deut. 15:11), & bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2) as they are challenged with loss of every kind. Ron & Don Williams in …
We were blessed to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary last Saturday. Yearly milestones remind us how blessed we are & how far we’ve come. I am thankful to have a Christian spouse. Wedding anniversaries remind us of God’s plan for marriage, how we are to handle challenges & the importance of focusing on eternity together. …
