Philip And Simon
Philip discovers an unlikely prospect for conversion in Simon the Sorcerer. Perhaps we are to hasty in our judgments of others and whether they might obey the gospel. Acts 8:9-24 August 31, 2008
Manasseh
The Kings Lesson 18. Manasseh was one of the worst Kings. In prison, he repented and God restored him to the throne. 2 Kings 21:1-9 August 24, 2008
Philip And The Samaritans
Persecution has taken the life of Stephen and the disciples are forced to leave Jerusalem. Philip goes down to Samaria and preaches Jesus. Of course, many of them had met Jesus when He stayed in one of their villages for two days. They were ready to hear the word! Acts 8:1-24 August 24, 2008
Hezekiah
The Kings Lesson 17. Hezekiah was one of the best kings to reign over Judah. He completely trusted God. 1 Kings 18:1-5 August 17, 2008
Persecution Begins In Earnest
As the message of Jesus is preached with boldness, jealousy raises it ugly head and persecution of Christians begins in earnest. Stephen, a man filled with power and the Holy Spirit, becomes the first Christian martyr. Acts 6:8 – 7:60 August 17, 2008
Singing Is Worship
When people visit a church of Christ they often wonder why we do not use a piano or other instruments. This lesson gives several reasons why we sing acappella. Colossians 3:16 August 10, 2008
Counterfeit Christians
Ananias and Sapphira claimed to be something they were not. Peter said they were lying to the Holy Spirit. What about us when we claim to be more spiritual than we are. Acts 5:1-11 Jim Williams – August 10, 2008
Bible Trivia
In 1808 Napoleon removed Ferdinand VII from the Spanish throne and imprisoned him. According to an account in Illustration Digest, during seven years of solitary confinement Ferdinand’s sole personal possession was a King James Bible. He read it through hundreds of times. When he was finally freed from prison, his jailers discovered that every surface of Ferdinand’s cell was covered with Bible notes that he had scratched into the walls with a small piece of metal: There are 33,214 verses in the Bible. …
A History of Hymns
Andy presents the history of our songs and singing in a very interesting manner. Colossians 3:16-17 Andy Williams – August 3, 2008
Healing, Preaching and Persecution
Peter and John heal a lame man in the temple. This draws a big crowd and Peter tells them how a time of refreshing can come from the Lord. Persecution of Christians begins at this point. What was the church’s reaction? Acts 3:1-4:31 Jim Williams – – August 3, 2008