Posts Tagged ‘about this site’
I’ve been blessed while reading your articles
Question: I have visited your website and have been blessed while reading your articles. You speak the truth of our Lord. Thank you for your effort in proclaiming the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreI was uplifted by your explanation of why the Old Testament should no longer be followed
Question: Brother in Christ, Yesterday I providentially discovered your website. I must say that I was uplifted by the explanation as to why the Old Testament should no longer be followed. I have studied this issue for a little while, and I wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate your explanation. Before now I…
Read MoreYour article on the queen of heaven was excellent
Question: We are studying in Jeremiah on Wednesday nights for the next few months and I was doing research on what the “queen of heaven” might be for our preacher, who teaches the class. I’ve copied the article and given credit to La Vista Church of Christ. It’s an excellent article. I have visited your web site before,…
Read MoreI use you often. Thanks, many times over
Question: I use you often. Thanks, many times over. Somebody is well educated in the Word. Keep up the very good work. Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreCan someone there talk to my son?
Question: I am a single mom with a 14-year-old son who is starting to become curious about sex. I caught him masturbating, which was awkward for both of us, to say the least. I decided this was a perfect opportunity to have “the talk” with him, but he doesn’t want to talk with mom about…
Read MoreI am pleased to see that somewhere out there people are still gathering together to share understanding and to serve the word
Question: Hello, I just happened upon your website while researching the terms regarding “porneia” in regards to divorce. However, I happened to click on the home button of your website and read your introduction statement and my heart is lifted. God bless you all! It makes my belly hurt to see the ridiculous organizations that pass…
Read MoreI’m 100% with you on what you say about animal rights
Question: I’ve read what you’ve said about animal rights not being biblically correct, and I’m 100% with you on that. Sometimes it’s very hard to hear people go on and on about animal rights. Animals are not people. Jesus mentioned in Matthew how we are worth more than the sparrows. Thank you for writing out all these…
Read MoreThe article on gambling is one of the most helpful I ever read.
Question: Just wanted to say thank you for the article, Is Gambling Sinful?, by T. Sean Sullivan on your website. One of the most helpful I have ever read! Answer: I am glad to hear the site is being useful to you.
Read MoreMay we use some of your material?
Question: I’m writing to let you know how much I enjoy reading your web site. You have so many great and inspiring sermons, articles, and studies. We are a small congregation and are currently studying the development of the denominations. We are really concentrating on the Catholic Church and its traditions, etc. You have a…
Read MoreI’m not certain what group you are with, but I find your website helpful
Question: I am a disciple of Jesus Christ who attends a fellowship of churches once known as the International Churches of Christ. I was googling opinions and articles on various biblical topics when I saw your website. I just wanted to tell you how refreshing it was to see such an uncompromising stand on being…
Read MoreI feel the need to thank you for your efforts on the website
Question: I have examined your website for a few days and feel the need to thank you all for your efforts on all of it. I am a member of a church of Christ We also have a web presence. It appears we have a similar congregation (200) attendance. I plan to at least reference…
Read MoreI enjoyed the story of the early church in Europe
Question: Thank you for putting Bro. Grimm’s story on the Internet! It took a long time for me to read it, but it was worth it. My husband’s ancestors came from Alsatia. He had no roots in the churches of Christ but this story has brought real meaning to me. Just to know that ancestors at…
Read MoreThank you for placing your emphasis on the soul of man
Question: Greetings La Vista Church of Christ! I’m a fellow minister in the church of Christ. I was doing some Bible study and was looking up what a broom tree looks like and find a link to your page on the google website. Because I’m curious, I looked at your home page and read your…
Read MoreThank you for posting your sermons
Question: Thank you for posting your sermons, such as When Good Men Do Nothing, in this way. Thank you for teaching clearly and simply. This issue is not just about what is happening in our country politically, it’s how we turn away from the needs of our families, our kids lost in the Internet and worldly…
Read MoreThank you so much for your help and advice
Question: Thank you so much for your help and advice. I know I haven’t met you in person, but I feel much trust in you for the help you’ve provided to me. So much praise for your site. With the Internet being the way it is, it’s hard to find Christian answers online with all…
Read MoreYour website is one of the best I have come across
Question: I really enjoy your website as is one of the best I have come across. The Articles and Questions pages are very scriptural and easy to read. As you read from these, it’s easy to understand that our problems with getting God’s saving message to the lost souls are the same everywhere. I commend Brother Hamilton on…
Read MoreYou should apologize for your answer!
Question: I saw your response, “Since the church isn’t the building, you can’t make rules about how the building is used,” to an older woman who “dared” to say what is in her heart. What disrespect you showed her! Do you really believe she was open to your answer? Did you show her the wrong in her…
Read MoreWhat a wonderful site, something my sons can readily understand
Question: What a wonderful site, something my sons can readily understand. Thank you. Answer: I’m glad you are finding it useful.
Read MoreWow, a church that believes in the true word!
Question: Wow, a church that believes in the true word! Thank God for you and the brethren. I was just blessed and “holy thrilled” reading the first lines of your introduction: “The La Vista Church of Christ, located on the south side of Omaha, Nebraska, has no bowling league, no softball team, nor does it…
Read MoreYour explanation of the friend zone helped greatly
Question: Thanks for your answer “If you become best friends, isn’t there a danger of the girl not wanting to marry you because she only sees you as a friend or a brother?” The “friend zone” is one of the questions I have had on my mind for the longest time. You answered it in…
Read MoreI used your articles and sermons to compose a women’s Bible study. Thanks!
Question: Thank you for posting articles, sermons, etc. on your web site. I used several of them to compose a women’s Bible study. The insights and perspectives and scriptural references were very helpful. Thanks again! Answer: We’re happy to be of service.
Read MoreYour lesson on gluttony helped me with my sermon
Question: Greetings, I was just surfing the ‘net to expand a sermon series I’m doing on The Seven Deadly Sins. I ran across your page on gluttony, and it was quite helpful. Keep up the good work! Answer: Thank you for your kind encouragement.
Read MoreWhat a great article on prayer!
Question: Just read Does God Answer Every Prayer? What a great article! Answer: I’m glad the information benefited you.
Read MoreYour list of scripture on sports helped me encourage my son
Question: I will keep this short due to the wonderfully small keypad that I’m using on my phone. I just came across your website while searching for scripture. I needed a few words of encouragement for my teenage son. He is a wonderful young man of God who may be struggling with a tough decision.…
Read MoreYour article on “A Sin Leading to Death” was very insightful
Question: I was reading I John this morning and did not understand “sin that does not lead to death”. Your article, A Sin Leading to Death, was very insightful. I feel that I have not been living by faith and need to repent. Please pray for me. I do believe that Jesus is the son of…
Read MoreThank you for posting the Bible story pictures
Question: I wanted to thank you again for posting the Bible story pictures. Your stuff often pops up as I am building my PowerPoints for my sermons. Thank you for your contributions to the Kingdom. Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreYour lessons on drinking were wonderful!
Question: I listened to your lessons on drinking from the Old and New Testament and they were wonderful. I have read the book, Bible Wines and the Laws of Fermentation, have bought many of them, and given them out. Your lesson included some things that I did not know. Answer: I’m glad you found the information useful.
Read MoreThank you very much to the La Vista church for very good topics on your web site
Question: I just searching around and found your lovely website. I read some pages. My English is not that good, but I try to read. I want to say thank you very much to the La Vista church for very good topics on your website and to encourage you guys. We are in a different…
Read MoreI am convinced that the vast majority of the world never opens a Bible
Question: After reading a lot of your responses, I am amazed at how well you handle some of the questions proposed to you. The more questions I read from people the more I am convinced that the vast majority of the world never opens a Bible. My prayers go out for you. If we ever make it…
Read MoreYou should be spreading the joys of Christian living rather than taking excerpts from the Bible
Question: Your web site is filled with messages of hate and judgment. Your ministry should focus on love and spreading the joys of Christian living rather than taking excerpts from the translated Bible as a rule book for life. Spread love, not hate! Note: I find it interesting that I received both a letter in…
Read MoreThanks for “In the World but Not of the World”
Question: I have read your sermon “In the World But Not of the World.” Thanks for the message. Answer: Thank you for taking the time to be encouraging. I appreciate it.
Read MoreThanks for the great website
Question: Thanks for the great website that I have found and the great material you have placed on it. Answer: I’m glad you found the site useful.
Read MoreYour website is nicely written, to the point, and impartial
Question: I have recently viewed your web site over a few issues and I wanted to thank you and the congregation for such a fine web site. Your writings are nicely written, to the point, and written in such a way that shows one clearly what the Bible teaches and what it does not with…
Read MoreKeep the fire burning
Question: I thank God I came across this site. Keep the fire burning and even more knowing that God is our rewarder and our exceeding great possession. Love you guys. Answer: Happy to be of service.
Read MoreYour congregation should get rid of you
Question: I just found your site and was blown away at the answers that were given to the various people. I don’t know who you are that has decided to partake in the marriage advice department but I feel this site is shocking. The inaccuracies in the advice given to these poor people astound me…
Read MoreI just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your website
Question: I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your web site. It is informative and quite useful in searching for biblical answers. Keep up the good work. Answer: Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreDo you not know how to treat people?
Question: Do you not know how to treat people? I’ve read many of these answers and you get most of them right, but they all seem so mean! Like I was reading the ones about suicide and you would tell them what they were doing wrong, but you had no love! You didn’t show any care…
Read MoreWhy do you teach about eating meat when there are more important issues in the world?
Question: Hi, The word violence means “extreme force”. Psalm 145:8-10 Jehovah is kind and merciful slow to get angry, full of love. He is good to everyone and his compassion is intertwined with everything he does. All living things shall thank you Lord and your people will bless you. Psalm 11:5-7 He puts the righteous…
Read MoreThanks for making the old Bible story pictures available!
Question: Thank you so much for putting all these old Bible storybook pictures online. I just ran across them last night for the first time. Love the old-timey feel. I’ve enjoyed downloading the pictures of these rarities. This is an invaluable resource for all kinds of different uses, especially since most or all of these books…
Read MoreIt is encouraging to see a positive attitude toward the mentally ill
Question: I cannot tell you just how encouraging it is to see Christians who have such a positive attitude toward the mentally ill. I am educated, have traveled, been a public speaker, and done all kinds of things, but I am mentally ill, too. It has kind of challenged my faith, but it is still…
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