The Wrong Definition of Growth

December 28, 2023

by Paul K. Williams (deceased) John Cripps asked an elder in the United States why the church where he was a member was growing. He replied, “When we stopped pounding the pulpit on the issues we started to grow.” The elder also said that the elders were divided on the subject of divorce and remarriage,…

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Jehoshaphat’s Peace

February 11, 2018

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/JehoshaphatsPeace.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Kings 9:16-26   I.         King Jehoshaphat, in general, was a good king – I Kings 22:42-43a             A.        To be said by God that he did right is a high complement             B.        But, like most men, Jehoshaphat had some character flaws – I Kings 22:43b                         1.         His father, Asa, had removed many of…

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Toning It Down

February 21, 2009

by Robert Turner A “Country Meeting” had gone exceedingly well, and elders from another community asked the preacher to work with them in a meeting the following year. He came at the appointed time and found his reputation had spread, and the building was packed. The elders met him at the car, told him they…

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No Room for Compromise

January 23, 2008

by Glen Young There are things happening in the world today that are alarming. Not the least of these is the increase in Moslem jihad. With the ability to obtain powerful weaponry, the proponents of a ‘holy war’ believe their goal is attainable. The attitude behind jihad is a real and present danger to the…

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Without Compromise

November 2, 2003

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Corinthians 6:14-7:1   I.         Disagreeing parties are often urged to reach a compromised position.             A.        After all, Christians are told to live peaceably – Romans 12:18             B.        We are to pursue the things that make for peace – Romans 14:19             C.        Without such a pursuit of peace, we cannot see God – Hebrews…

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