A Great Paradox: Matthew 16:25
To what degree have you lost your life. You must lose it to save it. PDF
A Modern Day Parable
Brother Gordon Smith writes a parable on pride and prayer. PDF
A Note to Fathers
A great list of things a good father will do for his children. PDF
A Traveler's Guide to Heaven
Here's what you need and what you need to know about a trip to heaven. PDF
Access
The great Christian privilege to have access (admittance, entry) to God. PDF
Alexander Campbell, The Man and His Message
A look at one of the most influential men of the American Restoration Movement. PDF
American Dream, The
Wealth didn't work for Solomon and it won't work today. PDF
Apathy
Even with an abundance of talent and energy, apathy can kill growth. PDF
Are the Lost Really Lost?
A most sobering question that must be asked. PDF
Are You Ready?
Seven things in which a Christian is to be ready. PDF
Attitude
With the right attitude doing even the most difficult of tasks becomes easier. PDF
Back to Basics for Growth
All of the great athletes have one thing in common, they have mastered the basics. So should Christians. PDF
Balance and Moderation
Extremes usually get us in trouble, the truth lies in showing balance. PDF
Be Careful with Halloween
Some thoughts on whether or not to participate in this activity. PDF
Behaving is No Fun!
Only when we play by Jesus' rules will we enjoy and find life to the fullest! PDF
Be Humble
Eight things to pursue when being humble is the goal. PDF
Being Faithful
Four powerful Scriptures on being a faithful Christian. PDF
Being Thankful for Spiritual Blessings
Let us never forget that the spiritual blessings are greater than the material ones. PDF
Being Thankful for What We Can Do
It is a blessing to be able to serve God, no matter how much or how little. PDF
Bible, The Holy
One of the, if not THE, best article ever written about the Bible. PDF
Bible Pyramid, The
Following the USDA pyramid, some advice in one's spiritual diet of God's word. PDF
Book for Every Situation, The
The Bible is the book for every situation in life. An article from Allen Webster. PDF
Bible School, The Importance of
Bible study provides the "tool box" for life. Bible class(es) are so necessary! PDF
Bible Teachers, The Importance of
Bible teachers are special people for many reasons. PDF
Builder, The
A beautiful poem about building the immortal soul. PDF
Choices
An encouraging article from 2Corinthians 6:6-8. PDF
Chosen Ones, The
Six passage of Scripture that show the special relationship between God and His people. PDF
Christ Has a Job for You
Are you looking for something to do in the church, here is a great place to start. PDF
Christ
Some thoughts from the great restoration preacher, Walter Scott. PDF
Christ Was Made
Christ is the subject of the Bible. Five ways he was "made" PDF
Christian's Calling and Position, The
Fourteen scriptures filled with blessings. PDF
Christian One-liners
Some thoughts copied from the Internet. PDF
Christian Living means Sacrifice
Christian living is sacrificial living. PDF
Christians: Who and What
A concise but Biblically accurate statement about who Christians are and what they should do. PDF
Computer (Life) Efficiency
Some parallels between keeping a computer running smoothly and our lives. PDF
Consummation Before Commencement
One must consummate the old life before commencing with the new. PDF
Church—The Called Out, The
Called out by the Gospel, called out of the darkness, and called out of hopelessness. PDF
Days of the Week
A simple look on how to be busy each day. PDF
Devil's Beatitudes, The
Some thoughts from Dottie Tidwell worth repeating. PDF
Did Jesus Use a Modem?
A fun article from Jared Phifer. PDF
Don't Fear the Future
With God as our strength we should have no fear of the future and the change it may bring. PDF
Don't Stay Away from Church...
Silly excuses some use to stay away from worship. PDF
Elders, What Do They Do?
A practical list of works, from the scriptures, which speak of the ministry of an elder. PDF
Encouragement
One of the most powerful gifts in the church is that of being an encourager. PDF
Enjoy the Coffee
A simple, but powerful lesson on confusing the unimportant with the necessary. PDF
Evangelism
The most effective way to reach the lost is through "friendship evangelism." PDF
Eve, the Mother of All Living
An article in appreciation of all good Christian mothers. PDF
Fads and the Real Things
The latest new doctrine or practice may not be Biblical, but just a passing fad. PDF
Faith
We live much more by faith in this life than we think. But that is the way God wants it. PDF
Faith, Strengthening Our
Eight practical things Christians can do to strengthen their faith. PDF
Faithful Unto Death
A very brief look at how all the apostles died. Different physically, but the same spiritually. PDF
Fall Back, Spring Forward?
Proper time management. PDF
Father's Day
A poem and appropriate thoughts for Father's Day. PDF
Top Ten List for Fathers (by Ray Higgins) PDF
Favorite Passages
Very brief overview of the Bible with some specific emphases and verses. PDF
Fellowship Is Important
In light of Heb. 10:24 we must be a caring and closely knit people. PDF
Financial Advice
Why is there such a drive to be financially wealthy? Make 2Cor. 9:8 your guide. PDF
Five-Finger Prayer, The
A way to pray that allows each finger to remind us of what to pray for. PDF
A Fool for Christ
A story of a man with a sign that will make you think! PDF
Foolish
Five scriptures on how God's people are not to be or practice foolishness. PDF
Get Your Hearing Checked!
Many times Jesus said, "He that has ear let him hear." Need a hearing check-up? PDF
Getting It Right
There is a difference between doing things right, and doing the right things. PDF
God Is Able!
A great little article from "Pulpit Helps" on what God can do for us spiritually. PDF
God is Faithful
A few verse of reassurance about God. PDF
God, Give Yourself a Chance to Know Him
A thought from Augustine about God and our past, present, and future. PDF
God Needs You
God's work is accomplished through the church. God needs workers. PDF
God Sees It All!
An article based on God knowing our needs even before we ask. PDF
God's Spiritual Kingdom
A brief review of the king, a territory, subjects, and law in the church. PDF
God's Ten Most Wanted
This is one list that every Christian should be on, and more than once! PDF
Grace and Mercy
I expected punishment and received mercy; I deserved nothing and received grace. PDF
God's View of Death
God does not view physical death like we do; and this is a good thing! PDF
Grace is Not a License
To treat the grace of God as a license to sin is to abuse this wonderful blessing. PDF
Handling the Truth
Learning to properly understand the interpret the Bible is essential to receiving its message. PDF
Happy Fathers' Day
An anonymous poem exalting the traits of a good father. PDF
Happy New Year
This little acrostic will help you begin the new year right. PDF
Harvest Time
Each means the harvest, and it serves as a wonderful example of the great judgment/harvest to come. PDF
"Have Me Excused"
Fifty unworthy, but used excuses for not coming to worship. PDF
Have You Quit Growing Up?
Our lives should always be in "growth mode." PDF
Help Wanted!
There are all kinds of jobs in the kingdom. Find one you can do! PDF
Help My Unbelief
We must all grow in our faith. A gradual movement where faith erases unbelief. PDF
"Holidays," The problem with
December is fun and fast-paced, so don't forget God during the holiday season. PDF
How a Third Grader Sees God
A simple and straightforward observation from a third graded, submitted by Danny Dutton. PDF
How Can I Develop Discipline in My Life?
Here is one of my favorite articles concerning personal organization and discipline. PDF
How to Do Everything
Christians have a spirit of power, love, and self-control. PDF
How to Fall Away from God
OT Israel committed seven sins that spelled their doom. PDF
Human Relationships, The Ten Commandments of
Good advice on how to treat people. PDF
I am a Newcomer
Some practical guidelines for treating visitors at the worship services. PDF
I am a Soldier
This kind of commitment is humbling and a bit scary! PDF
I Am Soldier in the Army of God
This example of being a soldier will cause you to reflect on your resolve to be soldier for Jesus. PDF
I am Tired
A humorous article about how few are left to do the work. PDF
Inspiration
To say that only most of or only some of the Bible is inspired is shaky ground. PDF
Investing
Where are you putting your time and money? PDF
Is the Restoration Dead?
Too many people are unaware of the plea for unity via the restoration the NT church. PDF
"It's Not Easy Being Green"
Kermit the Frog knew it was hard to be different. Christians are to be different. PDF
I Want to be Just a Christian
It is not about being conservative or liberal, life is about being like Jesus. PDF
I Will Stand My Post
Even when we can't see God working in our lives, He is. PDF
Jesus, A Letter From
A fictitious, but loving letter showing how deeply the Lord wants a relationship with everyone. PDF
Jesus Is...
Each book of the New Testament tells a story of who Jesus is. This is a most interesting list. PDF
Jesus Christ Personified
My thanks to Edd Sterchi for the excellent poem. PDF
Jesus Had a Mission
The most noble cause of seeking and saving that which was lost. PDF
Jesus in the Book of Revelation
A listing of the powerful images of Christ in the last book of the Bible. PDF
Jesus' Possessions
Some things that we do not hear Jesus talk about, and some very important things He did talk about. PDF
Lesson, The
A humorous article on the perils of being a teacher. PDF
Let Righteousness Roll!
A few comments on Amos 5:21-24. PDF
Liberal, I Want to Be a
Three important areas of the Christian life where we are to be liberal. PDF
Living and Dying… Which Are We?
Differences between living churches and dying churches. PDF
Living Under the Influence
Never be DUI with the things of the world, but be LUI of the Holy Spirit. PDF
Losing Battle?, Are We Fighting a
Encouragement from Galatians 6:8-9. PDF
Luke 13:1-5
While tragedies baffle our understanding, the bottom line is are we ready for such by being a Christian? PDF
Man's Number One Problem
There are many problems in the world, but the most serious is that of sin. PDF
Maranatha
A most interesting word. Is the Lord coming or has He already arrived? PDF
Marriage
Marriage; God's way. PDF
Matthew 24:12-13
Endurance is a big key to obtaining salvation. PDF
Money, The Word on
An article from The Gospel Advocate and Dwayne Wilson. PDF
Mother's Day
Three important things that good, Christian mothers do. PDF
Good mothers see to it that their children are... PDF
Moving Ahead by Going Backwards
When it comes to church growth, the best way to go forward is by going backward. PDF
Mutually Exclusive
When it comes to worship and entertainment these two must remain mutually exclusive. PDF
My Spiritual Diet
Advice on where to spend the most time in your reading/studying of Scripture. PDF
My Unbelief
Jesus is ready to cast out all of the "demons" in your life. Move from unbelief to belief! PDF
No Bible Class for Six Weeks
Do you know folks who show up late for Bible classes? Here is a sarcastic solution! PDF
No Substitute for God's Word
Commentaries and guides are helpful, but nothing compares to the Bible itself. PDF
No Sweat Discipleship?
Discipleship is costly, involving crosses, denial, struggle and suffering. PDF
Not to Condemn
Our message is not one of condemnation, but of the good news about Jesus. PDF
One More Hour
Daylight Savings Time ends. Do we or do we not get one more hour of life? PDF
Only Thing Constant
The only thing that is constant in life is change. PDF
Open Hearts
An open heart is essential to Bible study. While praying for wisdom, pray for open hearts too. PDF
Our Everlasting Father
At least 20 times in the Bible, God is referred to as being everlasting. PDF
Our God
Nine things that God is. PDF
Overcoming
Six verses on the necessity and blessings of being an overcomer. PDF
Paul Applies for a Preaching Job
One congregation received the following letter from a preacher applicant. PDF
People Helping People
Christians are to be people helpers. PDF
Perseverance
Some comfort from four passages. PDF
Personal Responsibility
We can blame no one but ourselves for our actions. PDF
Planning Your Day
So much to do and so little time! A plan really helps get things done. PDF
Planting
Plant your time, talent, opportunities and money to reap spiritually. PDF
Pleasing Everyone
No one can consistently please (satisfy) the masses. So may I suggest the following... PDF
Perfect Preacher, The
A humorous but somber look at the life and expectations of a preacher. PDF
Powerful Proverbs
Compare these Bible proverbs and some of the sayings of man. PDF
Preacher, The Ideal
A humorous article that contains a lot of truth about attitudes concerning the preacher. PDF
Preaching, A Methodology
Thoughts for preachers from 1Kings 22:14. PDF
Psalm 19
A psalm praising the wonder and excellence of the word of God. PDF
Punch-Clock Christianity
There is no punch-in and punch-out when living the Christian life. PDF
Ready to Go to Heaven
This world is not my home, and I'm ready to go home. PDF
Redemption
Some scriptures on the topic of redemption. PDF
Render to Caesar
Paying taxes is no fun, but as Christians we must do so. PDF
Repentance
The most difficult part in becoming a Christian is that of repenting of sin. PDF
Rise Up, O Men of God -- Seven Resolutions
This article is a conclusion to the sermon series with the above name. PDF
Routine, The
Good habits are hard to begin and bad habits are hard to stop. PDF
Rules for Criticism
From David L. Phillips. Preventative spiritual medicine. PDF
Sacrifice
In life, make the sacrifice, you'll be glad you did and so will the Lord. PDF
Sacrifice, The Ultimate
Remember your veterans, but the greatest sacrifice of all is that of Jesus. PDF
Saving the Young
A condensed article originally written by William S. Banowsky. PDF
Scoreboard or Scorebook?
No matter what the scoreboard says, it is what is written in the scorebook that counts. PDF
Selfishness
There is no room for a selfish Christian in the body of Christ. It may be the sin of all sins! PDF
Sermon, How to Get Something Out of It
A listing of six things the listener needs to do to get the most from a sermon. PDF
Should Your Example be Imitated?
Jesus is the supreme example in all things, but how is your example doing? PDF
Sick Society, The
Four traits of an unrighteous society. PDF
Sin, The Worst
Thanks to Edd Sterchi for this most introspective article. PDF
Snow Rollers
This wonderful scientific phenomenon again shows the handiwork of God. PDF
"Spell Check" Christianity
Relying on the spell checker makes one a bad speller. Some do the same with their Christianity. PDF
Success Is Never an Accident
Edison worked hard and long to perfect the incandescent light. Herein lies a lesson for Christians. PDF
Summer is Ended
A humbling thought from the prophet Jeremiah. PDF
Syncretism
Christianity is enough by itself. To add to it, ruins it. PDF
Taking God Seriously
One serious checklist for those who are serious about their discipleship. PDF
Ten Mistakes to Avoid
Good, practical advice. PDF
Ten Things God Won't Ask on That Day
So many things that we deem important are not all that important to God. PDF
Thankfulness
Five great little verses on being thankful. PDF
Thanksgiving
Don't allow this list of things rob your grateful heart. PDF
Thanksgiving is More Than a Season
Thanksgiving knows no season, Christians are to be grateful always. PDF
The 23rd Channel
From the Deltona church bulletin concerning our worship of television. PDF
The 23rd Psalm
Yet another most interesting look at the 23rd Psalm. PDF
The Bible
A great little article. I wish I knew the author! PDF
The Conscience
A checklist to honestly evaluate your conscience before God. PDF
The Crown
The eternal prize of the faithful Christian is to wear the crown of life. PDF
The Church is Not...
Andrew Connally puts the church in a practical and positive perspective. PDF
"The God Memorandum"
From Og Mandino's book, The Greatest Salesman in the World, five qualities that everyone should practice. PDF
The Head or the Heart?
Bible instruction should be balanced. A look at 1Timothy 1:5. PDF
The Seven Ups
Seven things to do each day to make each day count. PDF
Things Only a Mom Can Teach
A humorous look at motherhood (thanks to HTH/HTH). PDF
This Congregation Needs Money
Here are six good reasons that your congregation deserves financial support. PDF
This Means War!
Christians are fighting a spiritual war against the devil. A few points to ponder. PDF
Three Great Truths
God formed us, sin deformed us, and Jesus can transform us (from Claude Flynn). PDF
Traditional vs. Contemporary
Are there two style of worship? Is there a need to change worship? Can worship be change? PDF
Truth, Will Set You Free
Thoughts on Jesus' statement in John 8:31-32. PDF
Turn It Around
Instead of asking what can the church do for me, ask, what can I do for the church. PDF
Turn Loose Before You Grab Hold
We must first turn loose of the world before we can grab hold of Christ. PDF
Twelve Rules for Happiness
Some practical things everyone can do. ...PDF
Twenty Three Facts About God
From The Book of Bible Lists, 23 facts (scriptures) about God the Father. PDF
Unanswerable Questions
The secret things belong to God. PDF
Visit or Vanish
Why should I visit? Whom should I visit? When should a I visit? (From Bulletin Digest) PDF
Visitation Pays Off
Visitation pays big spiritual dividends to those who do it. PDF
Will you make a visit? PDF
Waiting
Our impatience screams, "I hate to wait!" But there is great value in waiting on the Lord. PDF
Walter Scott: A Gifted Orator
One of the finest preachers of the American Restoration Movement. PDF
Was Jesus Christ a Member of the Church?
An article to start a better understanding of the relationship between Jesus and His church. PDF
What Christ Offers
It's all good news and worth investigating. PDF
What Gratitude Can Do
Bill McFarland shares some things concerning the attitude of gratitude. PDF
What are You Building?
What to build, who not to build, and what Jesus built. PDF
What are You Planting?
Will your spiritual harvest include fruit or just chaff? PDF
What is Christ to You?
Depending on your occupation, there is a designation of Christ for you. PDF
What is Original Sin?
First article in a six-part series. PDF
Second article in a six-part series. PDF
Third article in a six-part series. PDF
Fourth article in a six-part series. PDF
Fifth article in a six-part series. PDF
Sixth article in a six-part series. PDF
What to Pray For
Robyn Brown supplies an excellent list to improve your prayer life. PDF
What Will You Do with Jesus?
Your response to what happened at Calvary is a matter of eternity. PDF
"When Peace Like a River"
This wonderful song lyric brings to mind three import points about peace. PDF
Whet Your Edge
Some thoughts from Bob Housby worth considering. PDF
"When Peace Like a River"
This wonderful song lyric brings to mind three import points about peace. PDF
Who Is Increasing?
A wonderful statement/concept of spiritual maturity is found in John 3:30. PDF
Who Will Sign?
A list of things to do; a contract with yourself. Will you sign it? PDF
Whose Fool Are You?
You are either a fool for Christ, or a fool for the devil. PDF
Without Sacrifice...
If a person is not sacrificing the old life, the new life is probably not what it should be. PDF
Why Bother?
"Why bother?" are the words of despair and hopelessness. What's a person to do? PDF
Why Calamities?
Some thoughts on a difficult issue from Edd Sterchi. PDF
Without Vision
Two excellent ways to view Proverbs 29:18. PDF
Worship
Worship should not be taken lightly. God desires true worshippers, doing so in spirit and in truth. PDF
Worth
Some thoughts on how much God cares and values humans. PDF
You are Important
You might have difficulty reading this article, but how it is written proves the point. PDF
You Are Rich!
Some revealing statistics on how rich you are as compared to others in the world. PDF
You Will Never Be Sorry
Some thoughts on basic Christian living from Pulpit Helps. PDF
You Would be Amazed
Where is the focus in your life? PDF
Young at Heart
A poem by the late Gary Thomason. PDF