By Joey Carroll The people among whom God dwells. Last week, I tried to help us understand that this is Paul’s way of defining the Church in essence. Church is not somewhere we go nor something we do on Sunday morning. The Church, local and universal, are those who have been purchased out from among … Continue reading The Temple of God, Part 2
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The Temple of God, Part 1
By Joey Carroll The most enjoyable season of life for my wife and I was those years we had our children at home. Older folks would often tell me to enjoy it because it goes by so quickly. Boy, that was an understatement. It certainly seems like it went by in a flash. I miss … Continue reading The Temple of God, Part 1
The Judgment of the Minister
By Joey Carroll I trust every minister in the Christian Church understands the importance of his role as a shepherd of the Lord’s people. I know of no higher, more important position on earth. The reason for that importance is only because of the greatness of three things: the God who owns the Church, the … Continue reading The Judgment of the Minister
God-Given Ministry
By Sarah Wootten Do you remember the story in Acts 16 where Paul, Silas, and Timothy were trying to go to Asia to preach the gospel? Despite their multiple attempts, the Holy Spirit would not allow it. They continued ministering in regions close to Asia (my guess would be waiting for an opportunity to go) … Continue reading God-Given Ministry
The Role of the Minister
By Sarah Wootten “What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth,” (1 Corinthians 3:5-6, ESV). Over twenty weeks have passed since we started this journey through First Corinthians. After a wonderful introduction where Paul reminded the … Continue reading The Role of the Minister
Infants in Christ
By Sarah Wootten I am the favorite and fun aunt of three nieces and one nephew. Most of them live far away, so every time I see them, it’s like someone sprinkled Miracle-Gro on their heads; they are always so much taller than I remember. But their appearances aren't the only difference; their interests change … Continue reading Infants in Christ
Spiritual Matters
By Joey Carroll We are physical beings. That is certainly an obvious statement, but ponder it with me for a moment. Our five senses help us comprehend the world around us. We observe the difference between sandpaper and silk by touching it. We see with our eyes all the beauty and variety in the flowers … Continue reading Spiritual Matters
A Pulpit in Need of Repair, Part 3
By Joey Carroll Over the last two weeks, we have considered how the Apostle Paul sought to repair a wayward pulpit at Corinth. The content of preaching should always be centered around Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The method of preaching should be defined by one word – proclamation. A simple and clear method that … Continue reading A Pulpit in Need of Repair, Part 3
A Pulpit in Need of Repair, Part 2
By Joey Carroll Last week I wrote that Jesus Christ and Him crucified should be the content of every sermon. If you are a Christian, certainly you agree “...for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12, NASB). But we also need … Continue reading A Pulpit in Need of Repair, Part 2
How much should culture influence the church?
By Joey Carroll We live in a world that is constantly changing, and those changes seem to leave nothing untouched. But a reasonable person should ask the question, “How much should the church be changing? How much influence should an ever-changing culture have on the church?” There is definitely some cultural influence that makes its … Continue reading How much should culture influence the church?
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