Spiritual growth is not optional for the Christian—it is commanded. Peter wrote, “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18). In fact, he goes further and urges believers to give “all diligence” to their growth (2 Pet. 1:5, 10). Growth does not happen accidentally. It requires intentional effort to become more like Christ. In…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
2026 Bulletin Articles
In Acts chapter 2, Peter delivers his sermon at Pentecost, which culminates in the establishment of the church of Christ. Through signs, scripture, and reasoning, Peter makes the case that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah (v. 36). In verses 16 through 21, Peter quotes what the prophet Joel foretold about this day. In this passage, we see a phrase that appears…
“He is not here” were the words spoken to the women by the heavenly messenger outside the tomb of Jesus. The truth behind these words is the focal point of the eternal plan of God to save the world. If there is no empty tomb, there is no redemption, no salvation and the gates of heaven are closed to us forever and…
Sometimes people hear sermons or read articles about “doing good works” and “working out your own salvation” and “always abounding in the work of the Lord” and “doing the will of the Father in heaven,” and they are sometimes filled with doubt or grief or trepidation (or even negative emotions toward the one who focused on those portions of Scripture). And here’s…
It is hard growing up. In the short time leading to adulthood, a child can experience a wide variety of issues, tragedies, heartbreaks, losses, mistakes and disappointments. And, in the world teens are living in today, these challenges are compounded in ways that are hard for older generations to comprehend. Sometimes, when children are experiencing the trials of life, the only thing…
Last week we established from the Scriptures that being a Christian is not a “part-time” job. In that article, we showed how this truth applies to parents as they rear their children. However, this concept has many other vital applications in our lives as Christians. Think about how it applies in the three areas mentioned in the following paragraphs. True Christianity has…
In our society we often make a distinction between those who work part-time and those who work full-time. It is a helpful way to describe activities and expectations in the work place. However, there is a “job” where everyone is full-time and are just a phone call or text from responding. The “wages” from this job may not seem great, but the…
There is an old adage that says, “Everyone wants to fit in.” That certainly has some truth to it. No one wants to feel weird. We want to be liked. We want to share interests with others and make friends. There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting to fit in. As Christians, we are expected to fit in with the church at…