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Andy Sochor February 24, 2014

Parents As Role Models

Text: Proverbs 20:7 We often think of instruction and discipline when it comes to raising children. This lesson lays the foundation for that. Parents must also teach by example. If parents fail to do this, children will come to see them as hypocrites, thus making any instruction and discipline seem to be irrelevant. We must […]

Filed Under: home Tagged With: apostasy, assembly, authority, children, church, family, good deeds, government, home, parents, sacrifice, work

Andy Sochor February 3, 2014

Precious in the Sight of God

Text: Psalm 116:15 As we grow, it is important that we learn to see things the way God does – value what He values. Some things that we value are worthless (Isaiah 44:9). We must realize this and be willing to sacrifice them to follow the Lord (Philippians 3:8). We need to see what is […]

Filed Under: church, salvation Tagged With: blood, church, crucifixion, death, God, heaven, hope, love, meekness, redemption, salvation, unity

Andy Sochor January 6, 2014

New Year’s Resolutions: Start, Stop, Improve

When people make New Year’s resolutions, they often start with these words – start exercising, stop smoking, improve spending habits, etc. It is good to improve all areas of our lives. But it is particularly important to improve our spiritual lives. In that regard, let us consider some resolutions for the new year. Start… Start Your Life in […]

Filed Under: Christian life, growth Tagged With: baptism, church, growth, idolatry, prayer, priorities, repentance, salvation, sin, study, teaching, temptation, word of God

Andy Sochor December 30, 2013

Houses in Which to Eat

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 More churches (even among brethren) are hosting meals as a function of the church. As with every question, we must strive to determine if such activities are authorized. In order to do this, let us examine what Paul had to say to the church in Corinth. Paul’s Question to the Corinthians […]

Filed Under: authority, church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, church, division, Lord's Supper, social gospel, unity

Andy Sochor November 19, 2013

The Church and Benevolence

Text: Acts 11:27-30 When tragedies affect Christians in other parts of the world, there is often a desire among churches to help. This desire is good, but we also need to be sure that we do all things by the authority of Christ (Colossians 3:17). So in this lesson, we will consider what the New […]

Filed Under: church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, benevolence, church

Andy Sochor October 14, 2013

Why Have a Gospel Meeting?

Text: Colossians 3:17 As a congregation prepares for a Gospel Meeting, it is important to understand why one is being held. In this lesson, we will consider some right and wrong reasons for having a Gospel Meeting. We will also consider whether or not we have the authority to conduct a Gospel Meeting. First Question: […]

Filed Under: authority, preaching Tagged With: assembly, authority, church, evangelism, expedients, preaching, worship

Andy Sochor September 23, 2013

The Church and its Money

Text: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Each first day of the week we take up a collection. This money is then used by the church. The method of collecting funds in our text is the only way we find that is authorized in the New Testament. However, instead of focusing on that point in this lesson, we’re […]

Filed Under: authority, church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, benevolence, church, collection, edification, evangelism