preaching – Page 7

Andy Sochor June 15, 2015

Decently and In Order

Text: 1 Corinthians 14:40 Our assemblies must be conducted “decently and in order” (KJV). What does this mean? How can we be sure our assemblies are what they need to be? This lesson will examine 1 Corinthians 14 to see how we can conduct our assemblies in the right way. The Goal is Edification (v. […]

Filed Under: New Testament, worship Tagged With: assembly, authority, edification, invitation, preaching, teaching, understanding, worship

Andy Sochor May 25, 2015

Remember the Fallen

Text: Revelation 6:9 Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have died while serving in the armed forces. It is good to appreciate the sacrifices that helped make it possible for us to live “a tranquil and quiet life” (1 Timothy 2:2). The New Testament tells of some who died, not for a […]

Filed Under: New Testament, people of the Bible Tagged With: church, death, false teaching, forgiveness, government, judgment, justice, persecution, preaching

Andy Sochor May 18, 2015

Those Who Have No Right to Speak God’s Word

Text: Psalm 50:16-21 We sometimes hear celebrities, politicians, and other godless people quoting (or misquoting) the Bible to defend an unscriptural position. When we hear them, we might think, “What business do they have in speaking about the Bible?” God asked the same question in our text. There are certain ones who have no right […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, preaching Tagged With: apostasy, arrogance, discipline, fellowship, preaching, sin, speech, teaching, word of God

Andy Sochor December 15, 2014

Christ is Better Than the World

Text: Colossians 2:8-15 After telling the brethren to continue to remain faithful (Colossians 2:6-7), Paul warned them about being taken captive (Colossians 2:8). We have two choices – the way of Christ or the way of the world. The world tries to make its way seem appealing through philosophy, deception, human traditions, and worldliness. Paul explained […]

Filed Under: Jesus, New Testament Tagged With: authority, baptism, deity, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, Jesus, Old Law, preaching, sin

Andy Sochor November 10, 2014

Why Were They Called Churches of Christ?

Text: Romans 16:16 Paul referred to the congregations with which he was associated as “churches of Christ.” Many brethren, in an effort to follow the New Testament pattern, have also used this to identify local churches. But some have tried to distance themselves from this name. Our desire must be to please Christ and serve […]

Filed Under: church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, autonomy, baptism, church, church of Christ, denominations, preaching, salvation, standard, unity

Andy Sochor November 10, 2014

Consider Your Calling

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Paul contrasted those who are perishing and those who are being saved (1 Corinthians 1:18). The difference was in their response to the word of the cross (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:23-24). There are just these two groups – the perishing and the saved. We need to be sure we are in the right […]

Filed Under: New Testament, salvation Tagged With: arrogance, baptism, gospel, humility, preaching, repentance, salvation, wisdom, word of God

Andy Sochor November 3, 2014

The Goal of Our Instruction

Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Why do we preach and teach the gospel? It is about more than just fulfilling a command or following the New Testament pattern. We are to preach and teach with a purpose. Paul told Timothy about “the goal of our instruction.” Love Agape – active love; putting the interests of others […]