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Andy Sochor June 29, 2015

Do This First

Text: Proverbs 24:27 In every area of life, there are certain things that must be done first before something else can be done. This does not mean that the secondary action is less important, but the sequence is important. Matthew records a few times in which Jesus taught that something must be done first before something else […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: example, fellowship, growth, heart, hypocrisy, judging, obedience, peace, sin, unity, worship

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 March 30, 2015

Making the Most of Your Time

Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 All of us are busy with obligations and responsibilities of this life. We only have so much time in which to do everything. Paul gave the Ephesians instructions about how to make the most of their time by focusing on what is truly important. Understand the Will of God (Ephesians 5:17) Paul said, […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: alcohol, drunkenness, faith, Holy Spirit, prayer, sin, singing, thanksgiving, time, understanding, wisdom, word of God, worship

Andy Sochor January 19, 2015

An Objective Look at Apostasy

Text: Isaiah 1:18 The Lord offered His people an invitation to consider their apostasy objectively. How did they fall away? How did their apostasy affect them? How could they return? These people had fallen away from God and did not realize it. We need to objectively examine ourselves to make sure we do not fall […]

Filed Under: apostasy, Old Testament Tagged With: apostasy, forgiveness, God, hope, mercy, obedience, patience, repentance, sin, worship

Andy Sochor December 29, 2014

Why Being Non-Denominational Is Not Good Enough

Text: Revelation 3:1 In the past, more emphasis was placed upon denominational affiliation. But for many today, this is less important. This mindset has given rise to the number of “non-denominational” churches. For years, faithful brethren have rightly condemned denominationalism. So is the trend of non-denominationalism a good thing? Maybe not. Why not? Simply being non-denominational is […]

Filed Under: church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, autonomy, baptism, benevolence, church, deacons, denominationalism, edification, elders, evangelism, salvation, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor August 11, 2014

Do Not Let Your Good Be Spoken of as Evil

Text: Romans 14:16 It is possible for things to be good in themselves, but actually end up being used for evil, or in a way that would lead to evil. How can this happen? That is what we will consider in this lesson. By Harming Our Brother Some matters may not be unclean in themselves […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: authority, benevolence, church, conscience, fasting, instrumental music, liberty, love, marriage, prayer, preaching, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor July 28, 2014

Measures of a Sound Church

Text: 2 Timothy 1:13 We sometimes use the term “sound” to describe a local church. What does this mean? And what standard are we to use to indicate whether or not a church is sound? What Does It Mean for a Church to be Sound? The Greek word translated sound means to be well or in […]