CONTENDING FOR CHRIST JUDE LIFE APPLICATION FROM THE SCRIPTURE: We must live by the faith and for the faith. DISCUSSION OF THE SCRIPTURE; Preservation from Apostasy--1:1-2 Warning about Apostasy--1:3-23 Contending against apostates--1:3-4 Conduct of apostates--1:5-16 Examples in the past--1:5-7 Actions in the present--1:8-16 Rejecting authority Walking in error Leading falsely Pleasing self Consequences of apostasy--1:17-23 … Continue reading Sermons for January 22, 2012 delivered for the Ripley church of Christ

LOVE PAID THE RANSOM FOR ME Matthew 27:45-50 LIFE LESSON FROM OUR SCRIPTURE: Since Jesus paid the ransom for me because of his love for me, I will give my life for Him because I love Him too. INTRODUCTION TO OUR SCRIPTURE: "And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his … Continue reading Sermons for the Ripley church of Christ January 14, 2012

THE LORD'S WORK JAMES 1:19-27 "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations..." (Matthew 28:19). Our Lord has given us work to do. It happens to be the most important and one of the most challenging responsibilities Christians have. In James 1:19-27 we find 3 ways to help us to do the work … Continue reading The Lord’s Work

PERILS OF KNOWLEDGE 2 Peter 2 LIFE APPLICATION FROM THE SCRIPTURE: Standing on His promises requires yielding to His principles. DISCUSSION OF THE SCRIPTURE: False doctrine--2 Peter 2:1-3a Be aware that false teachers are often among us--2 Peter 2:1 (Acts 20:29-30). Heresies are able to condemn souls--2 Peter 2:2 We must be aware that certain … Continue reading Sermon Notes From Yesterday

There was a thick fog in Ripley this morning. The haze makes it difficult to see what is ahead, you really could only make out the shapes of some of the objects, building, and cars. I am just so thankful all the other cars had their lights on this morning. Too many people are living … Continue reading Foggy Morning in Ripley