SELF CONTROL "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23). Without self-control it would be impossible to have any other virtue. The other virtues promote self-control in the life of the Christian. So Peter urges us to "make every … Continue reading SELF CONTROL

A recently retired man was sitting on his porch in Kentucky waiting for his social security check to arrive. As he went to retrieve the check from the mailbox, he became discouraged by thinking that this was all that was left for his life. It was discouraging indeed. So he took a legal pad and … Continue reading HOPE OF THE SOUL ACTS 4

O TO BE LIKE THEE O to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer; This is my constant longing and prayer; Gladly I'll forfeit all of earth's treasures, Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear. O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee! Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art; Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy … Continue reading O To Be Like Thee

The Great Physician Acts 3 Life application from our Scripture: Our great Physician has the prescription to heal our broken lives. Introduction to our Scripture: If we ever need the great Physician at any age in the world, it is now. The whole world is sick with sin, and we need the Physician. Discussion of … Continue reading The Great Physician

AUTHORITY I am sitting the preacher's study inside the building which belongs to the Ripley church of Christ. Yesterday was Wednesday. At 7 pm the church assembled for worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Where is the Biblical authority for the practices and places mentioned? We rightly say that we are fulfilling the commands to worship … Continue reading AUTHORITY

responding to grace what I must do Acts 2.37-38 We are saved “by grace through faith” (Eph. 2.8). However, the extension of God’s grace to man does not free us from all responsibility. Rather God’s grace demands an appropriate response. In Titus 2.11-12 Paul said, “the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to all … Continue reading responding to grace what I must do Acts 2.37-38

JESUS IS BEST: EXAMPLES AND CHALLENGES OF FAITH Hebrews 3 LIFE APPLICATION FROM THE SCRIPTURE: Let us look to the past to find motivation for holding the Christian confidence till the end. DISCUSSION OF THE SCRIPTURE: Example of faith--Hebrews 3:1-6 Consider Jesus--Hebrews 3:1 Our Apostle Our High Priest Consider Moses--Hebrews 3:2 Moses was faithful as … Continue reading JESUS IS BEST: EXAMPLES AND CHALLENGES OF FAITH