|| Preaching, Preacher, and People ||
October 26, 2008
Contemporary culture often views the preacher as a slick opportunist who takes advantage of people’s hopes and fears. Unfortunately, there are many preachers whose behavior validates this perception. But preaching is not a corrupt human endeavor. To the contrary, it is a divinely mandated responsibility (Mark 16:15; 1 Cor. 9:16; 2 Tim. 4:2) that is [...]
|| On the H.E.A.R.T. of Worship, Part 1 ||
October 22, 2008
Wednesday Adult Bible Class
West Broad Church of Christ
October 22, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Introduction:
Question: What has a greater influence on our thinking regarding worship — Scripture or situation? God tells us to come before him in worship. What happens in us when we do?
I. Wonderful Words of Worship
Consider again the word, “worship.” What do we [...]
|| Faithful Foolishness ||
October 19, 2008
I recently saw the movie, “Religuous.” This documentary by comedian Bill Maher essentially asks the question, “How can sensible people believe in God or religion?” To his credit, Maher seemed to approach the question by honestly seeking answers from people of faith. Unfortunately, people of faith are confused! A national study presented the statement, “Many [...]
|| Thinking About Getting Out of the Boat VIIIb ||
October 12, 2008
Lesson 8: On Learning to Wait, Part 2
Wednesday and Sunday Adult Bible Class – Fall Lesson Series
West Broad Church of Christ
October 12, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by John Ortberg)
Introduction:
On Wednesday we considered the reluctance we humans often have toward waiting. We also noted several commands from God that instruct us to wait. [...]
|| Looking at Your Legacay ||
October 12, 2008
The current economic crisis and overall political situation have many people focused on the here and now. But have you thought of the “here and now” when you are no longer here? What are you doing with your life? Are you living so that when you are gone you will have left something behind that [...]
|| West Broad ‘Falls’ Into Faith ||
October 12, 2008
School has begun in Richmond, but the saints at West Broad never took a recess! We have been busy throughout the summer sharing Christ through community outreach events, acts of service, and dynamic, engaging times of worship and Bible study. As autumn begins, we will continue with more of the same. There is tremendous opportunity [...]
|| Thinking About Getting Out of the Boat IX ||
October 11, 2008
Lesson 9: Celebrating the Bigness of God
Wednesday and Sunday Adult Bible Class – Fall Lesson Series
West Broad Church of Christ
October 15 and 19, 2008
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
(Adapted from materials by John Ortberg)
Introduction:
During last week’s lesson, we noted that our desire for the comfortable causes us as human beings (even in the church) to have [...]
|| School Supply Giveaway a Tremendous Success ||
October 11, 2008
The West Broad Church of Christ believes strongly in service to the community. As such, we coordinated and executed a school supply giveaway to students and parents of Maymont Elementary School in Richmond’s West End. More than fifty residents were served, and in addition to school supplies they also received clothing, shoes, and coats. West [...]
|| Another Great Vacation Bible School ||
October 10, 2008
The West Broad Church of Christ enjoyed a wonderful time of study, crafts, music, puppets, food, dancing, and fun during our fourth annual Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme was, “Castaway Bay — Where Faith Casts out Doubt and all our Fears are Cast Away!” Some forty-five persons attended each evening, and we pray that [...]
|| An August of Accelerating Action ||
October 9, 2008
We are ready for a service-filled, Spirit-led August in downtown Richmond! The apostle Paul once wrote, “. . . be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Cor. 15:58, CSB).” We have several activities planned this month that will help us to [...]
