|| People, Expectation, and Response ||
July 25, 2009
One might argue that high expectations foster high results. Can the same be said of a church’s expectations of its members?
|| Another Look at Revelation — Lesson 8 ||
July 22, 2009
John’s reader’s are facing terrible circumstances in the first century world. What hope does he provide in his time that we can receive in ours?
|| $ — The Sign of the Times ||
July 18, 2009
How would you respond if you won the Publishers Clearing House award? If you are like me, you’d need a mild sedative after celebrating to the point of exhaustion! Clearly, money is important to us as human beings; it is important to us as people of faith. But how important? One poll revealed that 61% [...]
|| Another Look at Revelation — Lesson 7 ||
July 16, 2009
“Another Look at Revelation”
Lesson 7: Chapter 6 – Opening of the Seven Seals
Adult Wednesday and Sunday Bible Study Series
West Broad Church of Christ
July 15 and 19, 2009
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Chapter Review and Current Objective:
John showed his readers in Chapters 4 and 5 that God is ultimately in control of the events of this [...]
|| Prayer that Propels ||
July 12, 2009
Think for a moment about prayer. Jesus did it (Luke 6:12). He prescribed it (Matt. 26:41; Luke 18:1). Paul commanded it (1 Thess. 5:17-18). Given the emphasis God places on prayer, we Christians should pursue the discipline with great enthusiasm. But quite often we do not. It is not that we do not want to [...]
|| Another Look at Revelation — Lesson 6 ||
July 9, 2009
“Another Look at Revelation”
Lesson 6: Chapter 5 — The Scroll and the Lamb
Adult Wednesday and Sunday Bible Study Series
West Broad Church of Christ
July 12, 2009
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
Chapter Review and Current Objective:
We examined John’s view of the throne of God in Chapter 4. The apostle presented an ultimate, all-powerful, triumphant God to Christians [...]
|| Passing, Pondering, and Preparation ||
July 5, 2009
The world was shocked last Thursday afternoon when news of the sudden death of Michael Jackson permeated the air waves. Actress Farrah Fawcett also died earlier that day after a long battle with cancer. On Sunday morning, well-known television pitch man Billy Mays died, as well. Of course, we know that death is nothing new [...]
|| “Blessed to Bless” Outreach at West Broad ||
July 4, 2009
Jesus Christ once told his disciples to give generously as they went out to help persons meet their physical needs (Matt. 10:8). At the West Broad Church of Christ, we want to honor our Lord’s message and bless others as we have been blessed. In this regard, we will conduct a Back-to-School Outreach for students [...]
|| Another Look at Revelation — Lesson 5 ||
July 3, 2009
“Another Look at Revelation”
Lesson 5: Chapter 4 — The Throne of God
Adult Wednesday and Sunday Bible Study Series
West Broad Church of Christ
July 5 and 8, 2009
Dr. J.L. Nesmith, Jr., Facilitator
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Chapter Review and Current Objective:
We have discussed John’s letters to the seven churches. Moving from earth to heaven, what does he have to say about the [...]
