North Charleston church of Christ

Ephesians chapter four focuses on maintaining unity. Having already discussed the attitude of unity (4:1-3) and the authority of unity (4:4-6), Paul describes how to achieve unity among God’s people (4:7-16). In our first study from this passage, Paul emphasizes the responsibility of each individual Christian to contribute toward the unity of the body of Christ.

According to Psalm 19, the universe shouts of God’s glory. This psalm provides an example which leads to a question, the giving of the answer, and finally comes around to life’s purpose.

Did the inspired writers of Scripture address the subject of abortion? Is the occupant of the womb a human? Does an unborn child have a soul? These and other considerations are carefully discussed.

The local church is an important part of the plan for the global body of Christ. In this lesson, Robert offers four important benefits of the local congregation.

Worship is important to God. Throughout Scripture, God emphasizes that it is important we worship Him in the way He prescribes. How do we figure out true worship today?

Unity doesn’t happen by accident. Ephesians chapter four teaches two pillars of unity: gospel attitudes and gospel authority. Attitudes of unity must characterize each Christian, and an uncompromising adherence to gospel truth must fill all Christian’s heart and be seen in his or her life. When gospel attitudes and truth are combined, you have a powerful and unbreakable force that can work to God’s glory.

A careful study of Scripture demonstrates that life’s purpose is summarized in giving glory to God.

If salvation is so great, then live like it! That statement essentially summarizes the second half of the book of Ephesians. In the first three verses of chapter four, Paul specifies unity as the way to live a life worthy of a Christian’s calling.

We call ourselves the “church of Christ,” but what does that mean? Is that a Scriptural title? This message simply walks through a chain of Bible passages – from both the Old Testament and the New Testament – to reveal the church of the Bible.

AM Sermon, December 16, 2018

Presented by Robert Hatfield

The emphasis of Scripture concerning the Lord’s coming to earth is not merely that He came, but why He came.

John 9 is a fascinating encounter between Jesus and a blind man. That encounter sparked great controversy in the blind man’s community, and was ultimately used by the Lord to reveal the truth about spiritual blindness and spiritual sight.

In this chapter, we are also reminded of the “mission statements” Jesus made relative to His coming to earth. This lesson focuses on five reasons why our Savior came to earth.

* He came to show His power.* He came to preach the truth.* He came to fulfill prophecy.* He came to illuminate the path.* He came to pay the price.

AM Sermon, December 9, 2018

Presented by Robert Hatfield