Passing through on his way to the conference in Orlando, Brother Ashton Bristol shared this message from Ezra about the mixed response to the rebuilding of the Lord's temple. As we consider the current state of the Church, we also might have feelings of sorrow mixed with joy. May we all be motivated to put these emotions to use in the Lord's service as we go on in His strength. Scripture passage: Ezra 3

Passing through on his way to the conference in Orlando, Brother Ashton Bristol shared this message from Ezra about the mixed response to the rebuilding of the Lord's temple. As we consider the current state of the Church, we also might have feelings of sorrow mixed with joy. May we all be motivated to put these emotions to use in the Lord's service as we go on in His strength. Scripture passage: Ezra 3

Brother Norris Clarke shared this message on the Lord's Day from the life of Gideon. Using this remarkable story of God's power, Brother Norris described four principles that will lead to an experience of victory in the Lord: vision, valor, vigilance, and vitality. Scripture passage: Judges 6 & 7

Luke Harriman concludes his series by considering the "how" and the "why" of baptism. It is good for us to meditate on God's purposes in instituting this practice as we continue to follow his command to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them." Scripture passages: 1Pet 3:20–21, Rom 6:1–15; Gal 3:26–29

Luke Harriman concludes his series by considering the "how" and the "why" of baptism. It is good for us to meditate on God's purposes in instituting this practice as we continue to follow his command to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them." Scripture passages: 1Pet 3:20–21, Rom 6:1–15; Gal 3:26–29

Luke Harriman returns to the topic of baptism and addresses the most divisive aspect of the doctrine: the question of infant baptism versus believer baptism. After considering a strong argument in support of baptizing infants, Brother Luke defends the practice of only baptizing those who are able to confess their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. He concludes with the example of Naaman being cured of his leprosy, which has beautiful implications for the practice of baptism. Scripture passages: Col 2:8–15; 2Kings 5

Luke Harriman returns to the topic of baptism and addresses the most divisive aspect of the doctrine: the question of infant baptism versus believer baptism. After considering a strong argument in support of baptizing infants, Brother Luke defends the practice of only baptizing those who are able to confess their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. He concludes with the example of Naaman being cured of his leprosy, which has beautiful implications for the practice of baptism. Scripture passages: Col 2:8–15; 2Kings 5

This week, Brother Kazi Chhetri encouraged all of us as he stood to speak on Psalm 77, led there by the Holy Spirit during our breaking of bread meeting. In difficult times, the believer's only resource is to cry out to the Lord, who has promised to always hear His people. Although there are times when His "footsteps were unknown" (v. 19), He is always with us. May we all be more faithful to bring our cares and concerns to Him! Scripture passage: Ps 77

Last week, Brother Ken Huebner shared a helpful message in which he took us through several of the hymns in our Spiritual Songs hymnbook. In each one, Brother Ken directed our attention to a line that calls us toward personal holiness in response to the Lord's love, and he supported each one with several verses of scripture. Indeed, may we sing these hymns with honesty and sincerity as we strive to "be holy even as He is holy."

Last week, Brother Ken Huebner shared a helpful message in which he took us through several of the hymns in our Spiritual Songs hymnbook. In each one, Brother Ken directed our attention to a line that calls us toward personal holiness in response to the Lord's love, and he supported each one with several verses of scripture. Indeed, may we sing these hymns with honesty and sincerity as we strive to "be holy even as He is holy."