North End Church of Christ

Philippians 4:6-7

admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:22:53 +0000

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and
supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made
known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

The Safest Place

admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:01:01 +0000

1. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water because 16% of all accidents involve these forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in hospitals. So, above all else, avoid hospitals.
But…
You will be pleased to learn that only…001% of all deaths occur in worship services in church and these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is church!
And…
Bible study is safe too! The percentage of deaths during Bible study is even less.
So, attend church, read your Bible, it will save your life! If you follow Him.

Love

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:47:30 +0000

What is the meaning of love? Love a strong affection for another, attraction, affection based on admiration, benevolence, enthusiasm or devotion; unselfish, loyal and benevolence, concern for the good of another. A score in tennis. This came out of a dictionary copyrighted in 1977. A dictionary copyrighted in 2004 says: A strong liking for someone or something, a passionate affection for another person. A tennis score of zero.

What does the Bible have to say about love? Number of verses the word love, loved, lovely, loves or loving kindness is used: love 40, loved 11, lovely 2, loves 6, loving kindness 1. Now let us look at some verses.

1. Christians love:
A. Love one another: John 13:34-35, Romans 13:8
B. Love with: Romans 12:9-10, 2 Peter 1:7
C. By love serve: Galatians 5:13-14
D. Love for: 1 John 4:7, Romans 5:5

2. The Importance of love:
A. World to see: John 13:35, 15:13
B. Love your: Matthew 5:43-48
C. Love will build: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3
D. God so loved: John 3:16

3. Expressions of love:
A. Love suffers: 1 Corinthians 13:4
B. Love does not: 1 Corinthians 13:5
C. Rejoices not: 1 Corinthians 13:6

4. Love lasts:
A. Love will: 1 Corinthians 13:8
B. God’s love: 1 John 4:12
C. God is: 1 John 4:16
D. Christ demonstrated: Acts 20:28
E. Greatest: 1 Corinthians 13:13

by: Richard Egnor

Thought For The Day

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:11:28 +0000

In happy moments, praise God
In difficult moments, seek God.
In quiet moments, worship God.
In painful moments, trust God.
In EVERY moment, thank God.

WHEN HE COMES

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:32:56 +0000

What if the Lord came tonight,
And the way I’ve lived has not been right.
What would I give to turn back time,
If the way I’d lived was not in line?

If I knew the Savior but left Him behind,
And lived my life as though I were blind,
What would my fate be in the end,
If I didn’t follow Jesus, my devoted friend?

I’ll have to answer for my own fate,
For at the last minute it will be too late.
If I didn’t take time to fully prepare,
And devote my life unto His care.

He’s given me time to get it right,
And patiently waited both day and night.
His coming should be my greatest hour
As He comes for me in a flash of power.

God help me prepare for that sweet day
Just help me stay in the narrow way.
When life gets hard and I want to flee,
I’ll strive to be ready when You come for me.

—Via The Bulletin Digest

A FAITHFUL COMPANION

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:46:55 +0000

Sometimes I am discouraged;
The road seems long and drear.
The overwhelming waters
Come very, very near.
But far above the tempest
I hear the Savior say,
“Be strong, O Christian pilgrim;
I am the truth, the way.”
Though every friend may leave me,
My cross be hard to bear,
I have a friend in Jesus,
On whom I cast my care—
A faithful, dear companion,
Whose love is so divine,
And I am His forever
And He forever mine.
—Author unknown

Let Us Give Thanks

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:14:34 +0000

Let our lives be our Thanksgiving
To our Father up above:
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Count on God instead of yourself.

~The Bulletin Digest

Do I Have To Go To Church?

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:32:08 +0000

Through the years, I have often had people ask me the question, “Do I have to go
to all of the services of the church? I mean, what if I don’t go on Sunday night?” Well,
allow me to answer that question with a few questions of my own.

1. Do you have to hug and kiss your little children?
2. Do you have to remember your wife’s birthday?
3. Do you have to call home when you’re late coming home from work?
4. Do you have to buy Christmas presents for your family?
5. Do you have to attend ball games and band functions in which your children are
involved?
6. Do you have to attend the funeral of a close friend or loved one?
7. Do you have to say, “I love you” when you love someone?

I think you see the point. Sometimes we are guilty of asking the wrong questions.
There are some things in life that we don’t “have” to do, but we “get” to do. In fact, even asking the question, “Do I have to?” is terribly inappropriate. When my relationship with God is based on what I have to do and what I don’t have to do, then I had better take a long hard look at that relationship.

-Steve Higginbotham

INFLUENCE

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:17:57 +0000

Your influence is like your shadow. It may not always fall where you want it. Therefore,
you need to be especially careful to see that wherever it falls, it will have a “good”
effect on all. You may not be able to control the shadow, but you can control the one
who casts the shadow. Make your influence count for God. Be not deceived! Others
are being influenced by your example right now, this very hour.
Bulletin Digest, 1994

Some Things God Won’t Ask On That Day

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:15:29 +0000

1. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove, He’ll ask how many people you
drove who didn’t have transportation.
2. God won’t ask the square footage of your house, He’ll ask how many people
you welcomed into your home.
3. God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He’ll ask how many
you helped to clothe.
4. God won’t ask what your highest salary was, He’ll ask if you compromised
your character to obtain it.
5. God won’t ask what your job title was, He’ll ask if you performed your job to
the best of your ability.
6. God won’t ask how many friends you had, He’ll ask how many people to
whom you were a friend.
7. God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived, He’ll ask how you treated
your neighbors.
8. God won’t ask about the color of your skin, He’ll ask about the content of
your character.
9. God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek salvation, He’ll lovingly take
you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.

Submitted by: Rita Cameron