How seriously do we take the Lord’s admonition not to complain about serving, our brethren, or our situation as set forth in Phillipians? How seriously should we take it? And just what exactly does it mean when Jesus commanded through the Holy Spirit inspired pen of the apostle Paul to the first century congregation of the church of Christ that worked and worshipped in Colossae, to “let their speech be seasoned with salt?” And finally, how faithfully can you fulfill “The Challenge” as given in the conclusion of this sermon? Give a listen and get the answers to all these questions and more…

303 5 12 13 – PM – No Complaining… Speech Seasoned With Salt

Who are absolutely the most beautiful women in the entire world and what makes them so amazingly, dazzlingly, dizzyingly and stunningly beautiful? This sermon answers that question once and for all time, because Scripture answers that question once and for all time. So cancel any and all further, futile, so-called “beauty contests,” as the matter has been eternally settled! Give a good listen and see what you think

302 5 12 13 – AM – The Most Beautiful Women In The World

300 5 5 13 – AM – No Sadder Situation… Than Sheep Without A Shepherd

Have you ever heard the old saying that goes something like this: “In the church, 80% of the work gets done by 20% of the people”? As the first of the two sermons below shows, that statistic wouldn’t be too awfully far off for at least one group of God’s people as outlined in the bible. And if you’re one of those 20% doing the lion’s share of the work while others are “taking it easy” and not even doing their own part, well, life can get pretty frustrating – and in fact, can get to be downright discouraging to be sure! In fact, it can both burn you up and burn you out if you’re not careful!

So; what exactly is such a hard-working Christian man or woman to do when they see so very few others around them who seem to be willing to serve the Lord as they should? The answer lies in the below… Enjoy! And be encouraged!

298 4 28 13 – AM – But… As For Me…

299 4 28 13 – PM – Drawing (From) A Stick Man

These days there just seems to be ”doom and gloom” everywhere about us. Political, social, cultural and world events and tragedies often weigh down hard upon us. But when they do, we must not lose focus and become so engrossed and entrenched in them that they cause us to become depressed, frustrated, and fearful. Christians are not supposed to have to live in constant fear and depression, but in the peace and confidence of the God in Heaven Who is far bigger than all of the world’s problems put together since time began. But how can Christians manage to maintain that hopeful, faithful and peaceful focus, in light of recent events and tragedies like the Sandy Hook Massacre and Boston Marathon bombing for example? Perhaps the following two audio sermons will be good food for thought to begin to help those who, in general, were not ”affected personally” by such events, to better deal with the daily ordeal of the evening news/bad news, by focusing more on a good daily dose of the good news/great news of the Word of God (Colossians 3:1-4).

And, as an aside for those families who were directly affected and suffered such tragic and needless losses in these two events, please know that God knows, and that He alone is the God of all comfort. Seek Him. Find Him. Love Him. He did not cause, nor is He responsible for such tragedies as these. People are; people who choose not to do what He said – and we all have a free will to either choose to obey Him or not, every day that we live. When we do, we and those around us are blessed; when we don’t, people – including ourselves – eventually get hurt (See Deuteronomy 28). It’s really that simple. So allow His love to start your healing. After all, He knows exactly what it’s like to lose a much beloved One to a tragic death – and He did that for you! Also know that you are being prayed for by many and will not soon be forgotten.

295 4 14 13 – PM – Sure Could Use A Little Good News

297 4 21 13 – PM – Sure Could Use A Little Good News – The Sequel

We’ve all been there… someone we love decides to “go prodigal” on the Father and His family for the allure of the worldly pigpen’s seeming pleasures. And it breaks our hearts because we know from the word what they’re in for, both here and hereafter. But what can we do? What ought we to do? How do we respond in such a way so as to not burn all of their bridges behind them, which are their only way home should they see the error of their ways? Hopefully, the first of the following two lessons will help answer that question, while at the same time, assuaging some of the guilt that those left behind in the Father’s house may sometimes allow Satan to levy against them, even after they’ve done everything in their power to prevent their beloved sibling prodigal’s trip into perdition.

The second sermon sort of goes along with it as a sequel, hopefully showing the needlessness of the tragedy resulting from anyone’s lack of understanding, that no matter where they’ve been or what they’ve done, God’s grace is indeed greater than their sin, and that they can always come home in sincere and life altering repentance, if they but choose to believe God unto salvation, instead of Satan unto destruction. May God bless you as you listen to these two sermons with an open heart and an open bible, and please, PLEASE feel free to share their biblical message with anyone who may need them for whatever reason in their life! To God be the glory; always and in all ways!

294 4 14 13 – AM – Acceptance… or Approval PPS

296 4 21 13 – AM – The Terrible Tragedy Of A Totally Wasted Life

In 2010 we were very blessed and privileged to have as our gospel meeting speaker, brother Lonnie Ritchie, a devoted servant of the Lord I have known personally since the late eighties when he conducted a very inspiring gospel meeting at the congregation of the Lord’s church where my wife and I had  just recently been converted in the state of Maine. Brother Ritchie, who serves as the evangelist and an elder of the Lord’s church in Magnolia, Texas, has been a close friend and an inspiration to me for years. He is also the author of a complete, New Testament commentary set, entitled, “A Layman’s Simple Commentary on the New Testament.” The impact and influence of the lessons below speak for themselves. Thank you brother Ritchie.

GM 1 The Kind Of Leaders The Church Needs (Lonnie Ritchie April 11 Adult Bible Class)

GM 2 Christianity – The Better Way (Sunday Morning Sermon)

GM 3 No Turning Back (Sunday Evening Sermon)

GM 4 Your Good Spirit (Monday PM Lesson)

GM 5 A Savior, Who is Christ the Lord (Tuesday PM Lesson)

GM 6 The Dogmatism of Scripture (Wednesday PM Lesson)