WeeklyAssembly Times:
SUNDAYS
Bible Classes ......... 10:00 a.m.
Worship ................. 11:00 a.m.
Worship .................. 2:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Ladies Class ........... 10:00 a.m.
Bible Classes ............ 7:00 p.m.
2950 Hwy 5 South
Mountain Home, ARUpcoming Event
April 19-21, 2024 Creation/Evolution Series Speaker : Wayne Fancher (Searcy, AR) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ August 1-2, 2024 11th Annual Ladies Bible Study Theme : “In the Service of the Lord” -
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Category Archives: Authority
Married To Christ
Author : Keith Sharp The theme of Romans is the gospel, God’s power to save all who believe (Romans 1:16-17). This is equivalent to saying we are justified by faith apart from the law (Romans 3:20-31). The law that is … Continue reading
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Reasons For Not Observing The Sabbath
Author : David Tant (1) The Sabbath was given only to Israel. During the Patriarchal Age, there is no command or example of people observing the Sabbath as a religious requirement, and no penalty is mentioned for not observing the Sabbath. … Continue reading
Is the Church Only to Give Benevolent Aid to Widows Indeed?
Question I was wondering if you have ever run across the position that the church may only help out of the church treasury widows indeed, preachers, and elders? I preached on benevolence and I taught that the church has the … Continue reading
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Old Testament Israel and the Benevolent Work of the Church
Author : Keith Sharp Brethren argue that Old Testament Israel was allowed to render benevolent aid to Gentiles and that, if the church cannot give benevolent aid to sinners, it has a lower standard than Old Testament Israel. Old Testament … Continue reading
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An Exchange on the Sabbath
Message to Me You can not change my mind on God’s Law, and also the new covenant God writes His Law in our hearts and minds, and I will do my best to live up to what He has done, … Continue reading
Questions about Proper Church Activities
Question Dear Writer/Editor, In reference to “Sponsored Recreation” does this include Christian Bible Camps, Single/Marriage Retreats, Vacation Bible Schools, Bible Bowls, etc.? Answer Keith Sharp Thanks for the excellent question. The answer depends on what is done at these events. … Continue reading
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The Individual Christian and the Local Church
Author : Keith Sharp A few years ago I was discussing the work of the church with a lady who is a Christian. When I noted that individual Christians have benevolent responsibilities the church does not have, she objected by … Continue reading
Individual-Group Distinctions
Author : Bryan Sharp 1 Timothy 5:16 tells us, “If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” … Continue reading
Question about Church Groups Meeting for Social Activities
Question Keith, What do you think of Elders dividing members of a congregation into small groups of 10-20 (deacons being the group leaders) for the primary purpose of socialization in the individual homes? Group meetings are held once or twice … Continue reading
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Question about Vacation Bible School
Question I know a lot of congregations have “Vacation Bible School.” I’ve often wondered where congregations get their authority for that. Just the name itself implies that there is a separated time to take to study the word of God. … Continue reading