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: Church
Local Control
Author : Keith Sharp Central to the nondenominational nature of the church of Christ is the principle of local control. What does this mean? It certainly does not apply to legislative (i.e., law making) power. Christ is the only Head of the … Continue reading
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A Discussion of the Benevolent Work of the Church
Message from Preacher in Tennessee A faithful brother and friend in Christ in Africa sent me a copy of certain of your handouts from when you were there in February of this year. He is very concerned about the damage you … Continue reading
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Why I Am a Member of the Church of the Lord
Author : Keith Sharp A dear lady who is a member of the congregation where I preached two decades ago called and asked me to write on “Why I Am a Member of the Church of the Lord.” I told … Continue reading
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How the Kingdom Grows
Author : Keith Sharp Three parables of the Master reveal how the kingdom of God grows. The kingdom of God does not grow the way the rule of men does. The Roman Empire of Jesus’ day and the United States of America … Continue reading
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What Kind of Church Do You Want?
Author : Keith Sharp In our lovely, little community we have a church dedicated to being brand new. We have another that exists for cowboys – and wanna be cowboys, and another for bikers. All the major brands of human tradition are … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Supper
Author : Keith Sharp Radical Restoration or Vain Worship? F. LaGard Smith’s popular book Radical Restoration gave impetus to the “house church” movement as a way to return to the New Testament pattern for the church. No doubt Brother Smith is a … Continue reading
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What is Church Discipline?
Author : Mike Thomas The apostle Paul taught Christians to practice church discipline. “In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, deliver such … Continue reading
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Question on the Qualifications for Elders
Questions Thanks for the August issue of “Meditate on this things” I urgently need your comments on the following question. A. Can a man who scripturally divorced his wife and married another woman scripturally be appointed as an elder? B. … Continue reading
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Jesus Fed the Multitudes
Author : Keith Sharp Once while I was in American Samoa I had a heated discussion with an American missionary over the benevolent work of the church. He was defending the practice of churches with which he worked, which sent … Continue reading
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Reasons for Observing the First Day of the Week
Author : David Tant (1) Christ was raised on the first day of the week. “Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out … Continue reading