Church of Christ at Asbury

Here is a long textual sermon - Jn. 7:1-31 I chose not to drag this chapter out there is quite a bit of good material in this chapter but I felt too much labor is just too much labor. It is good and muggy here in Kville. Getting some much needed rain. Take care - Kirk Judging Christ John 7:24 I. Introduction A. Short synopsis on the principle of judging. 1. Jesus taught in the great sermon, “Judge not that ye be not judged, for what judgment you measure out, it will be measured to you again” (Matt. 7:1ff). 2. James in his discussion about church members being partial among themselves said, “Speak not evil one of another brethren....Who art thou that judges another?” (Jas. 4:11, 12). 3. So it seems that it is a direct violation to judge anything another does. 4. On the other hand the inspired Book also teaches: a. “Test the spirits whether they be of God” (1 Jn. 4:1). b. And did not Jesus himself tell us to be fruit inspectors (Matt. 7:16)? c. Or how can the church exercise th...

It has been a good day today. The weather is quite comfortable (low 70's) with overcast skies. Today's sermon is a positive reflection on some negative things in which the church is becoming entraped. Hope you enjoy!~Kirk "GIVING THANKS FOR THE WORK BEGUN" Phil. 1:3-6 Thanks to Sidney White for the ideas found in the article on “Thanks” as found in, CHRISTIAN MESSENGER, March 24, 2005 bulletin of Algood church of Christ. I. Introduction A. Illustration: You’re just like my dog. In his book FOLK PSALMS OF FAITH, Ray Stedman tells of an experience H.A. Ironside had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited him to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Ironside bowed his head in prayer. When he opened his eyes, the other man asked, "Do you have a headache?" Ironside replied, "No, I don't." The other man asked, "Well, is there something wrong with y...

After reading the text here in John, A question arose in my mind, "How do people go through the process of rejecting or accepting?" Thus the thrust of this lesson. Several corporate models were studied then made applicable for this lesson. Hope you enjoy the research. - kirk Rejection & Acceptance Rejection & Acceptance Jn. 6:66-69 I. Introduction A. Every teaching of Jesus is not always pleasant to the ear. 1. Rich young ruler - go sell what you have give to poor; come follow me. 2. Man by side of road - Let the dead bury the dead. 3. Each of us - If you love father, mother, sister, brother more than me you cannot be my disciple. 4. Matt. 23 Scribes, Pharisees, hypocrites. 5. Here in John 6 - Eat my flesh, drink my blood. - Consume my manner of living. B. In Jn. 6:66 one reads that, “Many went back and walked with him no more.” 1. Herein we find many who wanted to take Christ by force and make him king now REJECTING and abandoning him. 2. They would accept him as b...

Here are the driving directions to the building. Coming from I-40 (West coming from Knoxville ) Exit interstate at exit # 394 (Asheville hwy, 25E/ 70) Turn Left, which will take you under the interstate. Having done so, cross the river. At traffic light turn Right onto Hwy 168 (Gov. John Sevier Hwy.) About 4 miles you will cross a double rail road track. Immediately following this there is a traffic light, turn Right onto National Dr. About 500 yds at the caution light turn Right. Building is located on left side of road 1/4 mile. ----- Coming from I-40 (East coming from Sevierville ) Exit interstate at exit # 394 (Asheville hwy, 25E/ 70) Turn Right, Having done so, cross the river. At traffic light turn Right onto Hwy 168 (Gov. John Sevier Hwy.) About 4 miles you will cross a double rail road track. Immediately following this there is a traffic light, turn Right onto National Dr. About 500 yds at the caution light turn Right. Building is located on left s...

The four main point are under: "IV. Things Your Mother Wants You To Know" A. She wants you to know why she disciplines you B. She wants you to know why she nags at you C. She wants you to know why she embarrasses you with hugs and kisses in front of your friends D. She wants you to know why she takes you to church. I tried to think like a woman on this one. I like biblical portraits of good mothers and bad mothers but I have enough of those in stock right now so I reinvented myself........Hiii Yaa'lllll! Make it happen! Welcome Tim & Mark - if you want off the list just let me know! Have a great mother's day! Mother’s Day 2005 Prov. 6:20-23 I. Introduction A. Struggles on Mother’s day. 1. For some, motherhood is an accident, and not always a welcome one; 2. for some, biological motherhood isn’t possible; 3. for others, mothers weren’t all that nice; 4. Several of us has laid our mothers to sweet rest, awaiting our reunion. 5. In any case, motherhood under the ver...

Rain, rain, go away..... Been messy around the mountains this week. Went up the the beautiful Cades Cove and enjoyed its surroundings. All the family is well. Hope you all are also. - kirk welcome new contacts. use this material in a way that is acceptable to God. Jn. 6:35 I. Introduction A. One of the most amazing of the "I am" claims of the Lord Jesus Christ is found in John 6:35: B. There may be more here than meets the literal eye, in light of the often ignored truth that Jesus Christ is both our Creator and Sustainer. 1. Remember Colossians 1:16-17, which reminds us that "by [Christ] were all things created, . . . And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist." C. Kevin Cauley identifies 24 pictures in which Jesus tells us who he is in John 6: I will identify 12 for you. 1) He is the one who gives the meat that leads to eternal life (v.27). 2) He is the one whom God, the Father, has sealed (v.27). - Authenticated as a king does a document. 3) He is...

Mark 6:45-52; Matt. 14:22-33; Jn. 6:16-21 I. Introduction There is a joke told about 3 preachers who went fishing. While in the middle of the lake, the Methodist preacher stood up and exclaimed, "The Lord just told me to walk on the water" after which he stepped out of the boat and took several steps out into the deep and then returned. Being impressed with such a feat a few moments later the Baptist preacher stood up and said, "The Lord just told me to step out on faith and walk on the water." Doing in like manner what the Methodist preacher did. No longer than the Baptist preacher returned to the boat the church of Christ preacher got up and said, "If y'all can do it I can too," after which he stepped out made a terrible splash and immediately started crying for help. Having been rescued by the other two preachers, shivering the wet preacher asked his friends, "How in the world did y'all do that?" Upon which they replied, "Well wit...