Pastor Mark Black

We continue in our church history lessons with The Restoration Movement. Following the Reformation Period, it was discovered that many denominations did not go far enough in reforming Church government and church worship. They did not call things by Bible names and held practices that were church traditions rather than Biblical instructions. Out of this period of revival came a movement to get back to the New Testament way of practicing Christianity and church governances. The Restoration Movement was a product of many men. Thomas and Alexander Campbell, James O'Kelly, Alias Smith, Abner Jones, Barton W. Stone, Racoon John Smith were all men who saw the divisions of the church and trying to get back to the Bible making the church one as found in the New Testament scriptures. Mark Black teaches this lesson on the Restoration of the Christ's Church. 

We are beginning a series on Church History. Why was there a Reformation? What went wrong with the church? We will be covering about about 2000 years of church history. Did the church stray from the biblical pattern or worship, government and practices of the New Testament Church? We will be looking at the apostacy or straying of the church from those scriptural patterns and mandates. In this church history course we will examine why the Restoration Movement followed the Reformation. Join us for this historical look at the church. Mark Black is the Adult Minister at First Christian Church of Malvern on 4046 Coral Rd in Malvern Ohio 44644. We hope you will join us for our services on Thursday 7PM and Sundays 8:30 AM, 10 AM and 11:30 AM. For more information go to our website or Facebook page. 

We begin a new lesson in the book of Exodus. Join us for an in depth study in Exodus as the Hebrew children become slaves in Egypt and find their hope in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Moses is saved from destruction by God. But everything must be done in God's timing and in God's way. Our adversities in life may become our blessing from God. In slavery the Hebrew children became a nation. God blessed them through their adversities. The plan of God is complicated but always perfect. God works through you and me and He is always in control - even in the confusion and hard times of life.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio.

Are women to cover their heads in church? Did Jesus cover His head when praying? Should we wear skullcaps or yamakas? Is the Bible outdated? Is it a command or a tradition? What shall we do?  This is a series of lessons by Mike Mazzolongo taken from 1 Corinthians and is taught by Mark Black, the Adult Minister from First Christian Church of Malvern.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio

The Apostle Paul understands that true freedom is not doing everything you have a right to do. He makes this revealed principle supreme in all he does. In realizing that there is something more important than rights, Paul explains that he has become a slave to something else. Join us as we reveal this hidden jewel. This journey through 1 Corinthians 9-10 is filled with gems and nuggets of wisdom. This Corinth church struggles with the pressures of a pagan culture living in the world and yet not being a part of the world.     This is a series of lessons by Mike Mazzolongo taken from 1 Corinthians and is taught by Mark Black, the Adult Minister from First Christian Church of Malvern.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

There are moral matters which are very clear. They make it very easy to see what is right and what is wrong. Then there are other matters that aren't so clear as being right or wrong. What do we do? Is it a sin or is it not a sin? We like things in black and white. Sometime discretion is needed. Join us for this study in a License to Love. This is a series of lessons by Mike Mazzolongo taken from 1 Corinthians.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

This lesson is taken from Mike Mazzolongo's 1 Corinthians for Beginners entitled Keeping the Lock in Wedlock. This is recorded in a Bible study setting with questions and responses. Should a person ever divorce? Did Jesus teach on this subject? Why would Moses allow divorce? What are the grounds for divorce? Should Christians even marry? Paul discusses the topic of marriage and divorce. He also addresses the issue of being single, widowed, or abandoned. Come join us for this interesting teaching. Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

In this lesson we will conclude our series with a study of Prophecy In The New Testament. Who was the prophet that called a nation to repentance for the coming of the Anointed One - The Messiah? Who was the great prophet that would come - the one that Moses spoke about? Who were the prophets in the gospels and the book of Acts? Does the New testament have a book of prophecy? Help us explore the answers to these questions.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

Paul lived in a world that was immoral and pagan. He was called to minister to the gentiles who were composed of a culture of sexually immoral people. Out of this troubled church, God was remaking men and women. "For such were some of you," Paul states. This new church was fragile and weak because there were a group of people who were causing dissension and teaching immoral doctrines. Paul said, "Flee Fornication." If Paul were here today, he would say the very same thing to us. Today we are going to look at what the Bible calls Fornication. Join us for this lesson taken from 1 Corinthians 5 & 6. this is a group study recorded as the lesson was being taught.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

There's a lot of questions people have about prayer. Why do I need to pray if God already knows everything and knows what I want? Why does God always say no to me? How should I pray? Should I kneel or stand or sit to pray? Is God too busy to hear my prayers? Does God even care? Come and join us for this lesson on the importance of prayer. We will examine what pray is and how important it is in the life of a disciple of Jesus.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

Have you ever wondered why churches do not grow? We are seeing an upheaval of our Christian values not only in the churches but in our society. What's wrong? What's going on? We need to look at the troubles of one church in Corinth to come up with some good answers. As always God's Word holds the answers and the truth. We need to take these principles and apply them to the values of our country. Join us for this discussion from 1 Corinthians. Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

The things that are important in life are the things Satan tries to keep from us. The Word of God is a life-changing and life saving revelation from God. My how Satan throws road blocks at us to keep us from studying it. Get rooted in the Word of God and in His truth! Today we study the importance of the Word and the importance of Reading, Interpreting, and Applying God's Word in our lives. Don't let Satan deceive you. It is important that you study the Word! Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. See us on Facebook or our website.

Could Malachi be talking to us? Attitude check! Does our life line up with what we profess? Are we representing God in a righteous way? This powerful book does speak to us. The Word of God is timeless and true. How are we measuring up? Join us for this study in the last of the Old Testament prophets - Malachi. Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

Today we will examine the power of the cross. We will look at why Christianity is different from other religions and why we believe that the cross and the blood is powerful. As the old hymns says "There is Power In The Blood". Join us for this discussion of the Cross of Christ.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

With a culture that is very different than the Jewish culture, Christianity is facing a new environment and a new viewpoint from those who are in the church. Christianity is in danger of becoming a philosophy rather than the life changing power that transforms people. The Corinthian church stands divided with wrong priorities. Paul addresses these division and puts them back on track with the focus of Christianity - Jesus. For our first lesson in this series we have a classroom of people. The restrictions of Covid 19 have been loosened up and now we can safely study together. Join us for this new series.  Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

Even though we have been social distancing and quarantining, the world has not been quiet. In fact it has been very loud. Sometimes life gets that way. Many times I just long for some peace and quiet. If you are a person taking care of some little ones, you may understand that desire for solitude and silence. As Christians it is important for us to find the time to be alone with God and to be still and listen to Him. That means that sometimes we need to stop talking and let God do the talking. Join us for this interesting lesson on Solitude and Silence.  Thank you for listening and Until We Meet Again may God be with you. First Christian Church is located at 4046 Coral Rd NW in Malvern OH. Our worship times are at 8:30 am (Traditional Service) 10 am & 11:30 am (Contemporary Services). Join us for our live stream service on Facebook. Since the virus has distanced us from fellowship and meeting together, watch us on Facebook at 10:15 am Sunday mornings. After the live streaming, the video is available for viewing at anytime. Starting May 21st FCCM will be meeting in groups of 90 for worship services on Thursday at 7 PM and Sundays 8:30 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM. Please go to our website at fccmonline.org to register for worship. 

Wow! This minor Prophet has volumes to say about the Messiah-Jesus. He speaks of Christ's betrayal and rejection, triumphal entry into Jerusalem, The Good Shepherd, His forgiveness and mercy and any more topics. In fact, Zechariah talks much more about the Messiah than many prophets. He also ministered through his encouraging messages. Join us for this lesson on Zechariah.  Thank you for listening and Until We Meet Again may God be with you. First Christian Church is located at 4046 Coral Rd NW in Malvern OH. Our worship times are at 8:30 am (Traditional Service) 10 am & 11:30 am (Contemporary Services). Join us for our live stream service on Facebook. Since the virus has distanced us from fellowship and meeting together, watch us on Facebook at 10:15 am Sunday mornings. After the live streaming, the video is available for viewing at anytime. Starting May 21st FCCM will be meeting in groups of 90 for worship services on Thursday at 7 PM and Sundays 8:30 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM. Please go to our website at fccmonline.org to register for worship.      

It seems to me worship is one of the most controversial topic we could have chosen for a Disciple of Jesus to study. But maybe once we understand what worship is, we will come away with a more mature attitude. Our definition needs to be tweaked. What is designed to bring us together has separated us. - Maybe because our focus has been wrong. Join us for this challenging topic.  Thank you for listening and Until We Meet Again may God be with you. First Christian Church is located at 4046 Coral Rd NW in Malvern OH. Our worship times are at 8:30 am (Traditional Service) 10 am & 11:30 am (Contemporary Services). Join us for our live stream service on Facebook. Since the virus has distanced us from fellowship and meeting together, watch us on Facebook at 10:15 am Sunday mornings. After the live streaming, the video is available for viewing at anytime. Starting May 21st FCCM will be meeting in groups of 90 for worship services on Thursday at 7 PM and Sundays 8:30 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM. Please go to our website at fccmonline.org to register for worship. 

Have a tendency to get your priorities wrong? So did the those who returned from the Babylonian exile. Things weren't going very well. God didn't seem to be blessing. So God sends a prophet by the name of Haggai to remind the people of their priorities. God wants to bless them but they needed a basic reminder. God is supreme and must be first in their lives. This is a great message for today's culture. Join us in this study of Haggai the Prophet.  Thank you for listening and Until We Meet Again may God be with you. First Christian Church is located at 4046 Coral Rd NW in Malvern OH. Our worship times are at 8:30 am (Traditional Service) 10 am & 11:30 am (Contemporary Services). Join us for our live stream service on Facebook. Since the virus has distanced us from fellowship and meeting together, watch us on Facebook at 10:15 am Sunday mornings. After the live streaming, the video is available for viewing at anytime. Starting May 21st FCCM will be meeting in groups of 90 for worship services on Thursday at 7 PM and Sundays 8:30 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM. Please go to our website at fccmonline.org to register for worship.  

Need a little encouragement? Join us in this lesson about perseverance. How good are you at perseverance? Do you give up too easily? Don't give up on the faith. Hang in there. God is with you and He has some blessings for you. This lesson serves as an encouragement to those who feel like giving up. Keep on keeping on! Join us for this great lesson in our Discipleship Class. Our special thanks to Rose Publishing and their Discipleship Lessons (Rose Guide to Discipleship). First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd NW Malvern OH 44644. May God be with you and bless your life. May the Lord Watch Between Me and Thee While We Are Absent One From Another Genesis 31:49