Franklin church of Christ - Christians in Franklin, TN
Grieving is a natural emotion when there is loss of some type… even our Savior did it. But, he did it well and so can all who are children of … Grieving well Read More »
NOTE: audio is poor for the first 32 seconds. There are a lot of “things” that weigh us down in our modern Christian walk with God. In this sermon we … Sharing each others’ burdens Read More »
Why are we married? What is the mission of our home? Accepting time limits, where do we direct the energy and activities of our family? Are we focused or drifting … Determining Family Priorities Read More »
63% of “Christian” men view pornography at least weekly according to a Barna survey. “Sex” is the most common word entered into internet search engines. What happens as pornography hijacks the … Pornography Read More »
Is communication between wife and husband effective? Are we a family of secrets? Narcissistic? Working to build a home or to destroy it? This lesson explores attitudes behind the family … Husband/Wife Relations Read More »
Alcohol/Drugs/Prescription Drugs and Substance Dependency Nearly 23 million Americans are addicted to alcohol or other drugs. That is 1 in 10 people. The most common drug type abused is prescription drugs. … Substance Dependency Read More »
Forty million people at any time report clinical anxiety in the forms of panic attacks, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. What’s a Christian to do? … Anxiety/Depression and the Christian Read More »
God has given us the gift of who to love and how to love. While that choice is ours to make (and He teaches us who/how to love… like Him), … Whosoever will Read More »
What if you could be part of a utopic community where there was no sense of inequality? The year of Jubilee ushered in a type of hope for those who … Year of Jubilee Read More »
The world Christianity has gotten to its present state because those who profess to be Christians have divided from others professing to be Christians. Often, however, division takes place because … The gospel of peace Read More »
[NOTE: Poor audio until 1:35 minutes.] They are already proven leaders noted for their godly lives and examples in their marriage, family, community, and church. Help them help us.
Have you felt victorious in one moment then a “failure” the next? That’s the thing about life, it’s a series of “tests” whereupon the children of God are faced with … Tests & Trials Read More »
We need to be spiritually clear on what God expects from us as this new decade approaches.
When the Lord’s church was established there was a dynamic shift in how the community of God’s people treated one another. They were fully devoted to “the church”…. and it … Fully devoted Read More »
Christians are humans who live in this world and because of it, live life, not unlike all other humans. Yet, Christians – who follow Jesus – are “not of the … Not of the world Read More »
God made us – from the beginning – to bear His image by “bearing good fruit”. Rather than have Christians define what a faithful disciple looks like we look at … Looking for good fruit Read More »
Whether in the first or twenty-first century, Christ is being proclaimed for both good and evil reasons. And, like the apostle, we can rejoice in both for the furtherance of … Christ is Proclaimed Read More »
Predestination vs. Free will? Calvinism vs. Arminianism? In some circles, this is life and death conversation and professing believers make much adieu about it. So, what is all the hubub … I choose predestination? Read More »
Christians sin, plain and simple… but some of them are such that are kept secret. Pornography is one of them.
Let this message convict you of your life as a witness before God and the world.
The road to redemption – as seen in the parable of the prodigal son – is typically viewed with a lost (unsaved) soul. Instead, it has everything to do with … The road to redemption Read More »
One of the things I continue to learn in martial arts is WHO to fight, WHEN to fight, and HOW to fight. This is also true in life. Unfortunately, many … Fight the good fight Read More »
The big elephant in the (church’s) room is that of depression and mental illness. Let’s talk about it now.
Our gracious God has revealed Himself as a most loving, and thus generous giver of life. Being made in His image His desire is for us to reflect His generous … Generous living Read More »
The beauty of Jesus’ church is that His imperfect people (though perfected through His blood) have many opportunities to reflect His image through all our differences, flaws, and sins.
Fear is a natural reaction when one feels the need to protect their safety or well-being. When this is an exclusive response, however, it benefits no one but self. Perfect … Perfect love casts out fear Read More »
Humans – yes, including Christians (caveat included in the sermon) – are BROKEN. It’s the reason we need a savior to save us from our sins. It’s also the reason … Healing the broken Read More »
Life happens, and when it (or someone) doesn’t meet my standard I begin to complain. But, is that the way of Christ? It’s time we rethink who and how we … If anyone has a complaint Read More »
¨We all have knowledge¨ it seems, right? It’s good “to know” but there is an UGLY downside… the ‘know it all’ who forgets that to truly “know” is to be … Knowledge puffs up… Read More »
Life is filled with questions we ask of ourselves that can, in fact, change the course of our lives. The result is the need for discernment. This is where we … The way of wisdom Read More »
While it is universally accepted that spiritual beings exist as noted in the Bible, many today have difficulty accepting the belief of “gods”. But, what if I told you that … The God of gods Read More »
Many people cannot imagine Jesus, who was born of the “seed of woman” (Genesis 3:15), as “the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form” (Colossians 2:9). This lesson takes us … The incarnation and deity of Christ Read More »
It’s hard to fully appreciate the freedom that we enjoy as Americans. It’s also difficult for many Christians to appreciate their freedom in Christ. Yet, this is vital to those … Free Indeed Read More »
The last in this mini-series on “Christ living within us” is the final aspect of baptism – “raised to walk in newness of life”. We focus on what it means … Newness of life Read More »
Last week we looked at the allusion to baptism from “the beginning” (Book of Genesis). One of the passages we looked at was Romans 6:4 as it referred to our … Crucified with Christ Read More »
Allusions are everywhere in the Bible, including the subject of baptism. What’s an allusion you say? Ah, find out in this rich message of the “genesis of baptism”!
We get the gist: “do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers”, but what does this strange statement really mean and who are these unbelievers?
We live in a world that demands fairness, and rightfully so. In the new “kingdom of heaven”, however, we live beyond fairness… we live generously…just like Jesus taught those who … The last will be first Read More »
No matter the circumstance, we all experience discouragement. And, because we are all different, we handle discouragement differently. When faced with these moments in our lives, how do we defeat … Defeating Discouragement Read More »
Many are motivated to Christianity or to “eternal life” out of fear (of judgment, or “hell”); or rules (because that is what I’m supposed to do); or guilt. These are … Compelled by the love of Christ Read More »
We look at the “theological implications” of the “new creation” theme as presented in the Bible. Put a different way, how can we learn about our relationship with God in … A new creation Read More »
We take a balanced look between the subjects of “grace” and “works”.
If ever there was a great example of a family – generations of them – the Rechabites is at the top of the list. God used this family as an … The Rechabites – a strong sense of family Read More »
Did you know that God designed the marriage relationship as the most intimate illustration of His divine image? And, if we are to reflect His image, we must shed our … The two shall become one Read More »
God has given us the gift of who to love and how to love. While that choice is ours to make (and He teaches us who/how to love… like Him), … Sowin’ love Read More »
This message focuses on the polarizing perspectives surrounding Christmas. May it bless both sides.
Not only do we not have perfect families, but you’d also be hard pressed to find a single family in the Bible (at least with enough information that gets into … The Perfect Family Read More »
It is one thing for the people of this world to express disdain for “others”, whether they be political leaders, a political party, or people who support either. It is … Divided Read More »
Life is hard, isn’t it? To further add to the pressures of life is our cultural concept of a “pass/fail” mentality. The gospel message both challenges that concept while at … Passing the test Read More »
To the disbelief of some Christians, there are fellow believers in Christ who have been “burned”, feel alone, or disheartened by others in “the church”. The result is that this … I love Jesus, not the church Read More »
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