The Failure, the Fautless, and the Father

Lyndon Burkholder

Nov 02, 2018

Sermons

No matter which role you find yourself filling in the family - the prodigal failure or the faultless older brother - you will be challenged as you listen to this discourse on a familiar Bible story.

Diagnosing and Treating Spiritual A.D.D.

Luke Bennetch

Oct 31, 2018

Sermons

Do you struggle with focus in your spiritual life? Do church services seem stale, your Bible dry and unappealing? Could you have spiritual A.D.D.? The Bible presents symptoms, causes, and best of all, a cure: Where your treasure is, there will your heart (and attention) be also.

The Sin of the Controlling Spirit

Luke Bennetch

Sep 22, 2018

Sermons

Could you recognize a controller? Here are some earmarks. How do you cope with a controller? Here is some wisdom. And what if...

The Peaceable Kingdom of God

Dale Burkholder

Jun 19, 2018

e-Books

What is the nature of God's kingdom? By the kingdom of God, we are not talking about a kingdom that defends itself with guns or other weapons. We are talking about the spiritual reign of Jesus Christ, who lives in the hearts and lives of those who believe and follow Him as their Lord and Master.

What Is a Scriptural Church?

Lester Bauman

May 09, 2018

Short Articles

Eleven marks of a scriptural church.

Counsel for Older Men and Women

Harold S. Martin

Apr 25, 2018

Short Articles

Everyone wants to live a long time, but no one wants to be old. But even if the years stack up and a person reaches what might be called old age God has work for them in the church.

Life Leaks: The Dying Church

Paul Weaver

Apr 17, 2018

Sermons

A pastor calls his congregation to spiritual life and renewal. What are the "life leaks" that drain churches of the power and life of the Spirit? …anger, secret desires, inconsistency, bitterness, falseness, addictions, sin and more.

Blessings of Brotherhood

Daniel Horst

Apr 17, 2018

Sermons

The local church is where Christians who love God express love to each other. Where believers relate in Christ-likeness, we discover the blessings of brotherhood—unselfish giving, witnessing, togetherness, counsel, completeness and support.

Brotherhood Agreements: Are They Man-made Holiness?

Dale Heisey

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

An elder speaks regarding brotherhood agreements—a concept common in Anabaptist groups. While abuse of practical agreements are devastating, Dale explores the potential for brotherhoods to come together in genuine unity of life.

Kingdom Dwellers

Daniel Horst

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

God invites us to enter into the kingdom of heaven, in spite of how broken, sinful and ruined our lives may be. That kingdom is a treasure that everything must be given up to win, but it's a treasure that changes our entire life.

Separation of Church and State

Wilmer Martin

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

In an era of politically active churches and religious organizations, Christians need to ask the question: “Are church and state truly compatible?” There are intrinsic, irreconcilable differences, including its purpose, structure and method of control.

What Is Our Future?

Steve Zehr

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

Youth are very interested in their personal future, but the future of Jesus' pilgrim church is important too. In Revelations 2, Jesus addressed the church at Philadelphia, who faced real-life challenges, but won. Will your church?

Instructions Concerning Various Members

Harold S. Martin

Mar 26, 2018

Short Articles

Timothy, the spiritual leader of the church at Ephesus, was given instructions by Paul on how to relate to various members of God's family. There are a variety of people in our congregations, but there is a proper way to relate to each one.

Instructions Concerning Church Life

Harold S. Martin

Mar 22, 2018

Short Articles

How important should prayer be to the Christian? And what is the place of women in the church? The apostle Paul addresses both these questions in a letter to a younger preacher.

Instructions Concerning Sound Doctrine

Harold S. Martin

Mar 22, 2018

Short Articles

The book of 1st Timothy is a kind of guidebook with instructions about how to conduct a local church. It is full of good advice for Christians today on many different subjects.

The Sign Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Harold S. Martin

Mar 13, 2018

Short Articles

The Holy Spirit gives gifts to meet the needs inside and outside of the church. Among these gifts are miracles, healings, and speaking in tongues. Many Christians are troubled that we do not see more miracles; does this mean the Spirit is not moving in us?

Speaking and Serving Gifts of the Spirit

Harold S. Martin

Mar 12, 2018

Short Articles

Spiritual God-given gifts to Christians are an asset to the church. Some have to do with speaking or serving, such as the gifts of evangelism, teaching, prophecy, faith, and giving. What a privilege to be able to be of some service to the church!

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Harold S. Martin

Mar 12, 2018

Short Articles

The Holy Spirit has given different gifts to different Christians to be used in building God's Kingdom. Do you know what all the spiritual gifts include?

Proper Discipline in the Church

Harold S. Martin

Mar 08, 2018

Short Articles

The church of Jesus is to be a pure bride for Him. To maintain this purity members who fail to live holy lives and are not repentant must be put out of the church. Some think church discipline cruel but when carried out in love it is for the eternal good of all involved.

The Ordinances of the Church

Harold S. Martin

Feb 28, 2018

Short Articles

Christianity does not consist merely of observing certain practices. However the ordinances are perpetual reminders of great Christian truths. Each ordinance is a tangible token which aids our minds in comprehending the mysteries of God.

Of Hypocrites and Hash

Apr 29, 2017

Short Articles

Do you feel that the church is full of hypocrites? And what does hash at a picnic have to do with phony Christians? Read how some tainted hash changed Uncle Ben's perspective on hypocrites.

He Gave Some ... Evangelists

Lester Bauman

Apr 22, 2017

Short Articles

Evangelism was a very important part of the work of the early church. Christians went everywhere telling the good news. But as we read Acts and the epistles we can see that the work of evangelism gradually changed. This essay suggests making evangelism a church calling as well as a personal one.

Who Am I?

Jay Horst

Feb 05, 2017

Sermons

Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I fit into God's plan? In a world of broken homes, divorce and remarriage, who am I? How can I find Biblical answers for "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" We are someone by God's design. God designed us to be part(members) of the body(church) of Christ.

The Secret of the Strength

Peter Hoover

Jan 12, 2017

e-Books

“We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard, said the apostles marching directly into persecution. They had discovered the secret of Jesus' strength. We may discover it too, thanks to the clues left behind by those who loved not their lives even unto death.

Three Marks of an Effective Missionary

Dec 23, 2016

Short Articles

Discover the secret to being an effective missionary—simply following the example of Jesus. When your life is completely dedicated to the cause of the Kingdom, you can also enjoy the Father’s grace and power upon your life, working success in ways you never imagined.