Church of Christ at Asbury

What do you think, Evolution or Creation? The majority of the “scientifically educated” community believes in theories such as the “Big Bang Theory” and “ Darwin ’s Theory on Evolution”. But what is a Theory? To Explain a Theory you first have to realize the pattern those ‘scientists’ have to go through before it becomes a Theory. The first step is a simple thought, idea, or opinion about something. The second step is called a thesis and a thesis is a proposition to be proved or advanced without proof. The last and final step is a Theory which is defined as a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena. Did you notice that not one of these steps must involve truth? It doesn’t have to be true to be accepted as a Theory, but yet they enforce teaching the theories of evolution in school. Now do you really want to teach someone something if you don’t know if it’s true? Jus...

In Matthew 19:21- Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Jesus was not asking a lot from this individual, just like he doesn’t ask much of individuals today. However he asks that he humbled himself. This is one thing that individuals today still have a problem with. However In Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. “And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God .” We all know that not all rich people rightfully inherited their riches. Greed is one thing that can make any person not enter the kingdom of God . Matthew 19:25-26 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus lo...

Jn. 12:12-19 Thanks to:Bruce Gottesche, Jeremy James, & James Chandler in theirsermon ideas as found at Sermoncentral.com Introduction A. Our texts depicts a significant event in the life of Christ -Triumphal entry into Jerusalem. B. Do you know there are four other such significant processions in whichwe may refer to as Triumphal Entries of Jesus? 1. His entry into the world. 2. His entry into one’s heart. 3. His entry into our country, city or community. 4. His reentry to earth delivering the church back to God and destroyingthe wicked. 5. His final entry with the saints through the portals of heaven. C. For a few moments let us examine together the five ‘Triumphal’ entriesof Jesus.I. His triumphal entry into the world Lk. 2:8-14. A. The announcement of Jesus’ birth must have been an awesome andfrightening event. 1. The night sky lights up, an angel appears, then a host of angelssings. B. Satan is about to be conquered! A savior is born! Peace now reigns inthe hearts of men. C....

The following is a skit which was designed for a youth devotional. (In the Knox County Area some of the smaller congregations are trying to get their youth together at least once a month) The skit is based off the hit series CSI "Las Vegas." Using the same characters I developed the following story concerning the crucifixion of Christ. I went to the web and found pictures for overhead projector which would assist in better visualization. I have included them in the attachments. I realize we in the church do not promote such dramatics as what you will be reading. However we do use such methods during VBS. Feel free to use this material in any way that may encourage your youth to come closer to Jesus. ~Kirk The CSI unit has been teleported backward through time. Not knowing what else to do, they begin doing their job of Crime Scene Investigators. Brass is looking over a body (covered up). The M.E. is on the scene knelt down by body with a probe in the body. Gill walks up to Bra...

Trying to keep cool. We are 5" below normal for rain so far this year. Appreciate the kind comments from all those who receive this. I pray it will continue to serve you and those you minister to well. May God keep you in his care - Kirk Breaking the Alabaster Box Here are the main points: 1. Its very costly 2. It changes the condition of the recipient and administrator. 3. Someone will criticize us for so doing. 4. It is crucial that it be done! Jn. 12:1-8; Mk. 14:3-9 I. Introduction A. Scripture encouraging the doing of good. 1. Depart from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it (Psa. 34:14) Trust in the Lord and do good; Depart from evil and do good (Psa. 37:3, 27) Do good, O Lord to those that are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts (Psa. 125:4) Learn to do good, seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless; plead for the widow. (Isa. 1:17) If you love life and desire good days, do good (1 Pet. 3:...

In view of the current situation in the Mississippi Valley, as the Governor said, This is our Tsunami, I used an anachronism for Hurricane Katrina. If you have Microsoft works you should be able to open the attachment and copy it on a transparency for immediate use. If not here is the basic outline - Use your own ideas to fill in the blanks. Peace to all - Kirk K - Killer Storm ________ known dead. Sin is like a killer storm. Able, Stephen, James, Apostles, Christ. Reign of terror begins in the heart: King Saul - envy; Jehoiakim (Jerm. 36) rebellion; Saul of Tarsus (Acts 7:54-8:3) spiritual blindness; Unforgiving brethren (1 Jn. 3:14-19). A - Awesome destructive force - Winds up to 160 mph. Sin destroys: Nature of gambling (Loss of property) Controlled substances (loss of finances, family, friends, self esteem) Pornography (loss of holiness, create suspicion; building resistance to temptation). T - Tidal waves near 20ft in some locations. Surge of sin overwhelms everything we do g...

Dry today....again. I'm sober too:)! All is well at the White house. Hope your house is fine. Today's main points about Lazarus' resurrection are: Remove, Respond & Release. Hope you can make this into a good one! - kirk Jesus, The Ultimate Grave Robber John 11 I. Introduction A. Stories of Grave robbers. 1. I read story about South Africans digging up the body of a white deputy as a cure for AIDS. The belief is that if you grind up the bones of a white person and consume them you will be cured from this dreadful disease. 2. According to the Vermont News, a medical facility was confronted by 300 of the local citizens of Hubbardtown demanding the return of the body of one of their deceased. It was assumed she was snatched for medical purposes. They recovered the body and no charges were brought. B. Jesus, one day will become the greatest grave robber of them all. 1. Not that he steals bodies, but that the grave cannot hold ...