Church of Christ at Asbury

Thar's snow on that thar mount'n. Yes indeed, knoxville is snug as a bug in a rug while the wolves are chattering their teeth out. A good blast of cool weather put 3-6 inches of fresh fallen snow on evelations above 3000 ft. Cades Cove was clear but the mountains around it was snow capped. We had a cool 27 degrees this morning 3/24. Hope your weekend will be wonderful. Thanks again to Jeoff Mabe in turning our thoughts to the emotions of Jesus at the Lectureship. - KIRK The Emotions of Jesus Heb. 12:1-3 The short of it: I. Intro: II. Joy is defined as: “The emotion of great happiness” Emotions come in response to stimuli. Design a product that "looks so cool and is such a joy to interact with, that you want your neighbors to come over and see it," says Charles Jones of Whirlpool. In other words, they wanted appliances that would actually make people happy. As Christians, should we not radiate with a joy that would be inviting to our neighbors? Have we not dis...

Greeting and salty talons (saluations) to everyone! Won't be long before we will be out in the garden breaking out a sweat! Yea! Planted some blueberrys today. It will take a year for them to produce. My tulips are beginning to show their color. by next couple of weeks they should be showing their glory. Thanks to Jeoff Mabe in the direction of this lesson. Another will follow dealing with 2 other emotions of Christ. Hope you enjoy - Kirk Emotions of Jesus #1 Heb. 4:15 If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you'll be at rest. I. Introduction A. If you were to draw a mental picture of how Jesus appeared what comes to mind? 1. Most pictures represent him as an emotionless being like Dr. Spock of Startrek. B. The scriptures reveal a wide variety of emotions displayed by Jesus. 1. Presents him exerting zealousness (cleansing the temple). 2. His C...

What a great lectureship we had - Jesus the Master Teacher. Great to see many of the good brethren keeping the faith. I was dissappointed to have not seen several of my fellow class mates. Hope you all are well. The flu bug hit during the last day of the lecture and at least 2 speakers were knocked out of commission. Brother Deloach jokingly remarked, "Would it be safe to say that this lectureship has been sickening?" We all had a great time together and was spiritually uplifted. Someone remarked to me, "Well should we expect you to give us some sermons from the lectures in your mailing?" WHY NOT??? DUH...... These guys make me sound good and my congregation needs me to sound good from time to time. Here is a expansion of one of brother Deloache's thoughts. Hope you can make it better. Kirk Two, not of a Kind Matthew 7 I. Introduction A. In Matthew 7 we find a host of contrasts and action words. B. It is the intent of this lesson to describe thes...

For those who were concerned about our Indian brethren...... Contact Don to be put on his update I will broadcast no further for him. May God bless - Kirk White, Asbury church of Christ . Kuthin Guli Today I stood on the morning shore of Kuthin Guli Village. I watched scores of fishermen as they rode their brightly-painted new boats inland on the waves. It's early morning and most have fished all night. A crowd of men are gathered beneath a grass shed auctioning their catch. One man explained that he had yielded 4,000 ruppees ($88) from the night before. Ladies, squatting on the ground, cleaned their fish in preparation for going to the market. Excitedly, some of the fishermen escorted me to see the baby sharks they had caught during the night. But these are not our brothers. Our brothers have been standing on the shore casting partial remnants of nets to try and catch enough fish to feed their families. Some of these faithful have searched to find shells and souvenir it...

Don't forget the ETSOPM lectures start Sunday. See you there! Kirk One Day At A Time Matt. 6:25 -34 I. Introduction A. Ann Landers wrote, “To be a parent is to worry.” 1. Many of us have broken that rule - whether parents or not, we worry. B. Our lesson is quite simple today - we will examine the need to take life one day at a time. C. From time to time every one of us need to be reminded: 1. GOD KNOWS OUR NEEDS this is why you should take it one day at a time. 2. GOD MEETS OUR NEEDS so why would you want to take it more than one day at a time 3. GOD EXCEEDS OUR NEEDS therefore, let us take it one day at a time II. Since God knows your needs - let us take it one day at a time. A. The text contrasts worry and reliability. Man worries - but God is reliable. B. The text proves this by noting how nature relies on God a man without God becomes self reliant. 1. Until we as humans interferes, eve...

Here is an ongoing struggle that continues to need our help. If you feel this is a work you wish to get involved, contact doniverson@juno.com - just thought you'd like to know. ~K irk Brethren, Cathy and I returned from India today to our nice comfortable home. Through tear-filled eyes I want to share the writings of my diary from February 15. Please take the time to read it. Don Iverson The India sun was setting on the evening of February 15. We stood beneath a cloudless sky one mile from the Bay of Bengal . On this eastern shore the stinch of death is still fresh in the nostrils of these folks who now divide their lives by "pre" and "post" tsunami. Gathered before me are my brothers and sisters. More than 100 sit cross-legged on the sandy ground. Some are widows. Their skin is as black as coal from working daily in the fields in the hot sun. In the front of the crowd are more than thirty children. They have just eagerly sung for me their newly learned...

Well it seems to be snowing every weekend now. Just a dusting on the valley floor. The mountains have been getting pounded, but within a day or so it is all melted and life is back to normal. So far, it hasn't laid on the street - its been too warm. My tulips are starting to sprout - NOOOOO!!!! Won't be long till its time to crank up the mowers - happy, happy - Have a great week. - Kirk UNIFY Jn. 17:20 -23 The short of it: INTRODUCTION A. Three words which sum up John 17 - Glorify, Sanctify, Unify B. Today will will complete the list with UNIFY. C. Most of us present today grew up hearing that the church should be ONE. D. In the mind of the American worshipper, different is good. Tolerance is great. Diversity is wonderful! E. It is the thrust of this lesson to speak of unity the way Jesus has described it. 1. When we fail to glorify, and sanctify ourselves as we ought there is no way to unify as we should. 2. We will notice church...

Nothing exciting to write home about this week - have a fabulous weekend! The short of it: SANCTIFY John 17:13-19 Introduction A. Last week: 1. Three words sum up John 17 - Glorify, Sanctify, Unify. I. Definition “Sanctify - to set apart for holy purposes.” A. Scripture inform us that nothing sacred is sanctified without blood. 1. As evidenced in the holy vessels of ancient worship (Heb. 9:19 -22). B. Now watch this - We are holy vessels of worship 1. Our bodies are the temple (1 Cor. 3:16 ) God cannot dwell in things which are not sanctified by holy blood. So we need to be sanctified - HOW?? 2. We are sanctified by the blood of Christ HEB. 9:13 -14; 10:14 3. 21 things the blood does for the believer. II. Christ’s Blood has the Power to sanctify anybody. 1. chiefest sinner 2. paul 3. thief on crosss 4. you and me III. Come out from Satan’s World and ge...

Well we finally got a smattering of snow. They are calling for 2-4 inches tonight (Friday). Hope you have a great week! Kirk The short of it: GLORIFY John 17:1-5 I. Introduction A. Three words which sum up John 17 are: 1. Glorify - Sanctify - Unify II. Man needs to glorify his Creator III. Jesus Left us an Example to Glorify God. 1. Jesus Glorified God first through Obedience. 2. Next, Jesus Glorified God through works. 3. Third, Jesus glorified God through sacrifice. CONCLUSION A. REMEMBER … It’s not about YOU. Your struggles and trials might be for God to display His glory through you. God might be using you to reflect His glory … as a “Son-reflector”. MAYBE … You have been selected to suffer for God’s glory. B. God will use whatever He chooses to reflect His glory … the universe … a beautiful sunset … your obedience, your works and your sacrifice THE LONG OF IT: GLORIFY John 17:1-5 Introduction A. Three words which ...