church of Christ at Cloud 9

Throughout history, people have suffered under the rule of oppressive powers or governments.  Some people have suffered as slaves to harsh owners.  The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and were harshly treated so much that they cried out to God for deliverance (Exodus 2:23).  Even in more modern times, people have been oppressed by unjust […]

The gospel is the good news from God that people need to hear.  1 Corinthians 15:1-5 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you […]

Have other persons trespassed against you?  You could probably compile a long list of offenses that you have received from others.  Maybe just thinking about a person will bring up memories of what they did to you.  Have you forgiven each person their offense?  Maybe there are some offenses that you just cannot let go. […]

In today’s modern society, submission may be seen as a bad thing; it may be seen as an act of weakness.  The world tells you to question authority, to stand up for yourself, to take charge of your life, and to do your own thing.  Perhaps the concept of democracy encourages you to speak your […]

God is interested in how you live your life, whether that is at home, at school, at work or among your neighbors in your community. The apostle Paul had left Titus in Crete to “set in order the things that are lacking (Titus 1:5).”  The following instruction was given by Paul for how the brethren […]

One day, after the disciples saw Jesus praying to His Father, they asked Him to teach them to pray (Luke 11:1).  Jesus then gave what is commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer.  It should probably be called the Disciples Prayer since it was given to the disciples to teach them how to pray.  Here it […]

The Bible describes three elements of a living person – body, soul, and spirit.  We can easily recognize the body since it is the physical part of a person.  But the soul and spirit are more difficult to distinguish.  They are the invisible elements of a person and are much alike in their nature and […]

Our God is a gracious, loving God.  John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might […]

Most of us have seen movies in theaters or on television.  We have seen plays enacted by school children or professionals.  Plays were common even in biblical times.  An actor portrays a character by speaking his words, expressing his emotion, and doing his actions.  A good actor makes us believe that he is that character.  […]

Under the Old Testament, God chose Aaron and his descendants to be the priests.  These men were set apart to the Lord and were washed with water, anointed with special oil, and wore special priestly garments.  Their responsibility was to serve God and the Israelite people.  One of their duties was to offer up to […]