church of Christ at Cloud 9

When we become Christians, there is a transformation that must occur in each one of us.  Romans 12:2 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”  This transformation occurs in us […]

One of the important aspects of Christianity is the transformation that occurs in our lives when we become a follower of Jesus Christ.  Our natural course of action is to be disobedient to God.  Ephesians 2:1-3 “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to […]

In most societies, submission has a bad connotation.  It brings up ideas of slavery or other forms of domination, which we see as bad.  But submission is part of God’s order of things.  First, we are told to submit to God.  James 4:6-7a “But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:  ‘God resists the proud, […]

One of the things God expects from us is our worship of Him.  Jesus was tempted by Satan in Matthew 4:10 “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” Jesus instructed the woman at the well in […]

God wants us to worship Him.  Jesus instructed the woman at the well in John 4:23-24 “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.   God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship […]

I’m sure you know people who are always grumbling and complaining.  Nothing seems to please them.  Some people play the game of “ain’t it awful”.  That’s a way of conversing where one person describes how something is bad or awful and the next person responds by describing something else that is bad and perhaps worse, […]

Many preachers, especially in years gone by, preached “hell, fire and brimstone” to put the fear of God in their listeners.  As a result, those who heard them were motivated by fear to obey God and lived their lives in great fear of His punishment if they sinned.  On the other hand, many other preachers, […]

Singing is an important part of the Christian assembly.   Two different but similar passages address the subject – Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19.  Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts […]

As Christians, we all have faith in Jesus Christ.  How did you come by your faith?  Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”  Someone had to tell you about Jesus and share with you the word of God.  It could have been your parents or a friend […]

There are a number of ways that can describe how an individual lives his or her life.  Some live their life carefree, in pleasure and fun.  Some live their life in pursuit of money and possessions. Some live unproductive lives, trying to avoid responsibility.  Some live their life filled with worry and anxiety about the […]