• Obedience

    Seeking the Perfect Man 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 03-09-2012 09:44 AM  Number of Views: 217 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Love,
    5. Faithfulness,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity

    A great number of women wonder if the perfect man exists. They have scanned the horizon and often come back thinking they must train a man to make him perfect. That leads them to the question, “Can a man learn to be perfect?” Certainly, a great number of women attempt to find out! In the long run, the realization of perfection depends upon the standard used and whether or not a man adheres to it. Many women believe their man reaches near perfection when they can get him to stop leaving ...
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    Faithful Commitment 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 03-07-2012 09:59 AM  Number of Views: 177 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    4. Baptism,
    5. Once Saved Always Saved,
    6. Faithfulness,
    7. Obedience,
    8. Christianity,
    9. Sin

    Jesus, the messiah of mankind, lived a life in the flesh like no other man. His words and his actions perfectly fit the pattern prescribed by God the Father (John 5:30, John 12:49-50). That all men save Jesus fall short of the Glory of God is factual (Romans 3:23). Yet, many who declare themselves prepared for faithful commitment to God soon find themselves transgressing against their vows to serve him. Their declaration of service comes before considering the cost – their life (Galatians ...
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    21 Reasons to Be Baptized 

    Published on 02-22-2012 01:26 PM  Number of Views: 330 
    1. Categories:
    2. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    3. Baptism,
    4. Obedience

    1. Baptism stands between the sinner and rejoicing. (Acts 8:39)
    2. Baptism stands between the sinner and calling on the name of the Lord. (Acts 22:16)
    3. Baptism stands between the sinner and the death of Christ. (Romans 6:3)
    4. Baptism stands between the sinner and the blood of Christ. (Romans 6:3)
    5. Baptism stands between the sinner and getting into Christ. (Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27)
    6. Baptism stands between the sinner and the resurrection. (Colossians ...
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    Memorial Stones 

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    Travis Main
    Published on 02-15-2012 09:40 AM  Number of Views: 228 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Church of Christ,
    4. New Testament,
    5. Old Testament,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity

    Early in our life, my wife and I lived in Springfield, Oregon. When my wife and I lived there, we lived in an undesirable location. We were young, in college, and couldn’t afford any better. The apartments we lived in certainly did not house the upper echelon of society. Drugs, foul language, fights, crime, and yes, even shootings were characteristic of the area. Despite the chaos surrounding us, we created two little 5x8 strips of lawn next to our back patio. We tried to make lemonade out ...
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    ANSWERING ARGUMENTS - Pertaining to Prayer 

    Published on 02-11-2012 08:18 AM  Number of Views: 527 
    1. Categories:
    2. Rightly Dividing the Word,
    3. Obedience,
    4. Authority of the Scriptures

    By JASON HILBURN

    Since the book Should We Pray to Jesus? was published in 2010, more material has been
    published by brethren who believe Christians have Scriptural authority to pray to Jesus and the
    Holy Spirit. Some new arguments have been presented in an attempt to support their doctrine.
    What this author considers to be their main arguments will now be taken into consideration, along
    with some further discussion of subjects previously ...
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    You Can Do Better 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-01-2012 12:11 PM  Number of Views: 148 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Faithfulness,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity

    Watching the election year primaries unfold, it is clear disgust surrounds the individual in the White House and the top two challengers for the office of President of the United States. The man in the White House characterized his last three years with deception, poor stewardship, and immoral decision making. One of his challengers has a past characterized by philandering and broken trust while the other has demonstrated immoral choices involving support of homosexuality, abortion, and stem cell ...
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    Wash Yourselves: Plead for the Widow (6 of 6) 

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    Travis Main
    Published on 01-03-2012 04:41 PM  Number of Views: 288 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity,
    7. Sharing the Gospel,
    8. Sin

    “Plead for the widow”! Isaiah directs the people of Judah to vigorously defend these women. As with the orphan or fatherless, the leader of their family no longer exists. However, their defense differs. Unlike the fatherless, the widow typically does not need to be trained and guided to know how to follow the laws of God. Without dismissing the need for the spiritual, the more immediate concern for widows centers on provision of their material needs and protection from ...
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    “Tests of Faithfulness” 

    Published on 12-29-2011 08:09 AM  Number of Views: 362 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Denominationalism,
    4. False Doctrines,
    5. Obedience

    by Tom Wacaster

    A prospective customer walks into the automobile showroom and inquires about an automobile. After obtaining the details he “test drives” the car to see if it is to his liking. Another might walk into the local Best Buy and inquire as to the details of a computer, or an HDTV. He may “beat out some keys,” or “flip through the channels” before purchase. Then there are those who take a walk up and down the isle of the local Sam’s Club, sampling the “snacks” available ...
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    Wash Yourselves: Defend the Orphan (5 of 6) 

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    Travis Main
    Published on 12-26-2011 12:54 PM  Number of Views: 275 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Faithfulness,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity,
    8. Sin

    Defend! When this word is yelled out, the defense mechanism of every male should flash to consciousness. What female does not feel their emotions rise when they feel their child must be defended? Defense is needed because there is or will be an attack. Without a proper defense, the resulting effect is destruction, ruin, and devastation. The word “defend” should create a tremor within the soul that creates action directing self and others toward deliverance from the foe. Defense at its ...
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    Wash Yourselves: Reprove the Ruthless (4 of 6) 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 12-20-2011 04:54 PM  Number of Views: 246 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Preaching the Word,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity,
    8. Sharing the Gospel,
    9. Sin,
    10. Authority of the Scriptures,
    11. Evangelism

    Why “reprove the ruthless”? God’s inspired words to Isaiah in Isaiah 1:16-17 are words that are part of patterns of direction to correct the behavior of wicked Judah. There are many scriptural examples devoted to enabling the ruthless to repent. The patterns and examples of God’s Word are needed to strengthen the community of men in a walk of godliness. Jesus is queried by a Pharisee lawyer in Matthew 22:34-39:

    “Teacher which is the great commandment in the law.” Jesus replies: “Thou
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    Wash Yourselves: Seek Justice (3 of 6) 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 12-17-2011 05:38 PM  Number of Views: 280 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Love,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity,
    8. Sin

    Matt was eleven years old when his family took him to Disneyland for a summer vacation. He could hardly contain himself as the time for the vacation had drawn near. This was what he had hoped and dreamed for every moment since he learned of the trip. When they loaded into the car and headed to the airport it seemed like Dad drove 2 mph the entire way. Time couldn’t go fast enough until they were surrounded by the wonders of the Magic Kingdom.

    This last year had seen quite ...
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    Wash Yourselves: Learn to Do Good (2 of 6) 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 12-14-2011 01:43 PM  Number of Views: 445 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity,
    7. Sharing the Gospel,
    8. Sin,
    9. Authority of the Scriptures

    During the time of Isaiah, the people of Judah thought about God. They offered sacrifices of bulls, lambs, and goats. They recognized the sabbaths and celebrated their feasts. Yes, they even lifted up their hands to God in prayer. Yet, God did not recognize them (Isaiah 1:11-15). But weren’t these good things they were engaged in? How could God not acknowledge the good?

    The first article in this series (Wash Yourselves: Cease to Do Evil) examined how the people needed to ...
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    Slaves That Don't Work 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 11-22-2011 08:29 AM  Number of Views: 294 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Apostasy - Falling From Grace,
    4. Liberalism,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Sin

    Recently, a good friend of mine gifted a book to me called “Slave”. The book is written by John MacArthur. Though it ultimately contains a Calvinist flavor which is a sorely faulty doctrine, the information and viewpoint the book has to offer on the chosen slavery of Christians is exceptional. I highly recommend the book. However, the purpose of this article is not to provide a book review. The objective is to demonstrate how the corruption of slavery has abounded in ...
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    Laying Down Life 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 07-18-2011 07:29 AM  Number of Views: 572 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    4. Faithfulness,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity,
    7. Sin

    Jesus speaking to the Pharisees in John 10:17-18 stated: “For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.” The conversation surrounded the fact that Jesus came into the world as a shepherd and savior. As such, He would lay His life down for His sheep, those ...
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    The Prisoner’s Dilemma 

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    Travis Main
    Published on 03-23-2011 10:08 AM  Number of Views: 359 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Faithfulness,
    4. Obedience,
    5. Christianity,
    6. Sin

    Some years back I had the great opportunity to preach in a prison facility. This blessing extended for about two years. It really enabled me to see and understand a great number of things about those inside and outside of the prison system. I am not a person who is in favor of any frills or extras in the prison system. I guess you can say I am a Sheriff Joe Arpaio fan. If an individual breaks the law, my preference is the punishment seriously deters them from every committing the same mistake. ...
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    Holy Dwellings and God’s Association with Them 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 03-21-2011 02:42 PM  Number of Views: 401 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Once Saved Always Saved,
    5. Faithfulness,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity,
    8. Sin

    The man Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, once stood before the Sanhedrin (a legal body composed of the high priest, leaders of the people, and legal experts) and established God does not dwell in items made with hands (Acts 7:48). Yet, God chose to make His presence known within the earth, the tabernacle, and Solomon’s temple. God also commanded the temple built by Zerubbabel as a place for His name. These were not places where God lived, but those which He made holy by his association with ...
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    Got Courage? 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-28-2011 11:48 AM  Number of Views: 337 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Faithfulness,
    4. Obedience,
    5. Christianity,
    6. Sharing the Gospel

    Our society definitely honors those who show “courage.” Medals are given to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coast guard personnel who go “…above and beyond the call of duty” and exhibit great bravery while completing their assigned missions. Many times, the people who are so recognized did these actions at the risk of their own lives. Thus, the military awards decorations to these brave men and women according to their level of valor. With much pomp and ceremony, these “heroes” ...
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    The Abundant Life 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-20-2011 12:06 AM  Number of Views: 352 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Love,
    4. Faithfulness,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity

    What sort of life do you want to live? Many people would respond to this question by saying something in the fashion of: “I want to live a good, fulfilling life that has meaning and purpose!” This would be a life that offered its share of challenges, no doubt, but would reward the person with a maximum of self-satisfaction, peace, love, and joy and a minimum of self-doubt, guilt, and despair. But where can you find this kind of life? Some in the world say that it can be found through the ...
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    Friendship 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-07-2011 05:05 PM  Number of Views: 273 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Love,
    4. Faithfulness,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity

    Friendships are an important part of our lives. Ever since we were young, we have formed these relationships with other individuals and they have brought us times of sadness and happiness, exhilaration and frustration. Some of these friendships have been more shallow and superficial while others have been much more strong and long-lasting. As we grow and mature, we discover that these strong, fulfilling friendships require much effort and work to maintain. That’s probably why ...
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    Constrained by Law 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-26-2011 02:38 PM  Number of Views: 310 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Rightly Dividing the Word,
    4. Thus Saith the Lord,
    5. Preaching the Word,
    6. Faithfulness,
    7. Obedience,
    8. Christianity,
    9. Sharing the Gospel,
    10. Authority of the Scriptures

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    Analysis of Obedience 

    by
    David Hersey
    Published on 01-06-2011 12:21 AM     Number of Views: 221 
    1. Categories:
    2. Obedience

    Analysis of Obedience

    We are taught in scripture that only those who do the will of the Father in heaven will enter the kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 7:21). Obedience to the will of God is therefore a life and death matter for the Christian who would live his or her life in pleasing manner before God. Jesus went on to teach the parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7, starting in verse 24. He said, "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, ...
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    Analysis of a Command 

    by
    David Hersey
    Published on 01-06-2011 12:17 AM     Number of Views: 210 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Obedience

    Analysis of a Command

    We are taught in scripture that only those who do the will of the Father in heaven will enter the kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 7:21). Obedience to the will of God is therefore a life and death matter for the Christian who would live his or her life in pleasing manner before God. Jesus said in John 5:28-29, "Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, ...
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    Faithful Abby 

    by
    The Fisherman
    Published on 12-26-2010 03:56 PM  Number of Views: 199 
    1. Categories:
    2. Faithfulness,
    3. Obedience

    “FAITHFUL” ABBY By Jeff Grimes

    Members of the church here at Sasser automatically recognize the name Abby, and for good reason. Abby is one of our most “faithful members.” Sunday morning, Sunday night, and even on Wednesday night, Abby can be counted on to be here. The only time I can remember Abby missing an assembly of the church was due to a car accident. You see; Abby lost one of her legs due to this unfortunate accident. It was touch and go for a while, but after days in the ...
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