February 2008

Nov 11: The Beauty of Holiness (Mozingo)

February 28, 2008

Using Psalm 27, verse 4 as a text, Elder Mozingo magnifies the “beauty of holiness.” God seeks this beauty in those who worship Him. Holiness is purity of life, as exemplified by Christ. Worldly ideas of beauty are centered in appearance, but God desires His children to adorn themselves with good works flowing from a [...]

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2/9/08: Ordination Service of Elder Will Martin

February 28, 2008

We previously shared the sermon preached by Brother Will Martin on the morning of his ordination. Now we have made available a condensed form of the entire ordination service, both morning and afternoon services. Track 1: The Church That Christ Established by Brother Will Martin Track 2: The Forming of the Presbytery Track 3: The [...]

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Feb 10: The Kindness and Love of God Toward Those Filled with Hate (Mozingo)

February 14, 2008

Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. expounds Titus 3:3-8. This message reminds us that God loved us while we were not lovable. As it is written in verse 5, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.” And so it is that God can have a people “out [...]

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2/9/08: Ordination of Elder Will Martin

February 13, 2008

The Lord blessed us with His presence during the ordination of Elder Will Martin on Saturday, February 9, 2008. During morning services, Brother Martin preached from the gospel of Matthew, chapters 15 and 16. He pointed out the distinguishing characteristics of the New Testament church established by Jesus Christ in Matthew 16:18. Download Elder Martin’s [...]

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Feb 9: Ordination of Brother Will Martin to the office of Elder

February 8, 2008

Bro. Will Martin to be ordained as an Elder. Begin Sat 10:30 with singing; preaching by Bro. Martin. Ordination following lunch.

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Believing God (1 of 2) – Elder Sonny Pyles

February 4, 2008

From Bethany’s 2007 Annual Fall Meeting: Elder Sonny Pyles, Friday 10/26 (Download) Elder Pyles opens by warning briefly of the dangers of “moralistic, therapeutic Deism” arising lately in America. His main subject is the need for believers in God to do what they can even as they pray for His aid. This message is an [...]

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What Manner of Persons Ought Ye To Be? – Elder Chris Crouse

February 4, 2008

From Bethany’s 2007 Annual Fall Meeting: Elder Chris Crouse, Friday 10/26 (Download) Elder Crouse exhorts us to live with the expectation that Christ may return at any moment. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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