This past year has shown just how evil man can be.   We invite you to study the bible with us and learn what the word of God has to say in order to change from a sinful life to one which pleases God.   The way of God isn’t popular, but it is the only way which will make life better. John 14:6.
​Matt 24:35.1 Cor 6:9-11.

Tis the season, they all say, and Santa Claus is coming to town.   But have you ever seen him? 
 Wait a second, you say you haven't seen him?  How old are you?    Sixty-nine years old?   
And you have never seen Santa-Claus?  Do you think you'll ever see him?   Oh, it's just a myth
for children; is that what you're saying? 
 
Then there is no such thing as Santa Claus.  It is all about people saying he exists, and they are the ones out buying the gifts.   However, people must decide if they want their children to believe such a story. I think it would be better if they tell them, your mother and your father are going to buy you some gifts for December 25th, and you can thank us afterwards.   We won’t be talking about Santa because we don't want to teach you lies.   

​Afterwards the parents can sit down with their children and read Eph 4.25 “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbors for we are members one of another.”

Don’t stay away from church because you are poor. There is no admission charge.
Because you are rich. Money isn’t all. Because it is cold and rainy. You go other
places in bad weather. Because it is hot. So is the beach and golf course. 
Because no one invited you. People go a lot of places uninvited.  Because of hypocrites. 
We have them everywhere.  Because you have relatives from out of town. 
Bring them along. Because you have children. We offer bible classes for them. 
Because you think your clothes don’t look good. God isn’t concern about that. 
Because you don’t like the preacher. You shouldn’t be disliking anyone. Because the
church is always asking for money. We don’t do that here. Because you think that you
​have plenty of time. Life is short and uncertain. Psa 144:4.

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before before the Lord.” Psa 95:6.

There have been many kinds of days throughout time.  Once Saturday stood for “the Sabbath”,
​a day of rest that was commanded by God.  In Gen 2:1-3, the Lord took a personal Sabbath, resting from the work of creating the world. When the Israelites left Egypt, God taught them to keep the Sabbath and they did so until Christ took it away by His death on the cross. Ex 20:8-11. Ex 31:12-17.  Col 2:13-17. 
 
However, we are writing about the first day of the week which is Sunday.  In the bible, this day is called the “Lord’s Day”.  It is the day when the saints come together to observe the communion and give into the treasury of the local church. Acts 20:7. 1 Cor 16:1-4.  It is to be a day when men do what God expects, and not use the day exclusively for their own selfish pursuits. 
 

If a man has $75,000 in the bank plus $100,000 investment in gold bars,
he has real estate of 90 acres and he also has stocks and bonds valuing up to $325,000. 
If you heard that; you would say that this man's portfolio is very great.  
 
However, if a man invested believing that wealth is what life is all about; he could die in a second
and that would all go to someone else.  Luke 12.13-21. Jas 4.13-15.

Jesus taught not to place much emphasis upon material things.  He said it could be lost and thieves could steal it. Matt 6.19-24     
 
People today find it hard to break away from the things of this life and to think about the hereafter. Matt 19.20-23.  But everyone must do so, because none is going to live forever. Heb 9.27    
​Man will be going into the hereafter and needs to make sure preparation is made.  Heb 4.13

I have obeyed the gospel of Jesus Christ. I listen to the story of how he came to this earth to rid men of their sins, by having men be baptized in water to have those sins washed away. I responded when the preacher said is there anyone who wants to be saved?  I was taken to the baptism pool and I was immersed in water. I came up out of the water ready to serve in the Kingdom of God.   Every morning when I get up; I always ask myself what can I do to make my service better?    Whoever is reading this; if you have not listened to a sermon on the gospel of Christ, his mission to save men.

You need to contact this church.  We will teach you the message of salvation.  Afterwards, you can do what I did, you can be baptized in water and have your sins washed away.  Then start a new walk in the way of the Lord.  Romans 6.1-17
  

​Some believers find themselves being the only saved person in a city. This isn’t a very good feeling, because the saint is surrounded by all kinds of perverted behavior without backup from other believers.   Even the apostle Paul felt that way while he was in Athens awaiting the arrival of other saints to help him with the evangelism.  The bible teaches us that his spirit burned as he saw the whole city addicted to sin. Acts 17.13-16.
 
And remember this, Athens was addicted to sin because no one had ever challenged the life that they were living.  And that is where it will begin for every believer who finds himself in such a situation.  The system of living will need someone to stand up and say, “I want to show you another way!”   Acts 17.22.    Now don’t get me wrong, I’m positive that won’t be easy, but people who stand up are counted by many, as worthy of respect.
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Jesus knew it was best to send teachers two by two, that way they could encourage one another. Luke 10.1.  Eccl 4.9-12.  Let us not be afraid, the Lord is with us. Acts 18.9-10.   Pray about it and get ourselves pumped up and do what you can, but never plan to keep yourself alone, find a believer willing to work with you. Acts 8.5-15. Acts 13.1-5.

It was great to get out of bed and start a new day.  I’m a person who has obeyed the gospel of Christ. I have repented of sin, confessed the name of the Lord and been baptized in water to have my sins washed away. Luke 13.3. Rom 10.9-10. Acts 2.38. Acts 22.16.  Because I have done so, I’m a new creature, a child of God and I show appreciation for the little things which many people overlook.   
​2 Cor 5.17.   Rom 6.1-17.
 
I appreciate God force field of protection which He coats me with, as I go out among men.  Psa 23rd chapter.  Psa 34.7.   With the word of the Lord installed in my mind, I’m able to confront the challenge of evil and error and to successfully push back. Eph 6. 10-18.  Hebrews 13.6.   Thank God!
 
At the end of each day, I can sleep at night, knowing that God is keeping order and if its His will, I get a chance to get up and do it all over again.    But what about you?    You can have the same assurance in life, but only if you obey the gospel of Christ.  Rom 1.16.         Can we help you do so?