Reflections on the Early Church

The Attitudes and Environment of the Church in the New Testament.

1. Attitude of "What Shall We Do?"
2. Environment of "Receiving the Word"
3. Attitude of Continual Devotion towards God and Worship.
4. Environment of Always Caring For One Another.
5. Attitude Wanting to Be Around One Another.

Cancer

Cancer is so limited:

     It can't cripple Love,
     It can't shatter Hope,
     It can't corrode Faith,
     It can't eat away peace,
     It can't destroy confidence,
     It can't kill friendship,
     It can't shut out memories,
     It can't silence courage,
     It can't invoke the soul,
     It can't reduce eternal life,
     It can't quench the spirit,
     It can't lesson the power of resurrection.

If a disease has invaded your life, refuse to let it touch your spirit.  Your body may have a great struggle, but keep trusting "GOD'S LOVE".  Your spirit will remain strong.

Romans 8:28-39,
Philippians 3:10-12,
John 14:1-2,27

"How Young People Gain Respect"

Kevin Rayner
Oak Tree Church of Christ - Rochester, MN

"How Young People Gain Respect"
Proverbs 20:11

"Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king." 1 Peter 2:17

I. Experiences of Young People.


II. Elevation of Young People. 1 Timothy 4:12
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young...."
   A. Speech
"...set an example for the believers in speech..."

   B. Life
"...set an example for the believers... in life..."

   C. Love
"...set an example for the believers... in love..."

   D. Faith
"...set an example for the believers... in faith..."

   E. Purity
"...set an example for the believers... in purity..."

III. Expectation of young people that are older.
   A. Demonstrate acceptance of young people as people.
   B. Recognize achievements and encourage young people.
   C. Give affection to young people.