Have you ever asked - or thought - that question? Has someone asked you that question? Maybe it was in a situation where your wife, or husband, had expectations that you simply missed. You ask, "What do you want me to do (say)?" It is possible that such a question arises out of frustration, but … Continue reading What Do You Want from Me?
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Teaching with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Col 3:16, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Eph 5:19, "addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart," … Continue reading Teaching with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Worship
A quick four point blog this morning. This is a bullet outline that I am currently sitting on; while waiting for it to develop more completely in my mind. Your comments may just help it along . . . Four Styles of Worship: Ignorant Worship. Ignorant worship is worship that lacks informative direction. Worship that … Continue reading Worship
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
In our part of the world, College and Youth Groups are singing beautiful songs (as they always have). Through the years, many of these songs eventually work their way into the worship assemblies of the entire congregation, some even making it into our hymnals. Today's blog title is one such song, that I am working … Continue reading Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Missing in Action
From the back of the files comes this piece on attendance at worship assemblies. What My Absence Did It made some question the reality of religion. It made some think I was a pretender. It made many think that I regarded my spiritual welfare and that of others as a matter of small concern. It … Continue reading Missing in Action
Worship: Giving Our Best to God – A sermon
Worship: Giving Our BestView more presentations from Scott McCown.
What Does it Cost?
Ted, one of the members the Parrish Church of Christ, works and live in Birmingham during the week and worships with a congregation there. One fellow employee at his company was curious about Ted's faith and commitment. This co-worker is new to the United States coming from an Asian country. When he and Ted talked … Continue reading What Does it Cost?
Double Overtime
Last night the Oakman 8th grade boys won 47 to 44 at Curry. Oakman lead at halftime by 11 points. Curry came within three with less than 10 seconds on the clock. Then buzzer beater three pointer to end regulation and send the game into overtime. Their fans went wild. Three minutes later Oakman scores … Continue reading Double Overtime
Notes from our Revival
We are in the middle of our Fall Gospel Meeting at Parrish. This year our theme is "The Road to Revival." Our focus is to renew our own zeal and dedication. Levi Sides (pictured at right) is the guest speaker for this series of meetings. He presented three great lessons Sunday, and we are looking … Continue reading Notes from our Revival
Sunday Eve in Parrish
Sunday night Parrish held our monthly singing night. Every last Sunday of the month we devote to singing and short devotional thought from one of our men. What a great night. At one point I stood up and asked for all the young boys who wanted to help me lead a song stand up with … Continue reading Sunday Eve in Parrish
Driving Thought 