Grant County church of Christ

November  11, 2007

 WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?

1. Christian- "A member of the Churches of Christ who separated from the Disciples of Christ in 1906, in search of united, New Testament Christianity" (Webster's Dict. #7).

2. Christian- "A follower of the Lord, Jesus Christ" (Davis Dict of the Bible).

3. The word Christian appears three times in the Bible:

a) Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the         church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

b) Acts26:28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost           persuade me to become a Christian."

c) 1Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not           be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

4. What does it mean to be a Christian?

C HRIST-LIKE IS HIS CHARACTER Ephesians 4:12-15; Galatians 2:20

H EAVEN IS HIS HOME Philippians.3:20-21

R IGHTEOUSNESS IS HIS LIFESTYLE Proverbs 11:3-11

I NFLUENCE IS HIS TOOL TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST Matthew 5:16

S ALVATION IS HIS REWARD Romans 5:6-11; 1Peter.3:20-21

T IME IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE Ephesians 5:15-16

I NWARD IS WHERE HE LOOKS FIRST Matthew .7:1-5

A LL THE WORLD IS WHERE HE WORKS Mark.16:15-16

N OTHING CAN SEPARATE HIM INVOLUNTARILY FROM HIS GOD Romans.8:31-39

HOW ABOUT YOU? ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?

10 Little Christians

10 Little Christians standing in line

1 disliked the preacher, then there were 9

9 little Christians stayed up very late

1 overslept Sunday, then there were 8

8 little Christians on their way to Heaven

1 took the low road and then there were 7

7 little Christians chirping like chicks

1 disliked the music, then there were 6

6 little Christians seemed very much alive

but one lost his interest then there were 5

5 little Christians pulling for Heaven's Shore

but one stopped to rest, then there were 4

4 little Christians each busy as a bee

1 got his feelings hurt, then there were 3

3 little Christians knew not what to do

1 joined the sporty crowd, then there were 2

2 little Christians, our rhyme is nearly done

differed with each other, then there was 1

1 little Christian can't do much 'tis true

brought his friend to Bible study, then there were 2

2 earnest Christians, each won one more,

that doubled the number, then there were 4

4 sincere Christians worked early and late

Each won another then there were 8

8 splendid Christians if they doubled as before,

in just so many Sunday's, we'd have 1,024

In this little jingle, there is a lesson true,

You belong either to the building or to the wrecking crew!

INTERESTING PLACES IN THE BIBLE

IRAQ/BABYLONIA/MESPOTAMIA/LAND OF SHINAR

Genesis 10:8-12

Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But, do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! Of course, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots. Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.

Eden was in Iraq and the tree of life was there. God planted a garden there (Genesis 2). Satan made his first recorded earthly appearance there (Genesis 3). The tree of the knowledge of good & evil was there. The first sin was committed in Iraq (Genesis 3:6-7). Nimrod established Babylon and the famous Tower of Babel was located there. (Genesis 10:8-11 & 11:1-4).

Abraham originally came from a city in Iraq (Genesis 11:31; 15:7; Nehemiah 9:7-9; Acts 7:2-4). Isaacs bride came form Iraq. (Genesis 24:2-4 & 10, 15). Abraham sent his servant to Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq).

The children of Israel spent 70 years in Iraq. (Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10). In 586 B.C. the Kingdom of Judah fell.

The first World Empire was in Iraq. (Daniel 1:1-2 & 2:36-38). Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace there (3:16-18).

The greatest revival in History took place in Iraq when the whole city of Nineveh repented at the preaching of Jonah (Jonah 1:1-2; 3:1-10). The gospel was later preached in Babylon (1 Pet 5:12-14).

The whole biblical book of Nahum was a prophecy against a city in Iraq. (Nahum 1:1, 14; 2:13; 3:19).

Saddam Hussein was an iron-fisted, fanatical dictator who considered himself to be the second Nebuchadnezzar and was pouring in massive resources to rebuild the ancient empire of Babylon.

Visitors

You are our honored guest and we welcome you back anytime you are in the area.   Please fill out a visitor card located on the back of the pew.

Prayer List

Bill Mollett is recovering at home from his recent surgery.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Sandy Mills is suffering from kidney stones and will have a second surgery tomorrow to remove kidney stones and stint.

Barbara Jewell received good news this week that her right eye continues to improve.  As many of you know she has macula degeneration and has received several painful shots in her eye.   

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 18, 2007

Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal – immediately following Sunday school.  A sign up sheet and menu are in the lobby.

Reminder

If you need a ride to church services please let Jerry know as soon as possible.

Statistics

November 4, 2007                 Worship           Contribution

                                                      26                     343.00

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MEET WITH US

            205 Hopperton Lane

            Dry Ridge, KY 41035

            (859) 824-6200

Sunday AM Worship……..... .9:30AM

Sunday Bible Study………...10:40AM

Sunday PM Service……….. .6:00 PM

Wednesday Bible Study…... 7:00 PM

Minister: Jerry Carmichael: jerrywc@juno.net

Website: www.grantcountycc.org