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We are a place where God is moving. Our church is a God-fearing church, praying for one another.

Jesus teaches us in the Bible that a dedicated church is not identified by the clothes we wear, the house we meet in, the appearances we put on. A real church is nothing more than the gathering of individuals who believe in God’s word. Church takes place when we get together and put into practice the love and joy we've obtained from God. This sort of fellowship is illustrated in Matthew 18: 18-20 by saying:

“Verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

We can get an image of the type of Church that God wants us to be a part of:

"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10: 24-25

Would you like to be part of an assembly of people who "encourage love”, "help out" and “prays for one another”? That's the sort of congregation that occurs when you support God’s word and unite with others who share your faith. If you haven't found a church where that happens, take the opportunity to visit us at The Old Time Church.

10/20/2026

A Beloved Brother
Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are no longer slaves to sin but are welcomed into the family of God.

October 20, 2026

Related Scripture

Philemon 1:1-21

John 1:12

Paul’s letter to Philemon is short—just 25 verses tucked near the end of the New Testament—but it may be Scripture’s most vivid picture of the gospel in miniature.

The backstory is simple. Onesimus, an enslaved man in Philemon’s household, had left his position and made his way to Rome. Somewhere in that city, his path crossed Paul’s, and under the apostle’s care, Onesimus came to faith in Christ. What began as flight ended in transformation.

But a new question arose: What now? Paul asked Philemon, who was a believer, to receive Onesimus back “no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother” (v. 16). And then Paul made a remarkable offer: “If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account” (v. 18).

The parallel is striking. Whatever grievance alienated Philemon and Onesimus, Paul placed himself between them and promised to bear the cost, making reconciliation possible.

Which is exactly what Christ has done for us. The wrongs that we have committed, He’s taken upon Himself and paid the price. Through His intervention, we’re welcomed into the family of God—not as servants or strangers but as beloved sons and daughters (John 1:12).(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Luke 1

10/19/2026

Believer
Our prize isn’t something we earn through performance—it’s the joy of living a life rooted in Christ.

October 19, 2026

Related Scripture

1 Corinthians 3:4-15

Matthew 6:3-4

Paul wrote to a divided church. The Corinthians were lining up behind their favorite teachers (saying, “I follow Paul” or “I follow Apollos”) as if the gospel belonged to one personality or another (1 Cor. 3:4 NIV). Paul gently corrected them, using an agricultural metaphor to explain how the work of the kingdom is done: Paul planted and Apollos watered, but it was God who gave the growth. In other words, the workers are nothing on their own. Christ is the foundation, and every faithful life is built on Him.

Out of that conversation comes one of Scripture’s most striking images. Paul says each of us is building something with the opportunities God gives us, and the quality of that work will one day be revealed by fire. Some of it will prove to be gold, silver, and precious stones. Some of it will turn out to be straw. The fire isn’t there to punish; it’s there to reveal.

That’s a hopeful picture, not a fearful one. It means the small, hidden, faithful things—prayers no other person heard, kindnesses no one noticed—aren’t lost; they endure (Matthew 6:3-4).

The believer’s reward isn’t a prize earned through performance. It’s the joy of seeing that a life offered to Christ in any form was never wasted. Whatever you’re building today, build it on Him. He is the sure foundation.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 15-16

10/18/2026

The Work of the Believer
God gave each of us unique gifts for a shared purpose: to serve others and glorify Him.

October 18, 2026

Related Scripture

Romans 12:4-8

1 Corinthians 12:14-18

1 Corinthians 12:7

In Romans 12, Paul paints a remarkable picture of the church. We are, he says, like a single body with many members, and not one of those members exists for itself. Each of us has been given unique gifts according to God’s grace, and each of those gifts is meant to serve the whole.

This is a quietly radical idea. Paul writes that we are “individually members one of another” (v. 5). Our lives are knitted together in Christ. Faith is deeply personal, but it was never meant to be private. We were made for one another—to bear burdens, share joys, and grow together into the people God is calling us to be.

That’s why no gift is too small and no member is overlooked. Some serve in ways the whole church can see: teaching, leading, preaching. Others serve quietly by bringing meals, listening well, or praying faithfully for people they may never know. Paul sees no hierarchy: The hand is not more important than the foot; the eye is not more essential than the ear (1 Corinthians 12:14-18).

What matters is our faithfulness in using our gifts for the sake of one another (1 Corinthians 12:7). There’s a deep freedom in this. We don’t have to compete or compare. We belong to one another, and together we belong to Christ. Whatever your part, it is valuable because the body needs you.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 13-14

10/17/2026

The God who helped David defeat Goliath is the same God standing with you today.

October 17, 2026

Related Scripture

Isaiah 41:10-13

Isaiah 43:2

Yesterday, we saw David step into the valley with only a sling, five stones, and (most importantly) the certainty that God was with him. That same assurance is what God offers each of His children when He calls us to something bigger than we feel ready for.

Isaiah 41:10 contains a particularly caring promise: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

The Lord spoke these words to a discouraged people facing an uncertain future. And He speaks them still to anyone unsure whether they can defeat what stands before them.

Notice what God doesn’t promise. He doesn’t say the path will be easy, or that we’ll feel confident, or that we’ll never stumble. He promises something better: His presence, His strength, His help, and His steadying hand (Isaiah 43:2).

Whatever the Lord has placed before you—a difficult conversation, a long season of waiting, a calling that feels too big for you to tackle—you don’t have to manufacture courage from within. The God who upheld David in the battle upholds you now. His strength is what makes the next step possible.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 10-12

10/16/2026

The Victorious Life
We all face giants, but we never have to face them alone—the Lord fights beside us.

October 16, 2026

Related Scripture

1 Samuel 17:32-51

Nehemiah 4:20

The Philistine army was ready to fight. Sent from home with food for his older brothers, young David arrived at the front lines and heard Goliath taunting Israel across the valley. While seasoned soldiers shrank back, David was outraged. Who was this giant to defy the armies of the living God?

What set David apart wasn’t bravado or military skill. It was perspective. He had spent years in the fields tending sheep and protecting them from wild animals. In those quiet places, he had learned who God was. So now, facing Goliath with a sling and five smooth stones, he wasn’t relying on his own strength; he told the giant plainly that the battle belonged not to him but to the Lord (1 Sam. 17:47).

We face our own giants: a diagnosis, a strained relationship, a fear that won’t let go. Like David, we don’t overcome them by gathering more resources or steeling our nerves. Instead, we overcome by remembering Whose we are and Whose battle it is (Nehemiah 4:20).

The victorious life isn’t without challenges. It’s a life lived in the steady awareness that God goes before us. The same Lord who stood with David in the valley of Elah stands with us today, and that changes everything about how we step forward.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 8-9

10/15/2026

The Faithfulness of God
Living a truly honorable life is possible only when we build our foundation on the Lord.

October 15, 2026

Related Scripture

1 Peter 2:12-17

Lamentations 3:22-23

God’s faithfulness is the bedrock of the Christian life. Peter wrote his first letter to believers scattered across the Roman Empire, people living as strangers in a culture that often misunderstood and mistreated them. And yet his counsel wasn’t to withdraw or retaliate. It was to live such honorable lives that even their critics would have nothing to say against them (1 Pet. 2:12).

That kind of life is possible only when we’re anchored in something steadier than our circumstances. Peter could call believers to honor governing authorities, love other believers, and fear the Lord because he knew the One they served. God had been faithful to Israel through centuries of exile, occupation, and uncertainty. He had been faithful to send His Son. And He would be faithful still.

Scripture reminds us that the Lord’s lovingkindnesses never cease and His compassions never fail; they are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). This is the foundation Peter is building on. We don’t honor God and others because we’re trying to earn His care; we do it because His care is sure.

When the world feels unsettled, we can rest in this: The same God who sustained His people through every age sustains us now. His faithfulness makes trust possible. (Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 6-7

10/14/2026

Never Earn
Salvation isn't earned—it's freely given through Christ, who conquered sin to set us free.

October 14, 2026

Related Scripture

Galatians 3:10-14

Galatians 3:21-24

James 2:10

Most of us are accustomed to working for a reward. We get paid for a completed job, and there’s a bonus when our effort exceeds expectation. It’s understandable why so many people assume salvation depends upon our actions. But thankfully, that is simply not the case.

God gave commandments to reveal His standard for holiness, but no one—with the exception of Jesus—has ever obeyed them perfectly. In fact, James 2:10 points out, “Whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” A single jealous thought, unkind comment, or dishonoring action is enough to fall short of God’s standard. In other words, if salvation depended on our self-righteousness, nobody could be saved.

Our heavenly Father knew that our own strength was insufficient for observing all that He has commanded. Yet out of grace, the Savior bore our iniquities, died, and rose from the grave. In doing so, He conquered sin so we can be free.

Jesus’ death and resurrection broke the bonds of sin. That freedom is available to everyone who trusts in Him—and for those who have, it reshapes everything. In surrendering our life to Him, we find genuine liberation.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 3-5

10/13/2026

Experience true, complete freedom by accepting the gift of salvation.
October 13, 2026

Related Scripture

Galatians 5:1-6

John 16:13

Citizens in many countries believe they are free because their governments allow them to worship, speak, and travel. Yet despite the liberties a constitution may guarantee, countless people from those lands live in bo***ge. That’s because true freedom isn’t something that can be legislated. Rather, it is the ability to live a righteous life in the mercy, grace, goodness, and power of God. True freedom means ...

Through Jesus, we are redeemed from sin. God has adopted us into His family, and we are able to walk with Him in truth.

Our hope is secure. We can live with joy and confidence since we trust the Lord to care for us today and always.

God has enabled us to become all He intended. His Spirit guides and empowers us to carry out His will (John 16:13).

Through grace, we’re freed to relate in a godly way. We can love and forgive others in God’s strength because we have experienced the same from Him.

This is the paradox of the Christian life: We are set free from bo***ge to sin, yet we joyfully give ourselves over to serving Christ. It’s in that surrender—not in striving or performing— that we discover what it means to live in true freedom.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Mark 1-2

10/11/2026

Making Disciples
Discipleship is an opportunity to encourage and invest in new believers.

October 11, 2026

Related Scripture

2 Timothy 2:1-2

Proverbs 27:17

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Scripture teaches us to tell others about Jesus. And while sharing the gospel brings great blessing, our responsibility doesn’t stop there. We should continue to encourage new believers. Think about those who have invested in you over the years—the people who helped you meet Jesus and grow in your faith (Proverbs 27:17). Where would you be without their love and influence?

This kind of investment is called discipleship, and it is both an honor and a privilege. As Christians, we each have an opportunity to spread the good news and then invest in the lives of other believers. The way we do this is by sharing our understanding and experience. What helps is to ...

Spend time with God. That puts us in tune with His Spirit.

Be prepared with a plan. New believers need to understand the basics, such as how to read the Bible, ways to develop a habit of prayer, and where to find fellowship and encouragement.

Share with others about the Christian journey. Knowing what to expect will build confidence as they mature spiritually.

Most of us learned (and struggled) as we became familiar with the basics of life in Christ. That’s why godly mentors are so important. We all need advice and encouragement from those further along in their walk of faith (1 Thessalonians 5:11).(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Matthew 25-26

10/10/2026

Effective Prayer for Others
Scripture provides a beautiful framework for how to faithfully pray for others.

October 10, 2026

Related Scripture

Colossians 1:11-12

Luke 11:1

Colossians 1:10

One of the disciples saw Jesus praying and said, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). If they needed instruction, then we certainly do as well. Thankfully, there are many examples in Scripture for us to follow. Paul’s first-century requests for the believers in Colossae are not only still applicable; they’re also instructive in terms of the kinds of petitions we should make.

For instance, Paul prayed they would know God (Colossians 1:10). This happens through studying the Word, applying biblical principles, walking in obedience, and letting the Spirit work in us.

Another plea was for the Colossians to experience God’s power (v. 11). Paul wanted them to have the Lord’s energy and strength to carry out His will. What is impossible by man’s effort becomes possible through God.

Finally, the apostle asked that they would joyously give thanks (vv. 11-12). This indicates his hope for them to express gratefulness and delight, even during difficult situations.

In church, we often hear people asking for prayer, and many do so faithfully. Paul’s example gives us a beautiful framework for those prayers. Rather than praying only for circumstances, we can pray for the people we love to know God more deeply, experience His power more fully, and give thanks more freely.(Intouch.org)

Bible in One Year: Matthew 22-24

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102 N Bell Street
Bradner, OH
43406

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Wednesday	5pm - 7pm
Sunday	5pm - 7pm

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