In Search of the Lord's Way

11/13/2025

Has the Church Drifted from the Bible?

Our world has changed—but God’s Word has not.
Many today feel that the faith they once knew has shifted beneath their feet. What was once called sin is now celebrated. What was once sacred is now neglected. But Scripture reminds us: “The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” — Psalm 33:11

The Lord has not changed, nor has His Word. Yet, some churches now substitute the wisdom of men for the teaching of God. They replace preaching with entertainment, conviction with comfort, and truth with trends. But Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4

And Paul warned, “The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires.” — 2 Timothy 4:3

If we wish to honor God, we must return to what is written. The Bereans were called noble because they “examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so” (Acts 17:11). That same diligence must define our faith today.

Let us be a people who speak where the Bible speaks and are silent where the Bible is silent. Let us measure every belief, every sermon, and every act of worship by the Word of God.
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” — John 14:15

Truth has not changed. God’s will has not evolved.
It is time to return—not to tradition, not to opinion but to the pure and perfect Word of God.

Please consider watching/reading one of our latest programs "The Restoration Plea"

10/08/2025

09/19/2025

Workday at SEARCH! We had dozens of volunteers stuffing thousands of booklets in envelopes to those who ask, and financial letters and statements to those who regularly support us. We are so blessed to have so many helpers!

09/16/2025

Join Us for an Evening of Hymns

In Search of the Lord’s Way invites you to a special night of worship in song as we record music for the program. Together we will lift up our voices in praise, singing nearly 30 beloved hymns of faith.

We encourage you to bring your family, friends, and invite your congregation to be part of this uplifting evening. Your voices will help strengthen our efforts to share the gospel worldwide through song.

“Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.” — Psalm 105:2
“Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord.” — Ephesians 5:19

We look forward to worshiping together and giving glory to God through song.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our office at 1-800-321-8633.

Location: Edmond church of Christ
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Seating begins at 4:00pm
Singing begins at 5:00pm

08/21/2025

Here are several versions that clearly explain Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Change your hearts and lives and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ. Then God will forgive your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Easy-to-Read Version. 2012, p. Ac 2:38.

38 Peter replied, “Repent and return to God,g and each one of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus, the Anointed One, to have your sins removed. Then you may take hold of the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Passion Translation. BroadStreet Publishing, 2017

Peter said to them, “Each one of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God’s gift, the Holy Spirit
American Bible Society. The Holy Bible: The Good News Translation. 2nd ed., American Bible Society, 1992, p. Ac 2:38.

Peter answered them, “All of you must turn to God and change the way you think and act, and each of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins will be forgiven. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
GOD’S WORD Translation. Baker Publishing Group, 1995, p. Ac 2:38.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha: Translated out of the Original Tongues: Being the Version Set Forth A.D. 1611 Compared with the Most Ancient Authorities and Revised. Revised, Cambridge at the University Press, 1895, p. Ac 2:38.

Williams
“You must repent--and as an expression of it, every one of you be baptized.., that you may have your sins forgiven”

Young’s Literal Translation
“Peter said unto them, “Reform, and be baptized each of you on the name of Jesus Christ, to remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

J. B. Phillips Translation, 1958
Peter told them, “You must repent and every one of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that you may have your sins forgiven and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Today’s English Version, 1966
Peter said to them: “Turn away from your sins, each one of you, and he baptized in the name of
Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God’s gift, the Holy Spirit.”

Amplified New Testament, 1958
And Peter answered them, “Repent--change your views, and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it--and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall received the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Goodspeed
“You must repent, and every one of you be baptized...in order to have your sins forgiven.”

New Evangelical Translation, 1990; God’s Word to The Nations, 1995
Peter answered them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ so
that your sins will be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”

Contemporary English Version, 1995
Peter said, “Turn back to God! Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will he
forgiven. Then you will be given the Holy Spirit.”

McCord’s The Everlasting Gospel. 4th ed., 2000
Peter said to them, “Change your hearts, and let each one of you he immersed in the name of
Jesus Christ, so that your sins might be forgiven, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit”

New International Version (1st edition), 1974, 1978
Peter replied: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your
sins may be forgiven. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (1984 edition: “for the
forgiveness of your sins”)

William Barclay’s Daily Study Bible, 1976
Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that
your sins maybe forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

The Jerusalem Bible, 1968
“You must repent,” Peter answered, “and every one of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus
Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, arid you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

The Message, 1994.
Peter said, “Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

New Revised Standard Version, 1989
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that
your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

International English Bible, 2001
Then Peter answered, "Change your hearts and each one of you must be immersed by the
authority of Jesus the Messiah, so that your sins may be forgiven. Then you will receive the gift
of the Holy Spirit."

The Voice, 2008
Reconsider your lives; change your direction. Participate in the ceremonial washing (immersion) in the name of Jesus, the Liberating King. Then your sins will be forgiven, and the gift of the Holy Spirit will be yours.

08/18/2025

I will be speaking at FHU's Leadership Workshop early on Sept. 6 dealing with Trends in the Church.

08/13/2025

We have had a tremendous response to this program that aired 2 weeks ago. Please watch and share. We are giving seven reasons to be a member of the Lord's church, which He purchased with His own blood and which you can read about in the New Testament!

08/06/2025

Jesus was a servant! And we must be one too!!

“Make Me A Servant” – Phil Sanders – 07/31/2025 – 10am

07/09/2025

I frequently hear people say, "It doesn't matter what you believe, as long as you love Jesus." What they mean is that truth doesn't matter, but truth was very important to Jesus. Jesus could say, "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me" (John 14:6). How can one love Jesus and not love the truth as well. Jesus said in John 8:31-32, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” We must believe what He said; we must believe the truth to be set free.
We are purified and born again by our obedience to the truth (1 Peter 1:22-25). We are born of an imperishable seed, the living and abiding word of God. We are not born again through some spiritual experience or by a change in our feelings. We are born again when we obey the gospel that was preached from the beginning (Acts 2).

We should not take this gospel lightly, as if we could change it or replace it with popular ideas. If we love the Lord, we will trust what He says, not what the world says.Love keeps His commandments (John 14:15, 21, 23-24). If we wish to abide in His love, we must keep His commandments (John 15:8-10). Because His words matter, the truth matters. What we believe matters!

Repentance is necessary, because we love Him. Baptism (an immersion in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins) matters because it is the gospel seed that brings us newness of life (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-7). Love doesn't argue, love obeys.