Church of Christ at Greenwood

06/19/2026

1 Thessalonians 3.12 — “and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all…”

Our love for one another comes from God. We are to love one another just as Jesus loved us, sacrificially and in deed (1 John 3.16,18). Each soul is precious in God’s sight and each person was worth God sending His own Son to die on the cross. As we become more like God and love God, naturally our love for one another will also abound. Do my brothers and sisters know that I love them? If I was unable to use my mouth to tell them I love them, would they know it? Let us continue to love and encourage one another.

How Can I Be Saved?Hear - Romans 10:17Believe - Hebrews 11:6Repent - Acts 2:38Confess - Romans 10:9Be Baptized - 1 Peter 3:21Live Faithfully - Revelation 2:10We Would Love to Study!We see it as our purpose to teach others the good news of Jesus Christ. Please contact us if you would like to study th...

06/18/2026

1 Thessalonians 2.3-4 — “For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.” (ESV)

This world is full of individuals and groups that will attempt to twist the words of Scripture to fit their own narratives. They attempt to water down the word of God and tell individuals that “the Bible really doesn’t say that”, or act as if certain passages don’t exist at all. This is not a new tactic, but one that has been around since the beginning of time. In his temptation of Eve, Satan contradicts God’s promise of punishment and death for disobedience (Genesis 2.17) by telling Eve “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3.4). As we take the gospel message to those around us, let us make sure that we are teaching others what it means to be a follower of Jesus and what a follower of Jesus looks like. A follower of Jesus is not one who comes as they were and stays as they were. They come to Jesus as they were, and they leave a changed person, continually growing more into Him as they live. The gospel is God’s power to save (Romans 1.16). Let it do it’s work!

How Can I Be Saved?Hear - Romans 10:17Believe - Hebrews 11:6Repent - Acts 2:38Confess - Romans 10:9Be Baptized - 1 Peter 3:21Live Faithfully - Revelation 2:10We Would Love to Study!We see it as our purpose to teach others the good news of Jesus Christ. Please contact us if you would like to study th...

06/17/2026

YES to VBS this morning! We are aware of today’s severe weather concerns, but storms are not expected in Greenwood until later this afternoon, so we will proceed with our scheduled program.

06/17/2026

1 Thessalonians 1.8-9 — “For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God…” (ESV).

The change in the lives of those Christians in Thessalonica was evident when they turned to Christ. So evident, that it was apparent to all those in the surrounding areas of Macedonia and Achaia. These people were so convicted of who Jesus was, is, and will do for them and all those who love him that their lives looked completely different than they did before. Can I say that about me? If people in my personal sphere were asked, would they confirm that I am a completely changed individual since becoming a Christian? Let us look to the example of the Thessalonians as to what true repentance and conviction looks like.

How Can I Be Saved?Hear - Romans 10:17Believe - Hebrews 11:6Repent - Acts 2:38Confess - Romans 10:9Be Baptized - 1 Peter 3:21Live Faithfully - Revelation 2:10We Would Love to Study!We see it as our purpose to teach others the good news of Jesus Christ. Please contact us if you would like to study th...

06/16/2026

A good portion of Romans 16 is given to the commendation of many saints. While we do not know everything these individuals did to further the gospel of Jesus, we know that they were workers in the kingdom. As I read through those names, I asked myself if I am doing all that I can to help spread the good news to those that need it. Could my name be included in a list of personal greetings like this? The kingdom is always in need of workers — workers who want to advance the borders of the kingdom to include more souls each day, each week, each year. I’m reminded of a line from a hymn we sing sometimes when we are assembled together: “There is room in the kingdom of God my brother for the small things that you can do. Just a small kindly deed that may cheer another is the work God has planned for you.” There is work that we all can do.

How Can I Be Saved?Hear - Romans 10:17Believe - Hebrews 11:6Repent - Acts 2:38Confess - Romans 10:9Be Baptized - 1 Peter 3:21Live Faithfully - Revelation 2:10We Would Love to Study!We see it as our purpose to teach others the good news of Jesus Christ. Please contact us if you would like to study th...

06/15/2026

Begins TODAY — Even if you are not pre-registered, come anyway! We hope to see you soon!

06/15/2026

Romans 15.4 — “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” (ESV)

In the preceding verse, Paul quotes from the book of Psalms to show that Jesus did nothing out of selfish concern, but always had concern for others. Later in Romans 15, Paul uses multiple Old Testament prophecies to show that Jesus was God’s servant that fulfilled promises given to the patriarchs, but He also is the hope of the Gentiles as well. Whenever we read from our Old Testaments, let us seek to find Jesus in those pages. The Old Testament was our tutor until Jesus came. Treasure those encouraging pages, and trace God’s love, mercy, and faithfulness throughout them.

How Can I Be Saved?Hear - Romans 10:17Believe - Hebrews 11:6Repent - Acts 2:38Confess - Romans 10:9Be Baptized - 1 Peter 3:21Live Faithfully - Revelation 2:10We Would Love to Study!We see it as our purpose to teach others the good news of Jesus Christ. Please contact us if you would like to study th...

06/12/2026

In Romans 14:1-12, Paul addresses internal church conflict, focusing on accepting ‘weak’ believers, honoring personal convictions, and recognizing God’s exclusive right to judge. He commands them to welcome those with sensitive consciences regarding food and holy days, without arguing over opinions. Because Christ is Lord over all, every act of devotion – whether abstaining or partaking – is done unto Him. Ultimately, every individual will stand before the judgment seat of God to give an account. In Romans 14:13-23, Paul declares that while no food is inherently unclean, it becomes a sin if it grieves or destroys a fellow believer’s faith. He commands the pursuit of mutual upbuilding, keeping personal convictions between themselves and God, because any action not rooted in faith is sin.

In Romans 14:1-12, Paul addresses internal church conflict, focusing on accepting ‘weak’ believers, honoring personal convictions, and recognizing God’s exclusive right to judge. He commands them to welcome those with sensitive consciences regarding food and holy days, without arguing over opi...

06/11/2026

Romans 13 focuses on submission to government, the supremacy of love, and urgent spiritual alertness. Paul declares that governing authorities are instituted by God to maintain order; resisting them invites judgment. 1 Peter 2:13-14 reinforces submitting to human authorities for the Lord’s sake. Moving from civic duty to personal ethics, he asserts that loving one’s neighbor is the fulfillment of the entire Mosaic Law. Paul echoes that the whole law is fulfilled in loving your neighbor as yourself (Galatians 5:14). Finally, he urges believers to wake from spiritual slumber, casting off the works of darkness to live honorably as Christ’s return draws near. Paul similarly calls us to stay awake and belong to the light and day (1 Thessalonians 5:5-6).

Romans 13 focuses on submission to government, the supremacy of love, and urgent spiritual alertness. Paul declares that governing authorities are instituted by God to maintain order; resisting them invites judgment. 1 Peter 2:13-14 reinforces submitting to human authorities for the Lord’s sake. M...

06/10/2026

In Romans 12, Paul urges believers “present your body as a living sacrifice” transformed by renewed minds rather than conformed to the world. He further says, “that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (verses 1-2) In verses 9-13, Paul says “let love be genuine,” requiring believers to honor others, “rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” In verses 14-21, he forbids retaliation, instructing Christians to bless persecutors, live peaceably with everyone, and leave vengeance to God, ultimately overcoming evil with good. This aligns with Jesus’ sermon to love enemies and bless those who persecute you (Matthew 5:43-44).

In Romans 12, Paul urges believers “present your body as a living sacrifice” transformed by renewed minds rather than conformed to the world. He further says, “that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (verses 1-2) In verses 9-13, Paul...