LaGrange church of Christ at Northside

06/14/2026

Rich Man & Lazarus (Luke 16): Hades, Paradise, and the Great Gulf Fixed

The speaker explains that Luke 16’s rich man and Lazarus is an account, not a parable, arguing Jesus names specific individuals to teach about the afterlife and to correct Pharisees who loved money and viewed wealth as God’s favor. He describes both men dying and entering Hades, with the rich man in torment and Lazarus comforted in Abraham’s bosom (paradise), emphasizing consciousness after death and rejecting “soul sleep.” The “great gulf fixed” shows one’s condition is unchangeable after death, so this life is for obeying God’s word. He highlights the rich man’s desire to warn his five brothers and Abraham’s reply that Moses and the prophets are sufficient, adding that even a resurrection won’t persuade the unwilling. He connects paradise with Jesus’ statement to the thief and notes Hades is temporary, ending at judgment when Death and Hades are cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20).

00:00 Parable Or Account
01:19 Why Not A Parable
03:02 Context With Pharisees
04:20 Rich Man And Lazarus
07:11 Hades And Awareness
13:25 Great Gulf Fixed
16:36 Warn Your Brothers
21:32 Moses And Prophets
25:09 Paradise With Jesus
26:19 Hades In Acts Two
33:52 Judgment And Lake Fire
38:01 Final Call To Prepare

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Norm Fields delivers a powerful sermon on National Rededication Day, urging America to return to its Christian heritage as one nation under God. Covers the Founding Fathers’ 94% biblical influence, Washington & Adams warnings, state religious tests, and Proverbs 14:34: “Righteousness exalts a nation.” Timely call for restoration and hope.
Northside LaGrange Church of Christ – May 31, 2026 Worship Service

05/11/2026

Sermon: The Purchased Possession (Norm Fields)

05/10/2026

9:30 AM Bible Class: 1 Peter 3:7
10:30 AM Worship Service - Sermon: The Purchased Possession (Norm Fields)

05/03/2026

Sermon: From Chief of Sinners to Apostle of Christ

05/03/2026

1 Peter 3:1-6

04/19/2026

What Does the Lord Require? — Micah 6:8 | Northside Worship Service

The service opens with prayer and congregational singing (“He Lives,” “Just Over in the Glory Land,” and “The Glory Land Way”), followed by a lesson from Micah 6:8 emphasizing God’s unchanging requirements: do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. The sermon sets Micah 6 in a courtroom context where Israel tries to bargain with sacrifices, and explains that covenant faithfulness—not transactions—pleases God. It applies the message through the Golden Rule, covenant love and repentance, humility as submissive companionship with God, and New Testament teachings on walking worthy, scriptural authority, church discipline, and worship focused on God rather than entertainment. The invitation calls listeners to put on Christ in baptism or be restored. The Lord’s Supper and giving are observed, “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds” is sung, and closing prayer includes gratitude for congregational improvements and requests for outreach and the sick.

00:00 Opening Prayer
01:40 Song He Lives
04:50 Song Glory Land
07:29 Song Before Lesson
10:14 Micah 6 8 Theme
14:07 Courtroom Indictment
17:40 Trying To Buy God
21:22 Do Justly Golden Rule
23:28 Love Mercy Covenant
26:10 Forgiveness And Discipline
31:09 Tolerance And Sin
32:10 Where Your Treasure Lies
33:16 Walking Humbly With God
36:28 New Testament Walk
38:23 Defining True Humility
42:23 Humility In The Church
44:49 Invitation And Baptism
47:45 Trust And Obey Hymn
53:17 Lords Supper And Giving
01:00:23 Closing Song And Dismissal

04/19/2026

We're studying 1 Peter. Today's lesson is from 1 Peter 2:18-25.

04/07/2026

The church's efforts and devotion showcase God's incredible wisdom to the world, playing a vital role in an everlasting divine plan. Discover more insights and join the conversation at normfields.com.