North Main Street church of Christ

08/26/2026

Who Is God Going to Find?

It will not come as a shock that there is a moral decline in the world today. Sadly, this decline has crept its way into the church. Family values, the seriousness of Christian living, and the importance of being a Christian example, have all come under attack. Yet, this is not new. We read of times when God’s people had drifted away from Him, and each time God looked for someone who would stand in the midst of the decline. The question we need to consider is “Who is God going to find?”

Ezekiel presented this same problem to God’s chosen people who had taken advantage of others, shed innocent blood, and profaned what was Holy. God, through Ezekiel, said, “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one” (Ezekiel 22:30). God simply looked for one who would stand in the gap between righteousness and wickedness to take a stand for Him and yet found no one.

What about us? If God looked for one to stand in this gap, would He find one today? We can be those who stand in that gap by defending the truth, taking the Gospel to the lost, and earnestly serving God with all we have. Are you willing to stand in the gap?

It will not come as a shock that there is a moral decline in the world today. Sadly, this decline has crept its way into the church. Family values, the seriousness of Christian living, and the importance of being a Christian example, have all come under attack. Yet, this is not new. We read of times...

08/20/2026

What Are We Doing With Our Lives

How much do you have planned for the week? Summer is coming to an end, did you get everything done that you had planned for summer, or do you wish there was just a few more weeks so you could get everything squeezed in? Do you now have a to do list for the rest of the year?

We have so much of our lives planned out. We know when our vacations are, we plan to keep that PTO for a ‘just-in-case’, and we may even have the weekends planned as to what we are going to do. However, when is the last time that we planned to serve God? Has there ever been a time that we have thought out our week to the point that we know what we are going to do for God each day?

It is true for most everyone that our lives are busy, and there is always something else to be done, but don’t forget the reason that we were made. We were made to give glory to God (Isaiah 43:7). Our lives are not our own, but instead we were bought at a tremendous price, to glorify God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We may need to sit down and re-think what our priorities are. Everything in this world is going to pass away. All those hours spent working or having fun may be good, but at the end of life what will really matter? In Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Solomon tells us what we should be doing; fearing God and keeping His commandments. What are we going to do this week to accomplish this?

How much do you have planned for the week? Summer is coming to an end, did you get everything done that you had planned for summer, or do you wish there was just a few more weeks so you could get everything squeezed in? Do you now have a to do list for the rest of the year?

08/13/2026

Thinking of Christ

How many times do you think about Christ throughout the day? How many times do we stop and really meditate on the suffering of our Lord? What would happen if we thought about Christ more? Just think about how many times we may check social media, the news, or emails, compared to how many times we pick up His Word in a day.

We do not have to carry around a Bible that might get lost or damaged, but we can pull the Bible up on our phones. Think about the days of the Old Testament, where they had to read the law from scrolls, or they would go to synagogue for hours just to hear God’s Word. Think of the early church getting letters from the inspired men, having to hand copy them, then pass them around. How valued was the Word then? How valued is the Word in our hands today, with such ease of access?

Our goal should be to think of Christ and His Word more (2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 12:2-3). Can we make it a goal to focus on Christ just a little more than we have? What if we just devoted 10 more minutes in the middle of the day to think of Him? When we got that down maybe 10 more minutes in the evening. Maybe instead of focusing so much on the trivial things in life, we should give a little more time to study. Let’s challenge ourselves to make it a habit to think of Christ continually.

How many times do you think about Christ throughout the day? How many times do we stop and really meditate on the suffering of our Lord? What would happen if we thought about Christ more? Just think about how many times we may check social media, the news, or emails, compared to how many times we pi...

08/05/2026

Christ Living In Me

Imagine that everything you did was written down on a t-chart. On the left go the things of the world, and on the right the things of a Christian. If this was written down every day, which side of the list would be longer: that of the world or that of a Christian?

Many times, throughout the New Testament, there is a plead that we read over and over; to walk in a worthy manner (Eph. 4:1, Philip 1:27, Col 1:10, etc.). It is not enough that we talk about Christ to others, it is not enough that we come to services on Sunday or Wednesday. As Christians, we are called to walk in a manner worthy of the One who called us.

As we fix our eyes and thoughts on Jesus, consider how He walked while on this earth (Hebrews 4:15, 12:2-3). Jesus showed us the way that we are to walk, even though we are in the world and surrounded by it, we are to be separate and distinct from the world. If our life was charted, would the world, or Christ, be able to tell that we were living for Him? As children of God, and His chosen possession, let us make the best effort to walk our life in Christ.

Imagine that everything you did was written down on a t-chart. On the left go the things of the world, and on the right the things of a Christian. If this was written down every day, which side of the list would be longer: that of the world or that of a Christian?

07/26/2026

Why So Worried?

Jesus, in Matthew 6:25-34, tells us not to worry. He even asks the question in verse 27, “and who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?” Yet, do you ever find yourself worrying to the point of letting your worries distract you from God? What good is it? That’s an easy question to ask, but the real question is what should we do when we are worried?

1. Remember God. He is One whom we can draw near to (Hebrews 10:22, James 4:8). There is comfort and peace knowing that we are close to our Lord who cares deeply for us (Philippians 4:4-7).

2. Remember to pray. Mankind, in all reality is frail and weak. We do not know what is ahead, we cannot control the weather, and we do not govern future. However, we serve the One who does, so give your worries to Him and let Him be in control (Colossians 4:2).

3. Remember your salvation. Our greatest hope is our life with God after this life. There is nothing that can take us from His hand. Remember that in Christ we are promised eternal life (Hebrews 7:24-25).

Worries will always be a part of life, but they do not have to control how we react. In the middle of our worries remember who we are serving, what He is capable of, and His promises. With all these things in mind, continue to seek Him and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).

Jesus, in Matthew 6:25-34, tells us not to worry. He even asks the question in verse 27, “and who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?” Yet, do you ever find yourself worrying to the point of letting your worries distract you from God? What good is it? That’s an easy ques...

07/21/2026

Learning to be Positive

Anyone can look around at their life and begin to see all of the problems that they have, or may arise. Maybe you don’t have enough money, your work environment is less than ideal, your house needs work, you are not meeting your goals, and the list just keeps growing. If we were to sit down and think about everything that is wrong, or could go wrong, how long could you rant about your problems? Do you find yourself doing just that, constantly fixating on the problems?

Have you found that when you constantly focus on the negative, you become negative? As Christians we are to be joyful. We should be those who are positive, having a positive outlook on life, but that is something easier said than done.

Learning to be positive is learning that Christ is enough for us. We cannot always control our circumstances, but we can choose where we focus our attention. Instead of focusing on all the bad, focus on everything that is worthy to be praised (Philippians 4:8). Think of Paul being in prison, his life in intimate danger at times, yet he still was able to remain joyful. He was able to do this because of his trust in Christ (Philippians 4:10-13). The reality is that life is never going to be perfect, but as Christians in Christ, and as children of God, we can rely on Him, and through whatever may come our way be joyful because of Him.

Anyone can look around at their life and begin to see all of the problems that they have, or may arise. Maybe you don’t have enough money, your work environment is less than ideal, your house needs work, you are not meeting your goals, and the list just keeps growing. If we were to sit down and th...

07/19/2026

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07/13/2026

How To Stay Faithful

Why do we need to be reminded to stay faithful? As Christians have we not heard of the saving grace of God? Do we not have that hope of Heaven? Can we not call ourselves children of God, and coheirs of Christ? With just these few things, why do we need to be reminded to stay the course and keep striving for Christ?

But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (Hebrews 3:13)

When there is a trial in our life, sin is at the door offering what is seemingly the better way. When life is going well, sin is at the door inviting more of the world and less of God. The Hebrews’ writer puts it best by saying, sin is deceitful. Sin offers us something that we want, or we think we need, but in the end it always leads to destruction.

The deceitfulness of sin is something that is hard to combat, but we can stay faithful by standing firm with the amor that God has provided (Ephesians 6:11-17). When we have girded ourselves, we should stand together and encourage one another (Proverbs 27:17). Then finally, we fully entrust our souls to our faithful Creator, knowing that He cares for us (1 Peter 4:19). Being reminded to stay faithful is not something that is repetitive or useless, instead absolutely necessary because of the deceitfulness of sin.

Why do we need to be reminded to stay faithful? As Christians have we not heard of the saving grace of God? Do we not have that hope of Heaven? Can we not call ourselves children of God, and coheirs of Christ? With just these few things, why do we need to be reminded to stay the course and keep stri...

07/09/2026

Who Is My Neighbor?

One of the better known parables Jesus told is the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). Before Jesus told the story, a lawyer asked Him, “Who is my neighbor?” Rather than offering a simple definition, Jesus answered with a powerful story.

We may know the parable but let us for a moment look at the actions of each individual toward the injured man. A priest came but passed on the other side. Later, a Levite did the same. Finally, a Samaritan came along, and he treated the wounded man’s injuries, carried him to an inn, and paid for his care.

What lesson should we learn from this parable? After telling the story, Jesus said, “Go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37). Serving God involves more than worship alone. The priest may have participated in religious activities, but he failed to show mercy when faced with a person in need. The Levite belonged to a tribe devoted to God’s service, yet he also passed by without helping.

The Samaritan demonstrated what true love looks like. He allowed his plans to be interrupted so he could care for another person. In the same way, Christians must be willing to be inconvenienced for the good of others. This Samaritan, the most unlikely candite in the Jews mind, showed true love which is expressed through action (1 John 3:18), and a love for others which reflects our love for God (1 John 4:7). We should not just be those who are known as God’s people but should also demonstrate our love through our actions.

One of the better known parables Jesus told is the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). Before Jesus told the story, a lawyer asked Him, “Who is my neighbor?” Rather than offering a simple definition, Jesus answered with a powerful story.

06/29/2026

How About That Rainbow

When you were a kid, or even now, did you ever get excited to see a rainbow after a rainstorm? When you look at it does it remind you that there is a God in Heaven who is keeping His promises? It is sad to think of the world changing the very thing that represents God’s promise to something that is an abomination in His eyes.

When we look at the rainbow, we should think back, around 4,000 years ago, to a promise that God made to mankind (Genesis 9:12-16). God promised Noah to never flood the earth again, no matter how evil it becomes. This rainbow stood as an everlasting covenant between God and man. That covenant is still being upheld today.

When we see that rainbow after the storm, we can think of the One who makes promises and upholds them. The God that we serve has promised a lot to us; our forgiveness of sins, His comfort, His peace, our home in Heaven, etc. The list could go on, but the point is the same; the God that promised Noah to never flood the earth again has kept that promise. This is the same God that we serve, who has sworn to us that there is a hope before us. Next time you see a rainbow, take a moment and think of the God who put it there in the sky for us to see, and think of Him and His promises.

When you were a kid, or even now, did you ever get excited to see a rainbow after a rainstorm? When you look at it does it remind you that there is a God in Heaven who is keeping His promises? It is sad to think of the world changing the very thing that represents God’s promise to something that i...