Hosted by Jim Lanning, who serves as an elder at South Main Church of Christ, we discuss matters pertaining to the New King James Version of the Holy Bible and sometimes tie those topics in to current events of today. Our topics range from Providence to Insipiration; Why go to church to Creation; Stewardship to Evangelism. Above all: What is the Church of Christ? We cover it all.
Please visit our new website for future podcast episodes. https://www.smcocnl.org Jim and Tom sit down with Alicia Miklos, Director of the Southeast Ohio Food Bank & Kitchen in Logan. The three discuss how the food bank serves its region, what the process of getting emergency food from the food bank is like, and who supports…
Jim Lanning and Tom Sheppard discuss how anxiety and worry are addressed in the Bible. As the birds of the air fly without worry about what to eat along the way. They discuss the contrast between a worry and a concern. Jesus expects us to work and have a job for ourselves; what he is…
Jim sits down with Charles Savage, traveling preacher based at Norval Park Church of Christ in Zanesville. They discuss the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 14-16, being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Being good examples of Christians can be hard because some people expect Christians to be perfect,…
Jim visits with Daryl Hurst, visiting preacher from Norval Park Church of Christ, to discuss Beatitudes. The word fortunate is used in definition with the word ‘happy’. The definition of the word ‘fortunate’ is to receive good from unexpected sources. When the time comes and Judgment Day comes, those who are not full of themselves…
Jim Lanning sits down with Mark Tonkery, pulpit minister at Norval Park Church of Christ to discuss these points: Paul declared the Gospel to the Corinthians.The Apostle Paul said the most important thing is the Gospel.Death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Baptism: Paul says you must hold fast to it, abiding in His word, sometimes…
Jim sits down with Dave Neal, elder at Somerset Church of Christ, to discuss stewardship. The apostle Paul once said “I now rejoice in my suffering for you and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ for the sake of His body.” The word “steward” appears eighty-five times in…
Jim and Tom discuss how a haughty spirit can lead to a fall. Christianity guards against pride and arrogant behavior. The book of Daniel, chapter 4, highlights Nebuchadnezzar being full of pride and seeking praise: Stole and honor the kingdom of Heaven. Nebuchadnezzar eventually changed and sought humility. Here are the stories as covered in…
Jim Lanning and Charles Savage sit down to discuss Matthew Chapter 10 verses 40-42: giving kindness to your neighbor. A “lot” of land really is not a lot when your house if three feet from the next person. Charles describes how when your neighbor isn’t very nice and how that can have an impact on…
Jim sits down with Daryl Hurst, visiting preacher from Norval Park Church of Christ, to discuss why we as Christians attend church services each Sunday. One newspaper reader once wrote to the editor that they had gone for 30 years and heard more than 3,000 sermons but couldn’t remember any of them. Daryl answers that…
Jim Lanning, Tom Sheppard and Ernie Starling, who serve as elders at South Main Church of Christ, offer some strictly apolitical and educational comments on relating this major event in American history to lessons from the New King James Version of the Holy Bible.
