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This is an archive of many sermons that have been given to me for safe keeping over the years. I think they have real meaning even today. Please listen carefully and teach yourself and others.

  1. 3d ago

    The Samaritan Woman Was Somebody — John Welch

    From the Word and Works archives... In this sermon preached in June 1995 at the High School Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis, Indiana, John Welch turns to the account of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Beginning with John 4:5 and the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, John considers the thought that “The Samaritan Woman Was Somebody.” He discusses the problem of self-esteem and how easily people can fail to recognize their own worth. John points to the Samaritan woman as someone who did not see her own worth. Yet through her encounter and conversation with Jesus, she came to understand that she was somebody—that her life had value. Through this familiar account, John encourages the listener to consider personal worth from the perspective of Christ and what an encounter with Jesus can mean in a person's life. A Note to Our Listeners: As we make these older sermons available, it is ultimately the responsibility of each listener to determine whether what is taught is in accordance with the truth. We encourage every listener to carefully examine what is heard and to study the Scriptures with due diligence. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God…” — 2 Timothy 2:15

  2. Sep 28

    Can We Pay The Cost - A.C. Blackwell

    In this sermon preached on May 9, 1976, at the Shelbyville Road Church of Christ, A.C. Blackwell asks a challenging question: Will it cost too much to be a Christian? Beginning with Jesus' teaching in Luke 14, Blackwell considers the cost of discipleship and the sacrifices that may accompany a life devoted to Christ. He asks his listeners to consider what has already been paid for them and whether we could ever truly repay the price that was paid on our behalf. Following Christ may sometimes require difficult choices. Blackwell speaks of the responsibility to tell the truth even to those we love, recognizing that they may not always appreciate or accept what they hear. He also recalls Jesus' words that He came “not to send peace, but a sword,” emphasizing the divisions that commitment to truth can sometimes bring. Blackwell illustrates his message with the story of a man who owned a liquor store but, after becoming a Christian, gave up the business and eventually turned the property into a church building. Through stories such as this, he challenges the listener to consider what he or she is willing to sacrifice in order to follow Christ. Can We Pay The Cost? is a lesson about commitment, sacrifice, conviction, and the true cost of discipleship. From the Word and Works archives. A Note to Our Listeners: As we make these older sermons available, it is ultimately the responsibility of each listener to determine whether what is taught is in accordance with the truth. We encourage every listener to carefully examine what is heard and to study the Scriptures with due diligence. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God…” — 2 Timothy 2:15

  3. Sep 26

    A.C. Blackwell - Going Home

    In this sermon preached on May 9, 1976, A.C. Blackwell speaks about the longing to go home—not merely to an earthly home, but to the eternal home prepared by God. Blackwell recalls his own service during World War II and the overwhelming desire he felt to return home when the war was over. He uses that experience to illustrate the Christian’s anticipation of the day when we receive our final “discharge” from this life and are called home to heaven. Along the way, Blackwell considers the evidence for the existence of God, including the testimony of creation, and draws from Hebrews 2 in discussing mankind and our relationship to our Creator. He also refers to prominent atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair as he contrasts atheism with belief in God. Drawing especially from 2 Corinthians 5:1–9, Blackwell reflects upon Paul’s desire to be at home with the Lord. He also recalls Jesus’ promise of the Father’s house in John 14:2. For the Christian, heaven is the home for which we long—a place without disease and death, where the evils of this world are left behind. Above all, it is home because Jesus is there.

  4. Sep 19

    Prove All Things -- John Welch with Dick Young

    Prove All Things was a call-in Bible question-and-answer program hosted by John Welch, with guest preachers and Bible students joining him to discuss questions from listeners. In this episode, John is joined by Dick Young as they consider a variety of Bible questions submitted by callers. Questions discussed during this broadcast include: What is dual citizenship? How can Christians be citizens of America while also being citizens of God's kingdom? What happens to infants when they die? Are there demons today? These are representative of the questions discussed during the program and are not intended to be a complete listing of every subject covered in the broadcast. Prove All Things is presented as part of the Word and Works archive, preserving these older Bible radio broadcasts for a new generation of listeners. Enjoy

  5. Sep 17

    Joshua Welch - Are You A Soldier Of Christ

    In “Are You A Soldier of Christ,” Joshua Welch considers what it means for a Christian to serve as a soldier of Christ. Using Ephesians 6:10–18 and the whole armor of God as the foundation of the lesson, he compares the Christian's preparation and training to a soldier going through boot camp—learning whom he serves, who his Captain is, and how to prepare for spiritual battle. The lesson also reflects upon the familiar hymns “Soldiers of Christ, Arise” and “Am I A Soldier of the Cross?” as Joshua considers the Christian's responsibility to prepare for spiritual battle and faithfully serve Christ. This sermon was preached by Joshua Welch on November 21, 1999, at the High School Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis, Indiana. More sermons by Joshua Welch on Word and Works: Paul's Advice To A Teacher — Listen on Podbean Setting Standards - How Shall The Young Secure — Listen on Podbean **As a side note - as I enter these old sermons it is fully up to the listener to judge whether or not a sermon tells the truth.  It is incumbent on the listener to judge what you hear and to study the subject with due diligence.  II Tim. 2:15

  6. Sep 15

    David Padfield - Human Forgiveness

    In “Human Forgiveness,” David Padfield examines the Christian responsibility to forgive, using Luke 17:1–10 as the primary text. He describes three important parts of man's character—giving, thanksgiving, and forgiving—and focuses this lesson on the need for forgiveness. The sermon develops three central points: all will sin, man should be willing to forgive, and forgiveness is a command given by God. Drawing from Luke 17 along with 1 John 1:5, 1 Timothy 5:22, and Matthew 18:15, Padfield considers how Christians should respond to sin and offenses in their relationships with others. A practical Bible lesson on sin, forgiveness, Christian responsibility, and obeying God's command to forgive. **As a side note - as I enter these old sermons it is fully up to the listener to judge whether or not a sermon tells the truth.  It is incumbent on the listener to judge what you hear and to study the subject with due diligence.  II Tim. 2:15

  7. Sep 5

    1983 Lectureship - Open Forum

    Each lectureship had an Open forum.  These were fun parts of the lectureship where anyone could ask a Biblical question and the men in the audience who were usually preachers who had a topic there sometime during the week were there to give an answer.  Lots to be gleaned here and I hope you will listen carefully.  This was recorded on July 14th, 1983.  Hiram Hutto, Gene Frost, Wayne Greeson and others can be heard on this recording. **As a side note - as I enter these old sermons it is fully up to the listener to judge whether or not a sermon tells the truth.  It is incumbent on the listener to judge what you hear and to study the subject with due diligence.  II Tim. 2:15

  8. Sep 4

    John Welch - Humanism vs. Christianity

    A sermon preached at the High School Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis, IN by John Welch sometime in 1995.  Listen and Enjoy. **As a side note - As I enter these old sermons it is fully up to the listener to judge whether or not a sermon tells the truth.  It is incumbent on the listener to judge what he hears and study the subject with due diligence.  II Tim. 2:15

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This is an archive of many sermons that have been given to me for safe keeping over the years. I think they have real meaning even today. Please listen carefully and teach yourself and others.

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