The Proof of True Righteousness

Matthew 7.24-27

Jesus provides a frightening glimpse of judgment.

Some with high expectations will face a surprising tragedy .

Their faith is limited to their verbal profession – it is based on pure intellectual knowledge.

Who will enter the “kingdom of heaven”? (Matthew 7.21-23)

It will not necessarily be the one who says he knows Jesus.

It will not necessarily be the one who believes certain facts about Him. STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
It will only be the one who does the will of our Father in heaven. PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
kyle@churchst.org

Saying without doing – the sin of empty words FAMILY MINISTER

Bill Tankersley 993-8977 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! ` May 13, 2018
Tankersley69@cs.com Fulfillment
Who are the “ many ” (22) turned away at judgment?
YOUTH MINISTER I longed to write a poem
Caleb Taylor 993-2151
They are not pagans – they are the religious who choose the road of human achievement . Of the rail fence heaped with snow;
caleb@churchst.org
Instead, I baked a cherry pie,
HISPANIC MINISTER Because David liked them so.
Much like the Pharisees, they are obsessed with religious activity .
Hector Cruz 993-0009
hectorcruz@cscofc.org
hectorcruz@churchst.org I longed to paint a picture
They know about Jesus’ lordship – they even give verbal assent to it. Of the pear tree, white with bloom;
SECRETARY
Talitha Liggett 359-3597 Instead, I made a braided rug
But, they do not submit to Him as Lord. (Luke 6.46) tbl76@bellsouth.net To brighten Martha's room.

Jesus speaks words of warning . I longed to sing a lilting song

ELDERS Before youth and dreams had flown,
Instead, I bathed Joan's bleeding knee
He warns those who think they are saved, but live in disobedience toward God. Wayne Cozart 224-2818
And smoothed a bandage on.
wayne@churchst.org
I'll never do those dream doll things,
David Jent 270-6631
Hearing without obeying – the sin of empty hearts david@david jentrealty.com
david@davidjentrealty.com I've waited far too long,
Now David writes, Martha paints,
Don Ledford 615-714-3213
Jesus offers a simple Illustration to expand on the dangers of the coming judgment. And Joan sings a happy song.
dledford@ledfordexchange.com

He tells a parable about wise and foolish builders . (Matthew 7.24-27) Lee Morrison 703-4044 This, one of my all-time favorite poems, represents the perfect description of and tribute to
lee@churchst.org a godly mother. May their number increase! Happy Mother’s Day!
This is a story that contrasts those who obey and those who do not. Kyle
DEACONSSteve Allen 359-
The difference between the two is a matter of eternal consequence. 4616 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MAY: macaroni and cheese
Steve Allen 359-4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159 MAY EVENTS
What does it mean to build on rock ? Grover Collins 359-5386
Matt Ervin 637-1830 May 15 Road Trip to the Puffy Muffin. Bus will leave at 10:00 am. Sign up on white
Obeying the words of Jesus is like building a house on Greg Hardison 703-4231 board.
solid rock. (James 1.22; 1 John 2.3) Joel Hargrove 652-7143
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
675-2852
May 20 Youth Area-Wide at Riggs Church of Christ at 5:15.
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 May 27 All ages go bowling after evening service at Funtime Bowl.
The only validation of our salvation is a life of obedience . Kelly Lane 359-5986
Joe Liggett 359-4929 JUNE EVENTS
It is the only possible proof of true righteousness. Ray Wakefield 359-2328
Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 On Monday, June 25, at Rock Creek Park, there will be a Fish Fry for
Britt Wiles 359-7702 all ladies, at 5 pm. The cost will be $12.00, which will include fish, fries,
What about us? Mike Wiles 359-4165 slaw, hushpuppies, dessert, tea, and all paper goods. Please sign up on
Will Wilson 293-6814 white board.
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 Ralph Wilson and Nancy Childers have been in
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Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

BY CALEB  Donna Hargrove; the family of Margaret Morton; the
May 15 Terry Spray
family of Emily Fullerton; Isabella Jackson, the infant
Jessica Williams
granddaughter of Misti Tant, and the great-

OUR 2018 SENIORS!

granddaughter of Ann Miller; Evelyn Bracht, the mother May 18 Cooper Bailey
of Bruce Bracht; Danny Hanson; Molly & Ryan Brinkman; Kelly Lane
the Taylor twins; Robert Hopkins; Colt Stacey; Kevin
May 19 Lynn Gilpin
Stacey; Ebbett Giles; Betty Daniels; Allen Haislip,

Ongoing Prayer Needs

 IN HOME SHUT-INS May 14 Don & Pam Crabtree - 52 yrs
Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty May 16 Harvey Jr. & Carlotta Solomon
Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, May 18 Kenneth & Kristen Bailey
Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn May 20 Matt & Gina Ervin
Sutherland, Margaret Wade
 NHC LEWISBURG
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Pat Blackmore, Elise Murphy,
Stanley Smith, Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice
Grayson Garrett Madison Head Alli Hobbs Willis, Elizabeth Wood We have received a thank you note from:
 NHC OAKWOOD the Jewel Haislip family.
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton Please stop & read.

 VILLAGE MANOR ******************

James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry,
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver There will be a youth committee meeting on Sunday,
 OUR MILITARY May 27th at 5:00 in Room 13. This will be a VBS
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd planning meeting. Anyone interested in helping with
Lowrance Vacation Bible School — July 8 - 11 is welcome to join
them.
 OUR MISSION POINTS
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico);
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
Leah Hollingsworth Will Smith Jacob Wilburn AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
Hispanic Ministry

FOR THE RECORD

Our love and sympathy May 6, 2018
are extended to
AM 344*
Jacob Wilburn
on the death of his grandfather.
Hispanic 23
PM 196
Our love and sympathy Bible Class 306*
are extended to
Wed. Night 200
the family of
Margie Wakefield Walker.
Contribution $10,593.04

* includes Hispanic group