Author Archives: jesustrek

When People Disappoint You

Posted on October 29, 2021 by jesustrek

People disappoint us all the time. Friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, church members…the list goes on and on. Because of things they say or do—or fail to say or do—people let us down on a regular basis. David records the … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on October 26, 2021 by jesustrek

A mighty tree stood high upon the mountain. For many decades it survived the hail, the heavy snows, the strong winds, the lightning and the ice storms. It not only survived, it prospered. Then finally it was felled by an … Continue reading →

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Looking for Someone Perfect

Posted on October 23, 2021 by jesustrek

A preacher conducting a Bible study was trying to get across the point that no one is perfect. He asked the group if they knew, or had even heard of, someone who was perfect. One man insisted that he knew … Continue reading →

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Masquerading

Posted on October 20, 2021 by jesustrek

This is the time of year when young people try to figure out what they want to pretend to be for Halloween. They will wear a mask that makes them look like something that they are not—like a monster or … Continue reading →

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Joining the Church

Posted on October 15, 2021 by jesustrek

We often talk about people “joining the church” when they accept Christ as their savior. Maybe there is nothing wrong with using this term, but it is not how the Bible refers to how new members become a part of … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Presented

Posted on October 14, 2021 by jesustrek

Have you ever noticed how the gospel was presented to a wide variety of people when the church first came into existence? A quick glance at the book of Acts shows us that God’s plan to save the world through … Continue reading →

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Frozen by Fear

Posted on October 13, 2021 by jesustrek

Two farmers were talking one hot July day. One of them asked the other, “How is your cotton doing this year?” “I didn’t plant any,” came the answer. “I was afraid of the boll weevil.” “Well, how is your corn?” … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule

Posted on October 8, 2021 by jesustrek

One of the best known ethical teachings comes from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus says, “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” … Continue reading →

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C6 H0

Posted on October 5, 2021 by jesustrek

October 29, 2021 will mark the 100th anniversary of what is considered one of the greatest upsets in the history of college football. On that date in 1921, Centre College defeated Harvard University by a score of 6-0. Harvard was … Continue reading →

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Preaching the Word

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jesustrek

This past September 29th marked the 30th anniversary of my first sermon. I was quite nervous as I delivered that sermon at the Clarksburg Church of Christ (now Clarksburg Christian Church). The text was from James 2 and the message … Continue reading →

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