http://www.hvlcoc.org Messages from the elders and ministers of the Hendersonville Church of Christ in Hendersonville, NC Religion & Spirituality Christianity en Copyright 2009 hvlcoc@bellsouth.net (Elders and Ministers of the Hendersonville Church of Christ) richard@hvlcoc.org http://www.hvlcoc.org/images/page%20images/Church_logo%20for%20rss.gifhttp://www.hvlcoc.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:50:09 GMT Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:50:09 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 The word super is defined as “superior in quality or degree; exceeding the norm; and extraordinary.” This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday which has become as American as apple pie and corn dogs. It’s a professional football championship game, but its... The word super is defined as “superior in quality or degree; exceeding the norm; and extraordinary.” This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday which has become as American as apple pie and corn dogs. It’s a professional football championship game, but its... http://www.hvlcoc.org/message_from_shepherd.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:49:14 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1328305810007:55:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml We just returned from a trip to Disney World; a great trip! Everything there is designed to stimulate the imagination, a fantasy land where dreams come true. We just returned from a trip to Disney World; a great trip! Everything there is designed to stimulate the imagination, a fantasy land where dreams come true. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/unseen.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:13:17 GMT Bill McKelvey manual:1327698838744:8950912552838642:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Hey "know it all." Have you ever been called that at one point in your life? When someone called you that they really did not mean that you know it all as if to say "congratulations you have arrived." Hey "know it all." Have you ever been called that at one point in your life? When someone called you that they really did not mean that you know it all as if to say "congratulations you have arrived." http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/lifetime_of_learning.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:14:12 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1327104897072:3006161767198864:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Once when I was about 8 to 10 years old, I remember lying out under the stars with a childhood buddy . Welay on our backs in a pasture looking up at the sky . Away from city lights, the universe in all it s splendor was the only thing in view.. Once when I was about 8 to 10 years old, I remember lying out under the stars with a childhood buddy . Welay on our backs in a pasture looking up at the sky . Away from city lights, the universe in all it s splendor was the only thing in view.. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/in_awe_of_god.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:53:36 GMT Lloyd Cain manual:1326491664935:7505460300067972:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml What is worship? Why do we do it? What is the point, and what is your role in it? It’s important to understand, and even more important to practice. Worship must be initiated by you. Consider these things today that worship requires of you... What is worship? Why do we do it? What is the point, and what is your role in it? It’s important to understand, and even more important to practice. Worship must be initiated by you. Consider these things today that worship requires of you... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/your_role_in_worship_to_god.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:24:00 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1325888693244:28016931400120216:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Life is full of new beginnings. Each day we have a new beginning as we wake up. Each step in life seems to offer new beginnings. After we finish school we have a new beginning with new opportunities.. Life is full of new beginnings. Each day we have a new beginning as we wake up. Each step in life seems to offer new beginnings. After we finish school we have a new beginning with new opportunities.. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/new_year_new_beginnings.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:02:40 GMT Jim Keevert manual:1325340222873:30460774155887116:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml It’s Christmas once again, and hopefully you have made the most of it with your family and friends. Many of you have bought and received gifts and shared in some happy times this season. This time last year, we were snowed in on Christmas day with a... It’s Christmas once again, and hopefully you have made the most of it with your family and friends. Many of you have bought and received gifts and shared in some happy times this season. This time last year, we were snowed in on Christmas day with a... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/christmas_memories_and_carols.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:08:49 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1324674595479:3748394763559053:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml During the holiday season you will often hear the song “Joy to the World”; what gives you joy? Are you joyful? Have you... During the holiday season you will often hear the song “Joy to the World”; what gives you joy? Are you joyful? Have you... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/joy.htm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:34:54 GMT Sam Williams manual:1324082140505:42885834622569270:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml It’s a busy time of the year with a lot going on. All of this is in preparation for Christmas, the end of the year, and the new year’s celebration. Too often we speed through a day, a week and even a year without reflection and remembrance. How was your last week? It’s a busy time of the year with a lot going on. All of this is in preparation for Christmas, the end of the year, and the new year’s celebration. Too often we speed through a day, a week and even a year without reflection and remembrance. How was your last week? http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/year_ago_and_year_till_now.htm Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:40:24 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1323564169788:631991578021911:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml You know even though we try not to, each Christmas season we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the materialism of the holiday season. But, each Christmas is another opportunity... You know even though we try not to, each Christmas season we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the materialism of the holiday season. But, each Christmas is another opportunity... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/christmas_its_abt_christ.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:36:55 GMT Gary Rivers manual:1322861913683:34528384241638776:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml It’s the time of the year now when many feel most wonderful. We just witnessed the beauty of the fall creation all around us, and now we are between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time of year brings a lot of potential for good and action. It’s the time of the year now when many feel most wonderful. We just witnessed the beauty of the fall creation all around us, and now we are between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time of year brings a lot of potential for good and action. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/hearts_in_action.htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:59:56 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1322154092698:9048078880271896:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml The Northside Church of Christ has been in existence for 11 years. It was formerly called the Wonder City Church of Christ, but with your help and the help of other churches we recently bought a building and changed the name to Northside... The Northside Church of Christ has been in existence for 11 years. It was formerly called the Wonder City Church of Christ, but with your help and the help of other churches we recently bought a building and changed the name to Northside... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/northside_church_of_christ.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:21:10 GMT Hamilton Archibald manual:1321658524210:9218823801842320:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Making your bed every day is a nice discipline. It helps y ou start your day with some slight exercise and accomplishment as you leave your room. However, I really struggle with those crazy fitted sheets! The end that’s at the bottom of where I sleep always comes off the... Making your bed every day is a nice discipline. It helps y ou start your day with some slight exercise and accomplishment as you leave your room. However, I really struggle with those crazy fitted sheets! The end that’s at the bottom of where I sleep always comes off the... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/fitted_sheets_frustrate_me.htm Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:09:58 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1321135846114:24428166474179024:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Want to strengthen your relationship with God? Two of the best ways are to set aside time for daily personal Bible study and prayer. A third way is to seek to glorify and worship Him in the way you live your life each day, to be involved in... Want to strengthen your relationship with God? Two of the best ways are to set aside time for daily personal Bible study and prayer. A third way is to seek to glorify and worship Him in the way you live your life each day, to be involved in... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/strengthen_your_relationship_with_God.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:30:38 GMT Bill McKelvey manual:1320442298944:48370706176253980:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Matthew 23:11-12 says “11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” This teaching comes from Jesus himself. Matthew 23:11-12 says “11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” This teaching comes from Jesus himself. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/serve_one_another.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:19:40 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1319829639969:6974814662271568:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml This time of year with all the beauty of the leaves and autumn colors we are reminded of God’s handiwork. We have people who drive hundreds of miles just to look at the beauty around us as the leaves turn their bright red and gold. It always astounds us just how short the seasons are... This time of year with all the beauty of the leaves and autumn colors we are reminded of God’s handiwork. We have people who drive hundreds of miles just to look at the beauty around us as the leaves turn their bright red and gold. It always astounds us just how short the seasons are... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/how_to_number_our_days.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:44:59 GMT Jim Keevert manual:1319240733891:6923676648087512:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml One of the things that upsets me as I get older is my lack of good vision sometimes. Kylea says that I crouch over the steering wheel. I guess I look like some kind of humpback whale when I drive looking both ways all the time like some giant turtle... One of the things that upsets me as I get older is my lack of good vision sometimes. Kylea says that I crouch over the steering wheel. I guess I look like some kind of humpback whale when I drive looking both ways all the time like some giant turtle... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/seeing_through_our_blurred_vision.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:19:06 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1318619998646:2912740308455941:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml A 12-year-old asked her mom why she is permitted to say some words but not others. Why are some ‘cuss’ words while others are not? “Cuss” is a corruption of “curse.” Originally , curse words were part of a sentence in which someone asked God to condemn someone or... A 12-year-old asked her mom why she is permitted to say some words but not others. Why are some ‘cuss’ words while others are not? “Cuss” is a corruption of “curse.” Originally , curse words were part of a sentence in which someone asked God to condemn someone or... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/our_speech_defines_us.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:05:31 GMT Lloyd Cain manual:1318021623144:5223732570378803:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml I love technology when it’s used in the right way. I find the developments fascinating as well as exhausting since things are ever changing. One of the modern devices I use quite a bit helps me to know where I am going, and I don’t have to be glancing at a sheet map while driving (which is a good thing…safety first). I love technology when it’s used in the right way. I find the developments fascinating as well as exhausting since things are ever changing. One of the modern devices I use quite a bit helps me to know where I am going, and I don’t have to be glancing at a sheet map while driving (which is a good thing…safety first). http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/gps_navigation.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:23:59 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1317587076431:8225766148609995:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml As we reflect over the past 60 years we can sit back and observe all the impact that this church has had on several people in our community our country and world wide. Also as a church family it would be easy to sit back and rest on our laurels.. As we reflect over the past 60 years we can sit back and observe all the impact that this church has had on several people in our community our country and world wide. Also as a church family it would be easy to sit back and rest on our laurels.. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/future_casting_next_60yrs.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:20:30 GMT Duncan Blake manual:1316820075146:6636503044677642:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Thank you for making the decision to be here today. I trust that you are with the church because you love the Lord. You show that love by worship. Worship is your offering that you give to the Lord. Your worship as an individual comes together with other Christians every Sunday to make it special. Thank you for making the decision to be here today. I trust that you are with the church because you love the Lord. You show that love by worship. Worship is your offering that you give to the Lord. Your worship as an individual comes together with other Christians every Sunday to make it special. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/wonderings_about_worship.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:36:59 GMT Rob Fraser manual:1316216260189:6760170771658407:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml