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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Brothers and sisters in Christ, and visitors, assembled this morning to hear a lesson from the New Testament from Daryl Hurst, visiting preacher from Norval Park Church of Christ in Zanesville. Daryl’s sermon was focused on God’s rule book, and Daryl related it to football, as football season has begun. Daryl preached about God’s guidelines, instructions, things which are there for our wisdom and knowledge. In the beginning, God created Heaven and Earth, a history of how things happened, how God chose a people to be His people, and how Jesus died on the cross. John […]

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Worship Service Sunday, August 25, 2024

Jarrod Allen August 25, 2024

Charles Savage preached today about Zaccheus, a tax collector in the Bible, and the rich giving back to the poor, in Luke 19 NKJV.

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Worship Service Sunday, August 18, 2024

SMCOCNL August 18, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Salvation from the great flood was found inside the Ark, not outside. Today, Daryl Hurst was our guest preacher from Norval Park Church of Christ in Zanesville. His sermon focused on 1 Peter 3: 18-22, The Tree of Life in the Book of Genesis, Noah’s Ark, and the Fiery Serpent (Numbers 21: 4-9). Daryl also preached about The Ark of the Covenant (I Samuel 4: 1-3), and Joshua 24 (11-14). Here is the recording of this morning’s service: Daryl has been kind to share his sermon PowerPoint presentation: Holly Randolph prepared our worship Bulletin again this […]

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Worship Service Sunday, August 11, 2024

SMCOCNL August 11, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Noah’s faith guided him in building the Ark (a lesson in planning ahead) (Genesis 6:22). Don’t let critics stop a good work (a lesson in perseverance) (1 Corinthians 15:58). Those are two lessons delivered this Sunday morning in a sermon by one of our Elders, Jim Lanning. Here is another: Consider how you are building, laying a foundation for your future and preparing for what is to come (1 Corinthians 3:10). Through Jim, God blessed our members and visitors with life lessons and faith along our Sunday journey today. Credits: Some sermon materials were extracted from […]

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Worship Service Sunday, August 4, 2024

Jarrod Allen August 5, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Luke chapter 16 “The Parable of the Dishonest Steward”, “The Rich Man and Lazarus” was the focus of Daryl Hurst’s sermon this morning at South Main Church of Christ. We were blessed to have Daryl and his wife, Karen, visiting our congregation today from Norval Park Church of Christ as Daryl spoke of making it through to the other side of trials and tribulations of life. Here is the full recording of this week’s worship service: Daryl has been kind to share a copy of his visuals for you, our web viewer: A brief update on […]

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Worship Service Sunday, July 28, 2024

Jarrod Allen July 28, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — The story of David versus Goliath was put front and center in this morning’s sermon by our guest preacher, Charles Savage, today at South Main Church of Christ. We were blessed to hear Charles deliver the sermon to our guests and visitors. Charles is a member of Norval Park Church of Christ in Zanesville. Bulletin created by Holly Randolph Hear the worship service in its entirety: South Main Church of Christ is continuing to work to incorporate video into our worship services, as well as publishing regular podcasts, in the second half of 2024.

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Worship Service Sunday, July 21, 2024

Jarrod Allen July 21, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — A painting by French artist Frederic Moritz August Retzsch, entitled “Checkmate“, was the focus of this morning’s sermon as delivered by Daryl Hurst, our guest preacher from Norval Park Church of Christ. The depiction is of an arrogant Satan and a forlorn man, whereas Satan is gaming for the man’s soul. Secondly, Daryl preached about a woman found to be caught in the act of adultery, and of Jesus asking “He who is without sin among you, let he cast the first stone.” Finally, Daryl preached of Christ’s crucifixion. A full recording of today’s service is […]

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Podcast: Dealing With the Shock of Tragedy

Jarrod Allen July 14, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — In an effort to address the shock of a seemingly unrelenting stream of breaking news on Saturday, July 13 as events unfolded at a rally for former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Elders at South Main Church of Christ believe it is an appropriate moment to discuss the potential emotional impacts on the people of our community. The Elders believe the act of political violence warranted a conversation not connected to a Sunday worship service. For this key moment in time for our nation, the Elders turn to our up-and-coming podcasting efforts to […]

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Worship Service Sunday, July 14, 2024

Jarrod Allen July 14, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Praising God, and Psalms 148 were the focus of the Sunday morning worship service on this Lord’s day at South Main Church of Christ. Members and visitors gathered in the church building and heard a sermon from Tom Sheppard, Elder, who preached about the story of Zachariah, as well as Psalms 107. Jim Lanning, Elder, opened the service. Tylor Waite conducted Opening Prayer. Brother Mark Randolph shared Communion. Hear the recording of the entire church service here:

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Worship Service Sunday, July 7, 2024

Jarrod Allen July 7, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Let not your heart be troubled. The passage from New King James Version John 14:1-7 was included in the message this morning on this first day of the week in a sermon by Daryl Hurst, of Norval Park Church of Christ. Tom Sheppard, Elder, delivered Opening Prayer. Ernie Starling, Elder, gave the morning Scripture reading. Daryl Hurst was our guest preacher. David Hall, Deacon, shared Communion. Tom Sheppard read announcements. Brother Mark Randolph conducted Closing Prayer. Hear a recording of the entire worship service here: Tom Sheppard, Elder, leads song. David Hall, Deacon, shares Communion.