By Dave Benner “Be prepared” has long been the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America. This is good advice and implies we should think ahead of what may happen and be ready to help in any situation. I am …

By Dave Benner This week marked the start of another year for the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies. Formerly known as the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, Karns Church of Christ has been training preachers for 50 years. …

By Dave Benner This is an exciting week at Karns Church of Christ. It is the Southeast Leadership Camp! This is a fun and educational time for young men and women ages 12-18. We have 64 campers, 28 young men …

By Dave Benner In about 48 AD, Paul and Barnabas set out on the first missionary journey. John Mark started out with them but soon abandoned the mission. Paul and Barnabas traveled for about 2 years over 1200 miles, some …

By Dave Benner This Sunday is the first Sunday for nearly a year where we can come and worship together both morning and evening. Further, we can enjoy classes for all ages at 9 AM before our 10 AM worship. …

By Dave Benner In I Corinthians 15:58 Paul writes, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” This is the theme our elders selected for 2021. We want to be known by our …

By Dave Benner In I Samuel chapter 8, God’s people demanded that Samuel appoint a king over Israel so they would be “like all the nations.” This demand came on the heels of the failure of Samuel’s sons as judges. …

By Dave Benner In Ephesians 6:4 Paul advises husbands and wives about marriage and reveals that the church is the bride of Christ. The chapter is loaded with lessons for us today, but I want to focus on Ephesians 6:4 …

Last Sunday, Justin had an excellent sermon about prayer. If you have not heard it, I suggest that you find it online and listen to it. One of his points was that we need to approach Jesus’ throne with boldness. …