By Dave Benner As every member should know, the theme for this year is “Bearing Fruit for God.” Today, I want to focus on one way we can bear fruit, bearing the fruit of the lips. In Hebrews 13:15, we …

By Dave Benner These days we hear a lot about our rights. We are fortunate to live in a country where we have rights as a citizen, guaranteed by the Constitution. We learn in Acts 22:28 that Paul was born …

By Dave Benner My favorite Mayberry character was Barney Fife. My favorite line he used was, “Gotta nip it in the bud, gotta nip it!” Maybe you too can picture him saying this with both hands on his gun belt. …

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 …