Sunday Dec. 4, 2011 - No Need to Worry

Audio - No Need to Worry

In a day with so many uncertainties, it’s nice to know there are some things you never have to worry about. In this lesson, we’ll learn about some things you can count on! No matter how much change we face, some things hold true.

Sunday Nov. 27, 2011 - God's Love

Audio - God's Love

Paul prayed that we, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge. We can never learn too much about God’s love.

Station Change Information in Knoxville, TN

Beginning December 4, 2011, In Search of the Lord's Way will no longer be seen on WBXX in Knoxville. We are moving the broadcast to WATE channel 6 at 7:30am CST. This in an ABC affiliated station and has much wider coverage than our previous station. Be sure and get the word out about this station change in Knoxville and surrounding areas.

New Stations: Denver and Honolulu!!

Beginning December 4, 2011 In Search of the Lord's Way will be presented on:

KCDO in Denver, CO channel 3 at 7:30am MST. This is our return to Denver after a long absence in that area and we are excited to be back on the air.

KWHE in Honolulu, HI channel 14 at 8:30am HT. A long-time viewer, who vacations each year in Hawaii lamented that he could not watch the program while he was there and decided to do something about it. We are very thankful for our supporters, and for this wonderful opportunity to spread the Gospel to the Hawaiian Islands.

Help us get the word out about these new stations. Tell your friends and neighbors, put an ad in your local paper, or an announcement in your church bulletin, and, as always, thank you for your support.

Craig

Sunday Nov. 20, 2011 - Take Up Your Cross

Audio - Take Up Your Cross

When Jesus came to earth, He chose to bear the cross. He also has a cross for you. This program explores what it means to take up a cross and follow Jesus. We want to please the Lord, and we can only do this by taking up our cross.

Sunday Nov. 13, 2011 - Deny Self

Audio - Deny Self

Sometimes we must remind ourselves, “God is God; and we are not.” This program explores the need to deny ourselves so we can acknowledge God for who He is. We can never come to God until we learn to deny ourselves.

Sunday Nov. 6, 2011 - Preaching Jesus Christ

Audio - Preaching Jesus Christ

God had only one Son, and he was a preacher. The greatest need in the world is to learn about Jesus Christ, and studying about Him is our passion. Preaching the gospel of Jesus leads to salvation, and nothing could be more important.

Sunday Oct. 30, 2011 How Jesus Changes Lives

Audio - How Jesus Changes Lives

5th in a 5 part series, "Jesus Is Lord" - a close look at the Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Oct. 23, 2011 The Resurrection

Audio - The Resurrection

4th in a 5 part series, "Jesus Is Lord" - a close look at the Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Oct. 16, 2011 The Cross

Audio - The Cross

3rd in a 5 part series, "Jesus Is Lord" - a close look at the Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Oct. 9, 2011 Messianic Prophecies

Audio - Messianic Prophecies

2nd in a 5 part series, "Jesus Is Lord" - a close look at the Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Oct. 2, 2011 - The Word was God

Audio - The Word was God

1st in a 5 part series, "Jesus Is Lord" - a close look at the Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Let the Podcasting Begin.......

Beginning now, I will post a link for each week's audio from the program. Additionally, I will soon begin to post links from the program's singing. Now you may follow the link here, listen to the audio (or watch the video) on our website www.searchtv.org or, if you have an Itunes account, you can search podcasts for "In Search of the Lord's Way" and subscribe there.

Enjoy!

Craig

Podcasting? Perhaps.......

http://searchtv.org/StreamingFile/Audio/2011/A-S-41-11-MessianicProphecies.mp3

This link will take you to the most recent audio from our program: "In Search of the Lord's Way" It is a test link in which, if all goes according to plan, will be searchable on ITunes shortly. Once we get the kinks worked out the plan will be to post each week's audio and/or video of the program along with some older favorites. Until then, remember that all of our audio and video is available on our website www.searchtv.org and you can access it there.

More information soon......

Craig

Great Month for Requests

The response we've had this month to the special series, "Raising Faithful Children," which originally aired in October 2009, has been phenomenal. We have received many hundreds of requests for multiple copies of the transcript booklet. Some have ordered as many as 50 copies. We have far exceeded a normal month.

We are so deeply grateful for the interest people have shown in this series, and we hope that we'll have as much interest in October 2011 for the new series, "Jesus Is Lord."

We are always grateful for what the Lord is doing through SEARCH.

Mack will be speaking Sunday, September 4, on the anniversary program. We hope and pray you'll tune in and hear his lesson as we begin the 32nd year of broadcasting In Search of the Lord's Way.

Phil

People Can Change

View this inspiring lesson:

People Can Change

From Iceland!!

I just want to thank you and send you blessings for all the wonderful programs I have wached from you on OMEGA TV. María

The SEARCH program airs daily in Iceland, and here is a response!

Last Day of the Campaign

Tonight is the last night of the Campaign at the Field House. Last night more than 1,200 attended and a young lady was baptized. I preached on the topic of "Why You Should Be a Christian!" Joe Wells has been presenting his Christ and Culture lectures at the Campaign, and Chris Walker has done an outstanding job leading the singing. Both of these men are fellow soldiers in the Lord's work and a blessing to the church. We thank God for them.

To date, thirteen congregations have contributed workers and money to this campaign. We are grateful to them all! These include:

Barlow-Vincent, OH
Camden Ave., Parkersburg
Grand Central, Vienna, WV
Hopewell, Washington, WV
Lubeck, WV
North End, Parkersburg
Rockport, WV
Rosemar, Parkersburg
36th St., Vienna, WV
Belpre, OH
New Matamoras, OH
Waverly, WV
Concord Rd., Brentwood, TN
Mt. Juliet, TN

During the campaign, 198 workers from several states knocked 24,147 doors. We have had 14 baptisms so far. There are scores of bible studies yet to be held, and workers will make numerous callbacks on those who are interested. The SEARCH program has played an integral part in this campaign, since churches of Christ in the area support it and a majority of the people throughout the area have watched it! (Bob Reed estimated as many as 85% of the people in the Parkersburg area knew about the SEARCH program and the campaign.

Our greatest concern throughout the campaign has been the long-term growth of the local churches, and we pray we have lit a fire to spread throughout the nation.

We have learned to love the people of Parkersburg, who showed us such hospitality, respect and kindness. I have never worked in a campaign where the people were so kind and open. May the Lord bless this community and especially all who have labored in the heat to do the Lord's will.

With great appreciation,
phil

An Amazing Beginning

This is the end of my first full day at the Parkersburg and there have already been seven baptisms! I am including some pictures of a couple of baptisms at North End in Parkersburg, where about 50 workers went out to sow the seed. It is about 90 degrees here and quite humid. Everyone is thankful for the water provided for us. The meals have been delicious, and some businesses have donated the food. God has been blessing us.

Incredibly, everyone here has seen the commercials for the Campaign. They have been shown many, many times and will continue to the end of the Campaign on July 30. I am almost embarrassed to tell this, but the group has been opening doors by asking people if they know Mack Lyon and/or me. The people of Parkersburg know In Search of the Lord's Way quite well. Many have viewed us for years. WTAP interviewed me this morning at 6 am and showed the interview on their news broadcasts.

We visited a lady who is 103 years old today. She was a delightful Christian, a member of the Lord's church, whose daughter requested we visit her. She was baptized twelve years ago at age 91. When I walked near her, she pointed her finger at me and said, "I know you!" She had viewed Mack and me for years and longed to meet one of us. I was so blessed to visit with her.

We were knocking doors offering an eternity of blessing through the blood of Christ. Some were glad we came. One man did not want to talk to anyone. Another said he was an agnostic but showed some interest. Still another said he was not religious. One man who had had some bad experiences at church was not interested at first but later said he would come to the Campaign next week.

Opportunity.... how it comes and how people accept or reject it is interesting! Seven have accepted the opportunity, and we pray many more will. Tomorrow I will go to 36th St in Vienna to continue the campaign with brethren there. On Saturday I'll be at Camden Ave. On Saturday night the entire group will come together for a dinner on the Ohio Valley University campus. Hundreds of workers! They come from these states: West Virginia, Ohio, Florida, Idaho, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Georgia, Alabama, and Kentucky! I have probably missed some from other states. There are four churches working as rallying points with this campaign: North End, 36th St., Camden Ave., and Belpre (across the Ohio River).

Each day we are getting more and more excited about the Campaign. We hope to see thousands attending next week. Jackie will join me Saturday. Joe Wells comes in Friday with his family. Chris Walker will also come in Saturday.

God is already blessing us, and I will keep you informed with the details each day of this campaign. We thank God for all He does for us to make this campaign a reality.

because of a cross,
phil

Christ is the Answer Campaign July 26-29

The churches of Mid-Ohio Valley are preparing for a huge campaign in their high school field house. Partnering with SEARCH, which appears each Sunday morning on WTAP, the broadcast station of Parkersburg. SEARCH has much loyalty among the churches of this area, and we are grateful to go there.

Only July 22 hundreds of Christian workers will begin knocking 47,000 doors in the Mid-Ohio area around Parkersburg WV and Belpre OH. We are expecting crowds exceeding 2,000 people. This is the biggest event in WV in many years.

We ask that you pray fervently for this effort. Workers knocking doors are already beginning to see a positive response, recognizing pictures of Mack and me. One has already responded to the gospel invitation.

Alan Stephens of Brentwood, TN, has worked ceaselessly for many months promoting this effort. Church leaders in WV and OH have met monthly for a year! Robert Reed, a deacon in Parkersburg has worked hard coordinating this effort. The campaign has had signs in the city and 200 commercials on television. Workers will be coming in from Tennessee and Texas as well as other states. More than twenty churches are involved. We thank God for all of them!!

Phil