Introducing the completely new and (vastly) improved www.SEARCHTV.org .
Friday, September 27, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Stay tuned.......
Big changes are coming to SearchTV.org in the coming days! The Search IT Department has been working long and hard and is about to unveil something exciting. If you haven't already, take the time to bookmark SearchTV.org and be sure to tell your friends about it.
Craig and Brian
Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday September 22 - When We Fail
Audio - When We Fail
A lady called and said, “I’ve just made the worst mistake in my life! Is there any hope for me?” We all sin and need the forgiveness of God and His blessing. What is forgiveness and what will it do in our lives? We’ll learn what it means to be forgiven.
A lady called and said, “I’ve just made the worst mistake in my life! Is there any hope for me?” We all sin and need the forgiveness of God and His blessing. What is forgiveness and what will it do in our lives? We’ll learn what it means to be forgiven.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday September 15 - Sin
Audio - Sin
Though some don’t think so, sin is a real, spiritual problem. What are you doing about your sin? In this program we’re going to take a long look at sin and its consequences, realizing we must do something about our sin.
Though some don’t think so, sin is a real, spiritual problem. What are you doing about your sin? In this program we’re going to take a long look at sin and its consequences, realizing we must do something about our sin.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday September 8 - Not Biblical Anymore
Audio - Not Biblical Anymore
Many people feel spiritually empty because their church has changed and seems to have forgotten God. If you feel abandoned by the religious group you attend, we are offering the Biblical alternative.
Many people feel spiritually empty because their church has changed and seems to have forgotten God. If you feel abandoned by the religious group you attend, we are offering the Biblical alternative.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Sunday September 1 - A Better Person
Audio - A Better Person
We need to become the salt and the light God intended us to be. We can make our world a better place by making ourselves better people who love the Lord and live according to His teaching.
We need to become the salt and the light God intended us to be. We can make our world a better place by making ourselves better people who love the Lord and live according to His teaching.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Sunday August 25 - Membership in the Church
Audio - Membership in the Church
How does one become a member of the body of Christ, the church? Is church membership necessary to please God and be saved? What are my responsibilities as a member of the church Jesus built?
How does one become a member of the body of Christ, the church? Is church membership necessary to please God and be saved? What are my responsibilities as a member of the church Jesus built?
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sunday August 18 - The Church of Christ
Audio - The Church of Christ
If I visit a church of Christ, what can I expect to find there? What do they believe? How do they worship? How are they organized? Who are the churches of Christ, and why should I want to be a member?
If I visit a church of Christ, what can I expect to find there? What do they believe? How do they worship? How are they organized? Who are the churches of Christ, and why should I want to be a member?
Monday, August 12, 2013
Sunday August 11 - Just a Christian
Audio - Just a Christian
Did you know that you can be a Christian involved in a church without being a member of any denomination? Being a member of the church like the Christians in the first century is possible. You can be just a Christian.
Did you know that you can be a Christian involved in a church without being a member of any denomination? Being a member of the church like the Christians in the first century is possible. You can be just a Christian.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Sunday August 4 - The Church Jesus Built
Audio - The Church Jesus Built
Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” Jesus built His church, and it uniquely belongs to Him. Since He purchased it with His own blood, we should all be a part of it. We want nothing less.
Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” Jesus built His church, and it uniquely belongs to Him. Since He purchased it with His own blood, we should all be a part of it. We want nothing less.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Sunday July 28 - Do Not Go Beyond
Audio - Do Not Go Beyond
The apostle Paul urged the church at Corinth not to go beyond the things that are written (1 Corinthians 4:6). When people go beyond Scripture they go into unauthorized territory and lead people astray from the truth.
The apostle Paul urged the church at Corinth not to go beyond the things that are written (1 Corinthians 4:6). When people go beyond Scripture they go into unauthorized territory and lead people astray from the truth.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Interactive Maps!
We have always had a schedule of stations and places where the Search program is broadcast in our newsletter. A few months ago we asked the question: What if those locations were available on our website? What if people could easily find the program on air while they were traveling or find a church to attend in a strange town? How about a way to tell a family member or friend about the program or a church in their town?
The answer to all of these questions was an interactive map. Brian and I have created, with the help of some other staff members here, two separate maps one detailing the locations of stations, broadcast and cable, that air the program and the other map showing the location of churches of Christ that support us. Each map shows the location with the "pins" that you may already be familiar with from Google maps. Each pin contains as much information as we have on file here, and we could use your help to keep that information updated. (More on that later in the post)
On the TV station map (shown here) we have included the Station ID, Channel #, Market (area) the station covers and the air day/time.
We still have a lot of information to gather on many church locations. Some locations will not have all of the information we wish to provide.
Wherever possible; on the churches map we have included:
As you may have already guessed this has been a monumental task. There is a lot of information that has been compiled and placed into code and has taken a team effort to complete. This is where we need your help. If you attend one of the churches on the map, or watch the program on one of the stations that we have listed, and you notice that there is information that needs to be corrected, please let us know about it. We have included a form on our website for you to send us that information. We have noticed that some of the GPS coding is slightly off from actual location. Sending us complete addresses is essential to getting the information corrected. Also, we know that churches at times will change meeting times or even locations. There is no way we can keep up with all this data without your help. So please take some time to look over the new maps, tell your friends about it, and if necessary take a moment to help us keep up with the changing information.
Check it out now on our homepage www.searchtv.org just follow the link at the top: "Church and Station Map/TV Schedule." The information page that brings up will give you links to both maps and also to a printable schedule for your use.
Thanks, and God Bless,
Craig Dodgen
In Search of the Lord's Way
The answer to all of these questions was an interactive map. Brian and I have created, with the help of some other staff members here, two separate maps one detailing the locations of stations, broadcast and cable, that air the program and the other map showing the location of churches of Christ that support us. Each map shows the location with the "pins" that you may already be familiar with from Google maps. Each pin contains as much information as we have on file here, and we could use your help to keep that information updated. (More on that later in the post)
On the TV station map (shown here) we have included the Station ID, Channel #, Market (area) the station covers and the air day/time.
We still have a lot of information to gather on many church locations. Some locations will not have all of the information we wish to provide.
Wherever possible; on the churches map we have included:
- Congregation Name
- Street Address
- Phone Number
- Worship Times for Sunday and Midweek
- Website (with link) where Applicable
- The Local Station That Airs the Search Program
As you may have already guessed this has been a monumental task. There is a lot of information that has been compiled and placed into code and has taken a team effort to complete. This is where we need your help. If you attend one of the churches on the map, or watch the program on one of the stations that we have listed, and you notice that there is information that needs to be corrected, please let us know about it. We have included a form on our website for you to send us that information. We have noticed that some of the GPS coding is slightly off from actual location. Sending us complete addresses is essential to getting the information corrected. Also, we know that churches at times will change meeting times or even locations. There is no way we can keep up with all this data without your help. So please take some time to look over the new maps, tell your friends about it, and if necessary take a moment to help us keep up with the changing information.
Check it out now on our homepage www.searchtv.org just follow the link at the top: "Church and Station Map/TV Schedule." The information page that brings up will give you links to both maps and also to a printable schedule for your use.
Thanks, and God Bless,
Craig Dodgen
In Search of the Lord's Way
Monday, July 22, 2013
Sunday July 21 - The Bible Alone
Audio - The Bible Alone
God has spoken to us, through His Word, a message for all time and all places. The Bible is the final authority and sufficient to teach us all we need to know in order to follow the Lord Jesus. We take the Bible for our authority, and the Bible alone.
God has spoken to us, through His Word, a message for all time and all places. The Bible is the final authority and sufficient to teach us all we need to know in order to follow the Lord Jesus. We take the Bible for our authority, and the Bible alone.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Sunday July 14 - Holiness
Audio - Holiness
Scripture encourages us to pursue holiness or the sanctification “without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). God is holy and desires His people to be holy as well, but many have lost sight of what it means to be holy.
Scripture encourages us to pursue holiness or the sanctification “without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). God is holy and desires His people to be holy as well, but many have lost sight of what it means to be holy.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Sunday July 7 - Life
Audio - Life
Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. God gave His Son so that we might have everlasting life. What is this everlasting life God has given to us through Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live?
Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. God gave His Son so that we might have everlasting life. What is this everlasting life God has given to us through Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live?
Monday, July 1, 2013
Sunday June 30 - Conversion
Audio - Conversion
Salvation comes through conversion and leads to transformation. We must not be conformed to this world but be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Conversion is the right kind of change Christians need in their lives.
Salvation comes through conversion and leads to transformation. We must not be conformed to this world but be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Conversion is the right kind of change Christians need in their lives.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
New Video Posted to YouTube!
Justice is turned back,
And righteousness stands afar off;
For truth is fallen in the street,
And equity cannot enter. Isaiah 59:14
Where is truth today? Mack Lyon addresses this subject in a program from March 2005: "Truth Has Fallen in the Street." now posted to YouTube.
Head over to YouTube.com and find our video channel: SearchTV Ministry for this and other great messages from God's Holy Word.
And righteousness stands afar off;
For truth is fallen in the street,
And equity cannot enter. Isaiah 59:14
Where is truth today? Mack Lyon addresses this subject in a program from March 2005: "Truth Has Fallen in the Street." now posted to YouTube.
Head over to YouTube.com and find our video channel: SearchTV Ministry for this and other great messages from God's Holy Word.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Sunday June 23 - Not Ashamed
Audio - Not Ashamed
Recently a celebrity said he did not want to be known as a Christian, because there is too much baggage with calling yourself a Christian. Christians must rejoice in Christ and live in a way that glorifies His name.
Recently a celebrity said he did not want to be known as a Christian, because there is too much baggage with calling yourself a Christian. Christians must rejoice in Christ and live in a way that glorifies His name.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Sunday June 16 - The New Covenant
Audio - The New Covenant
God predicted through the prophet Jeremiah that He would establish a new covenant with His people. Jesus established a new covenant with His blood that opened the door for all people to enter into a relationship with the Lord.
God predicted through the prophet Jeremiah that He would establish a new covenant with His people. Jesus established a new covenant with His blood that opened the door for all people to enter into a relationship with the Lord.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Sunday June 9 - The Cost of Discipleship
Audio - The Cost of Discipleship
While God freely gives us salvation, discipleship demands everything. To be a disciple of Christ, we must put Him first; but the privilege of discipleship is worth every sacrifice.
While God freely gives us salvation, discipleship demands everything. To be a disciple of Christ, we must put Him first; but the privilege of discipleship is worth every sacrifice.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunday June 2 - When Your Heart Breaks
Audio - When Your Heart Breaks
When our hearts break and tragedy strikes, we desperately need the help of God to comfort and strengthen us. In tragic times, God has not abandoned or forgotten us. God doesn’t take away every pain, but He helps us through it to become better people.
When our hearts break and tragedy strikes, we desperately need the help of God to comfort and strengthen us. In tragic times, God has not abandoned or forgotten us. God doesn’t take away every pain, but He helps us through it to become better people.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Sunday May 26 - A New Heart
Audio - A New Heart
The heart is the window of the soul. When the heart becomes hardened or enslaved to sin, we need a new heart that can love God and serve Him. Many people today need a change of heart, and the path to that change is knowing God.
The heart is the window of the soul. When the heart becomes hardened or enslaved to sin, we need a new heart that can love God and serve Him. Many people today need a change of heart, and the path to that change is knowing God.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Sunday May 19 - The "Musts" of Christianity
Audio - The "Musts" of Christianity
The little word “must” is often forgotten in today’s religious society, but the New Testament uses the Greek word for “must” nearly one hundred times. Christianity makes demands on us, and there are things we must do.
The little word “must” is often forgotten in today’s religious society, but the New Testament uses the Greek word for “must” nearly one hundred times. Christianity makes demands on us, and there are things we must do.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sunday May 12 - For Me Personally
Audio - For Me Personally
Our society is in a state of moral confusion because people tend to regard sin as relative to a person’s beliefs. They say, “You might think this is wrong, but for me personally I think this behavior is okay.” Have we forgotten what God thinks?
Our society is in a state of moral confusion because people tend to regard sin as relative to a person’s beliefs. They say, “You might think this is wrong, but for me personally I think this behavior is okay.” Have we forgotten what God thinks?
Monday, May 6, 2013
Sunday May 5 - Hungering for Righteousness
Audio - Hungering for Righteousness
People hunger for food and thirst for water, but there is a hunger of the soul that is just as necessary to life. We need to hunger for a right relationship with God. Only God can satisfy the hunger of the soul for righteousness.
People hunger for food and thirst for water, but there is a hunger of the soul that is just as necessary to life. We need to hunger for a right relationship with God. Only God can satisfy the hunger of the soul for righteousness.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Sunday April 28 - Membership in the Church
Audio - Membership in the Church
How does one become a member of the body of Christ, the church? Is church membership necessary to please God and be saved? What are my responsibilities as a member of the church Jesus built?
How does one become a member of the body of Christ, the church? Is church membership necessary to please God and be saved? What are my responsibilities as a member of the church Jesus built?
Monday, April 22, 2013
Sunday April 21 - The Church of Christ
Audio - The Church of Christ
If I visit a church of Christ, what can I expect to find there? What do they believe? How do they worship? How are they organized? Who are the churches of Christ, and why should I want to be a member?
If I visit a church of Christ, what can I expect to find there? What do they believe? How do they worship? How are they organized? Who are the churches of Christ, and why should I want to be a member?
Monday, April 15, 2013
Sunday April 14 - Just a Christian
Audio - Just a Christian
Did you know that you can be a Christian involved in a church without being a member of any denomination? Being a member of the church like the Christians in the first century is possible. You can be just a Christian.
Did you know that you can be a Christian involved in a church without being a member of any denomination? Being a member of the church like the Christians in the first century is possible. You can be just a Christian.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Sunday April 7 - The Church Jesus Built
Audio - The Church Jesus Built
Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” Jesus built His church, and it uniquely belongs to Him. Since He purchased it with His own blood, we should all be a part of it. We want nothing less.
Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” Jesus built His church, and it uniquely belongs to Him. Since He purchased it with His own blood, we should all be a part of it. We want nothing less.