

Unity in the Body of Christ
Last week, we examined the value of local church membership, and the privileges that come with that. In addition, we looked at four responsibilities, including the responsibility to maintain unity (John 17:21). If the unity that God wants is going to exist and be maintained, then we all must play a role in that. And the pattern that God has set forth in the New Testament requires the effort of every member. We can look at the early Christians — specifically in Acts 2 and 4 —


The Value of Church Membership
We live in a time and age where people are skeptical. They’re skeptical about organized religion. They’re skeptical about authority. They’re skeptical about making a commitment to God. Thus, it has led to a membership at-large mentality. I can come and go as I please. I can worship at one place this Sunday, then go to another place the following Sunday. I can drop in whenever I feel like it. There’s no rhyme or reason. But let me suggest to you that being a part of a local co


Challenge Yourself in 2019
It’s 2019. A new year. Which means new opportunities. New adventures. New beginnings. New goals. And of course, new challenges. Here are six things we can do to help make 2019 the best year yet: Take advantage of what the congregation at Tidewater offers (Heb. 10:24-25): Come to services. Attend Bible classes. Bro. Jason Bray has poured a ton of time and energy into aligning our Sunday morning adult class with our children’s curriculum. Be here for those classes. Bro. Mike Ca