Mark Black Adult Minister

Luke 1:5-25

Continuing on with our Devotions, we turn to Luke 1:5-25. The Birth of John The Baptist is introduced to prepare the nation for the coming of the Messiah. But Zacharias doubts the message of the angel. Listen and see what happens next. 

1. Luke 1:1-4

We begin with a Series of Short Devotions about the life of Jesus. These are meant to be much shorter than Sermons and can be listened to on the way to work or whenever you have a time to get into God's Word. 

4 Thank You Jesus

This is the fourth writing from John Conaway entitled Thank You, Jesus. We can never thank our Lord enough for the divine work of the cross. It has changed His followers forever. May our life be given to HIm in thankfulness. 

3 Jesus And The Cross

Join us as John shares some insights to the Cross of Jesus. This is number three in a series of articles written by John D. Conaway. Hope you enjoy this and it encourages you along the way. Love, Mark

The Important Number 224

This is the second of many writings from John D. Conaway. He is a friend of mine and I am sure you will enjoy them also. This one is entitled The Important Number 224. 

1 It's Hard To Imagine

My Friend John Conaway has been busy writing some articles and song. I wanted to share these with you. They are short and make a great devotional. This one is a song he has written. I only included the lyrics. Thanks John for sharing this. 

The Restoration Movement Lesson 2

We continue in our church history lessons with The Restoration Movement. Following the Reformation Period, it was discovered that many denominations did not go far enough in reforming Church government and church worship. They did not call things by Bible names and held practices that were church traditions rather than Biblical instructions. Out of this period of revival came a movement to get back to the New Testament way of practicing Christianity and church governances. The Restoration Movement was a product of many men. Thomas and Alexander Campbell, James O'Kelly, Alias Smith, Abner Jones, Barton W. Stone, Racoon John Smith were all men who saw the divisions of the church and trying to get back to the Bible making the church one as found in the New Testament scriptures. Mark Black teaches this lesson on the Restoration of the Christ's Church. 

Apostacy and Reformation Lesson 1

We are beginning a series on Church History. Why was there a Reformation? What went wrong with the church? We will be covering about about 2000 years of church history. Did the church stray from the biblical pattern or worship, government and practices of the New Testament Church? We will be looking at the apostacy or straying of the church from those scriptural patterns and mandates. In this church history course we will examine why the Restoration Movement followed the Reformation. Join us for this historical look at the church. Mark Black is the Adult Minister at First Christian Church of Malvern on 4046 Coral Rd in Malvern Ohio 44644. We hope you will join us for our services on Thursday 7PM and Sundays 8:30 AM, 10 AM and 11:30 AM. For more information go to our website or Facebook page. 

Exodus Lesson 1

We begin a new lesson in the book of Exodus. Join us for an in depth study in Exodus as the Hebrew children become slaves in Egypt and find their hope in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Moses is saved from destruction by God. But everything must be done in God's timing and in God's way. Our adversities in life may become our blessing from God. In slavery the Hebrew children became a nation. God blessed them through their adversities. The plan of God is complicated but always perfect. God works through you and me and He is always in control - even in the confusion and hard times of life. 

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio.

1 Corinthians 11 Custom or Commands

Are women to cover their heads in church? Did Jesus cover His head when praying? Should we wear skullcaps or yamakas? Is the Bible outdated? Is it a command or a tradition? What shall we do?

 This is a series of lessons by Mike Mazzolongo taken from 1 Corinthians and is taught by Mark Black, the Adult Minister from First Christian Church of Malvern. 

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio

1 Corinthians 9 - 10 Freedom Through Slavery

The Apostle Paul understands that true freedom is not doing everything you have a right to do. He makes this revealed principle supreme in all he does. In realizing that there is something more important than rights, Paul explains that he has become a slave to something else. Join us as we reveal this hidden jewel. This journey through 1 Corinthians 9-10 is filled with gems and nuggets of wisdom. This Corinth church struggles with the pressures of a pagan culture living in the world and yet not being a part of the world. 

 

 This is a series of lessons by Mike Mazzolongo taken from 1 Corinthians and is taught by Mark Black, the Adult Minister from First Christian Church of Malvern. 

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

Idols Demons Meat and Love

There are moral matters which are very clear. They make it very easy to see what is right and what is wrong. Then there are other matters that aren't so clear as being right or wrong. What do we do? Is it a sin or is it not a sin? We like things in black and white. Sometime discretion is needed. Join us for this study in a License to Love. This is a series of lessons by Mike Mazzolongo taken from 1 Corinthians. 

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

1 Corinthians 7 Lesson 4 Marriage and Divorce and Being Single

This lesson is taken from Mike Mazzolongo's 1 Corinthians for Beginners entitled Keeping the Lock in Wedlock. This is recorded in a Bible study setting with questions and responses. Should a person ever divorce? Did Jesus teach on this subject? Why would Moses allow divorce? What are the grounds for divorce? Should Christians even marry? Paul discusses the topic of marriage and divorce. He also addresses the issue of being single, widowed, or abandoned. Come join us for this interesting teaching.

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

Lesson 25 Prophecy In The New Testament

In this lesson we will conclude our series with a study of Prophecy In The New Testament. Who was the prophet that called a nation to repentance for the coming of the Anointed One - The Messiah? Who was the great prophet that would come - the one that Moses spoke about? Who were the prophets in the gospels and the book of Acts? Does the New testament have a book of prophecy? Help us explore the answers to these questions. 

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio. 

1 Corinthians Lesson 4 (3) Discipleship Class

Paul lived in a world that was immoral and pagan. He was called to minister to the gentiles who were composed of a culture of sexually immoral people. Out of this troubled church, God was remaking men and women. "For such were some of you," Paul states. This new church was fragile and weak because there were a group of people who were causing dissension and teaching immoral doctrines. Paul said, "Flee Fornication." If Paul were here today, he would say the very same thing to us. Today we are going to look at what the Bible calls Fornication. Join us for this lesson taken from 1 Corinthians 5 & 6. this is a group study recorded as the lesson was being taught. 

Join us also for Worship Services on Thursdays at 7 PM, Traditional Service at Sunday 8:30 AM, Contemporary Services at 10 AM and 11:30 AM Sundays. First Christian Church of Malvern is located at 4046 Coral Rd Malvern, Ohio.