The North Valley church of Christ

Restoring the Unity of Christ

As we continue our walk in 2025, the call for unity among believers echoes with renewed urgency against a backdrop of division and discord. Recent events—heated debates over cultural issues like gender ideology, political endorsements from pulpits, and even violent acts like the tragic shootings in Utah, North Carolina, and Michigan—have fractured communities and strained the testimony of the church. On platforms like X, Christians clash over interpretations of Scripture, with some embracing progressive theologies that dilute biblical truth, while others cling to traditions that risk becoming rigid relics. The church today, much like in centuries past, finds itself splintered, chasing "union" through compromise rather than the true unity Christ envisioned. Yet, in Ephesians 4:1-6, Paul pleads for a unity rooted in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God—a unity that mirrors the first-century church and demands our return to the unchanging…

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Shadows in the Sanctuary

In the span of just a few weeks this September 2025, our nation has been gripped by a chilling wave of violence that strikes at the heart of community and conviction alike. On September 10, Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was gunned down mid-sentence while addressing students at Utah Valley University in Provo. The suspect, facing capital murder charges in an upcoming hearing, turned a campus forum into a scene of unthinkable tragedy, silencing a voice that had long championed biblical values amid cultural storms. Barely three weeks later, on September 28, two more horrors unfolded in rapid succession: In Southport, North Carolina, a 40-year-old Marine veteran named Nigel Max Edge pulled his boat alongside the bustling American Fish Company waterfront bar and unleashed a hail of bullets, killing three patrons and wounding eight others in what authorities described as a highly premeditated act of rage. And in Grand Blanc, Michigan,…

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Living for God in a Worldly Age

In a world filled with glittering distractions and endless pursuits, it's easy to get caught up in the chase. From the latest gadgets that promise to make life easier to the social media feeds that showcase lives of luxury and achievement, the pull of the material realm is strong. I've often found myself scrolling through images of far-off vacations or envying the success stories of others, only to pause and wonder: Is this what life is truly about? The apostle John, writing to early Christians facing similar temptations in a pagan society, offers a stark warning about our relationship with the world. It's a message that cuts through the noise, reminding us that as followers of Christ, our allegiance lies elsewhere—not in the fleeting allure of earthly things, but in the eternal will of God.

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A Voice Silenced

It was with a heavy heart that I read the news of Charlie Kirk's tragic death just over a week ago, on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University. The young conservative activist, known for his bold defense of traditional values and Christian principles, was fatally shot in front of an audience he was addressing. The suspect, a 22-year-old named Tyler Robinson, has been charged with capital murder, and authorities are seeking the death penalty. In a world increasingly hostile to voices that challenge the cultural tide, this act of violence strikes close to home for those of us who strive to live out biblical truth. As I pondered this senseless loss, I couldn't help but reflect on how such events echo the warnings and encouragements found in Scripture, reminding us that standing for righteousness often comes at a great cost.

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Why Bother About Religion If You’re Happy Without It?

In a world where many people seem content with their lives—enjoying family, friends, and hobbies—why should anyone bother with religion? This question often arises, especially when people feel fulfilled without attending church or engaging in spiritual practices. Drawing from insights shared in a mission work in Australia (Roper), here are compelling reasons why religion, specifically Christianity, matters, even if you feel happy without it.

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Lessons from Hosea

God's Unfailing Love in the Face of Unfaithfulness

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Saturday Workday

Outside shrub cleanup

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Pew-Packer Bible Quiz

Thank you for your interest in the Bible Quiz!

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Camelback homecoming youth event

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What we are studying on Sundays and Wednesdays

WEDNESDAY - 2/19/2025

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Irreducible Complexity

Wednesday evening of January the 29th, Alex gave a lesson concerning some apologitic studies. Apologetics is the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity.

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Rainbow

We are getting some sprinkles at the church building... and an amazing Rainbow!

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Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!

2025 Summer Camp Schedule

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Casualties of War

Some Christians do not understand that we are at war. That is because they can’t see the war with their physical eyes; they are blinded by the happenings of this world. For most folks, war means something where we might get an army and nukes together, and they go off to war while we sit here at home. But as Christians, we are all at war every day, Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” This is not some conflict in some far off land, but it spans the whole universe. Since it is not a physical conflict, we do not use our earthly weapons in the fight that we Christians are all engaged in. Paul again wrote in 2 Corinthians 10:4 and 5 “…for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and…

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Being Busy

Sometimes it’s difficult to deal with quiet. For most people, chaos, deadlines, managing multiple schedules, and being “so busy” are a way of life. And if we’re honest with ourselves, we like it. Busyness implies we are special and valued and the work we’re doing is necessary. And we have a desperate need to be valued.

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Bananas!

If I were to say the word Banana to you, your mind would more than likely think of a long yellow fruit that has a soft beige center that is good for food. But if I say to you Foil, what might come to your mind? If you liked sword fighting, you might think of fencing. In kitchens across the world chefs would think of a thin, shiny metal. Or you could be thinking of a verb for defeat in battle.

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Ambassadors

“Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,” (Titus 1:1, NASB95)

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What Do The Scriptures Say?

We are a body of believers who are committed to the teaching of the Bible:

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Counterfeit Gospel

The apostle Paul often opens his letters with a prayer and with thanksgiving of the church he is writing to. However, in Galatians 1, we see Paul move away from the signature and write a scathing remark concerning the congregations condition.

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Change

Our world is always in a state of flux. One day it may be sunny, the next it will be raining. One day we are driving down the road with a smile on our face, the next we are in a car accident. Placing our hope, love, and priorities on a world that so often changes is a grave mistake, we are headed for misery and heartache if we do.

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