Houses in Which to Eat (Season 5, Episode 5)

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Houses in Which to Eat (Season 5, Episode 5)

As time goes on, more churches (even among brethren) are hosting meals as a function of the local church. But should churches be involved in this practice? As with every question, we must strive to determine if such activities are authorized. This will be determined by examining the word of God, not by observing the cultural norms in our society or the current trends in the religious world. So in this episode, we’re going to examine what Paul had to say to the church in Corinth in 1 Corinthians 11:17-22.

Article: Houses in Which to Eat

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An Institution of Higher Education (Season 5, Episode 4)

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An Institution of Higher Education (Season 5, Episode 4)

In our society, a great amount of emphasis is placed upon obtaining a college education in order to prepare for secular employment. For many careers, this is helpful. For some, it is essential. Therefore, many people pursue a secular education in an institution of higher learning in order to best prepare themselves to find what they consider to be good jobs.

However, there is a type of education that is far more important than the education that prepares one for employment. This higher education is not for secular pursuits, but spiritual. It prepares us not for the work force (at least not directly), but for our service to God. Its purpose is not to help us obtain a high-paying job with good benefits, but to help us obtain eternal life.

Strangely, some act as though an institution devoted to secular education is also the preferred institution for their spiritual education. But God has created His own institution of higher education – the church. It has everything we need for the pursuit of a higher (i.e. from God) education. Let us notice what the Bible says about this institution of higher education.

Article: An Institution of Higher Education

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Church Membership (Season 5, Episode 3)

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Church Membership (Season 5, Episode 3)

The term “church membership” is not used in the New Testament. However, it is certainly a Scriptural concept. Paul clearly taught the concept of church membership in his letter to Corinth (1 Corinthians 12:14-30). In this episode, let us consider the topic of church membership. As we do, we will ask three questions:

  1. What is church membership?
  2. How do we become members?
  3. What are members to do?

Article: Church Membership

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The All Sufficiency of the Church (Season 5, Episode 2)

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The All Sufficiency of the Church (Season 5, Episode 2)

When we speak of the church being “all sufficient,” what do we mean? The claim that the church is all sufficient means that the church is fully capable of doing all the work God gave it to do. It does not need the aid of institutions to carry out this work. Christians do not need to look to other institutions or organizations to do the work that can be done through the church. The New Testament teaches that the local church is all sufficient, fully capable of doing the work God gave for it to do.

Article: The All Sufficiency of the Church

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Is One Church As Good As Another? (Season 5, Episode 1)

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Is One Church As Good As Another? (Season 5, Episode 1)

As we talk with people in the world, particularly those who are religious, one idea with which we are often confronted is that one church is as good as another. Many people believe this. This can make it difficult in trying to lead someone to the truth. This concept that one church is as good as another must be eliminated if we want to have any success in leading souls to Christ. So it is good for us to consider the idea so we might be better prepared to handle various situations.

Article: Is One Church As Good As Another?

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What We Should Not Pray (Sermon #8)

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What We Should Not Pray (Sermon #8)

We’re in between season 4 and season 5 which will start on January 24th. During the break we’re posting audio sermons each week instead of the regular episodes. The sermon for this week was preached on November 27, 2016 at the Eastside church of Christ in Morgantown, KY.

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The Way of the Lord Is Not Right (Sermon #7)

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The Way of the Lord Is Not Right (Sermon #7)

We’re in between season 4 and season 5 which will start on January 24th. During the break we’re posting audio sermons each week instead of the regular episodes. The sermon for this week was preached on October 16, 2016 at the Eastside church of Christ in Morgantown, KY.

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