Category Archives: Church

Why He Left

Posted on January 1, 2010 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp On Tuesday, October twenty-third, through Friday, October twenty-sixth, 1849 Christians from around the United States assembled in convention in Cincinnati, Ohio and formed the American Christian Missionary Society. Alexander Campbell was elected its first president. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Church | Comments Off on Why He Left

What To Expect

Posted on January 1, 2010 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp If you’re thinking about working and worshiping with us, you have the right, indeed, the obligation, to know where we stand as a congregation. You should seek a group of disciples of the Lord with whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Church | Comments Off on What To Expect

Missionaries

Posted on January 1, 2010 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp “The Christian Chronicle” is “An international newspaper for Churches of Christ.” A search at its website for the term “missionaries” turned up numerous hits. “African ministers and missionaries gather this month for Jabulani, a celebration of … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Evangelism | Comments Off on Missionaries

Educated Preachers and Teachers

Posted on December 17, 2009 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp We do not need educated people to be preachers and teachers. We may use men like Peter and John, who, though “uneducated and untrained,” had “been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13). When their hearts are filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Evangelism, Integrity, Leadership | Comments Off on Educated Preachers and Teachers

How To Settle Doctrinal Issues In The Local Church

Posted on November 17, 2009 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp The Lord wants his people to be united in faith (Philippians 1:27). We should believe, teach, and practice the same essential requirements for salvation (1 Corinthians 1:10). Nonetheless, divisions over what God requires do arise in … Continue reading →

Posted in Authority, Church, Faith, Fellowship, Unity | Comments Off on How To Settle Doctrinal Issues In The Local Church

New “Anti Hobby”?

Posted on August 1, 2009 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp The accusations are oft made that those opposed to the sponsoring church and church support of human organizations are just a “little bunch of moss-backed antis opposed to everything” and that this is a “new ‘Anti’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Church | Comments Off on New “Anti Hobby”?

The Market-Driven Church

Posted on July 1, 2009 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp In January, 2008 I was in Calabar, Nigeria, staying in the home of Brother Bassey. A local preacher came by to visit and boasted how the church where he was preaching had grown in just three … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Denominational Error, Evangelism | Comments Off on The Market-Driven Church

Question on Church Leaders

Posted on July 1, 2009 by admin

Question Hello Sharp, I want to start by thanking you for your good work among the christian in Christ’s kingdom. His blessings and favour shall always be sufficient to you. Sir, i need a lesson on this topic “The Roles … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Leadership | Comments Off on Question on Church Leaders

The New Testament Church

Posted on May 1, 2009 by admin

Author : Sunday Ayandare Universal Church Traits Local Church One (Ephesians 4:4) Number Many (Galatians 1:22; Romans 16:16) Saints/Saved (1 Corinthians 1:2; Acts 2:47) Membership Some Saints / Some Sinners (1 Corinthians 1:2; 15:1-2 Heaven and Earth (Ephesians 3:15; Hebrews … Continue reading →

Posted in Church | Comments Off on The New Testament Church

Attendance On The Road

Posted on January 1, 2009 by admin

Author : William Stewart, via lookinguntojesus.net At times articles are written to focus on the need to assemble on the Lord’s day, and even at other scheduled midweek studies. We should seek to be with God’s people at every opportunity, … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Discipleship | Comments Off on Attendance On The Road