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Different Views of Communion

Today we will examine the different views of communion held by various denominations and churches.  Our church has a belief on each view but we do not consider these views “essential beliefs,” meaning as Christians we can hold different beliefs … Continue reading

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A Divided Church – 1 Corinthians 1

Jesus, yes! The church, no!”  It was a popular slogan among young people in the ’60s.  They certainly could have used it with sincerity in Corinth back in a.d. 56, because the local church there was in serious trouble. Sad … Continue reading

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When Christians Disagree  – Romans 14 -15

Disagreement has always been a major problem with God’s people. Even the Old Testament records the civil wars and family fights among the people of Israel, and almost every local church mentioned in the New Testament had divisions to contend … Continue reading

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The Body of Christ – Romans 12:3-5

After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were outstretched … Continue reading

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