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Category Archives: Christian Influence
The Assembling and Evangelism
A common but faulty view exists concerning the purpose of the worship assembly. Some have thought that the church’s worship assemblies should primarily be geared toward the non-Christian. Some have thought that the best place for evangelism is the worship … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Chruch, Meaning and Purpose, Soul Winning, worship
Tagged 1 Corinthians 14, agrippa, church assembly, comfort, edify, encourage, ethiopian eunuch, evangelism, felix, festus, Hebrews 10, lydia, market place, mars hill, nonchristian visitors in assembly, outside assembly, purpose of assembly, river side, saul, Soul Winning, synagogues, visitors, worship, worship assembly
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In The News: Is Divorce Contagious?
CBS reported recently: “Forget about the flu that has been going around – there is something else that is contagious and could put your marriage in jeopardy… A study from Brown University suggests that divorce is contagious, and the divorce of … Continue reading
Robert Milligan – Concern Over Influence
Robert Milligan(1814-1875) was influential member of the church. He served as co-editor of the Millennial Harbinger with Alexander Campbell and W.K. Pendleton. He penned several great books which are still widely used including, Scheme of Redemption and his commentary – … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, drugs, Example, Restoration History, Wine
Tagged alcohol, alexander campbell, bethany college, j.w. mcgarvey, kentucky university, medical use of alcohol, mellennial harbinger, robert milligan, state university of indiana, w.k. pendleton, washington college
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“I Worship God At Home”
Several years ago, I was studying with an individual. I had convinced this person of many things. Yet, I never could get this person through the doors of the church building and into the assembly. As I encouraged him to … Continue reading
Give Me Something Big To Do!
“My Father, if the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it?” (2 Kings 5:13). An Observation As a preacher, I have met those who seem to get excited about doing some “big thing.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Soul Winning
Tagged 2 Kings 5, andrew and simon, big things, campaigns v. everyday work, campbell soup factory, excellece doing ordinary extraordinary, give me something to do, give us programs, john shannon, light of world, little things, mission work v. work at home, philip and nathaniel, salt of earth
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The Light of the World
Long before President Ronald Reagan referred to America as a “shining city on a hill,” Jesus said to his disciples, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do … Continue reading
The Salt of the Earth
Mathew 5:13, “Ye are the salt of the earth: if the salt have lost his savour (saltness – Mark 9:50) . . . It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot … Continue reading
Most of My Heroes Are Gone! (Does Anyone Want to do Right Anymore?)
Shame! Shock! Sadness! This is what I felt, when I heard reports on the national TV news of one of my former Bible instructors being accused, confessing, and eventually being arrested for molesting small children. Such is sick. This was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, Faith, Sin
Tagged fallen brethren, hypocrites, neighbor's Bible, song
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A Shaking of Faith
Jesse Babcock Ferguson is an example of how the sins of one can spiritually injure multitudes. This example should caution us to beware: (1) Men may disappoint; (2) Our actions may affect others. Ferguson was born in Philadelphia, Pa. but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, History, Restoration History
Tagged Jesse Ferguson, rstoration history
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