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Category Archives: Christian Influence
The Influence of One
The Sewell name is familiar to students of restoration history. But, how did it all start? How did the Sewell name become so well-known? The Sewell’s were from eastern Tennessee. There were thirteen children. The family, Stephen and Annie Sewell and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Restoration History, Soul Winning
Tagged abilene christian college, articles of faith or Bible, baptists, bonham, caleb w. sewell, Christian Influence, corpus christi, corsicana, david lipscomb, earl west, elisha g. sewell, gospel advocate, influence of one, influence of unnamed woman, Jesse l. sewell, joseph sewell, l.r. sewell, pearl and bryan dallas, san antonio, sherman, tennessee, trial, william a. sewell, william b. sewell, william d. sewell, wolf river baptist
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In The News: Rush Limbaugh, Bill Bennett And Mel Gibson
Rush Limbaugh was fodder for the 24 hour news networks a few months ago due to his addiction to pain medication and the allegation of doctor shopping (note – this article was written in 2006). In more recent times, he … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence
Tagged 1 Peter 2:12, anti-semitism, bill bennett, doctor shopping, don henley, dui, dwi, gambling, image of righteousness, in the news, kidd rock, looking for excuse, media fodder, mel gibson, mike tyson, moral contradictions, our example, pamela anderson, racial rant, rush limbaugh, self righteous, song dirty laundry, Titus 1:16, viagra, we are being watched
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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
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