By David J. Halter I. Introduction: A. The Unity of the Church. 1. Paul encourages the church at Ephesus to stand as one in the teachings of the Spirit. 2. The church is composed of all races, Jews and Gentiles; the need for unity then is great. 3. Unity and harmony are only possible through Christ. …
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Lessons From the Hymns: “Rescue the Perishing”
By Dennis C. Abernathy Rescue the Perishing was written by Fanny J. Crosby. She was the famous blind American poetess. She was known as the queen of gospel song writers, although she did not begin to write gospel songs until she was forty-four years old. By the time she died at age ninety-five, she had written …
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Why So Many Denominations and Why People Leave Them
By Ron Halbrook The following question came in the mail, “Why are there so many denominations?” Diverse religions, churches, and doctrines did not come from Jesus Christ. He promised, “I will build my church,” referring to God’s plan to save sinners. This salvation comes through Jesus of Nazareth, “the Christ, the Son of the living God” …
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Effective Teachers
By Hal Snyder Over the years people have identified three kinds of teachers, each of which are remembered (or forgotten) for different reasons. – There are teachers who are never remembered because they influence their students so very little. – There are teachers who are never forgiven (unless it’s after they’ve passed away) due to their …