| Church Government and Church Priorities | Jan-Feb 99 LCN p. 4 | |
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Intro:
There has been much confusion in recent months
surrounding the proper Biblical guidelines for Church
governance, and on the importance of the Great Commission in
the Church's setting of priorities. The Living Church of God
was formed as a result of conflicting perspectives on these
issues. SubHeads: Conflict on How the Church Should be Governed Conflict Regarding the Church's Mission Conclusion |
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| Pentecost- Lessons from the Old Testament Church | May-June 99 LCN p. 5 | J. Ogwyn |
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Intro: Most Christians understand that the New Testament Church began on the Pentecost after Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. However, every indication suggests that the Old Testament Church also began on Pentecost. This beginning, dated to the time of the Sinai Covenant, occurred seven weeks after the exodus from Egypt. Appreciating this parallel reveals much about the role and the history of God's Church. SubHeads: Old Testament Symbols Old Testament Church Eras |
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| Seven Lessons From the Seven Churches | Sept-Oct 00 LCN p. 7 | D. Winnail |
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Intro: We are living in challenging times in the history of the church that Jesus founded. Ideas circulating through the church today are significant in ways few realize! The subtle return to mainstream "Christian" doctrines, the fascination with new forms of church government, the desire to dispense with the ministry and move beyond a hierarchy to independence and the preference to debate instead of learn- are sobering benchmarks to take note of! SubHeads: The Purpose of Revelation Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Sardis: The Dead Church Philadelphia: Small But Faithful Laodicea: Lukewarm and Laid-back |
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| The Church That is in Their House | July-Aug 00 LCN p. 12 | K. Frank |
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Intro: "We're going to hold church services in someone's home? Where are the minister, pulpit, piano and choir? Why not rent a hall? Where are the rest of the people?" Did you ask yourself these questions when you first learned about a nearby Living Church of God service you wished to attend? You were likely not the first to ask! SubHeads: The Home of John Mark The Home of Aquila and Priscilla Other Bible Examples Advantages of the In-home Meeting |
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| What is The Mission of God's Church? | Aug 00 LCN p. 8 | D. Winnail |
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Intro: Jesus said, "I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18). But why did Jesus start a church? What is its mission and purpose? What should the Church of God be doing today? Do you know- for sure? SubHeads: Called for a Purpose The Mission in Matthew The Mission in Mark The Mission in Luke The Church as a Watchman John and the Mission The Apostles and the Mission The Mission in the End Times |
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| We Still Must Preach the Gospel | Jan 00 LCN p. 12 | M. Mendiola |
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Intro: The United States Declaration of Independence makes this classic statement: "We hold these truths to be self-evident..." With every wind of doctrine gusting through God's Church at this end time, virtually every fundamental truth that has been maintained by the Church of God has come under heavy assault. SubHeads: A Message to All the World A Gospel Freely Given Persecuted for the Truth Another Gospel An Awesome Privilege |
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