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If we must judge,
let us first use the mirror on our own wall for practice.

 


University church of Christ

 

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Auburn, AL 36830

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A Study of the Local Church
Wed. Night Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Download the outlines:
Lesson1 - Attitudes Towards Open Study and Resolving Differences
Lesson 2 - The Need to Find Bible Authority
Lesson 3 - The Local Church and the Individual Christian
Lesson 4 - The Work of a Local Church
Lesson 5 - The Organization of a Local Church
Lesson 6 - The Fellowship of a Christian

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A Friendly Discussion on Mormonism

Held at the University church of Christ -
February 17, 2011

 


Following the Footsteps of Jesus
Bible Class by Larry Rouse

Download the current outlines:
Lesson1 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Baptism
Lesson 2 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Praying
Lesson 3 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Teaching
Lesson4 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to the Cross

Lesson 5 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to Heaven

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Building a Biblical  Faith

College Class

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A Study of Evangelism
(Studies in the Cross of Christ)
College Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of the Life of Joseph



Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

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Building a Biblical Home Bible Class Series

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Just Temporary

by Lenny Chapman

In the Lord’s church it is of the utmost importance to follow the guidelines laid out within the pages of the inspired Word of God. Hopefully, congregations throughout the world recognize the awesome responsibility they have to keep the Lord’s church pure, and to be a beacon to those living in the world looking for hope and the answer to life. The key to fulfilling this responsibility is to understand that God’s Word is the ONLY place we find authority!

Let us consider what the scriptures say about the organization of the church. God is the almighty power and final word in all matters. In this age, He rules through Christ, (John 12:49-50). The Father has given Jesus all authority in heaven and in earth, (Mat. 28:18), and in the end Jesus will deliver the church to the Father, (1 Cor 15:24). Christ is the “Head” of the church, and because of His position of authority, we have no right to change what Christ has put into place through the apostles’ examples in the first century church. We must live under the ruling hand of Christ.

The scriptures also identify an earthly organization to be in place. It includes elders, deacons and preachers. Paul was wise to the importance of elders. He helped the younger congregations by ordaining elders in all congregations of the Lord’s church. In his letter to Titus, Paul wrote, “For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee” (Titus 1:5). “To set in order” means that without elders, things are “out of order.” A congregation operating without the oversight of elders is to be “Just Temporary.” There are many destructive things that can occur when qualified elders are not in place. Unfortunately, there are many local congregations operating without them. Instead they have the men of the local body trying to do the best they can with the daily business of the congregation.

The qualifications of elders have been detailed specifically and clearly, (1Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-9), as these men must be able to submit themselves, including their own personal pride, to Christ. Sadly, there are congregations that will “lower the bar” and allow unqualified men to fill the office of an elder. They will overlook a thing or two so that the position is filled, possibly even think that the on-the-job training will help the man to develop quicker into the position. This idea does not work, and will always cause problems within the church!

Throughout the Lord’s church there is a shortage of men desiring the office and serving as elders. Because of this situation, the church becomes weak. Over the past years we have witnessed more congregations fall away from the Truth than grow more steadfast to the Truth. We watch groups of unqualified men try to work together and tend to the everyday business of the church. Instead of men sincere in their love of God, and desire to serve the Lord in all things, a group of unqualified men are in place taking liberties to serve their own agendas. Frustration and strife develop between the group, and instead of being able to “set aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,” (Heb. 12:1), the true colors of the unqualified come into clear view as they hold grudges with one another for years, tearing down and dismantling the very foundation of Christianity. For Jesus said, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:34-35).

A congregation without elders is to be just a temporary situation. In order for the church to operate as the scriptures teach, we must ordain elders in every congregation. First and foremost, these men must meet the qualifications set forth in the Bible. Elders are not made overnight, men must desire the office, and they must begin preparing for it years before it ever happens. Please talk to the young men in the church, help them to understand the need for elders. Encourage and support them to desire it, and to work toward the office of an elder.

 

Other Articles
The Church for Everyone
The Eternal Value of not Giving Up

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Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 

Our God He Is Alive! (Evidences From DNA by Buddy Payne)
PowerPoint
Audio of Lesson

 

Making God Real to Us by Joshua Carter - Nov. 27, 2011
Outline
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

The College Christian by Harold Carswell - Nov. 6, 2011
Outline
Audio of Lesson (Part 1)
Audio of Lesson (Part 2)
Audio of Singing

My Struggle as a College Student by Kyle Gibson- Oct. 23, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

"I Press" by Dee Bowman
Aug. 21, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

When Evolutionist Tell the Truth by David Tant
Outline
PowerPoint
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

Situation Ethics by Caleb George - March 30, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

 

 


Studies by David Tant at the University church of Christ

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How to Study the Bible
College Class

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Monthly Bible Study in Lagrange
at the Eastside church of Christ in LaGrange, Georgia

Overcoming the Present Apostasy by Larry Rouse

 

Saturday October 9, 2010


9:30 AM
- How do We View the Bible?

Outline
PowerPoint
Audio

 

Saturday December 11, 2010

9:30 AM - How Do We View the World?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

Saturday May 14, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View God's Order for Leadership?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

Saturday June 11, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View the Local Church?

Outline
PowerPoint
Audio

 

Saturday July 9, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View God's instruction on Fellowship?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

 


Messianic Prophecies in the Book of Isaiah
Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Sunday Mornings at 9:30
Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - The Time and Reign of the Messiah
Lesson 2 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 42)
Lesson 3 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 49)
Lesson 4 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 50)
Lesson 5 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 52-53)
Lesson 6 - The Virgin Birth (Isa. 7)

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Sermon Series on the Book of 1 John
by Robert Harkrider

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Themes From the Life of David
Sunday Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of Religious Beliefs

Wednesday Night College Bible Class

Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - Introduction and Approach
Lesson 2 - The Roman Catholic Church
Lesson 3 - An Overview of Islam
Lesson 4 - An Overview of Mormonism
Lesson 5 - An Overview of Pentecostalism
Lesson 6 - An Overview of Calvinism

 


Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 

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