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A Study of the Local Church
Wed. Night Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
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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

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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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Politics or God?

by Chris Carter

Anyone who pays attention to current events can plainly see that our nation is moving in a direction which not only threatens the freedoms with which we’ve been blessed, but our religious liberty as well. Few of our elected officials seem willing to take a godly stand on anything, choosing instead to bow to the so called status quo. Worse still, it seems we are powerless to stop them.

Often, in the few minutes before worship or study assemblies begin, brethren will make small talk, which sometimes turns to the terrible state of affairs in modern politics. I call on my brethren to consider that, while these things may be true, expressions of our political frustrations, at a time when we have assembled for a spiritual purpose, cannot edify us or glorify God. We’ve come together to be built up spiritually, and refreshed from our weary dealings with the world; why create a distraction to our meeting and possibly place a stumbling block before others? Political discussions before and after assemblies are as distracting as waiting on the Lords table and accidentally catching sight of a woman’s immodest dress during the observance. One may not dwell on what one saw, but the extra effort distracts from a most solemn occasion. We should never be distracted by the world as we attempt to do God’s will.

I too am disgusted by the political landscape. Working near the nation’s capital as I do, it’s difficult to ignore the situation. But one thing God has granted, which helps more than I can express; I’ve come to understand more fully the trust we must place in Him. Our focus is to remain upon God and the cross of Christ. How well Paul spoke when he told the church in Corinth “For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified”. (1 Cor. 2.2)

Consider that what is occurring may be according to Gods plan. He may be removing his blessing from a nation which murders unborn children and embraces sin as righteousness (Psalm 33:12). Whatever becomes of this nation will affect us too, perhaps more so. When God punished Israel by delivering them into Babylonian captivity, wasn’t the righteous Ezekiel swept up with the unrighteous? Rather than attempting to escape God’s judgment by running away to Egypt, Ezekiel became a watchman to the people (Ezekiel 3:18). Remember Gamaliel’s warning to his fellow leaders; “But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God." (Acts 5:39)

Haven’t we all thought that, unlike Peter, we would confess knowing Christ? Then let’s see what we’re really made of. It’s possible that some day our government will require all churches to adhere to approved teaching which will directly conflict with God’s will. As His church, we cannot obey such rulings. What then, are we to do; bow to the government, run and hide within the denominations or place our trust in God and take what comes? Brethren, the answer is obvious. Perhaps someday we may have to meet behind rocks and sing in hushed tones in order to worship; God’s church wasn’t destroyed when these things occurred in the 1st century, nor can it now be.

I gently caution everyone; please consider what you say and do before others before, during and after each assembly. We’re in a great spiritual struggle (Eph. 6:12) and we need to keep our eye on the promised reward (Gal. 6:9), which is to be in God’s presence for eternity.

 

  

Other Articles by Chris Carter
I Don't Know if I Can Make It

Other Articles
Grace - The Basis of Justification
Revisionism
Maturity and Marriage
Mind Your Business

 

 

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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