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Andy Sochor December 29, 2014

Why Being Non-Denominational Is Not Good Enough

Text: Revelation 3:1 In the past, more emphasis was placed upon denominational affiliation. But for many today, this is less important. This mindset has given rise to the number of “non-denominational” churches. For years, faithful brethren have rightly condemned denominationalism. So is the trend of non-denominationalism a good thing? Maybe not. Why not? Simply being non-denominational is […]

Filed Under: church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, autonomy, baptism, benevolence, church, deacons, denominationalism, edification, elders, evangelism, salvation, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor December 15, 2014

Christ is Better Than the World

Text: Colossians 2:8-15 After telling the brethren to continue to remain faithful (Colossians 2:6-7), Paul warned them about being taken captive (Colossians 2:8). We have two choices – the way of Christ or the way of the world. The world tries to make its way seem appealing through philosophy, deception, human traditions, and worldliness. Paul explained […]

Filed Under: Jesus, New Testament Tagged With: authority, baptism, deity, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, Jesus, Old Law, preaching, sin

Andy Sochor November 10, 2014

Why Were They Called Churches of Christ?

Text: Romans 16:16 Paul referred to the congregations with which he was associated as “churches of Christ.” Many brethren, in an effort to follow the New Testament pattern, have also used this to identify local churches. But some have tried to distance themselves from this name. Our desire must be to please Christ and serve […]

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Andy Sochor September 1, 2014

Some Things the Kingdom of God is Not

Text: Matthew 16:18-19 Many people have misconceptions about the kingdom of God – which is also the church (cf. Matthew 16:18-19). We will examine some of these in this lesson. The Kingdom of God is Not in the Future Prophecy spoke of Jesus establishing His kingdom during the days of the Roman Empire (Daniel 2:44-45) While […]

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Andy Sochor August 18, 2014

The Covenant with the Gibeonites

Text: Joshua 9:3-15 After Israel left Egypt, they were warned not to make any covenant with the people of Canaan (Deuteronomy 7:1-2). But after conquering just two cities (Jericho and Ai), they made a covenant with the Gibeonites. Though they were deceived, this was still a failure on their part and would come with consequences. […]

Filed Under: Old Testament Tagged With: apostasy, authority, faith, fellowship, obedience, sin, word of God

Andy Sochor August 11, 2014

Do Not Let Your Good Be Spoken of as Evil

Text: Romans 14:16 It is possible for things to be good in themselves, but actually end up being used for evil, or in a way that would lead to evil. How can this happen? That is what we will consider in this lesson. By Harming Our Brother Some matters may not be unclean in themselves […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: authority, benevolence, church, conscience, fasting, instrumental music, liberty, love, marriage, prayer, preaching, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor July 28, 2014

Measures of a Sound Church

Text: 2 Timothy 1:13 We sometimes use the term “sound” to describe a local church. What does this mean? And what standard are we to use to indicate whether or not a church is sound? What Does It Mean for a Church to be Sound? The Greek word translated sound means to be well or in […]