Category: Fellowship

What are the requirements of membership in the Lord’s church? Whether the church as the term refers to body of believers, or the local congregation? And, who is it that determines those requirements?

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The Apostles John (2 John 9-11), Paul (1 Corinthians 1:10-ff, 1 Timothy 6:1-5) and Peter (2 Peter 2:1-2) show that it is absurd to proclaim tolerance for those who teach and practice error. This may be the way of the world, but it is not God’s way.

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The principle of love calls for acceptance of one another. The lesson examines the context and its limits, while encouraging Christians to seek unity in Christ. (Romans 15:1-7).

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To be a partaker of Christ (from the text of Hebrews 3:14) speaks both to the blessings of the relationship as well as the obligation of steadfastness that is seen in the context. The sermon examines the Privileges and Responsibilities of such a fellowship.

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Sermon by Kris Braddock – Third of three sermons discussing in detail the basis for fellowship in unity. In this lesson Kris establishes that the call for unity based on doctrinal uniformity does not demand perfection. Our Lord makes provision for growth and maturity.

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Sermon by Kris Braddock – Second of three sermons discussing in detail the basis for fellowship in unity. In this lesson Kris shows that those with a good heart, and a willingness to study together, can come to unity in matters of faith.

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Sermon by Kris Braddock – First of three sermons discussing in detail the basis for fellowship in unity. This lesson establishes the fundamental truths upon which the series is based.

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A simple examination of the limits of fellowship, and the practice and purpose of church discipline.

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The sermon establishes God’s intent in directing Christian’s to withdraw their fellowship from the unrepentant sinner among them. In doing so, the faithful protect themselves from the leavening influence of sin, and seek to bring the sinner to repentance. (1 Corinthians 5)

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The sermon defines what is Christian fellowship, with a special emphasis on local church fellowship.

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The lesson is an exegetical study on Romans 15:1-6 that instructs the Christian to be concerned about pleasing your brother or sister in Christ. But, points out that such an attempt to please must be within the parameters of what is beneficial to him or her.

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Philemon 8-11

In the eighth verse of his epistle to Philemon, Paul clearly reveals the purpose of his writing. Philemon’s slave, Onesimus, had apparently ran away from Philemon. He had met Paul, and Paul had converted him to Christ (vs 10). As Paul put it, “who once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me” (vs. 11).

While Paul had the authority to command Philemon in his treatment of the slave, he did not exercise that prerogative. Instead, he appealed to Philemon as a faithful and loving child of God.

Onesimus had broken the law in running away. His return could have been dangerous for him, but Paul was convinced that the love of Christ, present in Philemon, would moderate his response to Onesimus’ return — especially since Onesimus was now a brother in Christ.

No matter our relative positions in life, when we are Christians, we are brethren.

Passages such as 2 John 9-11, and Romans 14 help to establish the bounds of Christian fellowship. We must limmit our fellowship to those who are in fellowship with God. Conversely, we have no right to fellowship those who have severed their fellowship with Christ.

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The issue is: What does the phrase, “The Doctrine of Christ” refer to in 2 John 9-11? Does it refer to the doctrine about Christ, or the doctrine taught by Him? The scriptures clearly reveal the answer.

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Since we have waited until the meeting was over to upload the sermon files, I am going to include all five sermons by brother Scott Gilmore in a single post. Note: At this time the powerpoint files are not available, but will be uploaded in a few days.

Saturday Night: 11/3
Reason and Reading: Brother Gilmore emphasized the necessity of Bible study and the use of reason to establish authority for our religious practices. This is a fine lesson on the subject of authority.

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Sunday Morning Class: 11/4
Miracles: The Bible class was an interesting discussion of Bible miracles. The miracles and their purpose were examined.

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Sunday Morning Worship: 11/4
Does Faith Move?: In this lesson brother Gilmore contrasts the false doctrine of “Faith Only” with the Bible teaching of an active faith leading to obedience to God.

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Sunday Evening Worship: 11/4
Repentance: Brother Gilmore turns to the scriptures for a discussion of repentance, as required by God for salvation.

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Tuesday Evening Worship: 11/6
Dangers Facing the Church: Brother Gilmore shows from the scriptures the dangers facing God’s people today due to improper attitudes toward the preaching and teaching of God’s word.

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