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Disclaimer: I am not trying to be negative, just stating how I felt: 1) Most of their literature does nothing more than produce endless talk about baptism and worship with no instruments. 2) Every week during the Lord's supper, the server seemed to talk about how taking the elements strenghened...

I have noticed that such churches only contain geographical references (like "Smallville Church of Christ" or "Gotham Heights Church of Christ"). Why don't they use verbage like "First", "Calvary", "Trinity", "Faith", or "Grace" in their names?

Years ago Lifeway (the Southern Baptist Convention's publishing house) had VBS curriculum for adults. Is having VBS for adults as well as children something churches are using in great numbers? I think it could be used to reach parents who are not yet Christians.

Do you ever get tired of saying the Lord's Prayer, one of the Creeds (Apostolic/Nicene), singing the Gloria (in some churches this occurs after reciting a creed), singing the Doxology (usually after the offering has been passed), "passing the peace", reciting a corporate confession of sin...

I believe God alone is good; but this phrase whenever i hear it sounds a tad flippant. I would rather use phrases like "God", "Lord", "Lord and Savior", "Lord Jesus", or "Heavenly Father" to describe His activity in the world and in my life.

An ultrasound on the veins in my legs showed this; but the only thing I am finding out about this via online searches is that it is a side effect of cancer--something I never had. Since a second ultrasound on my arteries showed no problems (like Peripheral Artery Disease or Congestive Heart...

With the advent of Summer--to include Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day--is it wrong for churches to remember our military, our veterans, our founding, etc; or should we just focus our worship on God?

"We're glad you came. Please come back again". I feel offended when I hear this because the person making this comment appears to be more interested in my coming back than s/he is my joining the church and getting involved with it. The reason I feel this way is that I have been taught most of...

I'm referring to multi-day meetings where an itenarant evangelist (or pastor from a nearby church, more common where I live in MS) preaches sermons (usually containing "fire and brimstone" and coming from the KJV) urging the lost to come to Christ--followed by an endless singing of a song like...

Are the pre-mil, a-mil, post-mil, or a combination of these. Do they believe in a rapture of Christians prior to the tribulation?

It seems like too many youth drop out of church and/or don't hold their relationship with the Lord in as high esteem once they leave high school. What are you who work with youth doing to ensure their faith is dyanmic and growing even after they leave your group? I have often wondered if youth...

I am seeing a specialist at a vascular clinic next week (and prayers are appreciated). In addition to the swelling, I notice quite a bit of itching and burning in my ankles.

Am I correct to assume that the trend is more short-term mission trips and less long-term career appointments?

Are any participants in these structures? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? How can they be used to carry out the Great Commission and to build up Believers?

Even though the Armanians cling to it, wouldn't it be considered predestination?

I know that one does not apply for a church position the same way s/he would apply for a position outside the church; but I am wondering about what the entry point is? As a long-time Baptist, I have heard terminology like being "called" to the ministry, "surrendering" to full-time service, and...

Are there other denominations that have similar ministries?

I am wondering, since "small groups" seem to be the status quo in more contemporary churches. I also find the concept of Sunday School to be more learning from a quarterly with rote activities and prayers--not challenging me to grow in the Lord. I also find such quarterlies to be full of...

I know some of you may not appreciate the profanity or the mocking of Christianity that the stars and producers espouse, but I thought I would start this "club" to encourage discussion of the episodes from a Christian perspective--along with sharing of any ideas for "Fan Fiction" any of you want...

I am a Christian in my mid-50s who attends a Presbyterian church but was saved/baptized in a Southern Baptist environment. Looking forward to the fellowship and discussion.