On the way from my home to the church that I pastor, I pass a Nazarene church, a Catholic church, a Baptist church, a Methodist church, two Lutheran churches, etc. Why are there so many denominations? Why so many different churches? Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was just one Christian church, and every individual congregation was recognized as part of that worldwide communion? After all, isn't that what Jesus envisioned for His sheep---one flock, one shepherd? Isn't that what He prayed for in John 17? Is the fact that there are thousands of different associations of Christians who call themselves by different names, who govern themselves in different ways, who worship in their own peculiar style---is this fact the great scandal of the Christian Church? After all, the Apostle Paul wrote to 'the saints in Ephesus,' or the 'saints in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons,' or to 'The church in Corinth.' He didn't write to 'The First Primitive Reformed Free Methodist Episcopal Holiness Church of Corinth.' If you have ever wondered about such things, this message may be helpful. In the informal, non-scientific, 'Front Door Post-Sermon Thank You Pastor Poll,' several members ranked this message among their favorites.
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
“ Very Timely!! ” What an excellent and extraordinarily timely message! People are oftentimes accused of not being loving or a rabble rouser when they have occasion to try to highlight the errors of deceitful teachers or false teachings. This message is an encouragement to each and every one of them -- and a reminder to all of us -- to be faithful and separate ourselves from evil.
Speaking out against heresies may mean that we're attacked -- but even that can be a blessing because that's an evidence we're out on the front line in the battle.
Thank you for this message!
Born and raised in Baltimore MD, then moving to Florida in his youth, Russ came to faith in Christ as a third year college student through the testimony of his brother Doug. Russ transferred from the University of Florida to Shelton College which is affiliated with the Bible...
