Sentences with phrase «know different churches»

I know different churches have different purposes, I just fear the pendulum swinging well past center throughout the entire Christian community.

Not exact matches

Then why do I, a man that has been inside a few churches in his lifetimes solely for the purpose of absorbing the lovely architecture of lovely buildings across the globe in different societies, know more about world religion than you do and the rest of your flock?

For one to say that building a Mosque near ground zero is wrong is no different than someone saying they don't want a Christian church being built somewhere because someone close to them died in a Christian cult bombing or suicide like Jim Jones or Timothy McVeigh, or to say they don't want a Catholic church to be built because they or someone they care about was molested by a priest.

I mean, people might know who was gay, but often people in churches think they know everyone else's sin, so that doesn't seem much different.

The Mormons are no different from other denominations in at least one major way; that is, they interpret the Bible differently than others - BUT so do all churches.

I get David's vision but only because when I attend church I know that my views and ideas are different than the majority — and I think that's okay.

little known fact — ablum cover with all the different people on it has the face of the founder of the church of satan on it!

It is no different in the church.

Twenty - five is the perfect time to get involved in a church you love, no matter how different it is from the one you were a part of growing up.

It was a different world then, I realize: The Marxists I knew were happily married to their first wives, gave their kids curfews and chores, and a few even went to church or synagogue.

The Mormon Church is no different than any other church as they serve after an image of a false god and a false Christ (Matthew 2Church is no different than any other church as they serve after an image of a false god and a false Christ (Matthew 2church as they serve after an image of a false god and a false Christ (Matthew 24:24).

So, you're really saying that your church is no different than any secular organization?

Believing in God and knowing there is a higher power is so different than going to a church and getting wrapped up in the politics in a church.

Paul wrote to existing churches and to pastors on a variety of different topics, and one does not present an air of confidence if one is telling a lie when he knows very well that there are witnesses who saw the same things that he saw, and could call him out should he tell a lie.

the reason that your church keeps going is that most are born into it, and know no different.

They just know that something is leading them in a direction that is different than where the traditional church is going.

Part of my own story is that I went for a big wander outside of my my mother Church, encountering different and new and ancient ways of experiencing and knowing and being changed by our big and generous God as if I were encountering occasional cups of water while in the desert, drinking each one down as if they were sustaining me for the next leg of the journey.

Naturally, all us have to make a living and do something on the side to pay the rent and the leaders of the church are no different and usually come from the ranks of successful and talented business people who have a lot to contribute to the Kingdom of God.

* * * * * As the church, we know we must be different from the world.

Just so all here know, I am not a Christian, nor have I ever been, while I served in various capacities in different churches, only to discover that I was never one of «you.»

Today is no different it seems hence the mass exodus from traditional church.

When the Church acts as an employer and hires people of all different beliefs, it is no different than any other empolyer.

(Knowing that there are many, many different types of churches and Feminisms) How can the church benefit from Feminism?

And we're no different than the millions of Americans who quietly help their neighbors, their churches and their communities.

If churches want to to run hospitals, schools and other businesses that, but for their religious affiliation, are no different than any other business, it should comply with the laws that govern them all.

My story is different from yours, I have not an issue with sexuality, but I know that there is something very wrong with the church and there are so many things in it that contradict the words of Yeshua.

Ten months ago, the conversation started about creating such a campaign to let people know there are a variety of different faces who attend the church.

And it should at once be noted also that as long as such a Church law is in existence, the character of its obligation, the possibility of being excused or dispensed from it, the possibility of discussing its expediency or the need to change it, the possibility of knowing oneself not bound by it in a particular concrete case etc., are of quite a different kind from any case in which an immutable divine commandment is involved.

Their directors know what they have done to me and forced them to write apologies to me, and then transferred them to a larger church in a different town.

Understandably, different churches practise it differently via salary structure, or some other mechanisms such as periodic love gifts, etc. (In the early church, salary structure as we know it today probably wasn't invented, just like computer, modern musical instruments and life insurance policy.)

I belong to the Episcopal church, and we celebrate different seasons throughout the year, as I'm sure you know.

It is quite a different matter with those who do not know — i.e., do not recognize the truth — that the Catholic Church is what she claims to be.

Going to a building with lots of people inside, and calling it church is no different than going to a Safeway store full of people... UNLESS... Everyone there is a true believer, and the unbeliever is afraid to be in their midst.

Though our service in the name of Jesus may look different than those who «go to church», it is no less sincere.

If we step back and forget everything we think we know about church, and read the texts without such filters, they say something very different than often assumed.

Though slightly different in context, one could add an event that must not be forgotten: the silence of the Indian church during the Emergency period (1975 - 1977) even though everyone knew of all the atrocities committed by the Indira Gandhi regime.

Please know that Jesus does not require you to «attend a local church» especially when they can be so judgmental toward people who live and believe in different ways than they do.

Too often the church is filled with folks who have been raised in a controlling church, and don't know any different.

The spirit of the folks there were no different to when I go to my own church.

Come Sunday is no different from those films that wrestle with big, nuanced themes because it not only looks at what Pearson went through but also his church that went through it as well.

Jeremy i agree with what you have written many of the traditions in the church have come from pagan beliefs.I thought some of the comments were judgemental of others especially towards those who are pagan.There response was respectful we can learn alot about having a good attitude towards others and responding to others kindly.I think using scripture in a legalistic way is no different than what the pharisees did to Jesus in his day and he disarmed them by rebuking them saying you without sin cast the first stone.regards brentnz

Jeremy Myers, Ok Jeremy, sure I know there are all kinds of ways church is done, but it seems the church has the freedom to be different as long a it does NOT violate doctrine, but for some reason by the answer you gave me above it seem you were NOT thinking we should go to church?????? Soooo do you go to church???

He's living proof that churches are no different than other businesses, with greedy CEO's and elitist behavior.

The Catholic who feels, with Pope Francis, that the Church should speak more about poverty and less about sexuality is different from the Catholic who no longer really believes in the Resurrection or the Virgin Birth.

It's no different in the church.

while breifly going thru this artical it was makeing my stomach turn, this is just what the devil wants is for doubt and confusion, christianity is growing stronger than ever, souls are being saved and lives are changing every day, and do nt for one minute think any different, or try tp put christians down, why would we loose faith, god answers our prayers everyday, think what you want and do what you do, but do nt try to put things in other people's opinion or minds, jesus died for our sins, so that we can have better lives and be forgiven for our sins here on earth and move on to a beter place, becouse souls do nt die «read the bible, if you do nt understand it, find a church that can help you learn a better way of life, I pray for everyone out there that does nt know jesus christ as ther savior to accept what he has to offer to you «love forgiveness and ever lasting life «Christians» stay strong and [ass the word of god on and share all your tedtimonies in life» god bless everyone»»

Known as the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church, the congregation's concentration on a musician may seem to some as borderline idol worship, no different than groupies following the Grateful Dead or their jam band torch bearers Phish.

With hundreds and maybe thousands of different churches and the same number of translations of the bible, how could anyone know the truth when all churches, even in the same denomination teach and believe differently.

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

According to verse 6, if we as the church are not abiding in Christ as defined by Jesus here and John in 1 John, then when the world looks at us, they will not see any difference between us and the world, and will then say to themselves, «Why do I need Christianity if they are no different than us?»