en We are Simply Christians http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org © Copyright 2000 - 2009Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=8 Online Sermons Summer 2008 Lecture Series: Exploring the Rationale for believing that God exist. - Click here to download all presentations, videos and sound tracks. Worship Service - Sermons Melvin Curry Gospel Meeting - Fall 2008 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:03:39 MST http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=4 Click here to download all materials for the Summer Lecture Series Please feel free to browse our website and learn about our services and what this family of the Lord's people is about. We want you to feel comfortable at University and look forward to seeing you soon! Get Directions. Our goals are to save the lost and teach God's Word in all its purity and simplicity. As a church we look for and imitate the New Testament in all things. We seek to be a part of the "one faith" spoken of in the New Testament - Ephesians 4:5. The University church is nondenominational and upholds Jesus as our Lord and the Bible as God's inspired Word. We are an independent local congregation doing its own work with its own funds. (1 Corinthians 16:1, 2) We organize and work just like the church we read about in the New Testament. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:31:45 MST http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=11 Online Bible Studies: Lesson 1: Why I need Jesus Lesson 2: The Steps to Jesus Lesson 3: What it means to be in Jesus Lesson 4: Now that I'm in Jesus Outlines:Passion of the ChristCan We Trust the BibleIslam and Prophet MuhammadBible and the Quran (Koran)Noah and the FloodHindu ReligionCatholicism in Crisis: Lessons to be LearnedEvidences by Don StephensChristmas Sermons: Hindu Religion (536KB - PowerPoint Show .pps) Group Studies: Left Behind Series Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 DaVinci Code Summary Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lectures/Classes: Today's Christian WomenToday's Christian Woman - Introduction The Christian Woman's Role in the Church The Christian Woman's Role in the Home The Christian Woman's Appearance and Dress Todd Limburg's Class on Revelation: Note - CD's and DVD are available through email request Introduction Relation to Matthew 24 Relation to Daniel 2 & 7 Chapters 2 & 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 15 & 16 Chapter 17 & 18 Chapter 19 Todd Limburg's Class on Hebrews: Note - CD's and DVD are available through email request Introduction Chapters 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 & 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 & 9 Chapter 10Chapter 12 Adult - Study of Romans Topic: Study of Romans Teacher: Todd Limburg Description: This is overview study of the Book of Romans Lessons:Introduction to Romans: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 2 - 3:20: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 3:21 - 4: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 5: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 7: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 8: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF FileChapter 9-11: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF FileChapter 12: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 13: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 14: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Chapter 15 & 16: MP3 | Powerpoint Show (.pps) | PDF File Web Sites: Teaching Aid for Catholics Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:09:14 MST http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=5 The University church has an organized continuing Bible study program for people of all ages. Children's classes meet concurrently with our adult classes. The classes meet at the building every Sunday (9 a.m.) and Wednesday (7 p.m.). New classes begin each quarter. We invite you to attend these Biblically based classes and bring your children. We also conduct periodic home group studies and individual studies. Email us for more information. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:44:28 MST http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=9 Lesson Outlines:Passion of the Christ Can We Trust the Bible Islam and Prophet Muhammad Bible and the Quran (Koran) Noah and the Flood Hindu Religion Catholicism in Crisis: Lessons to be Learned Evidences by Don Stephens Christmas Sun, 2 Sep 2007 11:55:32 MST http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=3 Matt. 16:18 Jesus built His church. Note that Jesus only built one church of which He is the Head (cf. Col. 1:18; 3:15; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23; 1 Cor. 12:13). Acts 2:1-47 Christ's church was established, after Jesus' ascension into heaven, on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:4-11). Rom. 16:16; 2 Cor. 8:1; Gal. 1:2 Christ's church is composed of many congregations. Acts 2:38-47 Christ's church is composed of people who have repented and been baptized for the remission of their sins. The Lord adds those who are being saved to the church (cf. 1 Cor. 12:13). Gal. 1:22; 1 Th. 2:14 Local churches are in Christ. A local church is composed of people who are in Christ. A person who has repented and been baptized for the remission of sins has been added to the church (Acts 2:38-47). He is in Christ (Gal. 6:3; Gal. 3:27). He has been baptized into the body (1 Cor. 12:13). Therefore, local churches are in Christ (Gal. 1:22; 1 Th. 2:14). Eph. 5:23 Christ is the Savior of the body (i.e., the church). He purchased it with His own blood (Acts 20:28; cf. Eph. 5:25). All spiritual blessings are in Christ (Eph. 1:3). Jesus is Head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all (Eph. 1:21-23). The church is subject to Christ (Eph. 5:24). Christ's body in the church (Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18). There is one body (Eph. 4:4); therefore, there is one church of Christ (cf. Rom. 16:16). 1 Cor. 12:13 We are baptized into the body (cf. Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27 we are baptized into Christ thus into His body which is the church). 1 Tim. 3:15 The church is the house of God, the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Eph. 2:19-22 The church is the household of God; the saints are built on the foundation of the apostles, prophets, and Jesus Christ. It grows into a holy temple in the Lord. It is built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit. The church is not mortar and stone but the saints (Eph. 2:19). Sat, 26 May 2007 16:23:44 MST http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.universitychurchofchrist.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=2 (by Dale Smelser) We read with interest the reports on every hand of the growing disenchantment with present religious forms which originated in the Middle Ages and have become meaningless. We hear of displeasure with denominational structures and their pronouncements which reflect only the preferences of an influential elite, ignoring the convictions of the rank and file. Because of these aspects of modern religion some have decided that Christianity is not relevant to this day and age. We believe they have so decided because they are not sufficiently acquainted with the scriptures to be able to distinguish between the relevant gospel of Christ, and what men have added to religion since, and which truly are not relevant to serving God. If some of these things have troubled you and you have felt an urge, or even a yearning, to return to the simple uncomplicated religion of Christ, and if you have felt the desire to strip away all nonessential elements of religion and simply abide by the truths of Christ, truths which alone can transform the soul and bind it to God, let us suggest that such a possibility actually exists. Let us begin with one essential fact. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. His coming, his mission, and his new message were all foretold in the Old Testament (Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 53; Zechariah 6:13 ; Jeremiah 31:31-33), which Jehovah used to govern Israel until the Christ should come and establish the New for all mankind (Galatians 3:19 , 23,24). The New Testament is the word of Christ. It reveals the religion of Christ (Hebrews 9:15 -17). By studying it we become aware that among the followers of Christ, no denominational organizations existed whatever. All such began at a later time. We see people hearing the gospel and in faith obeying the conditions of God's grace. That is, they turned to God and were baptized in order to be forgiven of their sins. Being thus saved, they were added to the Lord's people, or church (Acts 2:36-47). As the gospel spread, we find them assembling together in congregations in various localities. Each congregation was under its own overseers or elders (Acts14:23) and subject to no one else on earth. These elders could not make laws or be masters. They were given the responsibility of tending and caring for the congregation as shepherds would a flock (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-3). The only headquarters those disciples knew was heaven, where their head, Jesus Christ, was and is (Ephesians 1:22 , 23). Their worship was something to participate in, not something to watch. On the first day of the week, for instance, they would eat the Lord's Supper and hear preaching (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29). They would share their mutual responsibilities by sharing their prosperity, and we find contributions being collected on no other day than Sunday (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Incidentally, no hierarchy could tax them or tell them how much to give. They had no organizations clamoring for their support. They gave as they individually purposed in their own hearts (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). In their assemblies they all would sing (Ephesians 5:19 ), and all pray with various ones leading (1 Corinthians 14:15 , 16). In all this they were all necessarily involved, for each person was a priest (Revelation 1:5-6). No one could perform his service or worship for him. They lived godly lives. They cared for their poor. They taught others. They sent out preachers where they could not go. With simplicity of faith and fervor there was no need of centralization. Without organized machinery the gospel was preached throughout civilization in a short time (Colossians 1:23 ). These disciples were known as Christians (Acts 11:26 ; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16 ). They wore no sectarian names. Their religion was not sensual or materialistic. They sought to impress God with the only thing that ever impresses him-contrite obedience (1 Samuel 15:22 ). Their appeal was not social or recreational. They offered the gospel to a troubled world for it was God's power to save (Romans 1:16 ), and any other appeal was beneath them. "If only such could be today," many say. But it is! Free men and women over the earth have de­spaired of denominationalism, seeing in it no necessity or relevance and only a cause of divi­sion. They desire the simplicity of what Christ authored, and their number is increasing. How many have taken such a stand? Who knows?! They are related and connected only in Christ and not some organization with machinery to keep a tally. Periodicals such as TIME MAGAZINE have listed the number in this nation alone in excess of two and a quarter million. We will not assess their estima­tion and try to number a people spiritually belong­ing only to God. What is important is that a group of such people may meet within minutes of where you live. They wor­ship and serve God in the same way the early disciples did. Christ is their only creed and the scriptures their only guide. They are not members of any human denomination; they are simply a congregation, or church, of Christ. They would like to share Christ with you and with the entire world. YOU TOO CAN BE JUST A CHRISTIAN and serve God without belonging to any denomina­tion, bound by no denominational laws or obliga­tions. If such freedom appeals to you, please contact us. Sat, 26 May 2007 16:17:08 MST