Church Fellowship http://www.newcf.org Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:14:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 How many christians have decided not to go….? http://www.newcf.org/church-of-christ-fellowship/how-many-christians-have-decided-not-to-go http://www.newcf.org/church-of-christ-fellowship/how-many-christians-have-decided-not-to-go#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:14:04 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/church-of-christ-fellowship/how-many-christians-have-decided-not-to-go all others who mock will recieve the red card. j/k
how many christians have decided to stop going to church all together, these days lately, last days if you want to call it that, the church has been an embarrassment to itself, and a lot of christians have opted to just read their bible and fellowship with Christ, but have found church to be hurting to their walk.
Have you stopped attending church, or do you feel its very important to your walk
all others, red cards ahoy!
C.L richardson in regards to your comment, look at the churches that are filled with name it and claim it doctrine, snake handlers, those churches where they call it holy laughter its like a mad house. i go to calvary chapel i was just wondering

The church is apostate. Every church that I have visited is teaching false doctrines that hinder a believers walk with God. From Catholicism to Charismatics to Word of Faithers to Pentecostals to Baptist Briders. You name it. All of the churches are apostate and the Bible speaks of this time and calls it the great falling away. We are in the end times.

]]> http://www.newcf.org/church-of-christ-fellowship/how-many-christians-have-decided-not-to-go/feed 19 2nd gay bishop for Episcopal Church, Anglicans. A victory for God and Freedom or Satan and Sin? http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/2nd-gay-bishop-for-episcopal-church-anglicans-a-victory-for-god-and-freedom-or-satan-and-sin http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/2nd-gay-bishop-for-episcopal-church-anglicans-a-victory-for-god-and-freedom-or-satan-and-sin#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:53 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/2nd-gay-bishop-for-episcopal-church-anglicans-a-victory-for-god-and-freedom-or-satan-and-sin LOS ANGELES – The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles elected a lesbian as assistant bishop Saturday, the second openly gay bishop in the global Anglican fellowship, which is already deeply fractured over the first.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_episcopalians_gay_bishops

The Episcopal church is one of the few on the leading edge of social evolution, thank God.
Peace, and Namaste!

]]> http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/2nd-gay-bishop-for-episcopal-church-anglicans-a-victory-for-god-and-freedom-or-satan-and-sin/feed 7 Anyone know a good church or meeting of people to join in or near marysville,wa? http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/anyone-know-a-good-church-or-meeting-of-people-to-join-in-or-near-marysvillewa http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/anyone-know-a-good-church-or-meeting-of-people-to-join-in-or-near-marysvillewa#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:49 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/anyone-know-a-good-church-or-meeting-of-people-to-join-in-or-near-marysvillewa I am looking for a ministry that follows the bible teaching strictly and expects the same of if its followers, a church that is not wishywashy on details just so more will attend. I want a pastor that preaches for longer than ten to fifteen minutes, I want a fellowship with the heart of god, nonjudemental but does not waver on what is right a strong open armed people who are close and truely want to follow gods word. I would like there to be large varitey of ages and early married couples in there twenty’s if possible with lots of potlucks and meeting at peoples homes for study and friendship

I live in Seattle (Eastside) and highly recommend Mars Hill Church. They’re Biblically based, speak the truth where we know it, and have a variety of activities as you describe such as home study groups.

Also, check the KGNW website for church recommendations.

]]> http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/anyone-know-a-good-church-or-meeting-of-people-to-join-in-or-near-marysvillewa/feed 3 How can I create better lighting for my wedding reception? http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/how-can-i-create-better-lighting-for-my-wedding-reception http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/how-can-i-create-better-lighting-for-my-wedding-reception#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:45 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/how-can-i-create-better-lighting-for-my-wedding-reception I am having my wedding reception in my church fellowship hall and the lighting there is 100% fluorescent. The reception is scheduled to start around 6:00 pm. I would like to just keep these lights off and use something else, but I am not sure what to use that could light the whole room without using too many different fixtures. I would like it to look more "romantic". The hall is not all that big, just very open. Any ideas would be appreciated…

After Christmas clearance sales on strings of mini white lights could solve your problem. Put them in silk trees, behind tulle that’s draped beautifully on the walls, or from a canopy on the ceiling. It’s all light weight and could be hung without damage to the walls and ceiling.

If you happen upon some battery operated white lights, those would be good to add to the table centerpieces.

To know how many you need, you might take the lights to the hall, plug them all in and see how much light they give off with the room lights off. You will probably need several strands depending on the size of the room.

]]> http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/how-can-i-create-better-lighting-for-my-wedding-reception/feed 4 I was exiled from my bible study fellowship of 2 years for owning porn using 1 Cor 5 – Christian cult tactics? http://www.newcf.org/bible-church-fellowship/i-was-exiled-from-my-bible-study-fellowship-of-2-years-for-owning-porn-using-1-cor-5-christian-cult-tactics http://www.newcf.org/bible-church-fellowship/i-was-exiled-from-my-bible-study-fellowship-of-2-years-for-owning-porn-using-1-cor-5-christian-cult-tactics#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:37 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/bible-church-fellowship/i-was-exiled-from-my-bible-study-fellowship-of-2-years-for-owning-porn-using-1-cor-5-christian-cult-tactics Christians only, please: So, here’s the deal, been born again for three decades and ministered for many years in my early walk. I’ve been part of this small group who are like family (If not closer) to me. They were my sole support outside of worship at my old church. I openly, honestly admitted I own porn and others in our group struggle with viewing it online.

One leader-type member is a bonafide sex addict times ten who lives God and hates sin, making a huge production of his struggles and victories. He sanctimoniously diagnosed ME as an addict for not destroying my porn. I was put through over two intense hours of intervention because I casually view porn as a divorced man – at one point, I believe it did control me, however never to the point of this self-righteous man. He went to Meadows and was treated at highest level for sex addiction a few years back following his divorce due to his behemoth lust/addiction behavior. He sees me as being admittedly bisexual and born again (yes, several of us do exist) as a wicked, evil sinner for owning porn and not repenting from it.

I was sorry that my porn was shared without my permission from two guest female members/friends who unlocked my closet and viewed it. Our group leader, a married man confronted me alongside this hypocritical sanctimonious man whobgave me an ultimatum to leave or destroy my porn and seek fairly expensive treatment in a six month course that he attends or be exiled – I chose the course even though I explained I’m not an addict. Then I said I’d destroy the porn, but could not guarantee I may not view some elsewhere or simply rent down the street. I’m honest, sorry. They wanted me to show contrition and say porn is evil – and well, I simply do not believe that – for some people, yes – just like alcohol, but I casually view it, around 90 minutes in past 4 months. So, he says I’m a "casual addict" – lol – oxymoron. I was banished and told to have no contact with anyone in the group, including my two best friends, one who is ex-GF and my BFF possible future wife. Several members hide secret sins (people talk) and I was open and honest about all mine, yet because I physically OWN factory porn I am now personna non gratta.

Is this right?? I’ve been told bi all my Christian friends outside fellowship they overstepped their bounds. So, last night, they had an enormously long intense session on sin leading up to validating my expulsion. However, 1 Cor 5 is referring to a specific sexually immoral PUBLIC sin that hurt the early church. Mine was never public, just pubic – bad joke – need a little levity, sorry. This addict/co-leader told us he’s never felt the Holy Spirit and my gift of discerment confirms that, but judging those inside the faith should require and come purely via the Holy Spirit, I thought, otherwise it is judgment through the flesh – and we all know who is in charge there.

So, am I truly the evil, wicked, unrepentant brother Paul speaks of? Was I in a cult? It sure feels that way. This UN-spirit-filled man even declared me to have a false salvation and that I am living in hell as I speak. I believe he perceived me as a threat to discovering his hypocrisy and duality, thus his successful attempt to convince the leader/host of our group to have me removed. I’ve since removed my false ’shame’ and been cleansed, filled with joy in the Holy Spirit (Jn 7:38) at seeing truth. Am I wrong? Opinions? Thanks and blessings :)

Ted, what we run into today, is most all "Christians" look at Jesus thru our cultural lens, and the perspective that’s been given to us from centuries of church organizations. I don’t see that Jesus was ever into protecting the organization and he even invited, accepted and embraced those who were different, messy, f’d up people (tax collectors, prostitutes, zealots, even the one who would betray him). Rather than forcing people away, Jesus drew them close and shined light into areas of their life where it was needed.
Sin is falling short of being who God wants you to be, not someone else’s falling short. The lens of judgement should look inward, not at the rest of the world. It’s amazing how once we’ve "mastered" something in our lives that we felt was "sin", we feel the need to nail others on that same thing and show them the way. Also amazing how God will often use those same things as "Spiritual Sh!t Sandwiches".

]]> http://www.newcf.org/bible-church-fellowship/i-was-exiled-from-my-bible-study-fellowship-of-2-years-for-owning-porn-using-1-cor-5-christian-cult-tactics/feed 6 What are the fundamentals of the Christian faith? http://www.newcf.org/baptist-church-fellowship/what-are-the-fundamentals-of-the-christian-faith http://www.newcf.org/baptist-church-fellowship/what-are-the-fundamentals-of-the-christian-faith#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:24 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/baptist-church-fellowship/what-are-the-fundamentals-of-the-christian-faith Christians ( I’m a Christian by the way ), Can you cite the list of "fundamentals" for me?

I mean…we have heard of the apostles creed, and other such creeds.

Do you think it is scriptural to say that there are certain fundamentals of the faith that we are to agree upon?

For instance, there is a great divide among many fellowships these days.

Catholics believe one thing. Church of Christ Denomination believes another. Assembly of God denomination believes one thing and the Baptists another? What’s the deal?

If there are fundamentals of the faith then shouldn’t we just agree on those and nothing else really matters?

The problem, however, as I see it…if we write down a list of fundamentals of the faith that we must believe in to be brethren…then when you get on a website and read that one Baptist Church has a list of 10 fundamentals and another Baptist Church has a list of only 6 fundamentals doesn’t that dictate that inherently…..they cannot be brethren?

The most fundamental of all Christian beliefs is that Christ is the Son of God, and that He died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day thereafter. The second most basic belief is that Jesus was born of a virgin. These beliefs are shared by all people who call themselves "Christian". All other creeds, doctrines, etc. are man made.

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]]> http://www.newcf.org/church-of-christ-fellowship/love-the-lord-w-lincoln-brewster/feed 25 Christian singing “I AM WHAT GOD SAYS I AM” http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/christian-singing-i-am-what-god-says-i-am http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/christian-singing-i-am-what-god-says-i-am#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:14:14 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/christian-singing-i-am-what-god-says-i-am Here is Christian singing one Sunday in church. One Saturday afternoon as we were driving, Christian (3), heard a song playing, he listened to it twice in the car and a couple of times once we got home. By the third time, he was singing it and wanted to sing it during our church service. So here he is sharing it with the world! Enjoy and be blessed! God’s Precious Peach – www.ongoodground.org

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]]> http://www.newcf.org/church-of-god-fellowship/christian-singing-i-am-what-god-says-i-am/feed 10 Morningstar Ministries – I Need You http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/morningstar-ministries-i-need-you http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/morningstar-ministries-i-need-you#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:14:12 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/morningstar-ministries-i-need-you Worship At Morning Star Fellowship Church…
Morning star….
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]]> http://www.newcf.org/church-fellowship-ministry/morningstar-ministries-i-need-you/feed 25 Silent Night – Fellowship Church 2006 http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/silent-night-fellowship-church-2006 http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/silent-night-fellowship-church-2006#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:14:11 +0000 admin http://www.newcf.org/the-church-fellowship/silent-night-fellowship-church-2006 Silent Night from Fellowship Church Grapevine’s Christmas Eve service, 2006.

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