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Welcome!. Bibles and copies of sermons are available Please silence your cell phones. Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM 5:30 PM Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 PM. www.SunsetchurchofChrist.net. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD

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  1. Welcome! Bibles and copies of sermons are available Please silence your cell phones Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM 5:30 PM Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 PM www.SunsetchurchofChrist.net

  2. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

  3. “Do you believe that only the church of Christ is going to heaven?”

  4. “Do you believe that only the church of Christ is going to heaven?” Absolutely, and you do too!

  5. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2.3.9.3 • "This is the sole Church of Christ, which in the Creed we profess to be one, holy, catholic and apostolic." The Church of Christ is the Only Church Going to Heaven Most people would agree if they realized that most denominations claim to be the church of Christ London Baptist Confession of 1644 A CONFESSION OF FAITH of seven congregations or churches of Christ in London, which are commonly, but unjustly, called Anabaptists; published for the vindication of the truth and information of the ignorant;

  6. The Church of Christ is the Only Church Going to Heaven THE DECLARATION OF A Poor, wasted, misrepresented Remnant, of the suffering, Anti-popish, Anti-prelatic, Anti-erastian, Anti-sectarian, true Presbyterian church of Christ, in Scotland, united together in a general correspondence. Methodist Discipline Article XIII.-Of the Church “The visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men in which the pure Word of God is preached” Most people would agree if they realized that most denominations claim to be the church of Christ

  7. Catholic Church of Christ Methodist Church of Christ Baptist Church of Christ (only the) church of Christ

  8. Is there only ONE church of Christ?

  9. The One True Church of Christ Jesus said He was building ONE church Apostles preached ONE church Ephesians 4:4-5 Romans 12:5 I Corinthians 12:12

  10. Answer the Question IF there is only one church of Christ, is this it?

  11. Two simple tests to find the real church of Christ The “Columbus” Test The “Time Travel” Test

  12. Answer the Question: How can we know? Columbus arrived in America..... He wanted to know if he was in India Who is in charge here? How does your nation work? Who is in your nation? What is your name?

  13. Answer the Question:How can we know? Source of Authority (who is in charge) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18 “No other doctrine” I Timothy 1:3

  14. Answer the Question:How can we know? Source of Authority (who is in charge) Organization (how do you function) “…..Christ is head of the church…..” Ephesians 4:12, 5:23 “there is no other foundation….” I Corinthians 3:11

  15. Answer the Question:How can we know? Source of Authority (who is in charge) Organization (how do you function) Membership (who are your members) “….. the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” Acts 2:47

  16. Answer the Question:How can we know? Source of Authority (who is in charge) Organization (how do you function) Membership (who are your members) Names (what are you called) “I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ“ 1 Corinthians 1:12

  17. Answer the Question:How can we know? Source of Authority (who is in charge) Organization (how do you function) Membership (who are your members) Names (what are you called) Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called? James 2:7

  18. Answer the Question:How can we know? Source of Authority (who is in charge) Organization (how do you function) Membership (who are your members) Names (what are you called) If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you 1 Peter 4:14

  19. Scripture Is A Map To The One True Church of Christ

  20. 1955 2011 Time Travel Test

  21. Answer the Question:Did God Change? "For I am the LORD, I do not change” Malachi 3:6 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17

  22. 1955 2011 The church Jesus built will be the same in 2011, 1955, 1855, or 55AD

  23. Is This His Church? In 60 years time the Catholic church: Decided limbo wasn’t real Muslims get to heaven now Can this church be the church of God?

  24. Is This His Church? In 60 years the Methodist church: Discovered God did not create all things Discovered women could be bishops Discovered homosexuality was not a sin Can this church be the church of God?

  25. Is This His Church? In 60 years time the Christian Church: Became a denomination Elected a woman as president Can this church be the church of God?

  26. Is This His Church? In 60 years time the Mormon church: Changed the identity of God Changed the priesthood of believers Discovered they couldn’t speak in tongues Can this church be the church of God?

  27. Is This His Church? In 60 years time the Presbyterian church: Discovered abortion was not a sin Discovered homosexuality was not a sin Can this church be the church of God?

  28. Is This His Church? In 60 years time the Baptist church: Made pastors “ruler of the church” Made confessions a source of doctrine Can this church be the church of God?

  29. Are These His Churches? Lutheran churches Jehovah’s Witnesses Episcopalian Assembly of God Seventh Day Adventists They All Changed!

  30. Is This His Church? In 50 years time “our” churches: Invented numerous agencies of the church Changed the structure of the church Adopted ecumenical standards Can this church be the church of God?

  31. God DOES NOT Change! To find the Lord’s Church: Look for that which does not change The Lord’s church will not change The Lord’s message will not change

  32. The Absolutes of Judgment and Salvation: Jesus only built ONE Church Only saved in Jesus Christ Jesus said …….”No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

  33. The Absolutes of Judgment and Salvation: Jesus only built ONE Church Only saved in Jesus Christ "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.“Acts 4:12

  34. The Absolutes of Judgment and Salvation: Jesus only built ONE Church Only saved in Jesus Christ Saved by Faith and Obedience in Christ …The end of your faith-- the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:9

  35. The Absolutes of Judgment and Salvation: Jesus only built ONE Church Only saved in Jesus Christ Saved by Faith and Obedience in Christ He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him Hebrews 5:9

  36. The Absolutes of Judgment and Salvation: …..According to the commandments and doctrines of men? These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh. Colossians 2:22-23 Jesus only built ONE Church Only saved in Jesus Christ Saved by Faith and Obedience in Christ Condemned in the doctrines of men

  37. Who is Going to Heaven Those who bear Christ's name: Acts 4:12 Those who repent: Luke 13:3 Those who obey: Matthew 19:17 Those who do the will of God: I John 2:17

  38. Who is Lost? Those who practice anythingless Matthew 7:21

  39. Lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21 Therefore.......

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