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Mar 16 2010 08:01am
I'm curious as to what church does everybody go too and what denomination everyone considers themselves?

I personally was raised a Lutheran / Methodist and when I had a falling away from God when I was younger I also fell away from those denominations.

I tend to go to Non-Denominational churches, though I've been going to an Evangelical church as of late.
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I am a born again Christian and go to a Bible based church .
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I have no idea what kind of churches and denominations there are atm. There are so many to choose from.

Still looking for one which feels best since I only came to faith months ago.
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Quote (Feargod @ Mar 16 2010 09:01am)
I have no idea what kind of churches and denominations  there are atm. There are so many to choose from.

Still looking for one which feels best since I only came to faith months ago.


I'm sure you'll find one. The most important thing to remember is building your relationship with God.
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Quote (Feargod @ Mar 16 2010 10:01am)
I have no idea what kind of churches and denominations  there are atm. There are so many to choose from.

Still looking for one which feels best since I only came to faith months ago.

I went to a Methodist church for a long time. I am currently not attending a church but if i was to start again i think i would choose an Episcopal church.
The main reason for this is "The church calls for the full civil equality of gay men and lesbians. Most dioceses ordain openly gay men and women; in some, same-sex unions are celebrated with services of blessing."
I am not homosexual but think this fact along with the Episcopal church ordain women as priests and bishops makes for a church based on openness and accepting rather than threats of fire and brimstone.
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Mar 16 2010 11:24pm
I go to a Roman Catholic Church,
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Mar 17 2010 01:41am
I am a member of the Church. The Koine / Hellenistic Greek of the word, Ekklesia basically means "called out ones" and is a totally different concept than people use the term for in today's world.

Denominations are mostly labeled groups that once experienced a major move of God's will and presence and decided it was a good thing and name themselves as a group, as being a part of it. I do see a problem, in that most stay there. Occasionally this leads to a form of legalism and that is bad, sad and you should avoid it if you can. Not that many have a label but the legalism.

I currently have been placed withing a group that consider themselves pentecostal/non-denominational somethingish and that could turn totally around tomorrow if I am led to do so. :rofl:

Moving on for a better explanation...

Quote (Feargod @ Mar 16 2010 10:01am)
I have no idea what kind of churches and denominations  there are atm. There are so many to choose from.

Still looking for one which feels best since I only came to faith months ago.


The objective is to seek God and be led by His Spirit to determine what family of believers you should worship and fellowship with.

He has a place for you. You need to seek it out through Him, not reason it out by your own standards.

Quote (Blind[zF] @ Mar 16 2010 10:22am)
I'm sure you'll find one. The most important thing to remember is building your relationship with God.


This is a great point. As you grow your relationship with Him, you will more clearly see what you need to do and understand how He is leading you.

Quote (WidowMaKer_MK @ Mar 16 2010 09:55am)
I am a born again Christian and go to a Bible based church .


The underlined is also a good point. There is a difference between natural reasoning and reasoning with wisdom . (best as I can explain it quickly)

Jesus and His Word are synonymous. The Holy Spirit leads your within the confines of God's laws but does not beat you into submission with them because if you are being led, you are withing them.

In short, you need to be with believer who are teaching you Biblical truth in the context of God's unconditional love and grace.

If there are any questions, toss me a PM.

May the Agape and Shalom of our Lord overflow from your heart.

This post was edited by WhirlingDervish on Mar 17 2010 01:46am
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Mar 17 2010 06:41am
Always refer to the bibe and what the Gospel tells you and becareful of what the leader of your church says.

Most christian in our day and age lost touch with the most important aspect of their christian lives which is quiet time and bible reading.

Please note that there are alot of false prophets who will lead you astray and feed you with wrong messages due to their personal agenda or maybe political standings in certain countries. :)

Denomination is not the most important thing although Fellowship plays a big part.

Most importantly , never ever deny his existance and try to walk in his light as much as possible.

We are all humans we aren't perfect , we are bound to err. Just try your best , I am sure he will be happy if you try :)


This post was edited by Hamsterbaby on Mar 17 2010 06:43am
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Mar 17 2010 09:36am
I was raised Southern Baptist, but I consider myself just a Christian with no denomination. I go to Spring Hill Church of Christ, we are a bible based church.
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Mar 17 2010 10:08pm
I was raised Mennonite but if I go anymore its either that or Anglican.
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