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Next best thing to attending church?
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post Nov 1 2009, 11:09 PM
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My parents are both Atheist and therefore I can't attend church. Is there something I can do instead on Sundays to make up for not going to church?

I'm a United Protestant if that makes a difference.
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post Nov 1 2009, 11:37 PM
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Hmmm... maybe listen to some online sermons?

That's usually what I do when I can't get to church, and I learn a lot from them!

John Piper has some amazing ones! =]

Here's the link to John Piper's sermons.
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByTitle/
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post Nov 2 2009, 12:43 AM
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If you know any believers, have fellowship with them and exhort one another in sound doctrine. It'd be the same thing as church.
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post Nov 2 2009, 12:53 AM
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QUOTE (Un Homme Québecois @ Nov 1 2009, 11:09 PM) *
I'm a United Protestant if that makes a difference.


I need to be clear, first and foremost. I have resolved that if I speak in a way which is not living, I will not speak, therefore, my message is loving.

Before we proceed anywhere you must first renounce the heresy of Modalism assuming that by united protestant, you're speaking of the Godhead, which when related to Modalism, is often called unitariniasm.

Before we can begin to understand God (as if we really can) we must attempt to grasp what knowledge can be gathered about the trinity. When we understand that the trinity functions as three distinct persons in the one essence of God, and we see how all three cooperate for salvation, our love and affections for God grow continually.


The Trinity
Second, fellowship is a core thing for a Christian. The early church gathered in homes singing Psalms, preaching the Gospel, hearing the Gospel, and many more things.
While you may not have the best fellowship not attending church, for as much of an excuse CTF may be, it might possibly have to suffice, but I do suggest that you seek to know true, regenerated, born again believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and none other.

Third, sermons are a great way for now to grow your knowledge.
I suggest Mark Driscoll, he is the bomb, and easy to relate and understand, while being one of the best expository preachers I am aware of.
Free sermons, and a free iPhone app. Starting here: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/sermons

To give you a push in the right direction, I suggest you start your protestant growth with a Doctrinal booster shot known as Mars Hill's doctrine series found right here: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/doctrine

Enjoy.
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post Nov 2 2009, 05:01 PM
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Here's a good site to listen to sermons

http://www.holychurchofgod.org/pages.asp?pageid=48646
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post Nov 2 2009, 08:04 PM
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Listen to sermons online as other people said above.
They also have virtual bibles you can read online too believe it or not.
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post Nov 2 2009, 08:33 PM
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your room with a Bible and no distractions=)
seriously...

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post Nov 4 2009, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE (Rayn @ Nov 2 2009, 12:43 AM) *
If you know any believers, have fellowship with them and exhort one another in sound doctrine. It'd be the same thing as church.


^^agreed. Also try streamingfaith.com it's a online resource with thousands of live churches and almost any Christian channel you want. I used that for my Sunday church and Wednesday Bible study (as we speak lol.) I really enjoy this place and its free!! (but you do need to sign up im pretty sure, but that just email stuff.) It's definitely worth it!!
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post Nov 4 2009, 08:35 PM
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You could watch TBN. it's a great channel. I watch it all the time. They have great preachers on there and great programs. You could watch sermons online, and fellowship with others.

I understand, because I have had similar
issues with my parents.
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