Nature of the Kingdom Parables in Sunday School Lesson
The lesson explains Jesus parables about God's reign using Matthew and Mark passages. It warns readers to stick to Jesus’ own interpretations, focus on single truths per parable, and avoid forcing the gospel into Judaic law, noting how mustard seed and leaven depict quiet, expansive growth of faith and Christianity.
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R. H. Ramsey
Jesus
Matthew
Fasting, faith, and the coming of God's kingdom in Christian teaching
The passage discusses interpreting Scriptural metaphors within their frames of reference. Jesus compares disciples to friends of a bridegroom, noting fasting will be voluntary when he is absent. Fasting arises from need, not command, reflecting old law versus the gospel, and the spread of Christ’s ideas shapes society. Features Syndicate.
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Christ
Jesus
National Council Churches’ of Christ
King
God
Christian Education
U.S.A
Features Syndicate
Centennial Observance Opens at St Mark United Methodist
St Mark United Methodist Church on E Washington Drive begins its centennial observance tomorrow at 6 p.m. with events through March 15 led by Rev Liston Sellers Jr. Mayor Robert Davis will speak and other community leaders will offer remarks. A fellowship hour with refreshments follows the program.
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St. Mark
Mind Games: Religion Surpasses Sex in Thought Study
University of Louisville psychologist Dr. Paul D. Cameron reported results from a survey of 3,416 people asking what they thought about in the last five minutes. Findings show religion thoughts occur about twice as often as sexual thoughts across age groups, with specifics by age: 18-25 think of sex every 10 minutes and religion every 25, while over 65 think of sex once an hour and religion every 10 minutes. Middle-aged minds mix religion about every 15 minutes, sex about every 35, and even thoughts of pets. The piece notes broader cultural ties to sports and politics, gender differences in happiness at work, and calls for further study of emotional factors beyond guilt and well-being.
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University of Louisville
United Methodist Church
Paul D. Cameron
Cameron
West Africa preaching trip led by Stutts from Eastchester Drive
James Stutts of Eastchester Drive Church of Christ departs Monday for a missionary tour in Cameroon West Africa. He will join a seven member team to establish and strengthen jungle congregations, following 1969 baptisms and three new churches. He returns February 8.
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Eastchester Drive
Church of Christ
Cameroon
West Africa
Africa
Stutts
Hastchester Drive
United States
Mental Giants Could Buy Willpower If It Existed
If willpower were a purchasable commodity in this life, people would become mighty personalities. The idea playfully questions whether self discipline is a marketable trait and suggests that true resolve cannot be bought.
Young people to lead services at First Pentecostal Holiness
Church calendar outlines Youth Week at First Pentecostal Holiness Church beginning Sunday through Jan 17 with Rev Elvio Canayesio from Argentina speaking Wednesday through Sunday at 7 30 p m all services open to the public Prayer services begin tonight each Saturday at 7 p m at Trindale Baptist Church Fellowship Hall led by Frank Barnes A singing at West Point Baptist Church on Ridgecrest Drive Sunday 2 30 p m by the Dennis Family open to the public Elder Dennis Bishop of Winston-Salem preaches Saturday 8 p m at St Matthews Holiness Church Elder L E Gaines of High Point preaches Sunday at 3 p m in the same church Providence United Methodist Church hosts a Mission to Ministers and Lectures on Preaching Feb 11 13 with Evangelist Leighton Ford Charlotte and Bishop James Armstrong of Aberdeen 8 D preaching Western North Carolina clergymen gather about 600 attend The Regeneration a nine member music group performs Friday Jan 15 7 30 p m at Greenwood Hills Wesleyan Church open to all.
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Frank Barnes
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Dennis
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Winston-Salem
St. Matthews Holiness Church
Meredith Street
L. E. Gaines
High Point
Leighton, Ford
Charlotte
United Methodist
James Armstrong
Aberdeen
Providence United Methodist Church
Providence Rct
Western North Carolina
Re’generation
Greenwood Hills Wesleyan Church
N. Main Street
Youth Rally Set Sunday in Holly Hill Wesleyan Church
Wesleyan Youth groups from High Point and Thomasville area plan a combined rally Sunday at 6 pm at Holly Hill Wesleyan Church 202 West Holly Hill Road. The event features special singing by Christian Vibrations from Kernersville Wesleyan College and local groups and launches the International Wesleyan Youth Leadership Congress in Dayton Ohio December 29 31. About 2000 youths from the United States Canada and the Virgin Islands are part of a ten year evangelistic effort. Attendees from the area include Lloyd Albertson Kevin Blake Cathy Buie Ronnie and Maxine Kennedy Kenneth Parker and Mr and Mrs Bill Reeves. The rally begins preparations for Wesleyan Youth Week January 31 February 7 with the theme Living Is A Matter of Sharing hosted by Rev Forbis Kivett.
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Kevin Blake
Cathy Buie
Ronnie
Maxine Kennedy
Kenneth Parker
Bill Reeves
Wesleyan
Forbis Kivett
Second Term Registration Continues At Piedmont Bible College Extension
The Mount Calvary Bapt ist Church at 1 Kearns Street hosts the second term of Piedmont Bible College Winston-Salem extension. Beginning Jan 4, the two remaining Monday sessions run 6 46 to 9 25 pm. Courses cover Hebrews II Bible Truth Dispensationally Arranged Gospel of John II The Trinity Personal Evangelism and Old Testament Survey I. Instructors include Bill Sullivan Rev Newell C McMahan pastor Mount Calvary Rev I T Harmon Pastor C R Rileh Rev George Branning and Rev Mr McMahan says the school is open to the public.
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Bunning
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Kearns Street
Piedmont Bible College
Winston-Salem
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Newell C. McMahan
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I. .T. Harmon
C. R Rileh
George Branning
Mr. McMahan
Split home promotes harmony after 60th anniversary
Ida and Max Kurth of Montreux Switzerland mark their 60th wedding anniversary and say harmony grows when couples live in a split home with separate rooms and shared dining and living spaces. They observe children seeking independence prompts parents to reclaim independence too.
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Ida
Max Kurth
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Clergy and clergy titles contrasted with Bible use
The piece argues that clergy and titles like Reverend are man made not biblical. It cites passages about servanthood and following Christ, urging Believers to test teachings by scripture. It emphasizes that only God's words are infallible and the Bereans searched the Scriptures daily to verify truth.
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