{"id":735,"date":"2018-11-27T09:17:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T09:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hollywoodroadchurchofchrist.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2024-04-08T01:16:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T01:16:13","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/hollywoodroadchurchofchrist.com\/?page_id=735","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About the Church<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The church that meets at 163 N. Hollywood Road exists to glorify God through the command of Jesus Christ to teach and preach the Gospel to every man.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We do this through every aspect of our lives; through our worship, giving, living, learning, and doing all that the Scriptures say we must do to be holy as our Father in heaven is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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About the church<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is the Church of Christ? Is it just another denomination? Are there any characteristic beliefs that make it different from the hundreds of churches dotting the landscape of our world today? We can answer these questions for you, but first let us address a common fallacy circulating in some religious circles; i.e. that Alexander Campbell founded the Church of Christ. This rumor exists in part because Mr. Campbell was a leading figure in the effort to restore pure New Testament Christianity in this country over one hundred fifty years ago. Preaching the old Jerusalem gospel, and demanding a “thus saith the Lord” for what we believe and practice is a far cry from building a church. Campbell did not build the church of Christ, Christ did. (Mt. 16:18) In fact, Campbell did not build any church. He merely carried the good seed of the kingdom from place to place and planted it in the honest hearts of the hearers. Those who responded, obeyed the gospel (Rom. 1:16), not the teachings of Mr. Campbell, and became Christians (Acts 11:26) not Campbellites.\u00a0<\/p>

In an attempt to introduce you to the Church of Christ, let us first of all introduce you to the people. Who are these people? According to the Bible, they are a group of individuals who have, because of their faith in Christ, embraced Christianity. (I Cor. 11:l-2) They have been bought with a price and they belong to Christ (I Cor. 6:20). \u00a0They are Christians (Acts 11:26) and feel honored to wear the lovely name of Jesus. In fact, they are Christians only; i.e. they wear no human names or appellation. They gather weekly to remember the death of their founder, Jesus Christ, by observing the Lord’s supper. (Acts. 20:7; I Cor. 11:23-33).\u00a0<\/p>

Secondly, we should note that the Church of Christ is not a denomination. We do not owe our existence to Campbell, Luther, Wesley, Calvin, or any other man. We are not descended from any such group, but rather owe our existence to the Lord himself. We pass up all human movements by going back to the beginning of the church in Acts 2. Since Jesus teaches that the word of God is the seed of the Kingdom, (Lk. 8:11) we believe that anywhere and anytime the pure word of God is preached, the results will be what they were in New Testament days and times. Thus the New Testament becomes our blueprint for what we teach and practice. If it is not found there, then we reject it. If it is taught there, then we accept and practice it. We do our best to reproduce the church which Christ set before the world in faith, in doctrine, and in practice.\u00a0<\/p>

This is the reason we refer to the church in terms used only in the New Testament. Such as “Church of God” (Acts 20:28); “Church of the Lord”; “Churches of Christ” (Rom. 16:16) etc. Since the church belongs to Christ, and is the bride of Christ, and since he built the church; it seems only right that we wear His, and only His name.\u00a0<\/p>

The Church of Christ subscribes to no human creed. We have no creed but Christ and the New Testament scriptures. We believe the word of God to be inspired. We believe that the word of God came directly form the mind and mouth of God and was given to holy, inspired men who wrote exactly what God breathed (II Tim. 3:16,17; II Pet. 1:20-12). \u00a0It is the perfect revelation of God’s will to man, and cannot be changed without disobeying God. (Jn. 8:32; Gal. 1:6-9; Rev. 22:18-19; Jn. 17:17) Since the rulings of church councils are not inspired, they are not binding upon God’s people.\u00a0<\/p>

The Church of Christ is not governed by an earthly board of directors, with a president or superintendent acting as head. Christ is the only head of the church. (Eph. 1:2 and Col. 1:18) Each local church is self-governing and independent of other churches. Bishops, elders, pastors, shepherds (all the very same office) exercise leadership in local churches. These men are selected by the church in accordance with New Testament regulations. (Titus 1 and I Tim. 3.) \u00a0Deacons are selected to serve the elders and the church in specifically given duties (I Tim. 3:8-10). \u00a0These physical duties relieve the elders of such so they can give themselves to the oversight of the local congregation. \u00a0Deacons have no authority but they work under the oversight of the elders.<\/p>

Finally, the Church of Christ may not be joined as is the common misunderstanding that someone joins a church or denomination. Rather people are added by the Lord to the church, when they obey the gospel. In order for the Lord to add one to His church, the individual must believe, (Heb. 11:6); repent, (Acts 2:38); confess Christ, (Rom. 10:9-10); and be baptized for the remission of sins, (Act. 2:38, I Pet. 3:21). At this point the Lord adds the converted to the church (Acts 2:47). One never is voted into the church, or works his way into the church, or buys his way into the church. Only through obedience to the gospel does anyone enter the Church of Christ. Wouldn’t you like to know more about these people and their message? Remember to be in Christ means everything. Don’t delay your obedience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We believe that New Testament Christianity must be according to the word of God and nothing else.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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About the Minister<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hello, My name is Brandon Liner. I am the pulpit minister for the Hollywood Road Church of Christ. I am a 2016 graduate of the Southwest School of Bible Studies in Austin, TX. And I have been preaching for the Hollywood Road Church of Christ since 2019. My wife, Jami and I have been married for 24 years and we have seven children. And aside from a two-year missionary stay in Texas, and three years in Lafayette; we are both life-long residents of Houma.<\/p>

It is an honor to be able to preach and for my family to serve my hometown congregation and a group of people who have been very inspirational and caring for us. My wife, Jami and I were both baptized and added to the Lord’s church here seventeen years ago and and from that day until now we have been accepted as family and treated as family.<\/span><\/p>

If you do not know about the church that meets here, I encourage you to visit with us; and I promise, you will see the same southern hospitality and care of these people as we did the first day we walked through the door. You will be in for a warm welcome, a friendly visit, and an opportunity to see people who truly care about living godly lives according to, and only by the Holy Word of God.<\/span><\/p>

If you have a bible question or just want to know more about what we believe, I am available to do a personal bible study with you as well and I welcome you to contact me through our “Contact” page to set up a time and place for a personal bible study.<\/span><\/p>

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May God Bless You,<\/p>

Brandon Liner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beliefs and Practice<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Worship<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that worshipping God in song is done strictly by acapella singing, without the use of mechanical instruments of music because there is neither command, nor example of such in the New Testament scriptures.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that Communion is done in remembrance of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ every first day of the week as we have scriptural example of this according to Acts 20:7. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe in the scriptural example and command of Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 that a collection was taken up by the church on the first day of the week and that all members were to lay something aside for this collection from the abundance they have earned.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that our public prayers to God are prayers that are offered from the heart at the moment the prayer is offered and that they are not recitations and memorizations of preplanned prayers or liturgies.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that sermons should be preached from the whole counsel of God and they should be preached for the edifying of the body (Eph 4:12) through the learning of doctrine for the purpose of reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness that every member may be fully equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that in all that we do, whether word or deed, should be done by the authority and approval of God.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that our lives as Christians are of utmost importance to us, and that there can be no compromise with sinful practices of this world (Ephesians 5:11).<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that our sole purpose in this life is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:28). <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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