Category: Denominations

Bible Verse of The Day – 1-9-19

1 Corinthians 3:4 (NKJV) 4 For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I am of Apollos,” are you not carnal?

It is not uncommon to hear Christians label themselves by the doctrine or the teacher that they follow.

Sometimes it’s a denominational name. Other times it’s the name of a man or woman that they have received certain doctrinal teachings from which they follow very closely.

Some of this can be harmless, even though quite unnecessary. But other times it is purely carnal behavior, as mentioned by Paul in the verse above.

In the end, it is God that matters. The person who led us to Christ, or the denomination we follow is insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Paul puts it this way;

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (NKJV) 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.

So, we need to be careful as to what labels we stick on ourselves, because God must always be at the forefront and the One who receives the glory and honor for all that is done.

Let us not fall into the habit of boasting or labeling ourselves by anyone’s name, except by the name of our one and only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Galatians 6:14 (NKJV) 14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-17-18

Mark 9:38-39 (NKJV) 38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.

As Christians, followers of Christ, we can become prejudice in our own little ways if we are not careful.

For instance, there are times when we may think that if someone doesn’t go to the same church we go to, or if they’re not in our group or our denomination, we have the right to snub them or disrespect them.

We may even go so far as to think we need to teach them and show them how it’s done, our way.

These are things to be very careful of because, like the disciples, we can approach things in the wrong way. And our actions toward other brothers and sisters in Christ can be rude, hurtful and out of line. We can get caught up in sectarianism.

What is sectarianism? It’s excessive devotion or attachment to a particular sect or party, especially in religion.

Today, ask God to help us to walk by His Spirit. To love, listen and have discernment, not trying to figure things out by intellect, and act out of line.

Don’t let our lack of knowledge of others be destructive towards them just because they’re not in our group or because they don’t think or act like us.

As God’s children, we need to unify and come together by being respectful, kind and supportive of each other. Jesus says to love one another.  And not just in our hearts, but in our actions as well.

John 13:34-35 (NKJV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-29-15

Mark 9:38-40 (NKJV) 38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me. 40 For he who is not against us is on our side“.

Jesus taught the disciples right from the start that just because someone was not in their little group of twelve, it does not necessarily mean they are wrong for doing what they do. They were doing it in the name of Jesus. In other words they believed in Him as well. Their hearts were for Jesus and they wanted to do good.

How many times do we look at other denominations or churches and think, “well they are not doing it like us, or they don’t belong to our group so they are off or not doing it right?”

We, as the bride of Christ, need to come together in unity and work as one body. We shouldn’t always be looking at others and finding fault because they are not part of our church or our group, etc.

Our passion is to reach individuals for Jesus Christ. We can all agree on that. But there are lot of individuals that are struggling and suffering all over this world. Our church or group, etc. can not do it alone.

Wouldn’t it be beautiful if we could put aside our denominational prejudice, and together reach the world with Christ?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-20-15

Galatians 3:28 (NKJV) 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

There is neither Jew nor Greek.

This is straight from the word of God. This is not something made up by man centuries after Christ walked the earth.

So let’s move forward 2,000 years and apply this to us today.

There is neither Baptist, nor Catholic, nor Lutheran, nor Methodist, nor Episcopalian, nor Assemblies of God, nor Church of God, nor any other denomination you could name.

There are followers of Christ. The end.

I’m going to risk stepping on some toes today, but sometimes things need to be said. Our toes will heal if we let them.

As children of God, we need to learn to set aside and tear down the boundaries and walls that man has created with denominations. Denominations are not of God. They are 100% manmade.

This doesn’t mean that you have to leave your denominational church. But it does mean that we need to lay aside denominational thinking and stop letting these manmade walls divide us as believers.

We also need to lay aside some of the things that are passed down to us from our denominations that cause us to look down on others, judging them without cause.

Remember, our goal should be to bring people to Christ, not just to our church or our denomination!

As we bring people to Christ, He works in their hearts and He does a work in their lives. In the end, we need to make sure we’re pointing people to The Way, The Truth and The Life.

Reach out to someone today, and offer them Jesus!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-26-13

(Psalm 133:1 NKJV)  Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

If we believe in God’s Son and He lives in us, we are God’s children. We are a family; our bothers and sisters are all those who are His.

I remember at times growing up, when my family was together on things, how nicely things flowed in our home. But, if one of us got off track or did things that were against the rules of our home, it could stir up some uncomfortable situations and make things unpleasant.

Just as it is with God’s family. We have many denominations and at times it gets messy and uncomfortable. If we could all learn how to come together like family should do, we could be so much more effective on this earth.

I remember I was on vacation recently sitting in a hot tub outdoors. There were two Christian ladies in there with me. We started talking about church, and one thing led to the next. They were their for a convention and I was there for another convention.

I mentioned to them about how it would be nice if we could all come together and have one big convention.  One of them chuckled, and said to me, “When we all get on the other side”. I said, “yes it will be that way, no doubt, when we get to Heaven because there will be no choice.  But wouldn’t it be nice if we could make the choice to do it here first, wouldn’t Papa love that?” One of them looked at me like I had 3 heads and the other agreed.

We may have a different name or denomination and different views on things, but we are family, God’s children. We have been saved by His Son. Who are we to give ourselves names and think we can pick and choose who to help and who not to help or be involved with?

We should all be able to work together, we are the children of the most HIGH, and with Him all things are Possible. Let us put our agendas and our ideas aside for once and let God help us to come together and be effective in this earth.

We get one chance at this. Let us work hard and do it God’s way, TOGETHER!!

Love you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-20-12

(1 Cor 1:12-13 NKJV)  Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” {13} Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

Over the centuries the body of Christ has become more and more fragmented due to differences of opinion, differences in interpretation of scripture, etc. Ultimately this has caused hundreds of different denominations to pop up and grow.

God doesn’t want us to follow a denomination. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Catholic, Baptist, Assemblies of God, Church of God, Nazarene, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Congregational, Episcopal or any other possible denomination out there. Not a single one of them was ever God’s idea.

God’s word teaches us to follow Christ, and Christ alone. We are not to follow a denomination or an organization and act as though that organization has the corner on God’s insight or inspiration.

There is no man on this earth, nor has there ever been, who has exclusive access to God. God speaks to anyone who will take the time to learn His word and grow their relationship with Him, and listen for His voice. Anyone who tells you otherwise is speaking falsehood.

Test what you’re taught. Make sure it lines up with the word of God, and not just the way your denomination has taught you. Ask God to show you the truth of His word as He intends it to be, apart from man’s opinions.

What God reveals can be truly eye-opening.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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