Historical Background of Sikhism

Faith Debate: September 1st, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Sikhism is often confused with other religious traditions. This Faith Debate interfaith dialogue aims to learn key elements of the historical background of the world's fifth largest religion, thus laying a foundation for upcoming discussions on the show.

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

Harpal Singh Mangat. Medical Doctor and practicing Sikh.

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A Post-Denominational World

Faith Debate: August 25th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Has the church entered a post-denominational world? If so, is this s good or bad development? If not, should it endeavor to do so?

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

Staccato Powell. Founder, New Church Believers.

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The Power of Prayer

Faith Debate: August 18th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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This episode begins with thoughts about denominationalism, then shifts to a discussion about raising money for charity, before ending with a talk about the "power of prayer".

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

Staccato Powell. Founder, New Church Believers.

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Is Doctrine the Cause of Difficulty?

Faith Debate: August 11th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Is denominationalism a problem, in that it causes unnecessary division over doctrines that are not core to the faith? The panel address this question.

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

Staccato Powell. Founder, New Church Believers.

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Are Denominations a Problem?

Faith Debate: August 4th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Do we currently live in a "post-denominational" age? When various movements through church history have organized, were they right to assemble distinct denominations? Is even "non-denominationalism" a sort of denomination when defined a particular way?

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

Staccato Powell. Founder, New Church Believers.

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Does Liturgical Practice Matter?

Faith Debate: July 28th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Who determines the order of worship? If the answer is "God", then how is it that God reveals His will in these matters? A Charismatic "Spirit led" church pastor and a Lutheran "Book of Common Order" church pastor dialogue about the best answers to these questions.

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

John Bromhal. Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMC).

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This sermon was shared with the congregation of Mosaic Church in Frederick on July 21st, 2013.

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It begins with an examination of Luke 2:1-7 and related passages in order to learn the truth about the Person and work of Jesus Christ.

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It concludes with an extended illustration that demonstrates, in miraculous ways, the fact that the Messiah is Lord, Savior, and King right now.

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Church Liturgy

Faith Debate: July 21st, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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What is meant by "high church" and "low church"? Does the form of worship style matter? Why do different churches handle things like the Lord's Supper and the "work of the people" differently from one another. The Faith Debate panel discusses the various traditions.

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

John Bromhal. Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMC).

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Does One's View of the Lord's Supper Matter

Faith Debate: July 14th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Does it matter which of the Christian tradition one holds with regard to Communion? (There are four main views on the Lord's Supper: Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, Memorial/Remembrance, and Spiritual Presence). The Faith Debate discusses the important distinctions of understanding about the substance of the elements (the bread and the wine).

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

John Bromhal. Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMC).

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Major Views on the Lord's Supper

Faith Debate: July 7th, 2013

News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Within Christian tradition there are four main views on the Lord's Supper: Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, Memorial/Remembrance, and Spiritual Presence. The Faith Debate discusses the differences as related to the substance of the elements (the bread and the wine).

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Panelists:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ.

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Church.

John Bromhal. Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMC).

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