OUR GOAL IS TO BE THE SAME CHURCH DESCRIBED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. Our aim is to be identified with the Christians of the first century. This is possible for all who will learn, believe and be guided by the plain teaching of God’s word, the New Testament. When Jesus declared such to be “the seed of the kingdom” (Luke 8:18), He was emphasizing a known fact of nature, that specific kinds of seed, when planted, will always produce after their kind. For example, wheat seed will produce only wheat. In like manner the word of God, when planted in the hearts of honest people, and obeyed, will produce Christians just as it did in the first century – nothing more and nothing less.

WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANYONE BUT CHRIST. He is the head of the church, (Colossians 1:18) which leaves no room for any human head. We do not answer to anyone but Christ. As it was in the first century, so it is today, there is not inter congregational organization, each congregation is autonomous with Christ as Lord and Master. When a congregation matures to the point where some of the Christian men meet the qualifications, overseers (also called bishops, elders or pastors) are appointed to look after the spiritual welfare of the congregation. Such men are appointed only when they meet all the qualifications listed by Paul in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. Such men have the responsibility to “feed the flock” with the spiritual food found in scriptures, and to be examples for others to follow (1 Peter 5:1-3). Our preachers are not “pastors” (unless they meet the qualifications and are so appointed) but are simply teachers of the gospel.

THE BIBLE IS OUR ONLY GUIDE and we follow no man-written creed books. The Bible alone governs us in faith and conduct. While recognizing the guiding principals of the Old Testament, we conform to the teaching and pattern of the New Testament (Hebrews 1:1-2; 1 Peter 4:11). We believe the Bible is verbally inspired and infallible in content (2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 Corinthians 2:11-13). When the Bible speaks on any given subject, its teaching is accepted as final. By its own testimony no one may, with impunity, alter a single word of the Bible (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19).

OUR PLEA IS FOR UNITY AMONG ALL who would respond obediently to the doctrine and commandments given in the New Testament. Such obedience is in harmony with the prayer of Jesus and the pleadings of the apostles (John 17:20-21; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-6).

Such unity is possible, or Jesus would have not prayed for it. Religious division has always been the result of departure from God’s pattern. We believe division can be healed by a return to the revealed truth of God’s word. For this we plead.

OUR WORSHIP SERVICES ARE BIBLICAL, simple, spiritual and orderly, keynoted by the words of Jesus, who said, “true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth” (John 4:32-24). Absent from our services is the frenzied emotionalism common in so many churches today. Each element of worship finds its origin in the commands and examples from the New Testament.

SINGING – The entire assembly joins in singing songs, a capella style. There is no band but simple, uplifting praise through singing. Since we find no evidence in the New Testament that the early church used mechanical instruments to accompany their singing, we do not use them in our worship. (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16)

PRAYER – The congregation is led in prayer by men in the assembly. We pray, not only to praise and thank God, but also to ask for our needs and the needs of others. (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

PREACHING – The lessons and sermons are designed to teach God’s word so as to encourage compliance by those who listen. It has become increasingly popular for a preacher to appear sensational by discussing subjects not revealed in the Bible, and even lay claims to miraculous powers. We offer a period of spiritual Bible teaching and study.

THE LORDS SUPPER – Like the church of the New Testament times, we partake of the Lord’s supper each first day of the week (Acts 20:7). The supper consists of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine as memorials of the body and blood of Jesus (1 Corinthians 11:20-34).

GIVING AS WE PROSPER – We do not take up a collection every time we meet, but only the first day of the week (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Should you attend our Sunday service when the collection is taken, you are not expected to give. This is the responsibility of our members, not our guests.

When you visit our assemblies, you will be received in a friendly, kind and courteous manner. We believe this to be the Christian attitude of those who truly love God and mankind. Though you may at first be among strangers, we hope that you will come to know us well and consider us as your friends.

If these matters find favorable response in your heart, we invite you to consider them further. At your request, we will gladly study the Bible with you in the privacy of your home, or you may enroll in a free Bible correspondence course, which we will be happy to provide. These services are free and may be had contacting us by phone at (903) 892-8229.

The locations of the churches of Christ in Sherman were selected so to accommodate all areas of town. If Parkview is a far drive, there may be a church closer to you.

The Parkview family meets at 815 S. Dewey, located in the southeast section of Sherman. Other churches of Christ that meet in southeast Sherman include the Grand Avenue Church of Christ and the Iglesia de Cristo on Houston Street.

The Western Heights congregation meets in the southwest section of town on Baker Park Dr. off of HW 56.

Woods Street Church of Christ fellowships together in northwest Sherman near Fairview Park.

The Shannon Church of Christ meets in northeast Sherman on Dripping Springs Rd.

We invite anyone and everyone to worship with us on Sunday, but please do not let location keep you from fellowshipping with believers. If you would like contact information on any churches of Christ in the Sherman area, feel free to call our office at (903) 892-8229.