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Eight Characteristics Of Highly Effective Churches
Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000 (message contributor)
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1. Supernatural Power
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, it must have the supernatural power of God.
Supernatural Power Acts 11:19-26; s.s. I. Prototype of Antioch A. Hand of the Lord was with them (Acts 11:21) 1. King Saul (1 Samuel 10:1-10) 2. Elijah (1 Kings 18:46) B. Barnabas saw the grace of God (Acts 11:23) 1. Conversions (vs. 21,24) 2. Prayer & Fasting (13:2,3) 3. Spontaneous ...read more
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2. Christ-Exalting Worship
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be Christ-exalting worship.
Christ-Exalting Worship Psalm 96; s.s. I. Foundation of Biblical Worship A. Music (Psalm 96:1-2) B. Ordinances (Psalm 96:2b) C. Witnessing (Psalm 96:3,10) D. Prayer (Psalm 96:4) E. Giving (Psalm 96:8) F. Scripture (Psalm 96:13) II. Fundamental Worship at Antioch A. Acts 11:27-30 ...read more
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3. God-Connecting Prayer
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be God-connecting prayer.
God-Connecting Prayer Selected Scriptures I. Priority of Prayer A. John 15:7, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” B. James 4:2b, “You do not have because you do not ...read more
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4. Servant Leaders
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be servant leadership.
Servant Leaders Selected Scriptures I. The Pattern of God in using Human Instrumentation A. Moses - Exodus 3:7-10 READ B. Paul – 1 Cor. 3:6-7, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any ...read more
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5. Kingdom Family Relationships
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.
Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more
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6. God-Sized Vision
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.
God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ...read more
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7. Passion For The Lost
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be a passion for the lost.
Passion for the Lost Acts 11; Selected Scriptures I. The Heart of Jesus A. Mandate - Matt. 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” B. Mission - Luke 19:10, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that ...read more
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8. Maturation Of Believers
Contributed on Oct 20, 2000
For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.
Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers ...read more