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Healthy Church!
Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. The Motivation Factor
Contributed on May 5, 2011
The first factor in church health is motivation - why we do what we do,
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 22:36-40 OPEN In this new year of 2011, I’ve decided to make some changes in my life. One of the changes I’m going to make is to get healthy – physically healthy. I’m overweight, have Type-2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. ...read more
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2. The Demonstration Factor
Contributed on May 5, 2011
Our love for God and our worship of God are demonstrated in how we love and serve others.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE DEMONSTRATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 20:20-28 OPEN Chuck Colson makes an interesting observation. He points out that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, they did not make Christianity illegal. The Soviet constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. ...read more
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3. The Invitation Factor
Contributed on May 5, 2011
Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. ...read more
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4. The Conviction Factor
Contributed on Jul 12, 2011
The conviction factor of church health is faith.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE CONVICTION FACTOR” HEBREWS 11:1-12 OPEN This morning, I want us to examine the conviction factor of church health. A conviction is a strong and unshakeable belief. The word conviction come from the word convince. Convince means to persuade ...read more
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5. The Communication Factor
Contributed on Jul 12, 2011
The communication factor of church health is prayer.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 7:7-8 OPEN We continue on in our series “Healthy Church.” Today we look at the communication factor – prayer. Does anyone else here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of ...read more
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6. The Aggravation Factor
Contributed on Aug 2, 2011
What does it cost to be healthy?
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE AGGRAVATION FACTOR” LUKE 14:25-35 OPEN Some time ago, I heard an interesting adaptation of the biblical account of Adam and Eve. God was talking with Adam. He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam ...read more
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7. The Mortification Factor
Contributed on Aug 2, 2011
Four "small" things that kill the body of Christ.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE MORTIFICATION FACTOR” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN There was once a fellow who became convinced that he was dead. In reality he was very much alive. His delusion became such a problem that his family finally paid for him to see a ...read more
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8. The Inspiration Factor
Contributed on Aug 2, 2011
The work of the Holy Spirit is essential to be a healthy church.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” ACTS 2:1-13 OPEN One New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gasoline and ...read more
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9. The Activation Factor
Contributed on Aug 2, 2011
The activation factor in church health is to get every member involved in ministry.
SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE ACTIVATION FACTOR” EPHESIANS 4:7-16 OPEN We finish up our series on church health this morning. First thing this morning, I want us to consider how we know that a human body is dying. One of the indicators is when the individual members of ...read more