Characteristics of a Healthy Church
Matthew 16:18
Introduction: illustration “Frail Health”
I. Why do we need to know what the spiritual health of the church is?
1. Good spiritual health is a sign of the true church. (Matthew 7:17-19)
2. An unhealthy church is an ineffective church. (Revelation 3:15-16)
3. God loves His church and made it to be healthy. (John 15:9)
II. How do we ensure we are a spiritually healthy church?
1. A church that is intimate with God is intimate with each other. (John 17:20-26)
2. A church that is intimate with God will see God work in their daily lives. (Acts 2:1-6)
3. A church that is intimate with God is obedient to God. (John 14:15)
III. What we need to understand about spiritual health.
1. Spiritual health is intentional. (2 Corinthians 13:5)
2. Spiritual health is maintained. (2 Corinthians 13:5)
3. Spiritual health of the church must be built by Christ. (Matthew 16:18)
Conclusion:
Who would you have to build your church building? Would you do it yourself or hire a contractor?
In the same way we need to build our church’s spiritual health through Christ and not ourselves.
This means we must follow scripture with intention and carefully.
