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Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

The Chastening Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 29, 2011

We need healthy churches today!!!!

The Chastening of the Church 1 Peter 4:17-19 Introduction: What is the church? The called out ones! . Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:32 . Not condemnation, but purging and purifying. a. The Body of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-13; 5:23-28 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tendancy When Left To Itself--- Degeneration

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2016

There are many spiritual laws we need to acknowledge. One such law is the TENDANCY OF DEGENEARTION WHEN ANYTHING IS LEFT TO ITSELF. We must develop a plan to grow and improve.

TENDANCY WHEN LEFT TO SELF... DEGENERATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GROWTH AS A GOAL? ARE WE GROWING? GROW: To become larger, to increase, TO BECOME BETTER, improve, develop, mature, to change from childhood to adult... GROWTH HAS 3 GOALS: 1. PHYSICAL 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Marriages!!! Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 5, 2015

What does a “good marriage” look like? How can you have a “good marriage”? What are the ingredients for enriching one’s marriage?

Overview: • What does a “good marriage” look like? • How can you have a “good marriage”? • What are the ingredients for enriching one’s marriage? I. Are good marriages possible? A. God established Marriage Gen. 1:27,31, 2:24 B. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Marriage Barrier Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 12, 2015

Most married couples have a barrier between them. But they don't even realize it. Thus, they operate with a major handicap. What can be done about it? God only knows. But the walls can come down by the grace of God!

I. Realize your problem – Obvious symptoms. A. Blame - He had an affair; it’s all his fault. I wasn’t supportive, encouraging, etc. B. Denial - Worked hard, good provider, don’t know why? C. Bitter - Saw my father do that, not me! Interpret everything in light of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church That Is Alive

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 12, 2015

A sermon examining the church that is alive and moving forward for Christ.

A Church That Is Alive Acts 8:4-12 Thom Rainer wrote a book titled "The Autopsy Of A Deceased Church." In this book he addresses 12 common factors in churches that are dying or seemingly dead. Rainer states that as many as 100,000 churches could be dying. He adds "Their time is short, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Dating Game Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 4, 2013

A series about dating and marriage in the 21st century.

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 1 "The Dating Game" Genesis 2:15-25 Genesis 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. INTRODUCTION: First, let me give you a few statistics that I think will help us put this message into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Matters

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 16, 2014

To stimulate a desire to have a truly Christian marriage and not just to be married.

VIDEO: “Rethink Marriage” (Worship House Media) I believe that our culture's definition of marriage and what it really takes to last a lifetime is much different from God’s definition. We live in a world today in which marriage is seriously over looked, downplayed, and even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Other

Jesus On Marriage

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What does Jesus say about the covenant of marriage?

Jesus on Marriage Matthew 5:31-32 In 1960, in the United States, 70% of all adults were married. Today, that number is just over half. As a result, 8 times as many children are now born out of wedlock as compared to that same year. In the 1960s, two thirds of all young adults in their twenties ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Imperfect Home

Contributed by Keith Ferrell on Jan 3, 2014

A brief look at our bodies, the temple of God's Holy Spirit, and the need to take care of our spiritual, physical, and mental health.

God’s Imperfect Home “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Model For Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

5 observations about God's marriage (title and material adapted from an article by Al Janssen in Focus on the Family February 2002)

HoHum: Al Janssen- A few years ago, my wife, Jo, and I were walking through our neighborhood on a warm summer evening. I talked on and on about my day. “So, how was your day?” I asked Jo. “Did you have a good time at brunch?” That morning, Jo had met in a home with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014

1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other

7 Habits Of Highly Happy Spiritual People: Written On International Day Of Happiness

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

What are the habits of people who are 'spiritually happy'?

The United States Declaration of Independence enshrines the right of every American to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but why is happiness so elusive? The world energetically and enthusiastically runs after happiness, but it always seems to be just beyond its grasp. Apparently if you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:7, Job 5:17, Proverbs 3:12, Psalm 119:16, Proverbs 28:14, Proverbs 16:20, Psalm 84:12, Psalm 144:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Growth And Health Of A Living Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 23, 2021

The living Church is the one that is healthy and growing. The healthy Church is the one living for the Lord and fulfilling His purpose as a Church.

The Growth and Health of a Living Church Study Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: - The situation with the Church at Sardis, is the true picture of what can happen to a Church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a Church is. - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Fourth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:4 A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed