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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Fifth message exploring the nature and function of the church.
“HEALTHY BODIES Part 5” Our physical body was designed to best function following three essential principles. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality God designed the body of Christ to function on those same three principles. In fact the most informative ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.
During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon encourages embracing the power, honor, and health of the church through active participation and spiritual nourishment from God's Word.
Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful gathering of believers. Isn't it wonderful to be here, in the house of our Lord, surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ, ready to receive His Word? I am so glad you have chosen to be here today, to share in this time of fellowship and learning. It is a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:4
Topics: Church Anniversary
A sermon about giving ourselves for the sake of God and others.
“The Healthy Eye” Matthew 6:22-23 As many of you know, this church has operated a ministry called “Safe House” since the year 2001. It has been a labor…and I mean LABOR of LOVE. It is an incredibly self-less and generous ministry. And one reason for this is that it serves some of the most ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23
Denomination: United Methodist
vision
The Power of vision series, Vision keeps us healthy Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 2, 2002 About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:1-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.
Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4
Denomination: *other
This sermon is geared for a church celebrating an anniversary. THis is our 45th year anniversary service.
Investment Tips For A Healthy Church 9/23/07 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Matthew 9:35-38 Today we look back and recognize the 45 years God has blessed this particular part of the body of Christ known first as Glenville Presbyterian Church and today as Glenville New Life Community Church PCUSA. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose.
Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose. Introduction: (Duct tape illustration using a roll of tape) Many of you here are very familiar with this product. You have probably used it many times for many different purposes. Years ago, thousands of dollars went into ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40
Denomination: Baptist
Paul makes it clear that the unmarried as well as the married have an obligation and a commitment under God.
Full Harvest Fellowship Ministries Building and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage March 6, 2009 1 Corinthians 7 1-24 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-24
a church must have diversity to be a healthy church
The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Denomination: Episcopal
Sermon 9 in the series dealing with the Biblical signs of a healthy church.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Life Signs of a Healthy Church” INTRODUCTION What determines whether something is dead or not? A medical doctor checks for VITAL signs. Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, brain function Some remain alive but are pronounced brain dead because there is no longer ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"
I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:40-47
The first sermon in a short series on marriage, family and the home, based loosely on Francis Chan's book You and Me Forever
God’s Plan for the Home (Part One) Text: 1st Corinthians 7:25 – 31 So today, I’m going to start a three part series titled, “God’s Plan for the Home.” And I’m specifically going to focus on marriage… and so if you’re here, and maybe ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8
Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8
In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.
2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32
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