Growing a Successful Church – Acts 2:47
What is a successful church? And what does it take to produce one? Acts 2:42-47 tells us what the early church did to be successful.
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The Lady Chosen by God – 2 John 1:1
The Church is much more that just an organization of Christians. It is the chosen bride of Christ. And we are her children.
Attributes of a Healthy Church – 1 Peter 3:8
Peter gives us five attributes of a healthy church. Being like-minded, sympathetic, loving one another, and compassionate and humble.
God’s Called Out Ones – 1 Peter 2:9
As believers, God has called us out of darkness and into his light. So live as a foreigner to this world, looking forward to your true home.
What Is Jesus’ Church?: Doctrine 403
What is the church? The church is both the universal body of believers over time and space as well as local gatherings of believers.
Spending Time Together – Discipleship 102
One of the most important things we can do as believers is to spend time together. To edify, encourage, and positively influence each other.
Together, We Are God’s Temple – 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
All true believers join together in producing God’s temple. We should be careful that we do nothing to cause division in the body of Christ.
Jesus Prayed for a Unified Church – John 17:20-23
Jesu’ prayer for his church was that we be unified as one in him. Don’t let our differences divide us. Let our love for Christ unite us.
What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Take Care of My Sheep’?
After his resurrection, Jesus commissioned Peter to take care of his sheep. A task given to all pastors and teachers. Feeding the flock.
Pergamum: The Compromising Church – Revelation 2:12-17
Pergamum had some good qualities. But they were also starting to become a compromising church, looking to fit into the culture around them.
Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7
Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
Follow-up to Attending In-Person Worship Services
This is a follow-up post to the one describing my in-person worship experience. Unlike the first trip, this one was much better,
