The Characteristics of a Healthy Church

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What would it look like for people to see evidence of the grace of God at our church?

Point 1: Evangelism

Read Acts 11:19-21, Matthew 5:15-16, 1 Peter 3:15

1) What hinders us from letting our light shine?

2) What barriers or obstacles are keeping you from sharing the gospel?

3) What is the Gospel? Please take a couple of minutes to explain the gospel in your own words. (Write Down)

Point 2: Discipleship

READ Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:29, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

4) What does it look like to “make disciples” in our community?

5) What are some practical ways we can be “sons or daughters of encouragement”?

Point 3: Godly Leadership/Christians

READ Hebrews 13:7, James 3:1, Colossians 2:6-7, Philippians 4:9

5) What are some characteristics of Godly Leadership in the church?

6) How can we be rooted and built up in Christ and strengthened in the faith?

Point 4: Invest in the Brethren

Read Romans 12:4-8, 2 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

7) Brainstorm ways in which we can help other churches.

8) What abilities has God given you that would benefit the Brethren?

Pray the passage

Pray that God will give you the opportunities to share the Gospel with those you come in contact with and show you where He may be calling you to serve the Brethren.

Memorize & Meditate

9)And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap , if we do not give up. 10) So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9-10

Preparing for next week

Read: Acts 12:1-19

Ask: questions of the text.

Pray: through text, for pastor as he prepares, for your heart to hear, for the congregation to hear, for all of us to be obedient.