| Building
a Strong Congregation
Introduction: 1. People have many different ideas of what
makes a strong congregation. 2. Some
people think a congregation is strong because of a strong social emphasis.
3. The Bible provides 7 key areas to
emphasize in building a strong local congregation. Discussion: 1. Strong Bible _____________ and
_____________ (Ac. 20:32; 2 Tm. 4:1-4)
2. Exemplary _____________ (Ph.
1:1; 1 Pt. 5:2-3Ti. 2:2). 3. _____________ ______________ on the Part of
Every Member (Ti. 2:11-12; Ro. 12:1-2;
Ep. 2:10; 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15; Mt. 5:16; Ph. 2:14-16). 4.
Congregational Warmth and _____________ _______________ (Ro. 12:10; 1
Pt. 1:22; 1 Jh. 3:18; Jh.
13:34-35; 1 Jh. 2:8-11). 5. __________________ Hearts (Ga. 6:1-2; 1 Pt.
3:8-12; Jude 21-23). 6. An Attitude of _______________ (Ti. 2:14;
Ro. 12:11; Mt. 20:20-28). 7. ________________ Factor (Ac. 5:32;
8:1-4) Conclusion: 1. As the church continues to function, let us
not lose sight of the fact that the strength depends on us as we depend upon the Lord. 2. Each of us need to endeavor to do all we
can to lend as much as we can to this congregation so it will: a.
Continue to grow and mature
b. Stand for the truth c.
Glorify God |
