"…that God may open a door (Col. 4:3)"
"Church" Tagged Sermons
Paul has never taken anything from the church in Corinth, and they have begun to “judge” that Paul – somehow – isn’t worthy of being paid!
In this lesson, Mike talks about the responsibility of any church to care for God’s servants.
In Acts 6, the early church needed someone to take on the responsibility of feeding a group of widows that were being overlooked. The apostles did not assume that responsibility since they needed to give their attention “to prayer and the ministry of the word.” So, the apostles appointed seven men to serve (diakanos).
Jesus designed the church to grow through “evangelism.” But what is evangelism exactly? In this lesson, Mike explores the role that evangelism plays in creating “a living church.”
In this lesson, Mike explores the value of worship, and how it marks the healthy church. He examines the idea that each choice we make is valued on a scale of worth. Is it worth it — or not? Those things that we value consume our time and attention.
A living church is in the process of making disciples, and doing what Jesus says is the first step in becoming a disciple yourself. The challenge is become a disciple rather than just a follower.
In the first lesson, Mike consider this question: “What would keep OpenDoor from growing?” Since “living” things grow naturally, if the church is alive, it should grow. But maybe our emphasis should not be on church “growth,” but on church “health.”