Olsen Park Church of Christ


The Strong Church

Introduction.  Read: Ephesians 6:10-11.  This text talks about spiritual strength. This morning I would like for us to consider for a few minutes what the Bible teaches is necessary for a church to have this spiritual strength.

What makes a church strong?

I.  Not…

A.    Large numbers (Deut. 7:6-8; Matt. 7:13-14).

B.     Riches (James 2:5; 5:1-5; 1 Tim. 6:9-10; Rev. 3:15-18).

C.     Worldly wisdom (1 Cor. 1:19-21; James 3:13-18).

D.    Social class (1 Cor. 1:26-27; Mark 12:37).

II.  What makes a church strong is…

A.    Members truly converted to Christ (Matt. 18:1-3; John 3:3-5; Col. 3:1-2).

B.     Members “rich in faith” (Matt. 6:19-21; 1 Tim. 6:17-19; Rom. 4:20-21).

C.     Members wise in the word of God (John 8:31-32; Eph. 5:17; 2 Tim. 3:14-15).

D.    Members willing to work  (Eph. 2:10; Phil. 2:12-13;  1 Cor. 15:58).

Conclusion. May we strive to be “rich in faith,” wise in God’s word, working diligently in service to the Lord as those truly converted to Jesus Christ, that this congregation might be “strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”

Kyle Pope 2011

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