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Tag Archives: edification
Some Questions For Us
Many members say that they desire the growth of the local church. Many say that they desire many visitors at the annual Gospel Meeting. However, are we doing what it takes for these things to happen? Desire without action will … Continue reading
Posted in christian growth, Christian Influence, Dedication, evangelism, Fellowship, Hospitality, questions, Soul Winning
Tagged Bible reading, church attendance, church growth, desire without actions, edification, evangelism, friendliness, Gospel meeting, Hospitality, involvment, Mark 4, Parable of the sower, participation, prayer, questions, spiritual growth, visitors
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Thoughts on Church Growth
In my personal reading, I’ve found a few thoughts I wish to share with you: 1. The church needs to be among society. Alexander Campbell: “That the church may have an influence upon society at large, there is wanting a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Chruch, Fellowship, Giving, Soul Winning, Work
Tagged alexander campbell, all members need to be included in the work, carl mitchell, christians need to be involved in one another's lives, church growth, edification, fellowship, flavil yeakley jr., friendships, jerry jones, jimmy jividen, liberal giving is needed, mission work v. dog food, money, money no substitute for work, quote if this is not a place.., reap what we sow, song lead me to one soul today, Soul Winning, stats on friendship and relationships in church, the church needs to be among society, v.p. black, we need to put into pratice what we know, wendell p. loveless
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The Written Word
Let me give you some advice concerning edification and evangelism: Don’t forget to write. In fact, try to write something daily. Now, why do I say this? (1) The written word can speak long after you cease to be on … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Preachers, Preaching, Soul Winning
Tagged 2 Chronicles 21, 2 Timothy, bill bennett, bulletin articles, Colossians, deceased preachers writings, edification, elijah preaches after death, elijah to jehoram, encouraging letters, Ephesians, evangelism, founding fathers, Luke 16, paul writes to colosse, paul writes to rome, paul writes while in prision, philemon, Philippians, quote on reading and writing, samuel johnson, the dead can still speak, they have moses and the prophets, written word, written word may go where you cannot
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“I Worship God At Home”
Several years ago, I was studying with an individual. I had convinced this person of many things. Yet, I never could get this person through the doors of the church building and into the assembly. As I encouraged him to … Continue reading
The Work of the Church
If a church loses its focus, then nearly anything can be imagined as the work of the church. Some churches are extremely busy. They have this activity and that activity. They have numerous programs and works that they do. Their … Continue reading