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First Baptist Church, Spartanburg June 22, 2008 - #964 Dr. Don Wilton THE MARKS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH (Part 1) I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Jesus intended the church to be healthy – living institution, vibrant, growing, solid! The New Testament Church: 1. Built by the Lord 2. Blessed by the Lord 3. Protected by the Lord Church is facing unprecedented warfare! How does she overcome and stand strong? How does the church remain healthy? Supernatural Resources: 1. It is founded by the Lord Jesus 2. It is energized by the Holy Spirit 3. It is instructed by the Word of God 4. It is occupied by changed people 5. It is fueled by divinely granted gifts 6. It is led by God called pastors
Hebrews 13:17 “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.”
© 2008 Don Wilton
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