Tag Archives: church growth

Evangelism; February 7, 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a verse I have … Continue reading →

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Response to Persecution; September 22, 2023

Posted on September 23, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. This is the true, Godly response to persecution: you don’t just sit and take it, but you don’t shut up, either. They got out of town so … Continue reading →

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Body Life; September 19, 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 5:13-14 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. I don’t remember when, but certainly … Continue reading →

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Church Growth; October 31, 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds … Continue reading →

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Many Parts in One Body; October 1, 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Cor 12:12, 18 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. But in fact God has arranged the … Continue reading →

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Persecution; August 19, 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. This one sentence exposes why persecution has historically served to grow the Church. This proves that it wasn’t just the apostles who felt that “We cannot help … Continue reading →

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Church Survival; June 25, 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This verse is not in the largely parallel passage in Matthew 6 that we had on May 3. Jesus indeed repeated … Continue reading →

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Money; June 9, 2018

Posted on June 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 12:44 “They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” It was no accident that Jesus did/said this right after he gave such a strong warning about … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2016

Posted on November 2, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.” This is a famous incident, and … Continue reading →

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November 8, 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 31:12-13 “Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns—so that they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. Their children, who do … Continue reading →

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