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Today is Monday, December 1 2008

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The Bible-Driven Church

Technologically-savvy. Sound-bite oriented. Busier-than-ever. That describes a huge segment of society today. What should a church do to reach those people-to make itself relevant? John MacArthur explains what makes a church relevant in today’s-and any-culture in his study The Bible-Driven Church.

Today's Message:

The Shepherd's Responsibility

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Marks of a Healthy Church

So what is the standard for greatness when it comes to your local church? John’s classic study Marks of a Healthy Church identifies the traits that, when true of a church, lead to effectiveness and spiritual growth in the congregation and the community. This study can help you develop your spiritual gifts in a way that builds up fellow believers.

Ashamed of the Gospel

Is there anything really wrong with skits, dramas, interpretive dances, and the like in the local church? Is there anything wrong with preaching what the people want to hear? Many church leaders have embraced entertainment and modern marketing techniques to grow their churches—they’ve traded the gospel for mass appeal.

Find out what philosophy is really driving many church ministries today, and make sure you stay faithful to the gospel that was “once for all delivered to the saints.”

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Do We Need the Local Church?
The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes the importance of local assemblies. In fact, it was the pattern of Paul's ministry to establish local congregations in the cities where he preached the gospel. Hebrews 10:24-25 commands every believer to be a p...
Church As It Was Meant To Be
In many respects, the contemporary church in America looks more like a large corporation than like anything described in the New Testament. Even church leaders sometimes bear a closer resemblance to CEOs and corporate executives than to humble, tende...
Inward, Upward, or Outward?
If the average evangelical congregation were surveyed concerning the primary purpose of the church, it is likely that many diverse answers would be given.

Several purposes, however, would probably be prominent.

A large number ...