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The Strong Church

The Strong Church. The Importance of Spiritual Strength. Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally , my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  11  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil .

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The Strong Church

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  1. The Strong Church

  2. The Importance of Spiritual Strength Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.

  3. The Importance of Spiritual Strength Ephesians 4:11-16 Revelation 2:12-16; 3:1-3, 14-16

  4. Things That Don’t Make A Church Strong • Numbers • Deuteronomy 7:6-8 • Matthew 7:13-14 • Riches • James 2:5, 5:1-5 • Revelation 3:17-18

  5. Things That Don’t Make A Church Strong • Worldly wisdom • 1 Corinthians 1:19-21 • James 3:13-18 • Social class • 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 • Mark 12:37b “And the common people heard Him gladly.”

  6. What Makes A Church Strong? • Members who are truly converted to Christ. • Matthew 18:1-3 • John 3:3-5 • Colossians 3:1-2

  7. What Makes A Church Strong? • Members rich in faith. • James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? • Matthew 6:19-21 • 1 Timothy 6:17-19 • Matthew 16:26

  8. What Makes A Church Strong? • Members wise in the word of God. • John 8:31-32 • Ephesians 5:17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. • 2 Timothy 3:14-15 • Psalm 119:97-105

  9. What Makes A Church Strong? • Members willing to work • Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. • Philippians 2:12-13 • 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

  10. Be Saved Today! • Believe – John 8:24 • Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 • Repent – Luke 13:3 • Be Baptized – Mark 16:16 • Be Faithful – Hebrews 3:14

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