Victory Church
11.25.18 Sam Smucker
Matthew 9:35-38 NLT
We see the same need today – people scattered looking for purpose in their lives.
Matthew 16:13-19 NLT
Nothing can stop this mighty moving force – The Church of Jesus Christ.
Acts of the Apostles 1:8 NLT
Acts of the Apostles 2:38-47 NLT
What makes a church strong and Healthy?
1. A passion for those who do not yet know Jesus.
Matthew 4:18-20 NLT
John 4:34-36 NLT
A church is healthy where the people are deeply concerned about people’s eternal destiny.
2. A family to belong to – we all have a need to belong.
Luke 15:1-2 NLT
A church is healthy where there is not a judgmental attitude, but an attitude of acceptance.
3. Where the Word of God is the foundation.
Luke 6:46-49 NLT
Matthew 4:4 NLT
The local church is the hope of the world – we are the Body of Christ on the earth – His hands, His feet, His mouth – His influence.