1. In the first century
The church grew even with great persecution, difficulties and limited resources.
Acts 2:41, 4:4, 8:1-4, Colossians 1:23

2. What Will Make the Church Grow?

3. It will take Truth The gospel must be preached without compromise
1 Tim. 3:15, 2 Tim. 4:2-4
Do we seek God’s blessing? Eph. 2:4-5
Strong teaching – Eph. 4:12-16

4. It will take True Worship
John 4:24
One purpose of church – to worship God.
IT is a privilege
True worship draws us closer to God and one another Heb. 10:24-25
Visitors – 1 Cor. 14:24-25

5. It will take Unity
John 13:34-35
Eph. 4:16, 1 Cor. 12:24-25, Phil. 2:1-2
If we are united we work together for growth in all things

6. It will take Genuine Care
Rom. 12:10
1 Cor. 12:24-25
2 Cor. 5:10-11, Jas. 5:19-20
Do others see our concern?

7. It will take Effort We have to do something! We all have abilities
Eph. 4:16 – every part does its share
Titus 2:14 – zealous for good works
Acts 5:42

8. It will take Prayers
Why so often emphasized? 1) Needed; 2) Neglected
Jas. 1:5, Phil. 4:6
Pray for growth – Col. 4:2, 2 Thess. 3:1, etc.

9. It will take Vision
We need to make plans. We need direction!
God planned! Gal. 4:4
Paul planned – Phil. 3:12-13

10. It will take Growing Members
The church is individuals – 1 Cor. 12:27
Members should care about the church – 2 Cor. 11:28, 1 Thess. 3:9-10
Moral purity – Matt. 5:16, Phil. 2:14-16
Growth is up to each of us!

11. Am I doing my part to help the church here grow?