FBC Worship Service September 6, 1998

Date: September 6, 1998 Speaker: Steve Hixon

6 Habits of a Healthy Church*
*relying on the work of the Holy Spirit

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5 4 3 2 1

God's Grace
living and serving out of gratitude instead of fear
“For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” -- Romans 6:14

Authentic Community
encouraging people to develop loving relationships
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” -- John 13:35

Creative Expression
enjoying the freedom to use fresh approaches to ministry
“...we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” -- Romans 7:6

An Inviting Atmosphere
welcoming new friends into the life of our community
“We are Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.” -- 2 Corinthians 5:20

Every Member Ministry
discovering, developing and using our spiritual gifts
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others...” -- 1 Peter 4:10

Lifestyle Discipleship
bring each person to maturity in Christ
“...teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone complete in Christ” -- Colossians 1:28

5 - changed my life!
4 - I really like this
3 - I agree in general
2 - I'm not sure
1 - I don't agree

5	4	3	2	1
					God's Grace living and serving out of gratitude instead of fear “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” -- Romans 6:14
					Authentic Community encouraging people to develop loving relationships “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” -- John 13:35
					Creative Expression enjoying the freedom to use fresh approaches to ministry “...we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” -- Romans 7:6
					An Inviting Atmosphere welcoming new friends into the life of our community “We are Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.” -- 2 Corinthians 5:20
					Every Member Ministry discovering, developing and using our spiritual gifts “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others...” -- 1 Peter 4:10
					Lifestyle Discipleship bring each person to maturity in Christ “...teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone complete in Christ” -- Colossians 1:28
5 - changed my life! 4 - I really like this 3 - I agree in general 2 - I'm not sure 1 - I don't agree