Have you ever wondered why some churches grow to be 500 or even 5,000 people in size while others don't grow at all, or in some cases end up closing their doors all together?  In this message Pastor Don identifies ten points found in any successful church.  There is no magic, every point is biblical! 

Message Outline -

Introduction:

Lyle Shaller has devoted his life to studying church's. He wrote a book entitled " Looking in the mirror."

He made a list of 10 qualities that healthy church's have in common.

#I. Leadership. Acts 2:42 the apostle teaching.

1. The Old Testament book of Judges.
2. They did their own thing.
3. There can only be one leader.

#II. Leaders have to have loyal supporters.

1. Jesus said "A house divided will not stand."

#III. A deep dependence upon prayer.

1. They prayed first, last and always.

#IV. Adequate financial resources.

1. Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there is your heart.

#V. Abundance of servant workers.

1. This is an all volunteer army.
2. Bezalel and Oholieb
3. Jacque Coutlee

#VI. A unified team spirit. Vs. 44

1. Who did the home work I assigned last week?

#VII. Pulpit and pews used to praise God.

1. No personal agendas.

#VIII. Openness to new people.

1. This is a very friendly church.
2. Hi my name is.
3. Hot dog evangelism.

#IX. A strong sense of mission.

1. Illustration: Clarence Greenleaf.

#X. A positive vision for the future.

1. Esther 4: 13-14

Conclusion:

This is the church you have been looking for.