While searching for success, most people would like to find the easy way. The truth is there is no easy way to success. To grow a great church requires we be spiritually successful, and Paul, through inspiration, reveals for us four steps to success which will help us grow a great church and thrive for Jesus.
GAGC 15: Secrets of Spiritual Success
Philippians 3:12-15
June 18, 2023 • Jeff Gardner • Philippians 3:12–15
GAGC 01: Autopsy of a Dead Church
February 5, 2023 • Jeff Gardner • Revelation 3:1–6
The first century church was vibrantly and vitally alive. Yet, in today’s church there is a certain vitality that appears to be missing in most congregations. Jesus told the church at Sardis they had a reputation of being alive, but were dead. What causes a church to die? This week we will perform a spiritual autopsy on a dead church and see three causes of church death.
GAGC 02: Revival
February 12, 2023 • Jeff Gardner • Revelation 2:1–7
One of the greatest needs of the 21st Century church is the need for revival. Churches across America have been in a free-fall since the year 2000, showing a net loss in membership. The Bible is replete with calls to revival. To grow a great church, we must be in a continual state of revival. Notice three aspects of revival in today’s study.
GAGC 03: Analysis of a Great Church
February 19, 2023 • Jeff Gardner • Acts 2:42
The Jerusalem church was a great church by any standard. What was unique about them which invited the power of God to make them great? In Acts 2:42, there are four focus points which opened them up to the power of God. We must find the same focus today.