One constant in life and in the church that will always intrude on your day is T-R-O-U-B-L-E. It’s never welcome and always a nuisance. When our goal is growing a great church, you can be sure Satan will do his best to send trouble our way. The Israelites were a classic example of people in a constant state of trouble in the Bible. What do YOU do with trouble? Notice five classic responses to trouble.
GAGC 12: What Do YOU Do with Trouble?
Exodus 14:10-15
May 14, 2023 • Jeff Gardner • Exodus 14:1–15
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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.