ARCHIVE August, 2009
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Here’s the final message on what makes a healthy church. We looked at three things: We are commissioned to make disciples. We’re not told to hold mass rallies, or to convince strangers to say sinner’s prayers. We’re called to make disciples, which means we need to spend time Read more
August 24, 2009 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] John said it well: This is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another (NRSV). We make all sorts of excuses to avoid the issue. Have you ever heard this one? “I have to love you, but I don’t have to like Read more
August 11, 2009 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] There are as many books available on church growth as you have money to spend and time to read. I take a simpler approach: healthy things grow. I’ve spent some time this past month praying about the future of our church here in Bracebridge, and a couple passages Read more
August 4, 2009 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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