Brady Cook - June 9, 2024
A Church That Grows Disciplines Effectively
From Series: "A Church That Grows"
Hillside church of Christ 2024, Quarter 2, Sundays Topic: Church Growth
Brady• May 22, 2023•
A message from the series “Toolbox for Evangelism.” Nearly a third of Jesus’ teachings consisted of stories, or parables. These seemingly innocent tales were not just given for entertainment though — they were designed to penetrate the heart in a way a series of commands couldn’t. They forced the listener to meditate on the teachings and make the change from the inside out. As such, they were exceedingly effective.
Can we use parables today? Of course! Maybe not in the same way as Jesus, but using illustrations can still be effective if handled properly.
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CloseEventually, every church will need to exercise some kind of discipline. Sometimes it's a huge move like disfellowshipping someone, but more often, it's conversations between two people about a sin that is present in someone's life. No one enjoys these moments, but they're necessary to preserving the spiritual unity of a congregation. Without discipline, a church can't grow.
Hillside church of Christ 2024, Quarter 2, Sundays Topic: Church Growth
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