In four days, a movie will premiere that you're going to want to see if you can. It tells the story of how John MacArthur and the church he leads came into the crosshairs of government during the COVID-19 pandemic. John will talk about that motion picture, The Essential Church, and give some encouragement for dealing with persecution.
Dr. John F. MacArthur, Jr. is heard throughout North America and around the world on Grace to You, an outstanding Bible-teaching outreach. The program is based on sermons from the pulpit of Grace Community Church in Panorama City, California.
Dr. John F. MacArthur, Jr. is heard throughout North America and around the world on Grace to You, an outstanding Bible-teaching outreach. The program is based on sermons from the pulpit of Grace Community Church in Panorama City, California.
How important is it to attend a church that has the right spiritual priorities? Your answer has more implications for your life than you may think.
Maybe you’ve heard business gurus talk about the importance of having a mission statement that spells out why your organization exists . . . what your goals are. With that in mind . . . what should the mission statement of your church be? What does the Bible say?
Why do you love your church? Is it because of the personality of your pastor . . . the programs for kids . . . maybe the style of worship? Those are aspects worth considering, but what are the most important things to look for in a church? And how can you help your church be all that God wants it to be?
How do you mature in your faith? Reading your Bible, praying, and memorizing Scripture are important . . . but the church you attend could have the biggest effect on your spiritual growth, for good or for bad. How can you spot a good church?
Say you change jobs and your family has to relocate. With moving comes a long list of big decisions, and at the top of that list is what church you and your family will attend. But how can you choose a church with confidence?