If you're a Christian, how do you grow in thankfulness? For fifty-four years, John MacArthur has been helping people like you do just that. This week, with the Thanksgiving season upon us, he'll show you from Scripture what you have to be thankful for.
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.
You probably know of churches that have made changes to the preaching, the music, and even the dcor to attract new churchgoers. And the changes seem to workpeople are attending those churches, sometimes in droves. But what does Scripture say about the local churchwhat are the essentials that churches need to practice?
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?