Podcasts about healthy church

In “How the Church Moves,” Caleb Cole teaches from 1 Timothy 5 about becoming a healthy church that moves with purity, responsibility, and honor. From caring for people in need and providing for our families to honoring accountable leaders, working hard, staying connected to Christ, and caring for our whole selves, this message challenges us to leave autopilot faith behind and live intentionally through wholehearted surrender to Jesus. (00:00) - Continuing Through 1 Timothy (01:05) - Reading 1 Timothy 5 (03:53) - How the Church Should Move (05:19) - The Danger of Autopilot Faith (07:24) - Move Pure, Responsible, and With Honor (08:04) - Move With a Mindset of Purity (12:44) - Guard Your Own Purity (15:26) - Caring for Widows and Those in Need (21:28) - Hope in God and Purposeful Living (25:01) - Work Hard and Be a Provider (29:24) - Serving With the Time You Have (30:12) - Honor Your Leaders (32:36) - Honor Must Include Accountability (35:27) - Take Care of Yourself Physically (37:56) - Your Soul Needs a Savior

By Gary Petty - To build a healthy church you need an action plan. Studying Acts 2:40 - 47 to help build that plan.

What makes a church spiritually healthy? In this message from Acts 2:41–47, Pastor Blake looks at the birth of the early church and River Oak's four measures of health: following completely, changing continuously, living generously, and multiplying disciples. The early church was devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, prayer, generosity, and mission — and the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.Scripture References:Acts 2:41–47Acts 21 TimothyGalatiansRevelation2 Peter 1:16–21Exodus 32Psalm 1273 John1 CorinthiansMatthew 28At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word.  We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://riveroakchurch.org/give/Support the show

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-8Speaker: Stephen WoodSeries: "Paul-pourri: Studies in Paul's Letters"   

A healthy church is vital for Christians, but what do the measurements to determine healthiness look like?

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In “The Mystery of Leadership,” Caleb Cole teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8–16 about the character behind healthy leadership. From integrity and self control to earned trust, faithfulness at home, and serving others, Paul's instructions to Timothy challenge every follower of Jesus to become the same person in public and in private. Ultimately, healthy leadership matters because the church has been entrusted with carrying and representing the good news of Jesus. (00:00) - The Mystery of Leadership (03:16) - 1 Timothy 3:8–16 and Healthy Leaders (04:59) - Overseers and Deacons Explained (06:09) - What Deacons Actually Do (09:14) - Leadership Is About Faithfulness (12:28) - Be the Same Person Everywhere (15:24) - Be Careful What Controls You (20:32) - You Must Be Tested Before You Are Trusted (25:36) - Be Faithful at Home (31:57) - A Leader Has to Be a Servant (34:34) - The Mystery of the Gospel (36:03) - Why Healthy Churches Matter (37:48) - Surrendering Your Life to Jesus (39:34) - Building Healthy Homes and Relationships

Pastor Steve continues with the sermon series Blueprint for a Healthy Church talking about a blueprint for Godly Living.

Apostle Kathryn Krick has become one of the most viral and controversial figures in Christianity today. Millions of people have watched videos of alleged healings, dramatic deliverances, people falling under the power of God, and massive gatherings centered around her ministry.But how should Christians evaluate what they're seeing?In this episode of The Caffeinated Christian, we react to some of Kathryn Krick's most viral clips—including dramatic deliverance videos, mass deliverance services, the viral bookstore “revival,” and footage of followers calling her “Mama” while bringing her gifts.We're not interested in mocking people or assuming that anything supernatural must automatically be fake. But Scripture also commands believers to test the spirits, examine teaching, and practice discernment.Our goal isn't cynicism.And it's not sensationalism.It's biblical discernment.Watch with us and join the conversation.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome Back to The Caffeinated Christian04:35 Why We're Talking About Katherine Krick08:58 The “Healing” and Generational Curse Clip11:37 Can a Miracle Prove a Ministry Is Biblical?21:20 Dramatic Deliverance and Demonic Manifestations23:26 What Should Christian Ministry Actually Center On?26:03 Signs and Wonders vs. Biblical Truth28:18 The Prosperity Gospel Connection30:44 The Viral Bookstore “Revival”34:14 Is This Really Revival?37:30 Tongues, Interpretation, and Spiritual Order40:40 Red Flags: “Apostle” and “Revival”43:34 The Birthday Video That Raises Bigger Questions46:45 “She Has Become a Sacrament”49:02 Personality-Driven Christianity52:41 Honor, Money, and the Love of Gifts55:52 Is “Spiritual Mother” Biblical?58:25 When Spiritual Leaders Become Objects of Devotion1:00:11 Healthy Church or Personality Cult?1:01:26 How Christians Should Evaluate Social Media Claims1:03:35 Final Thoughts: Test Everything Against Scripture1:05:10 – Thanks for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does a truly healthy church look like? Jeff Reed and Mike James examine Acts 2 and identify nine biblical qualities that should be evident in a thriving Christian congregation. From servant leadership and sound doctrine to genuine fellowship, caring for those in need, prayer, praise, outreach, and every member using their spiritual gifts, church health involves far more than attendance or outward success. This discussion challenges both members and leaders to consider how they can help build stronger, more faithful, and more Christ-centered congregations.

In this message from our “How to Be a Healthy Church” series, we explore 1 Timothy 2 and Paul's call to pray without anger or disputing. Although Christians may disagree on difficult issues—including the role of women in the church—our goal is not to win arguments but to live peaceful, godly lives that point people to Jesus. Healthy churches approach one another with open hands, clothe themselves with good deeds, and keep the gospel at the center of every conversation.

This week we concluded our series on the Foundations of the Church as Pastor Alex delivered a sermon centered on the crucial responsibility that we as Christians hold in proclaiming the gospel. Faithful evangelism by Christ's church is paramount in advancing God's Kingdom here on earth.

The Church is God's people on God's Mission.

What if you could see church growth coming before it actually arrives? In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu walk through three leading indicators that can predict future church health and growth, rather than simply reviewing what has already happened. They explain the difference between lag measures (like attendance) and lead measures, and show how tracking the right numbers gives church leaders real leverage to make smarter decisions. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are the co-hosts of the Church Revitalization Podcast, produced by the Malphurs Group, a church consulting and coaching organization. Scott serves as a Vice President at the Malphurs Group and works closely with churches navigating revitalization, while A.J. brings a background in church health strategy and practical leadership coaching. Together they make complex ministry concepts accessible and actionable for pastors and church leaders at every stage. [5:11] Lead vs. Lag Measures: The Odometer vs. Speedometer Analogy [7:55] Introduction to the Three Leading Indicators [9:08] Indicator 1: Connection Cards and First-Time Guest Engagement [15:16] Indicator 2: Moving People from Large Gatherings to Small Groups [17:46] Indicator 3: Volunteer Engagement as a Predictor of Church Health Free 7-Day Trial of the Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com Episode Article: https://malphursgroup.com/351 Facebook: https://facebook.com/malphursgroup Instagram: https://instagram.com/malphursgroup YouTube: https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup X: https://x.com/malphursgroup

In the opening message of our “How to Be a Healthy Church” series, we explore 1 Timothy 1 and Paul's call to guard the truth of the gospel. As trust in churches and pastors declines, Scripture reminds us that healthy churches value character over influence, test what they hear, and remain anchored in sound doctrine. The gospel is not “Jesus plus” something else—it is the good news that Jesus came to save sinners and patiently transform us through His grace.

Monday, August 3, 2026

In this podcast Nathan Potts preached on 1 Corinthians

Your relationships are the context and the prooftext of your faith.

Friday, July 31, 2026

A church can look unshakable right up until the moment it isn't. We start with a surprising business story and use it to ask a harder question: if organizations can collapse by ignoring what matters, what about a local church that slowly trades faithfulness for comfort? From 2 Timothy 2:14-26, we walk through a direct warning about how a healthy church gets destroyed in two simple steps and how to resist that drift before it becomes normal. We talk about why treating the Bible like a “good suggestion” is not a harmless preference but a church-wide vulnerability. Paul's call to “rightly handle the word of truth” means cutting straight, not swerving around hard texts, not letting false teaching spread, and not getting pulled into word fights that ruin hearers. Along the way, we use vivid pictures of precision and training to ask whether we actually know Scripture well enough to spot error and stay ready to proclaim the Word in season and out of season. Then we move to the second step: treating personal holiness and sanctification like optional advice. We unpack Paul's image of honorable vessels, the command to flee youthful passions, and the hope of pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace alongside other believers. Finally, we look at how gentleness, patience, and forgiveness even in real conflict can become evangelistic, showing the world a kind of unity it can't explain. If you want practical clarity on biblical authority, spiritual maturity, and church unity that lasts, listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.

Philippians 1:1-8 From the sermon series: Onward (The Joy Of Fully Following Jesus)

“Hallmarks of a Healthy Church” Acts 4:32-37 Download From fbcmw.org

Title: The Practices of a Healthy Church Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Series: The Big Picture: Our Core Beliefs Speaker: Pastor Jon Black Date: July 26th, 2026 To connect further with Countryside Covenant Church, please visit csidecov.com.

In this podcast Nathan Potts preached on Acts and Ephesians

Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and was worth $9 billion. Today, only one location remains. What happened — and what does it have to do with the church?In this episode, Pastor Scott Ardavanis sits down with his son Jonny for a father-son conversation on what actually makes a church healthy. Is it true that churches need to "change with the times or die," like Blockbuster and Kodak failed to do? Or are there timeless, transcendent principles every healthy church must hold onto regardless of culture?This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family PlanTogether they unpack 8 marks of a healthy church, including:1. A High View of God2. A High View of Scripture (expository preaching & sound doctrine)3. Every Member Ministry (every believer serving, not just watching)4. A Commitment to Holiness & Discipleship5. Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled Worship6. A Devotion to Prayer7. A Gospel-Centered Focus (local & global)8. Qualified Biblical Leadership (elders & deacons)Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or simply trying to find a healthy church home, this conversation will help you understand what to look for — and why the church doesn't need a new strategy so much as faithfulness to God's Word.

A church cannot be healthy without sound doctrine! Church unity and Christ-like love are dependent on it, and the church is protected by the dangers of false teachers by holding fast to the truth of scripture. We must never separate what God has joined together – biblical love flows from biblical truth. There is joy to be had by those who have built the foundation of their faith on the sound doctrine of God's word.

In this episode, Timothy Pigg and Klayton Carson explore the core principles of a healthy church, focusing on discipleship, church discipline, and the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. They discuss practical applications and theological foundations for church members and leaders.

Message from Greg Neal on July 2, 2026

ACTS 2:40-47 - SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026"And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

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Message from Greg Neal on June 25, 2026

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This Podcast was previously released June 24, 2025: John Finkelde has over 40 years of experience in ministry. He has done it all when it comes to leading a healthy church. As lead pastor at C3 Church Hepburn Heights, Perth, Australia, John led the church through a generational renewal that saw it grow, while also planting a new church every three years and moving to a purpose-built, multi-million-dollar worship centre.In 2012, John founded Grow a Healthy Church and has conducted over 170 on-site and online church consultations in Australia, the UK, Europe, and New Zealand to glowing reviews.John joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss the importance of taking care of your physical and mental health, along with emphasizing the value of financially planning for retirement.Show Notes: https://95network.org/95podcast-343-summary-pastoral-rest-that-lasts-how-dale-sellers-john-finkelde-help-pastors-build-a-sustainable-rhythm-days-off-sabbath-vacation-margin-episode-343/Support the show

Church growth is a gift, but it comes with real challenges. In Acts 6, the early church faced a crisis when rapid growth caused some of its most vulnerable members to be overlooked. Rather than slowing down or shutting the doors, the apostles restructured, delegated responsibility, and built a team capable of caring for everyone. The result was not less growth but more. A healthy church grows relationally, not just numerically, and every believer plays a role in making sure no one slips through the cracks. That means connecting with people you do not know yet, interceding for one another, inviting people into your everyday life, and serving where there is a need. Rest is also part of the equation, because sustainable faithfulness matters more than burning out. The mission has not changed: making disciples who carry the presence of Jesus into every area of life.Support the show

Pastor Ben teaches from Acts 11 and shows what a healthy, world-changing church actually looks like. In this passage, we see that it begins with ordinary people whose lives have been transformed by Jesus and who cannot help but share that hope with others. As the Church lives this out, lives are changed, communities are formed, and the Gospel continues to advance. Key Verses // Acts 11 — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/dc/give — Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc — Follow along with Passion City Church DC: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc — Follow along with Pastor Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_ — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.