Podcasts about healthy church

Message from Pastor Lynn on June 7, 2026

1 CORINTHIANS 16: 1-12 pt. 2 Listen to the entire series & follow Chalcedon Presbyterian Church: http://www.chalcedon.org

1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 (Sylvester Siu)

May 31, 2026 - Matthieu Coulombe- The Core Of A Healthy Church

Message from Greg Neal on May 28, 2026

Pastor Chris Correa

What does authentic Christian community actually look like in a world marked by loneliness, division, and self-centered living? In Acts 2, we see the birth of the first local church—and discover a Spirit-filled community radically shaped by devotion to Jesus and love for one another. In this message, Pastor Curtis walks through Acts 2:42–47 and explores four characteristics of a healthy church community: a learning church, a loving church, a worshipping church, and an evangelistic church. As modern culture grows increasingly disconnected, Scripture gives us a vision for genuine community rooted in truth, sacrifice, worship, and Gospel witness. After Pentecost, thousands turned to Christ and publicly identified with Him through baptism. But their new life in Jesus did not stop at conversion. Luke gives us a picture of what happened next: believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, cared for one another sacrificially, worshipped God with glad hearts, and boldly lived as witnesses to the saving work of Christ. This passage reminds us that healthy Christian community is not built on convenience or personal preference, but on devotion—to God's Word, to one another, and to the mission of Jesus. In an age increasingly shaped by artificial connection and distorted truth, the church is called to offer something real: authentic relationships, genuine love, and the unchanging truth of the Gospel. Most importantly, this message points us to Jesus Christ—the One who gave Himself for us so that we could be forgiven, made new, and brought into the family of God. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus removes our sin, guilt, and shame, and calls us into a new way of life marked by devotion, worship, and love for others. We'd love to invite you to join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we grow together in God's Word, worship Jesus, and walk in authentic Christian community. Whether you've followed Christ for years or are simply exploring faith, there's a place for you here. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. For more information, visit www.agharvest.org.

What does it take to lead a healthy church? In this standalone message from Titus 1:5-9, we explore the life and character of a shepherd — and why the health of a church is so deeply tied to the health of its leaders. The Apostle Paul's instructions to Titus aren't just a checklist for eldership; they're a picture of what it looks like when a man is genuinely formed by the gospel and submitted to Jesus, the Chief Shepherd. We'll see that healthy churches don't happen by accident — they're shaped by men who cling to the gospel, lead with integrity, and prove their character at home before they prove it anywhere else. Whether you're in church leadership, considering it, or simply want to understand what faithful shepherding looks like, this message offers a grounding and honest look at the calling, the character, and the cost of leading God's people well.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.orgConnect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity!Instagram: @integrity_churchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

A Healthy Church Commits to Sound Doctrine (1 Timothy 4:1-11) Pastor Matthew Walker

In this message from Matthew 14, Pastor Karl explores two seemingly separate events — the beheading of John the Baptist and the feeding of the five thousand — and reveals how they are deeply connected as a portrait of two contrasting kingdoms.Drawing on the parallel between Herod's banquet and Jesus's meal in the wilderness, Pastor Karl shows what sets the kingdom of the world apart from the kingdom of God: one ends in death, self-service, and corruption; the other in life, compassion, and abundance. Through the stories of Elijah, Elisha, and Moses, he demonstrates that the disciples had all the history they needed to trust Jesus in the moment — and yet, like us, they forgot.At the heart of this teaching is a simple but powerful truth: you are insufficient, but you are not useless. The kingdom of God doesn't have a supply problem — it has a distribution problem. God has never asked how much you have. He only asks what you have — and what you place in his hands, he multiplies.Discipleship, Pastor Karl argues, always involves cost, courage, compassion, commands, and cooperation. The good news is that the Good Shepherd is more than sufficient for all his sheep.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 EDT https://www.substance-church.org/sermons/marks-

This week we continue our series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Cole Tawney called “Healthy Witness”. As followers of Jesus Christ we are called to be a witness for the gospel with our words in ways that will be compassionate and kind, remembering that we once were lost. Thanks for watching!

Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen sit down with Chip and Christy Henderson for an honest conversation about mental health in ministry. The Henderson's share their testimony of leading a church without addressing the roots of anxiety and depression, the detriments of painful childhood experiences, and marital struggle. It's a redemption story that easily could have gone the other way, a profound reminder that leaders cannot guide others toward wholeness while ignoring their own wounds. Real growth requires self-reflection, humility, and the courage to seek help.At the top of the episode, Jack, Joey, and Lynne have some dialogue around "pastoral calling" and how that calling is impacted by moral failure, including if and when a pastor should be reinstated into ministry.For Part 2 of this Episode | YouTube | Apple PodcastOn this episode:Pastor Chip Judd | InstagramPastor Chip Henderson | Instagram Christy Henderson | InstagramPinelake ChurchHosts: Jack Hoey III | Lynne Stroy | Joey SvendsenSeacoast Podcast is now onInstagramBe a Patron of the podcast We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

In the first week of our series through 1 Timothy, Pastor Jim invited us to consider what makes a healthy church. Through 1 Timothy 1, we were reminded that healthy doctrine produces healthy disciples, and that what we believe ultimately shapes what we become.

In the first week of our series through 1 Timothy, Pastor Jim invited us to consider what makes a healthy church. Through 1 Timothy 1, we were reminded that healthy doctrine produces healthy disciples, and that what we believe ultimately shapes what we become.

This week we continue our series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Cole Tawney called “Healthy Sanctification”. As followers of Jesus Christ we live between the “already” of God's first appearance and the “not yet” of His second as His children who are called into a life of “training” in the here and now of our daily lives. Thanks for watching!

This week we continue our series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Cole Tawney called “Healthy Disciple Making”. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to go and “make disciples” which means that our own knowledge and spiritual growth does not end with us, but instead is the continuing story in others. Thanks for watching!

Is the church a tradition created to serve man's religious purposes or is it something more? In a world of competing voices about the relevance of the church, we need a thorough biblical understanding of what makes up a church. Theologian Dr. Gene Getz will help us to learn how God defines and measures a healthy church. Don't miss this essential edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:The Measure of a Healthy Church e-book by Gene A. Getz April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

What if the church's approach to relationships between men and women has been doing more harm than good? In this episode, we sit down with author Bronwyn Lea to unpack the ideas behind her book Beyond Awkward Side Hugs — a thoughtful challenge to the rules-heavy, fear-driven culture that has left many Christians, especially singles, feeling like second-class members of the body of Christ. Bronwyn makes the case that healthy, embodied community isn't built on caution tape and rigid boundaries, but on an inner transformation of character that allows men and women to relate to one another as true brothers and sisters in Christ. We also dig into some of the more countercultural ideas in Bronwyn's work — from the healing power of non-sexual touch, to what it truly means to be a "friend to a marriage," to how church leaders can break down gender silos and create the conditions for genuine belonging. As loneliness reaches epidemic levels in our culture, Bronwyn argues the church is uniquely positioned to a powerful antidote  — but only if it's willing to move past awkwardness and into authentic, whole-person community. This is a conversation that will challenge how you think about friendship, integrity, and what it truly means to live as brothers and sisters in Christ. More from Bronwyn Lea on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Find Bronwyn's book Beyond Awkward Side Hugs: Living as Christian Brothers and Sisters in a Sex-Crazed World    More about Dr. Carol Ministries: Dr. Carol Ministries In-Person Intensives. A multi-day way to experience true healing and wholeness in a safe environment as you unpack your story around intimacy and relationships while inviting Jesus to be part of that story.    Individual coaching with Dr. Carol provides a one-on-one format to help you navigate your personal journey through practical encouragement and scriptural based perspective.   Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can send a confidential message here. 

This week, Pastor Chris continued in our Driven by Eternity series with a message from 1 Thessalonians describing the marks of a healthy church, beginning with the foundational truth that we are chosen by God and empowered by the gospel through the Holy Spirit. Such a church reflects Christ by imitating His example, enduring hardship with joy, and demonstrating genuine transformation in both character and conduct. Ultimately, a healthy church lives under Christ's lordship and eagerly awaits His return, anchoring its hope in His saving work and promised future.

This week we continue our series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Cole Tawney called “Healthy Doctrine”. As followers of Jesus we must care deeply about our doctrine (what we believe) especially about the core tenets of the gospel as there will always be false ideas pressuring our faith. Thanks for watching!

If you have ever suffered physically from something for an extended period of time and then finally healed of it, you know what healthy versus unhealthy feels like. As we continue in Matthew chapter 12, we find the attacks intensify against Jesus. Now, in this latest attack, we see what a healthy church and faith actually look like. Join me as Jesus heals the man with the withered hand. Should be interesting. ———————————————————————————————If you'd like this message's notes, click the link here!

We're kicking off a brand new series through the book of First Epistle to Timothy called Building a Healthy Church.What actually makes a church healthy?Is it the building? The size? The programs?In this message, we walk through the opening of Paul's letter and uncover three foundational truths that define a healthy, thriving church:The authority of God's WordThe importance of deep, Christ-centered relationshipsThe daily need for God's grace, mercy, and peaceThis letter was written to a young pastor facing real challenges—false teaching, lack of leadership, and confusion in the church. And yet, the encouragement Paul gives is just as relevant for us today.A healthy church isn't about the building—it's about the people.If we want to grow, we must ask:Are we aligned with Scripture?Are we walking in real relationships?Are we depending on God's grace daily?Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1–2If this message encouraged you, share it with someone and join us as we walk through this series together.At 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

Healthy Church Panel Promo - HCP 298On this podcast Larry, Heidi and Drew discuss recent guests, great conversations and the upcoming panel happening at Antioch Baptist on April 22, 2026 in Conway, AR at 9am. Different aspects of a life in Christ are mentioned (Disciplines, Physical Health, Soul Health, Rest, etc..)You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

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.

Today, we dive into your questions, while also sharing a Bible study on Philippians, where I address, “Living as a Healthy Church.” I encourage listeners to slow down and take in the beauty of comfort, consolation, fellowship, affection and mercy, in such a way that welcomes our hearts to recieve the nurishment and health we […]

This week, Pastor Chris began our new sermon series, Driven by Eternity, with a message on how a healthy church is shaped by the certainty of Christ's return—living with watchful hope rather than speculation and ordering its life around obedience to Him. Marked by grace and peace, a healthy church becomes a praying and thankful community whose faith is active, whose love is visible, and whose hope endures even in a troubled world. Anchored in the promise that Jesus will come again, such a church pursues holiness, proclaims the gospel with urgency, and lives in joyful anticipation of redemption.

In this message from Acts 9, Pastor Tim Dunn explores how Jesus builds His church through discipleship, the presence of God, the fear of the Lord, and Spirit-filled obedience. If you've been searching for spiritual growth, purpose, revival, or a biblical vision of the church, this message offers practical encouragement and a call to deeper faith.

This week we continue our series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Cole Tawney called “Healthy Leadership”. To help navigate the messiness of broken lives, the church needs qualified men who are willing to bring “order”, to serve and sacrifice in helping point people to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for watching!

Thom interviews Dr. Danny Akin, the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, about his new book, Vibrant Church. The post Vibrant Church: Becoming a Healthy Church in the 21st Century – An Interview with Dr. Danny Akin appeared first on Church Answers.

Cliff takes a brief look at 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 and a few characteristics of a healthy church.Watch  on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurchWatch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/liveSong: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music)Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk

Recently I got to take a last-minute trip to Lima, Peru for one of my dad's crusades—something that, as a mom of three, I don't always get the chance to do as much as I used to. While we were there I sat down with pastor and longtime family friend, Skip Heitzig. Skip is no stranger to Fearless, but today's episode felt different. During this candid—and honestly, pretty unplanned—conversation, Skip and I hit on everything from his friendship with my dad and the many adventures in ministry they've been on together to the signs of health we should all be looking for in a church home. Skip also shared why he offers a Gospel invitation every time he preaches, and encouraged pastors and all ministry leaders to preach the Word, not some trendy, watered-down version of the Gospel. Wherever you're at today, this is a conversation I pray will strengthen you, convict you if needed, and challenge you during these uncertain times. God is moving in so many ways right now, and, like Skip's life is a testament to, God is able to do so much more than we could ever imagine when we're willing to follow where He leads. 

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Pastor Ricky Hemme

This week we start a new series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Tom Chamberlin called "The Gospel". Thanks for watching!

What is the relationship between family and church — and how important should church be in the family's priorities? If the church itself is a family, how does the natural family fit into it…without getting erased? How much should Sunday revolve around church (and the rest of the week)? What are the ways dad should be engaging at church — and how can every member of the household find a place and get involved?

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How to Lead Your Family in Healthy Church Engagement - Discipleship for Dads Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 4/10/2026 Length: 42 min.

Series: A Healthy Church is an Engaged ChurchSermon Title: CommunitySynopsis: In this final message of our Healthy Church series, we zoom in on the importance of Christian community and why we are designed to need one another. Drawing from three biblical examples, we explore the blessings of guidance, restoration, and companionship that flow from living life together with other believers. Whether you find yourself needing someone to walk alongside you in your faith, or sensing a call to step deeper into the body of Christ, this message is an invitation to open your life to the body of Christ.March 22, 2026 • Tucker Parman• • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and hear your story! https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/contactIf you would like to engage financially with Anchor Church you can give by texting any amount to 84321 or by visiting https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.comNeed prayer or have a praise report? https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/prayerpraiseFor more information about Anchor Church or ways to get connected visit us at https://www.www.anchorchurchmissoula.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.instagram.com/anchorchurchmissoulaFacebook - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.facebook.com/anchorchurchmissoula

Weekly Kingdom Outlook Episode 230-Revival, Harvest, Reformation, and the Kingdom The four pillars that sustain a church's vitality are being correctable, unwavering focus on its mission, and a commitment to its core values.

If you've been burned by the church, this episode is for you.Church hurt isn't rare, it isn't new, and it isn't evidence that something is uniquely broken in you. From prophetic words that never came to pass, to pastors who weaponized loyalty language, to leadership boards that protected predators instead of people, church hurt and spiritual abuse happen. Many believers are left sitting on the edges of the body of Christ, quietly debating whether walking back through those doors is even worth it.What makes this moment different is that people are no longer just recognizing these patterns at the national level. They're seeing them in their own local churches: the same cover-ups, the same gaslighting, the same spiritual abuse dressed up in theological language. And the question they're asking isn't just "what went wrong?" It's "how do I ever trust again?"In this episode, Joshua Lewis gives you the theological grounding to stop blaming yourself, the cultural and structural markers to help you spot a healthy church before you're two years deep in another painful situation, and the practical steps to walk back in - slowly, wisely, and without getting burned again. If you or someone you love is theologically homeless right now or wondering how to find a healthy church, this one is worth your full attention.0:00 – Introduction0:15 – Church Hurt Narrative5:24 – Disillusionment Defined6:13 – Leadership Failures Normalized10:12 – Enemy's Isolation Tactic12:14 – Head vs. Heart Tension13:27 – Nine Marks Overview20:09 – Cultural Markers (Krueger)27:28 – Finding a Healthy ChurchRESOURCES MENTIONED:

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