Podcasts about healthy church

What does baptism mean, and what does it look like when new life in Jesus begins to reproduce through ordinary people?In the final week of our HEALTHY sermon series, Pastor Dan shares from Matthew 28:18–20 and Romans 6:3–4.Throughout this series we have explored what it means to become healthy disciples — rooted in Jesus, formed by His ways, connected to His body, and sent to help others discover new life in Him.Baptism gives us a powerful picture of the gospel: buried with Christ and raised to new life. But it also reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to stop with us. Jesus calls His followers to make disciples, baptise them, and help them learn to follow Him.Big Idea: Healthy disciples receive new life from Jesus and help others discover that life too.In this message:- What baptism means- Why Christians get baptised- The meaning of Romans 6:3–4- How Jesus gives new life- The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20- What it means to make disciples- Why every believer is sent- How ordinary Christians can share their faith- Why new life in Jesus is meant to reproduceKey Passages: Matthew 28:18–20; Romans 6:3–4 Supporting Passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Timothy 2:2 Series:*HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.This Sunday reminded us again:Jesus is still saving. Jesus is still changing lives. Jesus is still building His Church.

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September 27, 2026 - Matthieu Coulombe - Healthy Church - Conflict

What does the gospel have to do with a healthy church? Everything. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker continue their conversation about healthy churches by looking at gospel doctrine. They discuss how the gospel runs through the whole Bible, shapes our understanding of Scripture, and should inform everything the church believes and does. They also discuss the CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament and why seeing how Scripture interprets Scripture can help Christians better understand the gospel throughout the Bible. Copyright 2026. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com

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What does a healthy church actually look like?In Week 3 of our HEALTHY sermon series, Pastor Dan shares from Ephesians 4:11–16, where Paul describes the church as the body of Christ — growing and building itself up in love “as each part does its work.”A healthy church is not built by a few people doing everything while everyone else watches. It grows as every believer matures, belongs, serves and plays their part — both through church life and in the everyday places where Jesus has sent us.In this message we explore:* What Ephesians 4 teaches about church leadership and ministry* Why leaders are called to equip the whole church* The difference between attendance and belonging* What spiritual maturity really looks like* Why every Christian has a part to play* How serving forms us into the likeness of Jesus* Why ministry is bigger than Sunday services* Living on mission in our homes, workplaces, schools and streets* How the whole body grows when every part contributesBig Idea: A healthy church grows as every believer matures, belongs, and plays their part wherever Jesus has placed them.Key Passage: Ephesians 4:11–16Series: HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.If you want to grow in Christian discipleship, understand your place in the body of Christ, discover how God can use you, or learn what biblical church community looks like, we pray this message encourages and challenges you.

In this episode, Michael and Jeff explore the principles of creating a healthy, Christ-centered community within the church. The discussion includes creating an atmosphere that fosters a non-anxious presence, safe spaces for exploration, addressing past harm, and the importance of humility and authenticity in leadership. 00:00 Introduction and personal updates00:10 Discussion on Sasquatch and recent travels00:17 The importance of non-anxious presence in community00:35 Creating safe spaces for exploration and questions00:43 Addressing religious trauma and past harm00:51 The role of humility and acknowledging mistakes00:54 Teaching biblical interpretation and discernment01:14 The significance of Christ-shaped practices01:26 Signs of a yes-man culture in churches01:35 The centered set approach and diversity in community01:56 Final thoughts and upcoming topics 

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Two thousand years after Pentecost, many wonder what the early church looked like. Have we strayed from the fundamentals, or do we need to rededicate ourselves to what we are already doing as the church? In many ways, Acts 2:42-47 gives us the blueprint for how the church operates and gives us a grid by which we should evaluate ourselves and our own churches. It's here we see the five components of a healthy church and the call to further dedicate our hearts and lives to being a sent people.

A healthy church must hold to sound doctrine.

David starts a new sermon series in Acts. Today, he is in Acts 11:27-30. Sermon titled "Anatomy of a Healthy Church" Come back next week to hear the next sermon in this series.  Don't forget to follow First Baptist Church of Olton here on PodBead to get the latest sermons from Brother David.  Make sure and go subscribe to our YouTube Channel also. We stream live every Sunday at 11 am.  We invite you to come and worship with us even in your PJ's!

September 6, 2026Kirk Bookout"Five Marks of a Healthy Church"ONLINE GIVINGEBLASTANNOUNCEMENTS

Presented at the 2026 National Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

What makes a church truly healthy? It is not the size of the building, the quality of the music, or the length of the program. According to Colossians 1:3-5, a thriving church is one where faith, love, and hope are visible to everyone who walks through the door. The Apostle Paul opens his letter to the Colossians with gratitude and prayer, motivated by a report from a man named Epaphras who had traveled over 100 miles to share what he had witnessed in that community of believers. What he described was a church where faith was demonstrated in action, love was genuine and noticeable, and hope in the promises of Jesus was contagious. In this message, we explore what each of these three marks looks like in real life. Faith is never invisible. Hebrews 11 shows us that faith always leads to action, whether it is Abel offering a sacrifice or Abraham stepping out without knowing where he was going. James 2:17 reminds us that faith without works is dead. Our faith shows up in how we speak, how we work, how we treat our families, and how we live every single day. Love is one of the most powerful tools the church has. Jesus said in John 13:35 that all people will know we are His disciples by the love we have for one another. This is not a program or a strategy. It is the natural result of the God of love taking up residence in our hearts. The New Testament is full of one another commands, and when a church lives them out, people notice. Hope is what sets the Christian life apart. The believers in Colossae were talking about what Jesus had promised, about eternal life, about His return, about the kingdom to come. That hope was not wishful thinking. It was grounded in the words of Jesus in John 14, the writings of Paul in Titus, and the vision of John in Revelation. And when the church is alive with that hope, it changes everything. Whether you are exploring what it means to be part of a healthy church, looking for encouragement in your faith, or wanting to grow in love and hope, this message from Colossians 1 offers a clear and practical picture of what the church is called to be.

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker continue their Healthy Church series with a discussion about expositional preaching. Using the first of Mark Dever's Nine Marks of a Healthy Church as a starting point, they discuss what expositional preaching is, why it matters, and how faithful preaching shapes the health of the local church. They also discuss the difference between expositional and verse-by-verse preaching, the dangers of preaching our favorite topics while neglecting the whole counsel of God, and why preaching should submit to the shape and emphasis of the biblical text. Copyright 2026. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

"Churches don't need to be more busy; they just need to be more intentional about making disciples.” Dr. Brad Ransom joins the podcast to discuss his book, “Creating Healthy Church Systems.” He explores eight essential systems that help leaders assess their congregation's health and build a foundation for effective ministry. Brad serves as chief training officer for Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. Get the book from D6 Family: https://bit.ly/4ioZOcC.

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A healthy church must be established fully on Jesus Christ. He is the Rock and Builder of His church.

David starts a new sermon series in Acts. Today, he is in Acts 11:22-26. Sermon titled "Anatomy of a Healthy Church" Come back next week to hear the next sermon in this series.  Don't forget to follow First Baptist Church of Olton here on PodBead to get the latest sermons from Brother David.  Make sure and go subscribe to our YouTube Channel also. We stream live every Sunday at 11 am.  We invite you to come and worship with us even in your PJ's!

In this podcast Wes Mann preached on Matthew 28

The sermon challenges modern churches to evaluate their growth not by numerical success or human metrics, but by spiritual fidelity and adherence to biblical truth. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, the message emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only valid foundation for any church structure, warning against building with durable materials like gold and silver rather than combustible ones like wood and hay. It highlights the danger of spiritual immaturity and division, which stem from prioritizing personality cults and human wisdom over Christ-centered unity. The preacher asserts that God alone owns and evaluates the church as His holy temple, making faithfulness in construction more critical than visible expansion. Ultimately, the congregation is urged to focus on eternal durability and obedience to God's standards rather than temporary, worldly approval.

On this episode of Truth Talk Live, Pastor Andrew Hopper of Mercy Hill Church shares an encouraging perspective on the local church and what God is doing through churches today. He discusses the importance of gospel-centered preaching, biblical leadership, missions, and investing in the next generation while challenging believers to stop criticizing the church and become part of a healthy local church. Pastor Andrew also shares about his book Chosen, which explores the biblical motivation behind adoption and foster care, and encourages pastors to find their identity in Christ rather than ministry success.

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker return to the podcast's audio-only roots and begin a new series on healthy churches. They talk about what makes a church healthy, who gets to decide, and why Scripture must set the standard rather than a ministry brand, book, or preferred church model. Using the *Nine Marks of a Healthy Church* framework as a starting point, they introduce topics such as expositional preaching, the gospel, conversion and evangelism, membership, discipline, discipleship, leadership, prayer, and missions, while emphasizing that the goal is not to criticize imperfect churches but to help churches grow patiently toward greater biblical faithfulness. Find more podcasts and resources at SaltyBeliever.com. 

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In “What Life Are You Building?”, Pastor Chrissy Cole teaches from 1 Timothy 6 about building a life that reflects Christ in public and in private. Paul's instructions challenge the church to reject false teaching, pursue contentment, fight the good fight of faith, guard the gospel, and place its hope in God rather than the uncertainty of wealth.Through four searching contrasts, this sermon asks whether we are building lives of comfort or discomfort, earthly wealth or eternal worship, self-indulgence or servanthood, and personal gain or generosity. Chrissy explains how correction produces maturity, why biblical knowledge should lead to humility and transformation, and how faithful generosity can draw others toward Jesus and bring glory to God. (00:00) - Building a Healthy Church (00:59) - Guarding the Gospel from False Teaching (07:53) - Honor and Order in 1 Timothy 6 (11:09) - When Knowledge Produces Pride (13:40) - Godliness with Contentment (15:07) - Fight the Good Fight of Faith (19:15) - Wealth, Generosity, and True Life (22:00) - Guard What God Entrusted to You (27:07) - Does Your Private Life Reflect Christ? (30:10) - What Life Are You Building? (30:37) - Comfort or Discomfort? (34:08) - Earthly Wealth or Eternal Worship? (37:35) - Self-Indulgence or Servanthood? (39:30) - Personal Gain or Generosity? (45:03) - Faithful to Christ and the Gospel

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: A Vision for Healthy Churches | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | Download Audio

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: A Vision for Healthy Churches | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | Download Audio

David starts a new sermon series in Acts. Today, he is in Acts 11:19-21. Sermon titled "Anatomy of a healthy Church" Come back next week to hear the next sermon in this series.  Don't forget to follow First Baptist Church of Olton here on PodBead to get the latest sermons from Brother David.  Make sure and go subscribe to our YouTube Channel also. We stream live every Sunday at 11 am.  We invite you to come and worship with us even in your PJ's!

In this podcast Nathan Potts preached on Ephesians, Revelation

The sermon evaluates the spiritual health of the church using Jesus' criteria from Revelation 2:19 rather than external metrics like attendance or doctrine. It identifies abounding love, enduring faith, and faithful service as the essential qualities that define a vibrant community of believers. The preacher argues that these attributes are rooted in God's grace and must continuously grow through reliance on Christ. True service flows naturally from a heart transformed by love and sustained by persistent trust in God's promises. The congregation is urged to examine their internal spiritual condition and commit to deepening their relationships with one another.

The sermon evaluates the spiritual health of the church using Jesus' criteria from Revelation 2:19 rather than external metrics like attendance or doctrine. It identifies abounding love, enduring faith, and faithful service as the essential qualities that define a vibrant community of believers. The preacher argues that these attributes are rooted in God's grace and must continuously grow through reliance on Christ. True service flows naturally from a heart transformed by love and sustained by persistent trust in God's promises. The congregation is urged to examine their internal spiritual condition and commit to deepening their relationships with one another.

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

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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?