Picture of a Healthy Church - Part 1

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Text: Thessalonians 1

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How is the church in the 21st Century different from the 1st Century church? Listen as Pastor Thad Blount first has a question and discussion session with the Springville Road congregation before teaching on the example of of the Church at Thessalonica.

What are the keys to a healthy church?
The first thing we see is that they put their faith into practice. (vs. 3)
* Their work of faith is explained (vs. 9)

Serve - one who is bound to another.
* A life of continual service - no retirement.
* A life of complete service - open to whatever God wants you to do.
* A life of whole-hearted service - not half way.

* Their service was motivated by worship (vs. 4-5) (See also Mark 10:35-)