
History has proven that anytime there’s been a reformation and revival in the church, there’s a simultaneous return to the pure simplicity of God’s Word. That’s our subject as we talk about Seven Marks of an Effective Church on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg! More
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Seven Marks Of An Effective Church
What makes a church effective? Is it having a functional building, excellent worship music, a vibrant youth program or a teaching ministry? Our answers may vary, but the burgeoning church in the book of Acts clearly provides us with seven elements to which every church should strive. These marks include: The Apostle’s Teaching, Fellowship, The Sacraments, Prayer, Mutual Care, Worship, and Continuous Evangelism. No church will ever master all of these elements, but they should be the marks to which church leaders are guiding their people. Is your church on the right course? If you're searching for a church in which to be involved, then these are the elements the early church displayed and should be the marks for which we look in an effective church.Recent Broadcasts
The Ascension (Part 2 of 3)
When Jesus returned to Heaven, He didn’t just slip away in secret. He gathered His followers on a mountain, and rose into the sky. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains why this dramatic moment matters in our lives today. More
The Ascension (Part 1 of 3)
When most of us explain the Gospel, we focus on Jesus’ death and resurrection. We don’t think of His ascension as a critical part of the story. But on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains that without the ascension, we can misunderstand God’s plan for mankind. More
The Plan and Purpose of God
Many believers wish they could have lived in the first century so they could see Jesus face-to-face. But as we continue our series called What Now?, Alistair Begg teaches how we can still see Jesus through the pages of Scripture. That’s on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg! More
Careful Listening
God works through His Word to transform hearts and lives. And yet, many people spend their lives in church but are never changed by the truths they hear. How can that be? Discover the answer when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg! More