OHC is Happening!!
Me - My experience in church with growth and change. We - Our experience with growth and change. Truth - the kingdom will grow!
God - Book of Acts - Increase, The Lord added - Yet even this first century mega-church had growing pains!
Text - Acts 6;1-8. Point - Growing churches are happening churches! OHC is a happening church! We are growing, so we will see happenings! Dynamics change!
V1 1) Problems happen! -
Reactive,not proactive - Not a perfect church!
Apostles spread thin! Neglect creeps in when you get spread thin! The problem: Unfairness! Then complaining started.
A) Secret meetings! B) Word got back
What happens is a problem becomes an opportunity?
”Focus on remedies, not faults” - Jack Nicklaus
”Don’t find fault . Find a remedy.” - Henry Ford
”The spreading of the faith can spread thin the faithful!” - M.Z.
News of neglect spreads fast!
V2 2) Perspective happens
The leaders called for a meeting. They had a plan to correct the issue.
A) Made a decision to focus on their ministry and delegate. The do-it-all pastor will fail! Do what you do and do it well! Excel in your ministry.
The people liked the idea of taking part! Sit, soak, and sour! Not at OHC!
B) Called on the people to take responsibility! Select to correct! Look at the servant leader criteria.
Among you-Chemistry-Holy Spirit-Character-Wisdom-Competence
C) Look who was selected! This is living proof of love.
V3 3) People happen!
Those asked accepted! Moved into ministry - the church happened! They stayed united and focused!
People will make the difference! The hard feelings were dispelled!
Conclusion
Because of the ability to give ministry away, because of willing hearts to serve, because of people focusing on their calling in the body, the church grew! People got saved!
OHC is a growing church – ministries – opportunities. OHC is a happening church – excitement – expectation.
People are finding their passion and serving. People are believing and living for Jesus! God will grow this church! Let us stay happening!