What Is a Great Church?

Not Big Budgets But Large Hearts Acts 4:32-35 “Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.”

Not Tall Steeples But Lofty Vision Romans 10:1 “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.”

Not Record Attendance But God’s Presence Psalm 95:6-7 “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice.”

Not Loud Talking But Quiet Doing Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

Not Beautiful Clothes But Beautiful Lives 1 Timothy 2:9-10 “In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.”

Not Eloquent Preachers But Active Members Acts 8:4 “Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.”

Not Impressive Buildings But Good Deeds Acts 9:36 “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.”

Not Great Numbers But Great Love for One Another 1 John 4:20-21 “If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.”