Episode 93: The Evolution of the Church

Some may say that the situation that the church finds itself in today is completely unique in all of recorded history.  It is true that the pandemic has forced us out of the church building, has heaped additional stress on Pastors and leadership, has damaged operating budgets, and in some cases caused churches to never be able to reopen. But at the same time, this pandemic has created brand new challenges and afforded (or in some cases thrust upon) churches the opportunity to adapt and overcome those challenges in new and innovative ways. 

Although the specific situation the Church faces today is unique, at least in modern history, Believers have always had challenges thrown at them.  They have been forced from their places of worship, they have had to overcome and adapt, and it's all been done through the plan of our Sovereign God for His purpose and ultimately for His Glory. 

Join our guest speaker, Pastor Todd McClure, as he brings us back to the very early church, outlines the parallels between then and now, and reveals the hope that can be found in a situation that at times can appear hopeless. 

 

Guest Speaker: Pastor Todd McClure, Minister of Missions and Finance, West Virginia Baptist Convention

Highlawn Baptist Church (www.HighlawnBaptistChurch.org)

 

Today's Scriptures:

Acts 1:1-11 (ESV)

Acts 2:4-11 (ESV)

Acts 2:41-47 (ESV)

 

Morning Service September 13, 2020

 

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