Growth = Problems | Pastor Quincy Stratford

In this message from Acts 6, I talk about how growth in the church brings real-life problems—and why that’s actually a sign of God's hand moving. We explore how the early church handled complaints, adjusted leadership roles, and stayed focused on the mission by remaining Spirit-filled and adaptable. Some of the issues we face are good problems to have—they show we’re progressing. But to continue growing, we have to be willing to change. What worked yesterday may not work today. We can't build cassette ministries in a streaming world. I believe this word will challenge you, encourage you, and inspire you to play your part in what God is doing—not just in your life but in the life of the Church. Let's grow, together.

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Key Sermon Points
1. The Holy Spirit Is Essential: The Book of Acts highlights that the Holy Spirit—not people—is the true power behind the Church’s growth and effectiveness.
2. Growth Brings Problems: As the early church grew, new problems arose. Growth doesn’t mean fewer issues—it often means more complex ones.
3. Spirit-Filled Leaders Solve Problems: The apostles delegated responsibilities to Spirit-filled leaders to meet the needs of a growing church.
4. Adaptability is Survival: The Church must continuously change and reprioritize to remain effective. What worked yesterday may not work today.
5. Your Problem Might Be a Promotion: Sometimes, the very problems we face are signs that God is elevating us to a new level of impact and responsibility.

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