The Answer is Closer than You Think
Jerry Watts
Matthew 28:18-20/Acts 1:8
In his book, ''Great Commission Revitalization'' Mark Hallock writes this axiom, 'Empty pews should break our hearts.' Think about the empty pews we see and consider this; when this place was built, these seats were put here for people to come and hear about the good news, the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Seeing these seats empty should not only concern us but break our hearts.
The first sign of recovery for any church who has taken a downturn in attendance, is when someone notices the downturn and is concerned about it. You have some of the best facilities in the area and thus, the potential to make the greatest impact for the Kingdom of any other church family around. When attendance goes down, it's easy to get down, and get discouraged and that is the first step towards thinking 'it's hopeless' or giving up. Sometimes it's easy to accept the status quo.
I have saved this message for this service because, I believe, that this group (Sunday Evening) has to be the one who truly desires to see God do a work in this place like has not been seen.
With this message I bring you good news that the answer may be closer than you think. I didn't say that the remedy is particularly easy OR something we want to hear, but it is good news - both for you and this community.
Before I offer us this Biblical Answer, let me add that sadly, many churches across the USA (SBC churches) are right where you are today and candidly, most are trying to find their way back. The feeling is; 'if only we could find that one thing, that one program, that one pastor, that one staff member, that one.....' you get the idea, then we could return to our ''Glory Days''. Please don't miss this truth: Not one time (that I can think of) does God want to take his people back a few years to reclaim their glory. What He does is takes people to the cross, lays a new foundation, and then thrusts us into the future for ...
Jerry Watts
Matthew 28:18-20/Acts 1:8
In his book, ''Great Commission Revitalization'' Mark Hallock writes this axiom, 'Empty pews should break our hearts.' Think about the empty pews we see and consider this; when this place was built, these seats were put here for people to come and hear about the good news, the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Seeing these seats empty should not only concern us but break our hearts.
The first sign of recovery for any church who has taken a downturn in attendance, is when someone notices the downturn and is concerned about it. You have some of the best facilities in the area and thus, the potential to make the greatest impact for the Kingdom of any other church family around. When attendance goes down, it's easy to get down, and get discouraged and that is the first step towards thinking 'it's hopeless' or giving up. Sometimes it's easy to accept the status quo.
I have saved this message for this service because, I believe, that this group (Sunday Evening) has to be the one who truly desires to see God do a work in this place like has not been seen.
With this message I bring you good news that the answer may be closer than you think. I didn't say that the remedy is particularly easy OR something we want to hear, but it is good news - both for you and this community.
Before I offer us this Biblical Answer, let me add that sadly, many churches across the USA (SBC churches) are right where you are today and candidly, most are trying to find their way back. The feeling is; 'if only we could find that one thing, that one program, that one pastor, that one staff member, that one.....' you get the idea, then we could return to our ''Glory Days''. Please don't miss this truth: Not one time (that I can think of) does God want to take his people back a few years to reclaim their glory. What He does is takes people to the cross, lays a new foundation, and then thrusts us into the future for ...
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