Your Greatest Weapon for the Gospel
Jerry Watts
Revelation 12:11
Christianity in America is in trouble. Now, I know in some parts (perhaps here), it cannot be readily seen, but it is true. Every indicator that we read confirms this truth. Church Attendance, Baptisms, SS, Discipleship, and more are declining. In fact, the only thing which is trending upward is the closure of long-time churches. The question we ask is ''WHY?'' And the answers can be many - some correct and some not. This message is birthed out of a heart to see God's church (His people) in America, once again, become a mighty force for the gospel.
Our difficulty is this: We have unconsciously or subconsciously laid down our greatest weapon, our deadly weapon for the gospel.
The first thing we should be reminded of is this: We are in a battle between darkness and light. It is true that the WAR was won at Calvary, but just like when the Children of Israel crossed Jordan, they had to take up arms and win the battles (God had already won the war), we must fight the battle (with and in His strength) today. One of the reasons we are losing the hearts and mind of people in America today is because we don't embrace the battlefield. Few things are as dangerous as being in a battle and not know it or admit it. This guarantees failure.
The second thing we hear is this: To lose this battle is to lose many people to the enemy. In other words, people who Jesus died for will never hear about Him, know Him or believe in Him, if we surrender our responsibility. God gives us everything we need to win the battle by winning people to Christ and saving their eternal souls. This is a battle worth fighting, an army worth being in, and a commander worth serving. Truthfully, the greatest weapon you have is YOUR TESTIMONY VERIFIED THROUGH A TRANSFORMED LIFE. (let me say that again)
This morning in SS the title of the lesson was ''What Proof Does My Testimony Offer?'' The POINT: ''It's hard to ignore a cha ...
Jerry Watts
Revelation 12:11
Christianity in America is in trouble. Now, I know in some parts (perhaps here), it cannot be readily seen, but it is true. Every indicator that we read confirms this truth. Church Attendance, Baptisms, SS, Discipleship, and more are declining. In fact, the only thing which is trending upward is the closure of long-time churches. The question we ask is ''WHY?'' And the answers can be many - some correct and some not. This message is birthed out of a heart to see God's church (His people) in America, once again, become a mighty force for the gospel.
Our difficulty is this: We have unconsciously or subconsciously laid down our greatest weapon, our deadly weapon for the gospel.
The first thing we should be reminded of is this: We are in a battle between darkness and light. It is true that the WAR was won at Calvary, but just like when the Children of Israel crossed Jordan, they had to take up arms and win the battles (God had already won the war), we must fight the battle (with and in His strength) today. One of the reasons we are losing the hearts and mind of people in America today is because we don't embrace the battlefield. Few things are as dangerous as being in a battle and not know it or admit it. This guarantees failure.
The second thing we hear is this: To lose this battle is to lose many people to the enemy. In other words, people who Jesus died for will never hear about Him, know Him or believe in Him, if we surrender our responsibility. God gives us everything we need to win the battle by winning people to Christ and saving their eternal souls. This is a battle worth fighting, an army worth being in, and a commander worth serving. Truthfully, the greatest weapon you have is YOUR TESTIMONY VERIFIED THROUGH A TRANSFORMED LIFE. (let me say that again)
This morning in SS the title of the lesson was ''What Proof Does My Testimony Offer?'' The POINT: ''It's hard to ignore a cha ...
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