Leaders and members of a church fail to call out sin. We also fail to be intentional in our actions. Fear causes the church to retain its membership by pandering to the crowd. Members of a church do not want their sins to be exposed. People view the light offensive because their deeds are exposed. John 3:19-21 (NASB): “This is the judgment, that the Light has come into … [Read more...] about A Responsible Church
Church Doctrine
Watered Down Prosperity Gospel
Many people in the Christian church do not believe in the hardcore prosperity gospel. At the same time most of us believe in the prosperity gospel. If this is confusing your not alone. I am a little confused while I’m typing on this topic as well. We water down the prosperity gospel, so it can become more palatable. Our church is becoming more concerned about the desires of the … [Read more...] about Watered Down Prosperity Gospel
An Effective Small Group
Small Groups are different depending on the church you go to. Many churches don’t use their small groups effectively. This post I will discuss the many forms of small group and how ineffective they are. I will get to the purpose of a small group and how it should function. We should remain focused on how a small group should glorify God instead of our church. Hebrews … [Read more...] about An Effective Small Group
Perpetual Infancy
Is our church pursing its intended purpose? I think the plurality of churches are in a state of perpetual infancy. We keep trying to define the word “Is.” The writing in the bible should be straight forward. Yet we quibble over every sentence in the bible. The bible is straight forward yet we stuck in the doctrinal phase of the church. Our teaching doesn’t challenge us as much … [Read more...] about Perpetual Infancy
Is Love a Domino Effect?
The answer to this question is no. Many people reject the thoughtful actions of others. Therefore, many people reject the love of God. Jesus’s greatest act of love was dying on the cross. The act should inspire you to love. You have a choice how you respond to this gift of Him taking our sin. We are not naturally inclined to love others. Unfortunately, we are in opposition to … [Read more...] about Is Love a Domino Effect?