http://www.needtlc.org/media/podcast/media_files/inthahouse_week4.mp3
"Everything that can be shaken will be shaken." This weeks message was intended to reveal that the Church, which is founded upon the Rock Christ Jesus, is that which cannot be shaken. In Contrast many churches seem as faddish as a Paris fashion show. Don't get me wrong, I am in strong support of cultural relevance. However, in matters of doctrine and the foundation of truth laid by the Apostles we must remain immovable and unshakable. Far too many modern preachers refuse to hold the standard of righteousness and preach a message that confronts sin and calls for true repentance.
Pop psychology, dianetics, and inclusion-ism have replaced the cross and Christ's call to sacrifice. Standards once thought as much a matter of common sense as a religious standards have been replaced with moral relativism and situational ethics. The church must stand against the tsunami of moral decay sweeping our nation. I would like to send a word of prophesy to all those Pastors and Teachers who have sold out to marketing plans, church growth and the Mickey Mouse Ministry approach. Return to the truth and you will return to the presence of the Lord. Jesus said, "I am the way, THE TRUTH, and the life." There is something missing at the "Six Flags Over Jesus" Mega Churches. That missing element and the fact that they can function and grow without it is frightening. What is missing? After all, we have racquetball courts, professional musicians, mass marketing, networking opportunities, swimming pools and movie stars. I will tell you what is missing, "The Holy Spirit."
John 16:7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."
How can we claim the presence of the Holy Spirit when our message does not in anyway reflect his stated mission?
Monday, November 19, 2007
http://www.needtlc.org/media/podcast/media_files/inthahouse_week4.mp3
"Everything that can be shaken will be shaken." This weeks message was intended to reveal that the Church, which is founded upon the Rock Christ Jesus, is that which cannot be shaken. In Contrast many churches seem as faddish as a Paris fashion show. Don't get me wrong, I am in strong support of cultural relevance. However, in matters of doctrine and the foundation of truth laid by the Apostles we must remain immovable and unshakable. Far too many modern preachers refuse to hold the standard of righteousness and preach a message that confronts sin and calls for true repentance.
Pop psychology, dianetics, and inclusion-ism have replaced the cross and Christ's call to sacrifice. Standards once thought as much a matter of common sense as a religious standards have been replaced with moral relativism and situational ethics. The church must stand against the tsunami of moral decay sweeping our nation. I would like to send a word of prophesy to all those Pastors and Teachers who have sold out to marketing plans, church growth and the Mickey Mouse Ministry approach. Return to the truth and you will return to the presence of the Lord. Jesus said, "I am the way, THE TRUTH, and the life." There is something missing at the "Six Flags Over Jesus" Mega Churches. That missing element and the fact that they can function and grow without it is frightening. What is missing? After all, we have racquetball courts, professional musicians, mass marketing, networking opportunities, swimming pools and movie stars. I will tell you what is missing, "The Holy Spirit."
John 16:7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."
How can we claim the presence of the Holy Spirit when our message does not in anyway reflect his stated mission?
"Everything that can be shaken will be shaken." This weeks message was intended to reveal that the Church, which is founded upon the Rock Christ Jesus, is that which cannot be shaken. In Contrast many churches seem as faddish as a Paris fashion show. Don't get me wrong, I am in strong support of cultural relevance. However, in matters of doctrine and the foundation of truth laid by the Apostles we must remain immovable and unshakable. Far too many modern preachers refuse to hold the standard of righteousness and preach a message that confronts sin and calls for true repentance.
Pop psychology, dianetics, and inclusion-ism have replaced the cross and Christ's call to sacrifice. Standards once thought as much a matter of common sense as a religious standards have been replaced with moral relativism and situational ethics. The church must stand against the tsunami of moral decay sweeping our nation. I would like to send a word of prophesy to all those Pastors and Teachers who have sold out to marketing plans, church growth and the Mickey Mouse Ministry approach. Return to the truth and you will return to the presence of the Lord. Jesus said, "I am the way, THE TRUTH, and the life." There is something missing at the "Six Flags Over Jesus" Mega Churches. That missing element and the fact that they can function and grow without it is frightening. What is missing? After all, we have racquetball courts, professional musicians, mass marketing, networking opportunities, swimming pools and movie stars. I will tell you what is missing, "The Holy Spirit."
John 16:7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."
How can we claim the presence of the Holy Spirit when our message does not in anyway reflect his stated mission?
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