Posts with the tag “sickles-and-swords”

Pastor Matt delivered a message encouraging the congregation to be bold in their faith and actively engage with others. He emphasized the importance of making invites to church, particularly to unchurched or disconnected individuals, rather than focusing on church attendance. Pastor Matt highlighted that 90% of churchgoers do not invite others to church, often due to forgetting their own life transformation. He shared inspiring stories of individuals who accepted Jesus and led others to faith through personal invitations. Matt concluded by urging the congregation to make irresistible invites that focus on Jesus and the life change He brings.  Read More

Pastor Matt delivered a sermon emphasizing the importance of training new believers to become spiritual warriors. He highlighted the need to protect and disciple the harvest, urging the congregation to embrace the "valley of decision" rather than avoiding it. Pastor Matt shared personal experiences of feeling stuck and the necessity of vision and faith. He referenced Numbers 16, illustrating the importance of standing in the middle, even amidst division and judgment. The sermon concluded with a call to action for believers to embrace their roles and make a difference in their immediate surroundings.  Read More

Pastor Carrie from Mercy City Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, introduced a new series titled "Sickles and Swords," emphasizing the importance of spiritual readiness and the concept of harvest. She highlighted the need for repentance, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the urgency of actively engaging in evangelism. Statistical data revealed that 82% of unchurched individuals might attend church if invited, but only 2% of churchgoers invited non-Christians last year. Pastor Carrie called for a proactive approach to reaching the lost, urging the congregation to be bold in sharing their faith and to prepare for a spiritual harvest.  Read More