A healthy Christian Community
should attract people to Christ, not to a building. The original purpose of the church has become
somewhat obsolete. Perhaps the Church has gotten away from her
purpose. Maybe The Bride (The Church) has become this conditional chic on the side: I’ll go but only if I don’t have another
"date" or engagement. Let me check my calendar. I’ll go when I have time?? Really?? Wow!
Too many churches have been built to house the elitist groups of
society. These days, there's "special seating" that has
been set up "reserved" for the rich and famous, or well to do, or large tithers...ehem! Very few churches are set up for the poor, hungry,
lost, and needy. You have more shady preachers who are self appointed, than sand
on beaches. Not judging any particular church we all can see who is real and who is fake. I know MY eyes are WIDE open.
Where are “the called”
by God? Where are the true prophets Lord? I met and only knew of one, and she, yes she has crossed over. She WAS the real deal! The Rev. Delores P. Berry was her
name.
There are thousands of church buildings yet over half of the congregation
is confused about God; and they are lost
without Jesus. People need to stop playing church and get back to her real
purpose and that's to seek out the lost and introduce them TO Christ first,
then perhaps we can get them in church and keep them in church. We can then pray for them. Teach them the
true Word of God as we enjoy genuine fellowship one with another. The
assembly’s purpose has been confused with networking. Some people feel...”well,
if I can’t be seen and if ain’t nothing in it for me, I am not interested”
Jesus didn’t have any
business cards. No fancy clothes or shoes. No stately look. He was a “plain
Jane or John” (LOL) but He had MUCH power because God was truly with Him.
The Church should be a lifeboat station for anyone who is seeking
for a place where like-minded Believers can come together to learn about God,
find Jesus & meet the Holy Ghost; to learn how to be saved and live a Christian
life by faith, not by sight. And yes, you can be saved without being baptized you
know. Remember the thief on the cross…(Luke 23:43)
The Bible is clear that salvation is by grace
through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9).
So, any interpretation which comes to the conclusion that baptism, or any other
act, is necessary for salvation, is a faulty interpretation. And God knows we
have a lot of faulty interpretation going on in the church these days.
"Don’t scare the
“hell out of people” just give’m a glimpse of heaven on earth"
The Church should be a lifeboat station to feed the hungry and
clothe the naked.
The Church should be a lifeboat station that shows love, and where
people can feel safe.
The Church should be a lifeboat station to enjoy genuine
fellowship and help others grow and get spiritually fed and grow better not bitter.
Here at Church of the
Solid Rock, we can be your lifeboat station. But it's also a two-way street. We want the
people to want us, and we want to help them but they have to want to be
helped. Some people play too much. But they need to realize that the devil
is not playing with them. It's time for people to get serious about God and stop
playing games. Frankly nobody is impressed – really! We ought to aim to please
God instead of always trying to impress others. God will last forever but people
won’t...not in this fleshly human form anyways. Only what you do for Christ will
last…
Small Testimony: At one point in the
early stages of this ministry, I thought we were just too old fashion; so I
tried a more modern, relaxed approach. Big mistake! I thought we needed more ministers,
a diverse staff; that didn't work either. Then I thought: we need a musician; that
didn't work either. So now, that chapter is closed, we are doing what we're supposed to be doing...having church.
In many cases I have found that some people are lost because they
want to be. At some point you have to realize that no one is responsible for your
salvation but you. No one is responsible for your happiness but you. As God
guides your steps, YOU are responsible to follow. Let God lead the dance. Let
God be the head of your life; not people. Let God tell you what to do and how
to do it. Let God show you what you should be doing, not what you want to be
doing. (note to self)
Once I stopped trying to “save the world” (Jesus already did that)
and figure people out (only God knows) and let God deal with them, my life became
more enriched and empowered. My joy improved. My outlook about my purpose was
revealed and my disappointments subsided. God healed my wounded heart and my hurts
finally dissipated. Just because I don’t associate with you, does not mean I hate
you. Like you, I have moved on to another
chapter.
Some people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
They can be a blessing or a lesson, and many of the people I have met over the years
have been both. Thank you for being a blessing and the lesson!
We must let God lead and
guide our every move; not people. Disallow others to play with your
emotions because they will; and that can make you loco if you let them keep it up.
(LOL)
Church of the Solid Rock
is a lifeboat station and very much doing what God intends for us to do. We
will build our church but in God's time. Until then, our doors will remain open
every Sunday that God allows. Every now and again, God reminds me that we are
still relevant to the Kingdom. We will increase in numbers as God’s will is
done. As we remain on track and stay the course, God will continue to bless and
keep us in His plan on purpose, and in position.
Here at CRock, our
lifeboat station is very much alive in Christ! We may be small in numbers but
we are mega in power. We are NOT dead, because God is not; He’s surely alive and on the inside of the walls of our souls!
It’s
time for people to know that we at Church of the Solid Rock, are always ready for them but the question is, are
they ready for us???
C’Rock will be right here
when you’re ready; we ain’t going nowhere! J See you soon!
-Pastor D
