We have been getting some transfer growth… some due to people running to the next big thing - and some leaving dead churches… but thats not what matters. I can honestly say… I want non christians to come to my church and experience Jesus and give their hearts to Christ… thats all I care about. Our budget is primarily for the non christian. Our sermons are biblical and applicable but always have the non christian in mind.

What does this have to do with me…

What really matters in your life as a follower of Jesus. Do you think when you get to heaven God is going to say you were such a great follower of Christ… you read, you prayed, sought my will, you love me and you loved others… you were sacrificial… OH AND YOU LEAD NO ONE TO CHRIST… YOU NEVER SHARED THE GOSPEL…IM NOT SURE YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS.

Where do we get the idea that we can be a person who stands before God and he says “well done thy good and faithful servant”…. But we never took his number one command to heart, and didn’t just do it, but lived it, breathed it - made it our mission, our life. THAT IS WHAT WE ARE CALLED TO DO. That is what the original disciples stood for, preached and died for.

If Jesus is really that good then why are you not tell others about him…. Or maybe he is just an insurance policy for you. Maybe its easiest, you get blessings, and peace and love and forgiveness…

Shame on you…

Jesus cannot be who he said he was, do what he did, prove what he is ….AND YOU CLAIM HIM AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR AND YOU DON’T FEEL THE NEED TO SHARE HIM?

My wife is smoking hot, she is beautiful, she has got a body that knocks me off my feet, she is a beautiful blonde, with curves that a Ferrari can’t handle, she has the best smile… she smells like sex, she is sweet, innocent, tender, loving and more… but Im to embarrassed of her to introduce you to her… you may not think she is that pretty, it might offend you…. That says more about me than my wife.

Matthew 10:33

NIV But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.

NLT But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.

Deny: To contradict by your behavior… to not confess him to others.

i.e. you can say you are a Christian all you want… but if you are not in such belief of that - that you are not sharing Christ on a regular basis then you are not a follower of Christ.

Social media influencers… by far the majority post sweet, nice, motivating and biblical posts… that are void of the gospel…

Again, that is like me posting things on marriage because I am a marriage expert, but I never share anything about my wife or my marriage… and in fact I am embarrassed of her… I might lose followers on my social media channel if I talk about my wife…

2 questions… chew on these.

Are you a follower of Jesus?

How would Jesus rate your success at following him?

LAST COMMENT: IF THE MAJORITY OF CHRISTIANS CALL YOU A CHRISTIAN… IT MEANS NOTHING…

BUT IF THE MAJORITY OF NON CHRISTIANS CALL YOU A CHRISTIAN, IT MEANS EVERYTHING.

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

Don't listen to the experts

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

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Who said?

Who cares? And why would you?

Life can grind you down thru well meaning know it alls.

Who are these people… they are the experts, the pros, the intelligent people.

Most of these people are smart or successful by accident or luck. There are lots of smart people who never worked for it, as well as successful, and rich.

Ignore these people. What if The disciples listened to the experts, the crowds, the teachers of the law, the pharisees and sadducees…. Even Jesus own family… the disciples would have turned and run.

But practically speaking when you do a deep dive into success be it in chess, business, entrepreneurship, relationships, exercise… whatever it is. These people were all told not to do it. I heard Robert Kyisoki once say that 99% of all inventions would have never come to be if people had listened to the experts… the pro’s, the intelligent. I have to agree.

I want to hear Gods voice more.

I want to heal more people.

I want to make a billion dollars.

I want to win 1 million people to Christ.

I want to start a media company.

I want to employ my sons.

I want to build my wife’s dream house.

I want to raise people from the dead.

I want to start a revival….

I want to write a book for men that changes our country and is a best seller.

These are truly things I am believing for… but guess what the experts are saying?

Dude, you don’t have enough time, you are not smart enough, it will never happen…

I love what Louie Simmons said “if you train with the lame you will end up walking with a limp”.

If you allow the experts to plan your future… it will be hell on earth. If you are willing to just trust God and go for it… you will be surprised at what grows in your life.