Religion & Spirituality
In this episode we discuss...our 5 points on losing focus in the rural church part II:Politics can distract the ChurchTitus 3:1-8Instead of MAGA, Christians should be K.O.G.I.B - The Kingdom of God is BetterInstead of The Resistance, Christians should be The Persistence - Living a Christlike Life no matter who the president isHyper-Patriotism and/or Nationalism can distract the ChurchGod CREATED the nations (Acts 17:24-26)God RULES the nations (Psalm 66:7)God RAISED UP HIS OWN kingdom (Rev 5:9-10)God’s KINGDOM will continue to grow (Matthew 13:31-32)The Culture War can distract the ChurchThe culture war is actually a spiritual war.Don’t be surprised at the depravity of man! Don’t make your only goal to win the culture war, make your goal to make disciples.Jeremiah 17:9Romans 1:21-24Isaiah 5:20-212 Timothy 4:1-5The Church can get distracted by our response to COVID-192 Timothy 1:3-7 - Walk in the STRENGTH/POWER of Biblical Conviction, the LOVE of Christ and the SELF-CONTROL given by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God planted into a regenerate heart… and PRAYER helps too!Rather than have the “perfect church” in our own eyes, our goal is to have a church that responds perfectly to these things, and shepherd them through itBe encouraged! Christ has and is working to make His church perfect, so stop comparing your church to other churches.Ephesians 5:25-272 Timothy 1:151 Corinthians 3:3-4Next week we’ll focus on the INTERNAL FOCUS rural congregations can develop and how to overcome it.Stuff Rural Pastors Can Use Review:Got some free time and want to listen to some books? Joe reviews Audible Plus.Our Quote of the Day:"The day is coming when he will ride on his white horse and go forth conquering and to conquer; but today, it is the red horse; for his church still suffers; still is she stained with the blood of persecution." Charles SpurgeonCONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.comWebsite: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: http://facebook.com/ruralpastorstalkTwitter: @ruralpastorsLISTENItunesSpotifyStitcherGoogle Play