How to EMPTY the seats at church

[cecilb]

Originally Posted by hopenchrist

When i hear preaching that brings conviction, in my spirit it tells me that something in my life needs to change. I have heard sermons on the ten commandments before and i also was convicted, yet not offended. Conviction=sorrow=repentance=a changed heart.
Me personally i thank God for the gift of inward conviction.
God bless all!!!!!

amen that so true and we need it god bless you

[AlanWalton7]

@ slay...You say there were only 4 left in their seats at the end of the service, but I dont see you mention how many were there in the beginning....if there were only 5 or 6 to start with then that's not so bad....for all I know you see this may be one of those little congregations of 10 or 20 people or could be a larger one in the hundreds....would you elaborate, please?

[AlanWalton7]

@ Gracelikerain....that is a great username

[AlanWalton7]

Originally Posted by biker50840

Praise God! Whenever you preach THE TRUTH of God's Word...some people ARE going to be offended! That is not your problem, it is THEIRS! Pray for them and pray for the Pastor as well...many pastors are unwilling to " step on toes" as it may cause the big $$$$ givers, not to give, it may empty out a few pews,etc.etc. I honestly and wholeheartedly believe that Pastors,preachers and teachers who COMPROMISE God's Word, will have a lot of explaining to do, when they stand before Jesus face to face.
You did what God led you to do.BRAVO!!!!!!!! I know for a fact that I have preached more than a few messages that , were not popular and offended some. It is what it is. People don't like to hear about "sin" , usually because it hits too close to home (if you get my drift) as long as you are preaching and teaching by the leading of The Holy Spirit, doing it with love for them and NOT condemnation......you need not worry. Just read your update...
I would seek God's direction through prayer, it might be time for you to move on,or, He may wish you to remain there. Sounds to me like...IF someone DIES during the service,
and someone calls 911, the rescue people may have to carry out MOST of the people to find the one who actually DIED! ( A JOKE B.T.W.!) Sad indeed! unfortunately I feel this same thing is going on in way too many churches!!!!!!!!!

I agree with you here biker50840

[PastorZomok]

Originally Posted by AlanWalton7

@ Gracelikerain....that is a great username

@Alan, If you follow from the start or at least at posting #12 you will see that "Gracelikerain" rain is actually me, Pastorzomok. A few years back the site was updated and somehow some of my posting ended up under someone else's name. How this happened is something I have never understood.

[faithslight]

Originally Posted by AlanWalton7

I agree with you here biker50840

Yes if your preaching conviction, people will not stay around long...My Dad is a preacher, and when we first started out the church was full, but when he started preaching conviction people left...I am so glad that I feel convicted when I have done something wrong...God is trying to correct us, just like a father would a child, but people do not want crrection, they want the tickling of the ear...The Word says though, if you have a ear, hear. People just do not want to hear.....

@ Faithslight: Your Dad, is doing the right thing....Those leaving, are not true Christians...While your Dad is preaching conviction, those people that are leaving the Church, are being convicted, by the Holy Spirit....I'm not perfect, we are all sinners falling short of God's Glory, but I heed to the Holy Spirit....When I Err, the Holy Spirit lets me know.....I, too, am so glad, when I feel conviction, whenever I am wrong....