Walk in the Spirit, not the Flesh

Daily, God’s Word and His will;
Not selfish wants, desires;
So set your will, to but obey;
Honor the LORD, to lift Him higher.
When Will Churches, Equip for Ministry?

Shared God’s Word, & prayed in earnest
Obeyed, went forth, to make disciples
But modern churches, don’t multiply
Don’t see disciple-making, as vital!
Casting All Your Cares

Yes, cast upon Him, give all to God;
He does not want you, burdened down;
Instead of hoarding, ruminating;
Cast each burden, no longer bound.
Who Do We Embody?

For you were bought, at a price;
Therefore, glorify God in your body;
And in your spirit, which are God’s;
Yes, know the LORD we’re to embody.
Dying Churches and Denominations

Instead of “Modern Churchianity”
May we return to bible teaching,
Obeying Jesus, disciple-making,
For we are failing, rarely outreaching.
Before Plans, Preparation, Programs or Pulpits….Pray!

Before our plans, our preparations;
Before our programs and preaching;
Before our coming to the people;
Persistent praying, keep petitioning.
Selecting a Scriptural Church

So come to church, not to network;
But be discipled, to obey
Learn commitment, to God’s Word;
Go make disciples, in Jesus’ way.
The ‘Church Growth Movement’ Failure

Rather persistent, prayer and fasting,
Based on God’s Word, to pour His Spirit,
To equip, start making disciples,
Cry unto God, “Our church come fill it”.
Why Many Churches Are Closing

Not endless rows, of pew spectators,
Passive, unaccountable, few partakers,
Instead of church routines, traditions,
Learn to train, disciple-makers.
Carrying or Casting our Cares?

“And so be anxious for nothing,
But always, by prayer and supplication,
With thanksgiving, let your requests,
Be made known to God”…in faith, no hesitation.