In my sermon this week posted below so you can listen are 10 facts about faith that you will need to succeed in 2012. This is going to be a wonderful year for the Body of Christ. God has been preparing us for this hour. The  world is going to go through some radical changes this year and there are certain things we we need to know and be doing so we can succeed and help to those God would have us minister to.

As things get darker in our world people are going to be drawn to the light. We are to let the light of God’s Word burn brightly during this hour. People are going to be drawn to the light. I believe this will be a year of revival and healing. I believe the world is going to be drawn to find answers as things become more unsettled in our world.

As the body of Christ we have the priviledge of nutruring and training these new converts in the Word of God. We will have the opportuniry to give them a better start in their Christian walk that even we had at the beginning. They are going to have many questions and we need to be prepared to minister to them. They are going to be looking for strength and hope. We will have the priviledge of showing them the way. That is why that at the beginning of 2012 we need to take time to prepare ourselves for what is ahead.

I encourage you to listen to the message below with and open and hungry heart.

What Are You Looking For In A Church?

Churches have personalities just like people. When you find the right church you will know in your spirit that you have found where you belong. Some people like big churches where they can be lost in the crowd and no demands are placed upon them for service. Some like small churches where they can be intimately involved with others.

I heard someone say recently, “I attend my church simply because of the music. I have not heard anything from the preaching that has impressed me in the last year and a half.” That was a sad statement to me. Don’t take me wrong, worship is more important than most people realize. Praise and worship are your quickest way out of your problems. God inhabits the praises of his people but you can have praise and worship 24/7 if you want it. In your car, in your home, on your computer and on your IPod you can worship God constantly.

But entertainment is not enough to help you defeat the enemy on Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and… What happens when the storms of life come? What happens when your enemies try to destroy you? What happens when the pressures of life or depression overwhelms you? Entertainment will not be enough to bring you through. You need a church that teaches you the Word of God so you can be victorious.  It is only your knowledge of the Word of God that will set you free and bring you to a place of peace and victory. You will need the Word of God to sustain you and empower you. You will need the Word of God to protect you and your family. You will need the Word of God to receive your healing.

If you can find great music and solid preaching of the Word of God that is wonderful but don’t choose entertainment over the Word. It would be better to be in a group of two or three and be taught the Word of God than to be with thousands who are only being entertained. God has given us everything we need in His Word to bring us through every situation that comes our way.

Find a church that teaches you the Word of God. The bible says: “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to the right church. He wants to lead you if you will allow Him.

If you live in or are visiting the Fort Mill area we invite to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am or Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm.  If you have had a bad experience with church in the past we invite to give FCC Fort Mill a try. You will find the unconditional love of God here in a very non threatening atmosphere.