pastor's article 10-26-25

What would you say is the greatest stumbling block to people accepting Christ in America? I know there is a lack of witnessing from Christians, and a perverted gospel being preached from the pulpits of many churches. However, I think the biggest hinderance to people accepting Christ is the sin of idolatry. Americans have fallen head over heels in love with their stuff, with themselves, and with their entertainment. We think more about what we are going to do and what we are going to have than we do about our purpose and mission here on this earth. Jesus made it crystal clear in His preaching that if anyone would follow Him, it would require sacrifice and a total surrender of their will and life. Jesus never offered the option of a half-hearted commitment for salvation. He never said, “Follow Me to worship on Sunday,” but rather spoke a stern, “Come, follow Me.” People who refuse to give their lives to God don’t receive life from God. God gave His only begotten Son, Jesus. The Son who was given gave His life, and the Holy Spirit calls us to give our all to God if we are to receive Jesus as our Savior and Lord. For many, this is difficult because, while God so loved the world (meaning the people in it), many people also 'love the world' (meaning the things of it, not the people). And as you will see today in the message, Jesus calls us to forsake our idols to follow Him in total surrender. Have you surrendered your all to Christ? If not, that is the call that has been extended to you.
Pastor,
Rev. Wayne Marcus