Why Church Still Matters — Your Invitation Can Change Everything
Sunday, October 20, 2024 | Pastor Darryn Scheske
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43 million Americans have stopped going to church
The Great Dechurching by Jim Davis and Michael Graham
Reported by npr.com/religionnews.com
Worldwide spiritual curiosity is exploding
60% of kids raised in Atheist homes have abandoned atheism. Georgetown University (CARA) Curiosity in the spiritual conversations is high. 69% report some kind of daily prayer
Church attendance is shrinking, but Jesus is still trending!
A study of 25,000 teenagers across 26 countries revealed 60% of Gen Z worldwide are curious to know more about Jesus—they see as trustworthy, wise, and loving. Barna.org
82% of unchurched likely to attend church if invited [Build]
95% of unchurched say no one has ever invited me to church.
98% of church-goers never extend an invitation!
Dr. Thom Rainer, The Unchurched Next Door
The world doesn’t need any more inauthentic Christians!
Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14–15, NKJV “Repent” means change the way you think.
God is here right now
He’s closer than you realize..
Change the way you think.
We are not thinking lines
We’re focused towards The Center.
Heartland Church is a community for ANYONE who’s pointed their life towards JESUS.
HOW MANY PEOPLE NEED a church like this?
HOW MANY PEOPLE DON’T KNOW a church like this exists?
Authentic faith has ALWAYS been one person inviting another...
Andrew first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him, He said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is translated, “Peter”). John 1:40–42
1. Believe the Gospel
Who you are becoming is more important than what you’re doing!
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2. Accept the responsibility.
Jesus said to them, “Go and tell the Good News to everyone, everywhere.” Mark 16:15
“You will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere.” Acts 1:8, NLT
Who will you invite to “Come and See?”