What is a dead church? Episode 8

Is your faith dead? What would you call a dead church?  What is a church?  What does God say about a dead church. 

 

Revelation 3:1. And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

A church building might be considered dead if it is abandoned or unused.

Signs of a dead church*

• Decreased attendance: The number of people attending services consistently decreases 
• Decreased tithes: The amount of money given in tithes decreases 
• Lack of baptisms: There are no baptisms taking place 
• Lack of disciple making: There is no effort to make new disciples 
• Unhealthy prayer culture: The church's prayer culture is unhealthy 
• Lack of service to others: The church doesn't serve the community 
• Refusal to change: The church doesn't listen to calls to repent or renew their zeal 

What does the Bible say about a dead church? 

• In Revelation 3:19-20, Jesus calls on believers to repent and renew their zeal. A dead church doesn't listen to these calls and refuses to change.

Please continue to look inward.  You are only responsible for yourself in relation to God.  

 

Make sure you are right with Him.  Check your pulse.