How the Church Hinders the Kingdom of God - Part V

V. Hopping from Church to Church

I Corinthians 12:12-27

Note: this topic does not rule out the validity of changing churches under certain circumstances.

Introduction:

Church hopping is counter-productive.

Two kinds of church hoppers:

The Complainers

The Consumers - often hopping around among a group of churches within a given length of time.


Conclusions about Church Hoppers

Church hoppers tend to be very critical.
If you look hard enough, you can always find the garbage pile.

Church hoppers tend to have a “me first” attitude.

Church hoppers almost never get involved.

Church hoppers almost never make a serious financial commitment to the church.

Church hoppers make it a point to remain emotionally detached.

Church hoppers enjoy living free from accountability.
One doctrine the Bible keeps harping on is “We need each other.”


The Blessings of Long-term Commitment:

Blessing #1 – Serving faithfully in one church over the long haul will give you a sense of belonging.

Blessing #2 – Serving faithfully in one church over the long haul will give you a sense of accomplishment.

Blessing #3 – Serving faithfully in one church over the long haul will lead you to some wonderful discoveries about yourself.

Blessing #4 – Serving faithfully in one church over the long haul will fill your life with meaningful relationships.

Blessing #5 – Serving faithfully in one church over the long haul will make you a powerful witness for the Lord.


Conclusion

God intends for all of His children to be committed to and intimately involved with a local church.