Community Outreach: Not an Option in the End Times

We expose false doctrine , reveal fulfilled prophecy and shine light on the demonic deception of these last days , but we also stand firm on the hope of Christ's return , the call to holiness and the urgency of true salvation . It's time to renew your mind , for the time is now . Let's go , boys .

Hey , welcome to Renewed Mindset . I'm Rick and I'm so glad you're here . There's a picture that Jesus painted that we've forgotten . He said look around , the fields are already ripe for harvest . That's John 4.35 . He wasn't talking about grain , he wasn't pointing at wheat . He was pointing at people , broken , hurting , searching for something real .

And Jesus was saying they're ready , are you ? The church has become comfortable inside its walls . We built stages , gathered followings and fine-tuned sermons , but the hurting are still outside . The addicted are still out there the single mom , the ex-con , the rebel kid , the suicidal neighbor .

And instead of reaching them , we're arguing about coffee flavors in the lobby . Now let me say this clearly If the church won't leave the building , then the fire of God will .

This episode is about community outreach , not as a cute ministry idea , but as a biblical mandate in the last days , because if we don't carry the gospel outside of our comfort zone , we've missed the whole mission .

We've got a lot to cover , so let's just start right here . The Great Commission we've all heard of it . It was not bring people to the church so that the pastor can preach to them , was it ? Jesus said go into all the world and preach the good news to everyone . Mark 16 , 15 .

That's not a suggestion , that's not for missionaries only , that's not for the extroverts , that's for us , the remnant , the redeemed , the called . We were not saved to sit , we're saved to serve . Now , here's the truth . Most of the world will never walk into your church , but they will walk into your life , into your workplace , into your gas station line .

Romans 10.14 hits hard . How can they hear about him unless someone tells them that's someone , that's you

. Let's get biblical for a second . In Acts , chapter 2 , when the Holy Spirit fell , it didn't fall in the temple , it fell in a house and they immediately went outside . Peter didn't preach behind a pulpit , he preached in the street and 3,000 people were saved in a single day . The early church didn't grow through advertising or attractional models .

They grew because believers went out healing , helping , loving and testifying . Acts , chapter 5 , verse 42 , says Day after day , in the temple and from house to house , they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news . Notice that , from house to house , not just in the sanctuary , not just at events . We're supposed to be mobile , not waiting , but going

. Now listen to this . Most Christians have gotten soft . That's not real surprising , is it ? We want blessings without burden . We want revival , as long as it doesn't interrupt our schedule .

But community outreach forces you to die to self , because you'll be stretched , you'll be uncomfortable , you'll encounter rejection , you'll face hard stories , you'll give up a Saturday or two . And that's the point , because when you serve the broken , you start to look like Jesus .

Philippians 2 , verse 4 and 5 says Don't look out for only your own interest , but take an interest in others too . You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had . Well , what was his attitude ? He left heaven , let that sink in . He left perfection to walk among pain , and we're out here making excuses for why we can't knock on a door .

He left perfection to walk among pain , and we're out here making excuses for why we can't knock on a door . And we're not doing it because it's just kindness . This is warfare . When you show up in your community with the love of Jesus , you're invading the enemy's territory no-transcript .

But when you bring light into that darkness , even with something as simple as a meal or a hug , or a ride or a gospel tract , chains start to break . 2 Corinthians 10.4 says we use God's mighty weapons , not worldly weapons , to knock down strongholds , and sometimes outreach is that weapon ? It's not glamorous .

It's not glamorous , it's not always supposed to be posted on Instagram , but it's where the battle's won .

Jesus said in Matthew 9 , 37 and 38 , the harvest is great , but the workers are few . So pray to the Lord and ask him to send more workers into his fields . Friends , he's not talking about pastors , he's talking about you . You have a mouth you can speak . You have hands you can serve . You have a story you can testify . You have a story you can testify .

And if you're listening to this podcast , chances are you feel the urgency too . The time is short , the hour is late and the harvest is waiting . Are you going to go

Now ? Don't get me wrong , don't misunderstand me . This isn't a pep talk . What you're listening to is a call to repentance , because if we've ignored the lost . If we've made church all about us , we're wrong and it's time to change . Jesus didn't sit back , he moved .

He walked into villages , he touched lepers , he fed crowds , he sat with sinners , and if we say we're following him , we better be walking in his steps . So here's a challenge for you this week stop scrolling , stop overthinking it and do something . Knock on a neighbor's door , feed somebody that's hungry .

Volunteer at a shelter , take your small group into the streets , share your testimony with somebody who needs it . Pray for your city and then go serve your city , because in the end times , the church that goes out is the church that's truly on fire , and the gates of hell can't stop that

. Thank you so much for joining me today on Renewed Mindsets . Don't let this just be a word you heard . Let it be a fire that you carry . And remember the church isn't just a building , it's you , and you've got a job to do . So , until next time , stay awake , stay armored and stay faithful .

We're not just preparing for the end times , we are walking in them . The executive producer of Renewed Mindsets is christy mccurry . That's all for today , but I'll be back with more unfiltered biblical truth and undeniable prophecy . The time to wake up is now . If today's episode challenged you , don't keep it to yourself . Tell someone . Please Text them a link .

Share the truth while there's still time . Visit renewedmindsetscom to stay connected and to listen to past episodes and check out our merch at renewedmindsetsstore . Jesus is coming soon . Stay watchful , stay holy , stay renewed Until next week . I'm Rick . Be an encourager , not a discourager . I love you . See ya the intro and outro music . Are you ready to go ?

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