CHURCH IS BORING: Active Participation

“What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up”

1 Corinthians 14:26.

Church is not a spectator’s event. Everyone is significant in church. Church is boring if we continue to sit in the sidelines and do not take participate. Our active participation benefits both the church and us.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS THE CHURCH


Massive size and Massive strength.

“What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up”

1 Corinthians 14:26.

Size is not the indication of a healthy church, but its strength. The involvement of the people determines the strength of an organization. Everything that happens in church benefits us. The worship, the teachings, and the prayers help strengthen the church.

Bodies up in buildings or building up the “body.”

“So it is with you. Since you are eager for the gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church”

1 Corinthians 14:12.

We must use our areas of strength in getting involved in the church ministries and activities.

Numerical growth and spiritual growth.

“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work”

Ephesians 4:16.

We all have a part to play in building up the church. Everyone has a vital role.

Gracious service and the grace to serve.

“Each of you should you whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms”

1 Peter 4:10.

American billionaire investor, Warren Buffett contributed $37B to Bill Gates Foundation citing 2 reasons: Because they (Bill Gates Foundation) is good at it and that “Philanthropy is no fun for me.” We can get involved in the church ministries and activities by giving support to those who are gifted for them.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS US

Spiritual growth and maturity.
We begin to honor God with the talents and abilities that He has deposited in us.

We take part in Making Disciples.
As we get involved, we establish new friendships and expand our circle.

Generosity becomes a lifestyle of many.
Service moves from discipline to delight as we generously share our time and talents.

Unity in church becomes stronger.
Unity is promoted when team members work together unselfishly toward a common goal.

HOW TO TAKE PART

• Pray and discover your God-given talents and abilities.
• Be part of a Small group.
• Know more and serve in the ministries based on your strengths.
• God has blessed us with talents so that we may bless others.