Best of 2024: #1 Not Selling the Farm by Wayman Mitchell (2008)

Taking The Land - CFM Sermon Podcast

Summary

Pastor Mitchell discusses the importance of heritage and stewardship within the church. He emphasizes the dangers of the third-generation syndrome, where the descendants of pioneers may neglect or abandon the values and responsibilities passed down to them. This message serves as a call to action for current leaders to honor their heritage and remain committed to the mission of the church.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Conference and Community Appreciation
01:30 The Third Generation Syndrome: Selling the Farm
06:14 The Sacred Dimension of Heritage
11:27 The Dangerous Position of Ownership vs. Stewardship
17:40 The Historical Context and Warnings
22:54 The Call to Reverence and Responsibility
30:14 The Legacy of Faith and the Cloud of Witnesses
Takeaways

• The third generation often fails to appreciate their heritage.
• Some aspects of life and faith are sacred and holy.
• Leadership roles in the church are a sacred trust.
• Ownership of ministry should be viewed as stewardship.
• Removing ancient landmarks can lead to spiritual decline.
• The church is a covenant community, not a democracy.
• History teaches us the importance of learning from past mistakes.
• The legacy of faith is a responsibility we must uphold.
• We are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who care about our actions.
• Our actions today impact future generations of believers.

Sound Bites

• "The third generation always sells the farm."
• "A pastor's role is a sacred trust."
• "Don't remove the ancient landmark."
• "If our fellowship is just a group of people..."
• "The church is not a democracy; it is an army."
• "The fathers have left us a sacred inheritance."

Show Notes

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