Church Forward | The Parable That Explains the Future of the Church

Church Forward | The Parable That Explains the Future of the ChurchEpisode Summary:In this message, Pastor Barry steps outside the book of Acts and into Matthew 13 to reveal a powerful truth about the future of the church. Using the Parable of the Sower, he explains how the Kingdom of God grows, why the church cannot go backward, and what it means for every believer to take responsibility for spiritual growth and discipleship.Key Themes:Why understanding the gospel mattersThe danger of shallow faithHow distraction and comfort choke spiritual growthThe church as a living body, not a service providerWhy methods change but the mission remains the sameBig Takeaway:You don’t just attend church—you are the church. And the church only moves forward when believers move from receiving to participating.Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 13:1–23Acts 2Acts 18Challenge for the Listener:Ask yourself:What do I expect from my church?What am I contributing?What kind of spiritual soil am I cultivating?Next Step:Get connected. Join a group. Serve. Pray. Be part of building a Church Forward future.https://www.soulsharborag.org/  and https://linktr.ee/soulsharborplainfield. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHCPlainfield.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shcplainfield. Church times:  Sunday 10:45AM - Family Worship in-person and Facebook & YouTube Live; Wednesday 6:30P in-person and online WED 6:30P Adults; SHC Kids; SHCWave Youth.