The last 10 words of a dying church

The 10 Last Words Of Dying Churches – “We’ve never done it that way before.  We’re not changing.”

Those 10 powerful words subsequently have a ripple effect that lasts generations.  As a result, the following are additional comments those attending these churches are bound to say and/or hear shortly thereafter:

1. “Isn’t it great that our music is never too loud?”
2. “Isn’t it nice seeing people in coats and ties and not disrespecting God by wearing blue jeans?”
3. “We’re more spiritual and doctrinally pure than that fast-growing, watered-down gospel, baptizing-hundreds-every-year church down the street.”
4. “Can you believe that church is stealing all our people?”
5. “I hear we’re having to cut the budget because giving is not what it used to be.”
6. “Isn’t it great having all this room on the pew to spread out.”
7. “I love singing all four verses.”
8. “Don’t worry about our attendance.  Let me tell you how large our membership is.”
9. “Are you coming to Monday night visitation?”
10. “Remember the good ‘ole days.”
11. “Visitors, please stand.”
12. “I hear it’s just a show over there.”
13. “We just formed a Committee on Committees.”
14. “We don’t talk about money.  We preach the Bible.”
15. “Isn’t it great getting out of the parking lot quickly?”
16. “The poor will always be with us.”
17. “I’m really tired about having to hear about lost people all the time.”
18. “Pastor, I think we need to start praying for revival.”

Do these phrases hit close to home for you?  Are there any more comments you want to add that you’ve heard.