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

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 Appreciation01:30 The Third Generation Syndrome: Selling the Farm06:14 The Sacred Dimension of Heritage11:27 The Dangerous Position of Ownership vs. Stewardship17:40 The Historical Context and Warnings22:54 The Call to Reverence and Responsibility30:14 The Legacy of Faith and the Cloud of WitnessesTakeaways 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 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org--- We need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369 Visit our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠***FEATURED*** Global Passport Express: Mention this ad to get a 10% discount on all services⁠: https://bit.ly/TTL-GPE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pastor Mike Ashcraft's Financial Services⁠⁠⁠⁠: (310) 403-6471 ⁠$100 Credit for Text In Church: https://bit.ly/TTL-TIC⁠ 10% Discount Off First Order from Advanced Creative Design: [email protected]