The Church’s Greatest Danger No One is Talking About: Perry Stone

Insights

Church’s Perception and Influence

• 📖 The speaker had a powerful vision from the Lord about a message that will change lives, emphasizing the importance and seriousness of the topic being discussed.
• 😬 The church is often seen as judgmental and unforgiving, which turns people away from accepting the Lord.
• 💭 A pastor’s vision of the judgment seat prompted him to ask Jesus for the resources to start churches, leading to the establishment of over 400 churches worldwide.
• 🚫 Quit putting a stumbling block in people’s way by judging and condemning, as it can cause others to stumble and potentially lead them to hell.
• 🙏 It is frustrating for ministers to warn and preach about spiritual attacks, only to see some members leave when faced with adversity.
• 🙌 Despite the hardships faced, the speaker expresses determination and excitement for an upcoming move of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to their faith.
• 🙏 Despite facing financial challenges, Stone’s focus was on serving others and spreading the message of faith, demonstrating the power of prioritizing purpose over personal gain.
• 😳 “If you fail because of offense, bitterness, and anger, you may miss out on your assignment.”

Impact of Words and Actions

• 😱 There are accounts of people who have died and experienced hell, stating that it is not just the heat or fire that is tormenting.
• 😱 The worst part of hell is the absence of God and all the good things that come with Him.
• 🤐 “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak well… they will give an account.” – Our words have consequences and we will be held accountable for them.
• 💬 The speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding one’s words and thoughts, highlighting the need to be a better person and to protect one’s heart and mind.

Judgment and Accountability

• 😱 The most frightening thing for Christians is the judgment seat of Christ, where their careless words and gossip will be held accountable.
• 💀 According to the scriptures, we will be rewarded or lose our reward based on our actions on earth at the judgment seat of Christ.
• 😇 “I want a reward in heaven, I am reward in heaven oriented.”

Summary

TLDR: Christians must be mindful of their speech and actions, as they will be held accountable at the judgment seat of Christ, and should strive to serve faithfully and avoid judgment and offense.

1. 🚨 Christians must address their careless speech and gossip now, as they will be held accountable at the judgment seat of Christ, where rewards or loss of rewards will be given based on actions and knowledge of the New Testament.

• 1.1 The speaker discusses a vision he had and emphasizes the importance of addressing a danger that the church is facing, which he believes is not being talked about, and he plans to provide a strong biblical foundation for his argument.
• 1.2 The most frightening things include being told you’re terminally ill, being divorced by your spouse, being held at gunpoint in a bank, and narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with a drunk driver.
• 1.3 The speaker warns that Christians must address their careless speech and gossip now, as they will be held accountable at the judgment seat of Christ.
• 1.4 We will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, where we will be rewarded or lose our reward based on our actions on earth, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 and Matthew 16:27-28.
• 1.5 Individuals will face judgment before Christ based on their actions and knowledge of the New Testament, while the Old Testament saints will be judged by the twelve sons of Jacob and the Mosaic law.
• 1.6 There are two types of sin, one of ignorance and one of knowledge, and those who have knowledge are held to a higher level of accountability.

2. 🔥 Christians who believe they can say or do anything under the guise of spirituality without consequences are the greatest danger in the church, as they are self-deceived and may face judgment and danger of hell fire.

• 2.1 Those who have willfully chosen to never come to church and never obey God may be saved by a last-minute confession, but there will be separate judgments for those from the time of the thief on the cross until the rapture, the nations at the end of the seven-year tribulation, and the people at the end of the 1000-year reign.
• 2.2 People in hell will be individually shown why they are condemned and unable to enter the kingdom, and eventually everyone will be cast into the lake of fire, according to accounts of those who have experienced hell.
• 2.3 The absence of God’s presence in hell is the worst part, and the speaker discusses the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the Christian community, including extreme spirituality and blatant hypocrisy, with the bold statement that Christians are the biggest gossiping group in the world.
• 2.4 The greatest danger in the church is that Christians believe they can say or do anything under the guise of spirituality without consequences, but they are self-deceived.
• 2.5 Anger towards others, even without cause, can lead to judgment and danger of hell fire, so it is important to reconcile with others before offering gifts.
• 2.6 Old school Pentecost had strict rules about appearance and behavior, including no makeup, jewelry, pants, swimming, or bathing with others.

3. 🚫 The church’s judgmental attitude hinders their ability to help and liberate individuals, but they believe in the power of God to transform people regardless of appearance or behavior.

• 3.1 The church’s judgmental and pharisaical attitude towards people’s appearance and behavior has hindered their ability to help and liberate individuals, but the speaker emphasizes that they don’t care how people come to church because they believe in the power of God to transform and set people free.
• 3.2 People often criticize and judge others based on hearsay and misrepresentations without actually reading or studying the material themselves.
• 3.3 Believers should not criticize others and should reconcile their differences in order to receive blessings from God.
• 3.4 The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving without expecting anything in return and warns against harboring animosity, unforgiveness, and judgment towards others, as it can hinder blessings and lead to hypocrisy.
• 3.5 Don’t judge others or think you’re immune to their problems, because if you do, you may end up facing the same troubles.
• 3.6 Every word spoken will be accounted for in the day of judgment.

4. 🚩 Offending others, especially our own children, is a serious matter that goes against Jesus’ teachings; we must apologize to those we have spoken badly about, avoid judging and backbiting, as our words and actions are recorded in heaven and will be used to justify or condemn us on the day of judgment.

• 4.1 We must not judge or cause others to stumble, especially by using our children as pawns, as Jesus warns that offending others, including our own children, is a serious matter and goes against the basics of what he taught.
• 4.2 Apologize face to face to those you have spoken badly about in order to avoid judgment, as seen in the example of a pastor who asked Jesus for help and successfully started 400 churches.
• 4.3 Do not put stumbling blocks in people’s way by judging, condemning, and backbiting, as it can lead them to turn away from God and have blood on your hands.
• 4.4 Your words and actions are being recorded in heaven and will be used to either justify or condemn you on the day of judgment.
• 4.5 False rumors and lies were spread about the speaker in order to shut down their revival, but they were reassured by God that those who spread falsehoods will be held accountable in the future.
• 4.6 The speaker shares his frustration as a minister, expressing that the church often fails to discern the strategies of the devil, leading to the shutdown of a powerful revival.

5. 🔥 The speaker shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of serving wholeheartedly, being rewarded by the Lord, and staying faithful in one’s divine assignment to help and save others.

• 5.1 The speaker shares personal experiences of facing challenges and obstacles in their ministry, but expresses relief and determination to continue running the race and expects a move of the Holy Ghost.
• 5.2 No matter who harms you, whether it’s a family member, relative, or church person, remember that only God can judge your intent and he will take care of it either now or later.
• 5.3 Serve wholeheartedly as if you were serving the Lord, because whatever good you do, whether you are a slave or free, will be rewarded by the Lord.
• 5.4 The speaker emphasizes the importance of the ministry of helps and the significance of one’s work being tested by fire, sharing a personal experience of people being filled with the Holy Spirit during a preaching event.
• 5.5 The speaker emphasizes his ability to hear from the Lord and proceeds to deliver a heavy message to the congregation, clarifying that it is not directed towards any specific individuals.
• 5.6 Your crown is a reward for faithfulness in your divine assignment, and if you choose to leave that assignment, you may miss opportunities to help and save others.

6. 💡 Every act of service in the church carries rewards, so it’s important to remain faithful and not let offense or anger cause you to fail in your assignment.

• 6.1 The speaker works long hours and does not preach for money, as all the income from books and offerings goes back into the ministry.
• 6.2 The speaker discusses his decision to not take a salary in the late 80s and early 90s, living off of the support and hospitality of others while on the road for ministry.
• 6.3 The speaker emphasizes the importance of being reward-oriented in heaven and not wanting others to receive the same rewards for their work.
• 6.4 Performing ministry functions, such as parking cars or helping older women, is just as important as the work of preachers and teachers, as every act of service carries rewards.
• 6.5 If you quit your church, someone else will take your place and receive your reward, so it’s important to remain faithful and not let offense, bitterness, or anger cause you to fail in your assignment.

7. 🚫 Misled individuals are suffocating the church, but faithful volunteers will be rewarded in heaven and can have a profound impact on others; the speaker considered starting a new church but was warned of delayed harvest, and encourages prayer, faith, and love for double blessings.

• 7.1 Misled individuals are choking the life, vision, joy, and peace out of the church, rendering them unfruitful.
• 7.2 You don’t have to be in full-time ministry or have a specific role in the church to have a reward; being faithful and doing what God has called you to do is enough.
• 7.3 Volunteers in the church are actually team members who serve without pay, but they will receive their reward in heaven, and their actions can have a profound impact on others.
• 7.4 People leaving the church caused the speaker to consider starting a new church, but he was warned that the harvest of his efforts would come six months after he left.
• 7.5 The speaker prays for those who want to be better people and asks for a breakthrough for everyone standing.
• 7.6 Pray for God’s guidance and protection, speak words of faith and love, and expect double blessings from the Lord.

8. 🙏 Pray for blessings and removal of delays, be faithful and non-judgmental, and release bitterness and hurt to find healing and double restoration.

• 8.1 The speaker shares personal health issues and expresses gratitude for experiencing a double healing, emphasizing the concept of receiving double restoration for what the enemy has taken.
• 8.2 The speaker encourages the audience to pray for God to bring blessings and remove delays in their lives, specifically mentioning the doubling of income for three individuals in the next 90 days.
• 8.3 The speaker emphasizes the importance of not judging others, watching one’s words, and being faithful to God, while also declaring a season of blessings and asking for favor and guidance from God.
• 8.4 There is a man who needs healing and forgiveness but struggles to express it due to his upbringing, and the speaker asks for prayers on his behalf.
• 8.5 A woman’s counselor helps her understand that her abusive mother’s inability to show love was due to her own upbringing, leading the woman to find healing and let go of her bitterness.
• 8.6 Pray for the release of bitterness and hurt, be faithful in your calling, and rejoice in God’s blessings.