The Church’s Popularity Problem

[@NathanNiederer]

I’ve be holding on to the Lord hard these past couple weeks. I used to have this dream of being a famous artist. Went out and studied acting, made music. All that. When I got saved I was walking with the Lord for 6 months solidly. I was on fire! I saw the world through a whole other lens after I received the Spirit. But then the devil pulled me away “you quit” “you can’t have Jesus and be a rapper” “they’ll think you gave up”. And it got to me. I walked away from Christ, fell back into the world, drugs, corn, sex, and my days was it so empty in there. He bought me back to Himself and showed me His glory and blessed me. I deleted all my socials, music. I don’t want it. I want Jesus. And these past couple weeks I just know. That those “dreams” were all for the sake of people knowing me and wanting people to like me. But I have Jesus and He is more than enough. I could make music for the Lord but I know that it only came from a place of selfishness and making it about me. So praise God! I am excited for what His plan is for me!

[@joshlarking3962]

Hey wanted to say your comment hit home for me. In my case It wasn't music but sport that triggered my self exaltation. I too have found, Art for the Lord's glory and not our own is such a paradox sometimes brother!! To produce things that are pleasing to him and are edifying to our brothers and sisters is difficult. So pray and Hope Jesus will be a lamp to guide your way through all of this bro! Shalom

[@envrie9423]

Be encouraged on whatever path God has guided you toward. Amen!

[@NathanNiederer]

@@joshlarking3962 Shalom! Bless you brother, He is worthy!

[@quinncohane803]

amen brother. I’m so joyful that you are back with God. He has shown me that we are all here for a reason. Everything we have and everything we do had a purpose behind it. God is sure working behind the scenes. God did!

[@hosannayeshua]

His plan for you is the same as it is for me that in all we do, we glorify Him. That we die to ourselves but live for Him. Alex's channel points people to Christ, not Alex. That's the ask.

[@Ace-3.]

❤️🙏 Much love to all

[@TayTheMessenger]

Your 100% spot on. When we are wise in Christ, we become foolish to the world.

[@colbypyles3831]

Agreed! Looks up all the Orthodox saints who were considered "fools for Christ", through them Jesus did many miracles. Quite amazing

[@TayTheMessenger]

@@colbypyles3831 yep it’s a big mistake to try and fit in with the world.

[@cce212]

Amen to that ✝️

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

‭1 Corinthians 1:21 KJV‬ [21] For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. God really made it so that nobody can get anything right on their own. Thats why we Christians need to constantly be humiliated and be compared to children. Thats why being a "popular Christian" is like being the king of retards 😂

[@BenjaminEvers-v5n]

Truth brother!!!

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Amen! Trust in Jesus! Romans 10:13💕

[@lukebarbourr]

Thanks for the encouragement brother

[@erycktackitt6771]

I went years without social media. Deleted my Instagram and Snapchat. 7 years mater I just started a new Instagram. Heres why: Originally, I was depreased and comparing myself. Now I have grown and realize I dont need to be like them. And I prayed. Prayed a lot. I realized I was missing out on the lives of my friends. They have group chats on Instagram and social media. So, to stay connected, I made a new IG 3 weeks ago. I am connected with my friends, and God has opened my doors again. Now, I still leave it on mute and dont have it on my phone. It is far better to be quiet and share Jesus. It is humbling, peaceful, and quiet. Jesus would go out and preach and do miracles. He always pointed to His Father. Be like that. It is God, not us. People dont need to know your name, but the name of Jesus.

[@Debbi.O]

Yes very true thank you brother God bless you

[@belovedgirl_04]

thank you for clarifying that being popular is not the problem but the want or desire to be is 🙌

[@samuelguyton8595]

Truly this man loves what he does and does it because he cares. When you speak my brother It is so calm and correcting that only love is felt and many don’t even realize it. You speak so highly of Christ it is a blessing to hear. It is awesome to see the joy you get in the word because I feel that same joy. Hope all is well have a blessed day to everyone and may GOD bless us all in Jesus name.

[@CorrineNicole]

I could listen to you talk about Jesus for hours. I love hearing your passion and love for Jesus and others. You’re helping me so much and I’m glad I found your channel!!

[@richardhargraves9867]

This came to me right when I needed it most. I've been trying hard to fit in at church with people, and it's really gotten me nowhere. I need to walk with Jesus, know his voice, and follow in his footsteps even if that means forsaking popularity in my church.

[@blythebee3906]

wow this is so good. the church really needs to hear this. it’s not about us. we are called to be a people “lowly and humble.” so good!

[@thatotherdisciple]

I started serving at my church and saw a stage I could shine on. I started chasing popularity and it aided in my destruction and an immense amount of loss. Wish I had the wisdom and courage to step back then and listen to the H.S calling.

[@Iyahlil]

that luke 6:46-49 slapped my face so hard .... like.... how can i be like this to a man who truly experienced the worst about humanity for us to be saved by him... we dont deserve Jesus...

[@weinighebreindriase7698]

The narrow path is Jesus ❤

[@kieran2blest]

My God. I committed a sin and as i was praying God gave me that exact same revelation abiut the contrast between paul and judas in their betrayal of jesus. And then today i saw this video and u making the same comparison. God is so good and thank you for confirming that i truly hear from God.

[@tammycovington3288]

Good Word Brother Alex… It’s ALL About Jesus 👏👏👏🙌🙌💯🫡

[@angebeebs]

You always amaze me with your eagerness to teach and I love the way you never bring glory to yourself but you always give that glory to God. You and your family are truly a gift, thank you for being a faithful disciple of Jesus and teaching us about the ins and outs of Jesus’ character. 😇 Slavery has never felt so free, what a friend we have in Jesus!

[@DalliseElliott]

Amen 🙏

[@danielwarren1507]

Amen Bro!!!

[@Chinu_M.E.E]

Please keep teaching the people about God's ways!

[@Dimitrius-vz7ol]

I like that you are very concise in speaking

[@MerryLambLamb]

Thank you for the wise words Alex, Amen

[@agosnazer]

This was a simply teaching yet so powerful. Thank you!!!

[@huntsimple9527]

John Chapter 6 is powerful in terms of understanding popularity (or lack thereof), in particular how it culminates in John 6:66. Really take the time to read and understand what John 6:66 teaches. Thank you.

[@GodWokeMeUp]

❤ Thank you Alex. The church needs to find Jesus.

[@humanpodcast99]

Hey Alex, love the new blacked out look and feel. Also long time fans. Just a quick tip that could be helpful with the color grading. You pushed the shadows waay too far. they are crushed and make for a patchy look, especially on your shirt. I know this might’ve been necessary in order for the background to go completely black. But, by darkening the background so much. It has affected the contrast of the foreground too much. And looks choppy, and you’ve lost a lot of information on the shirt. What you could do is perhaps use a soft box overhead with a honeycomb grid. That might stop excess light from spilling onto the background and in turn, you wouldn’t have to drop the shadows so much and cause a lack of information in the lows. Also I’m not a professional or anything, just trying to help, with what I’ve learnt. Cool beans

[@amenalex]

Genius

[@DAYSOFNOAH.]

Interesting topic, and interesting timing 🙏🏿

[@NathanNiederer]

God is great 🙌🏼

[@thomasdiamondhands4714]

crazy timing, thanks. appreciate your wisdom

[@jacibzacune5362]

Great video man. I really struggle with this, as I find myself compromising my faith just so people can like me. This has made me look at it differently now, so thanks a lot.

[@CamilaMuller-pc3yn]

hey! what's up? I'm Camila from Argentina, accidentally i found your channel days ago, and I really love it. I think that you're putting in words the things that i've benn thinking and praying for a long. You blessed me. I would love is to share your videos with my family and friends but they not understand English, i would love the chance of use the spanish subtitles in your videos. It's just a recomendation, not for fame haha. SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

[@iamspeaking6686]

Good Food for the Soul here. I am well fed Father and Thank You for this vessel we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen Amen and Amen.

[@xchorro]

in the AMERICAN church. its so lame, no cliques. none of that. we know better everyone just wants to be famous & popular it's a very vane culture. Jesus flip these tables

[@theb7894]

Thank you for this Brother. I struggle with this too much.

[@atvibusiness747]

This is so timely ❤

[@jeanniehyde8090]

Amen 🙏🏽 truthful message

[@iSURFhi58]

Yessah God Blessah

[@noralvavelazquez9763]

Amen, God Is Good.

[@kenthachosen6052]

Amen Your videos have changed my life God bless you Brother🙏🏽✝️✝️

[@capriyacharmaine]

This is soooooooo true

[@JulianCaesaro]

Due to the message being incredibly interestingly timed, it looks like I know just what to do. 🤔 Alright then, time to make that decision to get rid of popularity

[@ColinGeorge2470]

Great video Alex 👌 Amen brother 🙏👍

[@trellroebuck8627]

It's amazing to see people that I actually do care about support me but I don't want none of u to put me on a pedestal

[@cce212]

Great video Alex 👍😇. Learn a lot about this video.

[@Nadiahope7]

Yeeessss and Amen!!

[@akinibitoye7908]

Amen❤️🙏🏾

[@lifewithmahalia]

Man! This is full of bars 😮

[@crestfallenwarrior6996]

Hey Alex and everyone - great video and topic. How does everyone feel about clicks in their church? It seems there is also popularity among certain groups of people in the church (elders and such) that shut out the rest of the body of the church and people notice.

[@trellroebuck8627]

I love u all

[@Aiden-ly6ru]

Jesus Christ is king

[@La.created]

Thank God!! I am not popular in church!! I speak the truth and I am not liked for it..I refuse to play the game. If the message is not repentance or leads to repentance I don't want there false doctrine!

[@cementos7922]

5 minutes in and I asked myself; "Why is the room black?"😄

[@DenshaOtoko2]

Otherwise the church would not be headed by 13 tradesman.

[@reverenddarrenmcclelland]

When the pride of life (1 John 2:16) peddles its way into the pulpit, the pews, and the hearts of God’s people, we are but one misstep closer to abandoning God altogether in favour of the idol of this world-self. God hates pride (Proverbs 6:17) and He will resist the one who manifests it. Be encouraged, brothers and sisters in Christ, that while God hates a proud heart, a broken and contrite heart He will not despise (Psalm 51:17). @reverenddarrenmcclelland