Enourmous Churches

Sinclair Ferguson said in his current Revelation series in the sermon titled "Sardis: The Church with False Reputation (Rev 3:1-6)" (this not a direct quote but how I remember hearing it on the way to work):

"Church history has indicated that many enormous churches in the nation is not a sign of the spiritual health of the country, but of its spiritual decay and death. Many times the size of the church is inversely proportional to its spiritual condition."

This might seem obvious to many who are associated to a "six flags over Jesus" Baptist church, but he is speaking to a decent size reformed congregation who are sound in doctrine and ecclesiology.

It makes me think of people that are thin skinned and the moment they get in the midst of accountability, they get offended one way or another, and decide to go down the street to the "bigger McDonalds" where they can hide and reap of the benefits of the church without having to contribute and be held accountable.

You can hear his sermons here:
http://www.firstprescola.com/Media/Audio/audio.asp