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@stanleybarret990
5 ай бұрын
Hm. This link goes to a business page, it seems to be advertising a way to grow closer to God. Do you drop a video each week?
@MrBlack-pj1jk
6 жыл бұрын
I've been free from the institution since 2005. Freedom in Christ to simply fellowship with believer's across denominational lines and just love and learn to live through faith in Christ is phenomenal. I could share a lot more but for now I encourage you my fellow believer, be free.
@paule-myriamcham165
Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to be free please help on my journey but don’t know where to start
@MrBlack-pj1jk
Жыл бұрын
@@paule-myriamcham165 I encourage you to read each Gospel letter, the book of Acts and all the letters in the New Testament. Read the whole Bible. Pray and ask God for understanding in His scriptures. Know that the scripture will never mean what it never meant. His word is so important to Him. He exalts it above His name. Stay encouraged.
@ngreat4390
6 жыл бұрын
Jesus said he'd give us the Holy Spirit to be our teacher...
@The-F.R.E.E.-J.
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, "And the Lord *IS* that Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty!" Hello, Helen Enang. Please check out my wife & my KZitem. You might find it edifying. Here's a link to one of her videos: kzitem.info/news/bejne/l5qNyKpqb6Cge2k
@shelza33
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly Helen! I've learnt far more now from the Holy Spirit over recent years (when I returned to the Lord) by NOT going to church than when I did attending church (which I did for over 15 years). God said He will teach us Himself!
@ByDesign333
5 жыл бұрын
Helen Enang Amen...the Teacher is available; but u know...we must AVAIL of him! He will lead and guide then...into ALL TRUTH! 🙏📖
@PracticalFaith
5 жыл бұрын
And He also set teachers in the church. It's specifically one of the 5 ministry gifts. You can't just rely on the Holy Spirit and ignore your Bible.
@judgementiscominginyourlif6134
5 жыл бұрын
Practical Faith church is our self not a building the Holy Spirit of Christ He gives us all the peoples to seek Him its not our faults if the peoples they don’t receive the Holy Spirit of Christ bc the salvation is one by one not group of peoples we are living in the last-days Jesus has come in the flesh is from God so Jesus has come in our heart or stay or live in us through His Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit upon us if we seek in Him ... human cant do the salvations of other human only the Holy Spirit of Christ to help us one another to help us to stop living in the worldliness stop religions beliefs stop traditional beliefs to stop culture beliefs!!!
@K.T-
7 жыл бұрын
I stopped going to church last month! I feel free and it's good, I agree with you and reaching g higher*!!! blessings
@milosantos3654
5 жыл бұрын
Kellyann thomas is it True?
@koroshiya_1
8 күн бұрын
I'm so so glad I watched your video ❤. I love my relationship with God, and I try my best to serve the Lord in my daily life, but I've never enjoyed church. Even as a child I didnt get it. I dont like singing and listening to others preach on how *they* perceive Christ. I prefer to read the Bible, pray, and listen to worship music before bed. You can have a very strong relationship with the Lord without going to church. Amen brother & God bless you. x
@kevindrake714
6 жыл бұрын
I need prayer and guidance in this area, please pray for me. I go to a large bible teaching church but don’t feel the fellowship and power of God there
@aibecertain3239
6 жыл бұрын
read the Holy Bible KJV, you will find your peace and the power of God is only in his words.
@markducharme9518
6 жыл бұрын
Talk to Him, brother. You ARE the church. Your Father loves & accepts you *PERFECTLY!* Take Him everywhere you go, and you will never go wrong. God bless you man.
@The-F.R.E.E.-J.
6 жыл бұрын
*JESUS* is the Word. It says, "In the beginning was The WORD (Jesus), and (Jesus) is God.." not, "In the beginning was the Bible, and the Bible was God..." Faith comes by *hearing* , and hearing by the Word (Jesus, the Holy Spirit of) God
@lxmzhg
6 жыл бұрын
*+KevinDrakeFitness* You need to do research on the Eastern Orthodox church. There are many YT videos on this.
@benjammin6228
5 жыл бұрын
@@lxmzhg why do you say that?
@VoxDeiUniversity
9 жыл бұрын
The worse thing about church is that we are suppose to come together to encourage each other to good works and yet I NEVER EVER hear it being preached that we should WITNESS to the lost. NEVER. And I have been to MANY churches in the past 23 years. They never teach that Christians are to give out tracts and witness on a daily basis. Jesus gave us the mandate to " go into the world, preach the gospel and make disciples of men." Who is doing that? Not even 1% of the church. Jesus never said "Sit in the pulpit in a building and wait for people to come to you"--No, church as we know it today is a GAME. They get dressed up and play every Sunday, make an appearance, sing a few songs, drop their check in the bucket and go back to sinning, ignoring God and ignoring the lost. But they believe they are saved.
@vicpease5009
7 жыл бұрын
Have u tried the Churches of Christ?
@donbronskientertainment4875
7 жыл бұрын
Look at the "just serve" website
@mikeauen4078
7 жыл бұрын
Every church I ever attended was like the ones you are describing. Then 10 years ago, by the grace of God, I was led to pastor a small country church of about 40 people. I make it a point every Sunday to encourage the flock to engage in the Great Commission and to be bold in doing so. Every Sunday. Church is the place where Christians assemble and worship as a body of believers. Outside the walls is where evangelism takes place. Hopefully I find myself in your 1%.
@Nofretari
5 жыл бұрын
I haven't been to church in over a year after the pastor told my cousin he couldn't open carry his gun in church thou the law says he could. His life is in danger. Not only did the local cops tell him to always carry but the FBI told him too.
@MWolferstan
2 жыл бұрын
Guns, guns, guns! We need MORE GUNS! We're not coming to church unless we can all bring our guns!
@doreenchristie1260
7 жыл бұрын
COUNT ME IN .... NOT GOING TO CHURCH.. AND AGREE WITH WHAT YOU ARE SAYING...
@skjhjj193
3 жыл бұрын
🙌same here
@gsdslabsandfarmin
6 жыл бұрын
I was taunted, made fun of, and discouraged. All because I'm poor and disabled. So I slowly got out and it made it worse. I ask the pastor why. People are doing this and I can't BELIEVE HE SAID THIS. * ITS NOT MY PROBLEM* so after he said that me and my family just stopped going
@sashasun596
6 жыл бұрын
this is how I felt today at the farmers market no one want to just talk or discuss ideas or thoughts, they are only interested in money or you buying something or talking about your job or your children school but not whom we are on the inside this is not what christianity not giving, not sharing, no hugging, I feel God and would like to share but when the basket comes around in a church it makes me feel repulsed, it is not only in one kind of church but all of them.
@thebutterflybaby7795
6 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on this topic bro! The last time I went to church where I would be considered as a member was about a year ago. After searching for this church to give me substance I then realised that it is how it is and nothing would change and I was in the same mind set and space. Organisational and religious is what the 'institutional' Church has become. It has become repetitive and honestly quite boring. I however attend a small church that gathers on a Wednesday when the Spirit leads me, and it's not every week I attend. I pray, I fortify my spirit, I see faces... And then I leave! I don't even know the Pastor, and he doesn't know me. I don't feel I am a traditional member and that is fine... I really don't want to be one, just going to commune with others when and where I want as long as they are talking about Jesus I am good! I am happy to mind my own business, get what I desire and then leave.
@paultrosclair1775
5 жыл бұрын
Here is the key though, DO NOT NAME your home based church. DO NOT incorporate it ! If you do, you are creating what the bible calls a "broken cistern", a limited, man made institution with man's name on it which glorifies man and not God. You would end up merely creating a better counterfeit of the true church. Read First Corinthians chapters 1-3. Even identifying yourself by a certain leader is called CARNAL by the word of God.
@dr.asandohlouis4918
8 жыл бұрын
Luke 4:16e went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, If it was the custom of Jesus whom you claim to follow to go to church every Sabbath, why do you think you can outgrow going to church? Are you going to church to see man or to see God? Who is God to you and how much reverence do you have for him? Do not use your experience to sabotage and mislead Christian faithfuls. Where is it written in the bible that Starbucks in the synagogue such as the one Christ went to? People who make such comments should be born again because I don't think you are. Spiritual things are not calculated by human minds. If a church is not doing what you think is right, try to correct it and if it doesn't work, look for another church to fellowship. Do not make people go to night clubs in the name of meeting Christian friends . We claim to know too much yet not different from those who killed Jesus. GH mercy
@davidgreff2799
5 жыл бұрын
We are of the same spirit, Brother. Thank you for speaking the truth in gentle exhortation.
@hannasulanting
4 жыл бұрын
Its ok not to attend in the religion institution always...As long as you have faith in God.. you can talk to him anywhere in this world..read his bible, dont do harm to other just Love. Have attitude of gratitude and shares this to others...Thats faith. There are a lot of people that I know are love to go to church every sunday, but some of them are evil-thinker and doer. They are so annoying.. but because I have faith I've just understand them and pray for their enlightenment.
@bryantotten7315
6 жыл бұрын
very true brother!sadly a lot of Christians are starved of a social life which is ridiculous considering we are preaching love!maybe we don't need to stop going but either repair what we have and educate or start a new one
@GenitVera
4 жыл бұрын
My church isn’t like this but if this is the experience of many I can honestly understand it and I must agree with you. Yet I do feel some church still try to live our church how Jesus meant it to be led by the spirit and it should remain alive. I think it’s wonderful what you’re doing if that’s how you felt. This is a great video for those who feel the same as you with their church but I pray it will not turn away those that have good leaders specially newcomers, new Christians.
@marjoriecromwell7516
5 жыл бұрын
Your assessment of the institutionalized church is bang on. It's the way the so-called leaders would have it, however. They're unlikely to lend an ear as there is too much at stake for them. Money, authority, power, prestige, display of scholarship and celebrity are what characterizes too many of them. They believe their church business is what it's about. In my opinion, one of the problems in Christianity today is selfish and greedy Shepherds!
@Annemiek-y3t
Жыл бұрын
Wauw hier worstel ik al zo lang mee. Ik ging niet met plezier naar de kerk. Ik dacht wat jij nu verteld ❤
@Oldman_nomad
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had found this earlier. Thank you brother. Spot on. Walk in His light.
@marybogue6601
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I was raised in church and God isn't there. GOD is within us.
@douglasrowland3722
6 жыл бұрын
This guy has it right. Nicely packaged. He gets right to the point and stays with it. Its about time !
@jesusismylordandsaviourame1358
6 жыл бұрын
You may not need the church because you know it all already. But there's a lot of peole in need of it. To many unbelievers to save. Without the church where would the new believers go to congregate and learm. You personally should have said I believe I graduated and I must go and evangelize instead of attacking the church!!!....
@markducharme9518
6 жыл бұрын
A building is NOT "the church". Paul made that clear. Why be hemmed in by a rock concert, man? You can (and are actually *commanded* to) BE the church wherever you go! FWIW, Jesus comment on "wherever 2 or 3 are gathered" was NOT what these modern day charlatans & Pharisees claim. He was remaking the evangelistic model of the time that required sending 10 families to "reach out to the community". Don't believe it, man. Just share the love of Jesus WHEREVER YOU GO/ARE AT. Buildings, more often than not, simply give us an excuse NOT to connect to people.
@timppatimo6287
8 жыл бұрын
It is happening these days as a part of unification and sort of purification of the Body of Christ. People realize they don't have to GO TO church, they ARE church. It's time to mature (Ephesians 4). Some old school people call it "self-made religiosity". Sure, it can be at times, but mostly it is not self-made, but the only God-given religiosity there is: to be a community of believers who love God and love people (love in action).
@willhammer8665
4 жыл бұрын
This guy is so funny. Is he German? Sounds like my German friend. Blunt and truthful. I dont feel like going to church anymore. It has failed to meet my spiritual needs. My landloard started a fellowhip and it was just him and me. Now we have 15 people eating and fellowshiping together.
@palermo131
9 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how this video challenged today's perception of what church must be: it needs that -- often. God's Word presents the local (as opposed to the universal) church as a recognized institution. After the Gospels, scarcely anything is happening in the Old Testament that doesn't directly involve the church. How many NT books were written to pastors or churches? Just like learning to relate to other people is always a challenge, it is expected that it will be the same for church, and for like reasons. The consistent theme of your video was that things should feel organic and natural, and less formulaic/robotic. I couldn't agree more. On every single point you raised here there was valid sentiment, and on each point I felt there were means to rectify each deficiency. So the problems aren't inherent to the very institution, just our mishandling of things through ignorance of God's specific will as to how it should be run. I'm very glad to have found you on YT, and look forward to being challenged and inspired in other videos I view of yours.
@lunakorme
7 жыл бұрын
The worst is I get mail every week from every tv show or church and its alweys how much I can send. They print # how much to give.this happen because I was giving whit out then asking wen the spirit moves me. Now they just asking me every day. It's sick. I don't open the mail anymore
@corys8459
8 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a whole bunch of church hurt in these comments... I love church I love to sing dance and worship with other believers
@VenusFreedom777
8 жыл бұрын
And you should -- We need people to come together in a public place and show films and have concerts - those who can pay for it --should - local bands and why not even serve wine and beer (1 Glass each) free and Pop? Then freely give 100% of offerings back into the local community to youth groups and homeless shelters. I am serious!
@heatherclark8668
Ай бұрын
I am always shocked when I hear that a particular congregation, of humble people with humble jobs, have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to upgrade their church building
@BasRijksen
Ай бұрын
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@joselynjones7757
7 жыл бұрын
Bas Rijksen, what kind of church did u attend? not all churches function like the one u describe. yes their are churches that do focus on money and tithes. but other churches are focused on getting the word to God's people.
@borislavignatov2080
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all your videos! Grace! ❤️
@rickboeder2750
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you . Really like your videos. Keep it up my brother. God Bless!!!!
@rdillon517
6 жыл бұрын
How bout being in the presence of people trying to live a christian life? My church doesn't pass a offering just a collection box if you want to give.
@bestlogic9543
6 жыл бұрын
Our members give small amounts of money.. we still pay budgets that are huge.. insurance alone costs 10000 a year!,,,,,,,!,,
@EndTimesStudies
2 жыл бұрын
hEBREWS 10:25 kjv not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
@rainbowtv262
4 жыл бұрын
You are the the temple of God as a Christian, remember God elect his servants whom he has given them special grace to guide your soul physically and spiritually. You motive and problem is the money.....nooo my brother....it not force.....that says the word of God.
@Oshimpia
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, very very crazy 😭 god please help us
@rudolphkroukamp3147
7 жыл бұрын
Friends, the Bible is clear about the gatherings of the saints. For in the unity of believers, gathering together , you will find the gifts of the Holy Spirit, manifesting to every one. 1Cor:12:7: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 1Cor:12:28: And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Now I know many churches don't have the Holy Spirit leading them. We may find fault with almost every church. But that doesn't make God's Word of no effect. The unity of believers, with the Holy Spirit leading them, for their profit, is still God's way. So what shall we do? Not gathering together is against God's Word and sin. Gather together where the Holy Spirit is not leading is also a problem. The answer is to seek the right church in prayer while also praying for the churches to do God's will. In so doing we do God's will.
@thebullybuffalo
7 жыл бұрын
you are right. it's scary how many people fancy themselves Christian and yet are persuaded by a person who cites literally no scripture but his own feelings and experience. It makes it look like their own feelings and experience is authority to them, not the bible
@scarletpumpernickel3353
6 жыл бұрын
What's scary is that someone so young and cute should be so wise. As they say.., I hate when that happens.😠
@nomorewar4189
6 жыл бұрын
Rudolph Kroukamp the word says wherever two or more are gathered I am there in their midst. Small house gatherings are coming back. A couple of years ago and after a bad experience with a church I had attended for 19 years I asked the Lord to show me why the church in general was not effective. Long story short (and it was a powerful one) the Lord gave me a dream with a lot of symbolism - some of which I didn’t understand - so in my dream I asked the Lord the meaning and the main point - He told me - the church has become a social club - not a place of worship and encouragement for believers to care for and admonish one another. Granted this is not all but a majority seeks to entertain the people as a priority.
@deliarodriquez8113
7 жыл бұрын
I sometimes wonder why the offerings have to be put into envelopes? Is that even biblical?
@lawrencefoster5569
6 жыл бұрын
Two weeks ago Jimmy swaggers Sunday service and the people were really expessing their love to the Lord His presence was like hasn't been seen in a long time. It's because the Lord is preparing His people for his return. So donny was leading and Jimmy sitting and Jimmy swagger buts in the service and blurts out HE'S BACK ,. This was not the HOLY SPIRIT it was all Jimmy swagger, everyone acted accordingly but it stood out to me and I'm sure others seen it. He totally trys to capitalize on the presence of the Lord, telling the people what is going on just like they used to but I was young then now I understand what's going on. They are making a living, living a lifestyle that they don't mesure to others . A double standard?
@carriewood5278
6 жыл бұрын
If you have the holy spirit you go into a place of dry bones at a church you can spread the holy spirit break the yokes. That's been things I have done for the Lord Jesus.
@FunDudeGirl
3 жыл бұрын
Many churches are full of self-righteous cliques that serve and worship the pastor.
@lancemarchetti8673
3 жыл бұрын
A brilliant summary of the modern church-going scenario.
@hechogamermx4812
8 жыл бұрын
The truth, very well said, it has become like a play; the church I usually go to, the members are nice persons, but yes, sometimes I feel the fellowship is kinda selective, I don't that the worship bands in general just want to standout, and yeah when they say, please stand up, or man when they say this to the person next to you, I don't like that.
@hantho5299
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Bas for saying what I have been thinking for a long time !! bess you
@BasRijksen
9 жыл бұрын
Hanene Thomson You're welcome Hanene! More people then we know of are having the same toughts. Just thought to share it :)
@bestlogic9543
6 жыл бұрын
How does he get baptized and communion? From 7 11?
@jebyenit1644
7 жыл бұрын
Don't we have to go to a pastor to receive baptism take communion and and receive holy spirit
@albertyazzie2156
5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are right. You don't belong in church. You need to actually be saved and born again to benefit from church. Also be filled with the holy spirit.
@philipbuckley759
5 жыл бұрын
trace it down...the Roman Empire, when Constantime....legalized the Church....here is the root, of the issue...
@INow-en2em
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Spot on.
@Vettel2011
6 жыл бұрын
AMEN BROTHER!
@carriewood5278
6 жыл бұрын
I agree but before Jesus Yeshiva in Hebrew, before his ministry he went to the syngoge everyday. I agree with you with man made religion. We must fellowship with others. There are churches that are not that way. I found but I also love house ministry. We are the church yes. Gods plans for me are all outside of the church so I do agree.
@anesanes9408
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend
@marathonlifeH121
6 жыл бұрын
"I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae." Romans 16:1 "To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ--their Lord and ours" 1 Corinthians 1:2 "Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off." Acts 13:1-3 The above references along with many others in the New Testament indicate a congregating church meeting together on a regular basis with leaders and functional spiritual gifts used to edify believers through proximal encounters. You are mistaken when you think that true exercise of spiritual gifts for edification (a must in scripture) happens through mere casual entertainment of friends at Starbucks. It occurs in an atmosphere of corporate worship and prayer, the very atmosphere Paul encouraged us never to neglect, and you encourage us to oppositely do so.
@brucetive5991
3 жыл бұрын
I find this video and the attached comments very sad. The video is spoken with a broad brush. I love the church. It is Jesus' bride. It is for sinners not those who are perfect. Not going to church separates you from the flock. Signs of the end times.
@milosantos3654
5 жыл бұрын
I am member a member The famous church of Christ build of felix manalo here in Philippines and seen all the revelation I read Bible and I was thinking to come out
@janblonk2846
4 жыл бұрын
9:26 If you are not practicing before and after church then yeah duhu.
@thebullybuffalo
7 жыл бұрын
wow I've had some terrible experiences at church and with church leadership but I've never given up on Church because I recognize that the church is full of sinners just like the world and church cannot be judged by abuse of it by the people involved in it. Some of the people on here got a "bad look" one time and never went back... pathetic
@brightbite
6 жыл бұрын
I knew of a very small group of people who met together, had been baptised by each other, celebrated the Lord's Supper, prayed and worshipped, read thru Bible and had fellowship in this way. There were no sermons, only genuine discussion. Here was the thing: each person had day jobs, there was no leader of the group. There was no "collection" gathered because they were not a "non-profit" organized church. They met in their living rooms. I wish more Believers would follow something as simple and edifying as that.
@prothx2
6 жыл бұрын
That's the true church pattern
@jerrodlopes186
6 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to find or start something like this in my community.
@gaittr
6 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I plan to create for myself and whoever wants to join me. Thank you for the confirmation of my vision.
@thesaintmustwalkalone708
6 жыл бұрын
That is great... Hope they had elders too. Elders are not dictators, but men in the assembly who offer wisdom and direction.
@kimhmar
6 жыл бұрын
This pattern has been my vision too. Glad to know there are groups already👍.
@larmoreel
8 жыл бұрын
I've been saying this for a long time. I'm really becoming disgusted with the church as an institution. A light bulb went on when he said that worship has been hijacked by the institution. At this point I'm not sure if I'm going out of habit, or what.
@scorpionpam
5 жыл бұрын
Yeeesss! Exaaactlyyy! As I sit with tears in my eyes, I am officially DONE! 😊🎼❤️♏
@beblessed3588
5 жыл бұрын
I've learned that a while ago and i truly thank God for showing me thank you God❤😢🙌☝
@allendixon922
5 жыл бұрын
Lamar Moore where are you today with it?
@andreamichelle1
5 жыл бұрын
That’s how it started with me, a disgust. Then the Lord opened my ears and I began to hear some of the things coming from leadership. For instance, it was said “Don’t put nice things in your house, make sure the church has nice things”. People were told to give even if they couldn’t afford food, and another time, the Pastor’s wife told me that you didn’t have to be “spiritual” to teach the children... but the bible tells us that teachers are judged at a higher level. After dealing with this for a while, the Lord finally told me to leave. I am growing now more than I have ever in all the years I attended church. It has been great.
@allendixon922
5 жыл бұрын
Andrea Michelle how would you describe your growth? I agree with leaving those fruit loops, but Andrea can I ask you a question? What do you know about wolves? May sound random.. but it’s not
@imdifferent7294
7 жыл бұрын
The bible is not about Christianity it's about kingdom. We are supposed to learn about God's kingdom and live it out on earth.
@benjammin6228
5 жыл бұрын
And experience it on earth. The kingdom of God is lobe, joy, and peace.
@KyleWilliamsMusic1
5 жыл бұрын
Renee Descartes lobe
@dumitrutranca457
3 жыл бұрын
🕊♥️🕊🐣🐥🌹Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, `You must be born again. ... So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, `You must be born again. ' The wind blows wherever it pleases. 👀👀👀👀👀👀 This is not posibilty to teach ori interpretation Like movies , opera music etc Its powerful of god!!!! Jesus choice wend happen To be born !!!!!! End who!!!!! Revelation 13:8 - King James Version (KJV 1900) 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 27Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. Book of life = book of lambs
@MikeLawsonOPC
7 жыл бұрын
Talk about hitting the nail on the head!!! Everything you said was spot on ! Off to listen to part 2 now....
@NewNChrist
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. I left the institutionalized church 8 months ago and I've never felt more free. My relationship with God has grown and I feel more confident in who God has called me to be.
@sbito7123
10 ай бұрын
Amen! Me too 🙂
@stanleybarret990
5 ай бұрын
Are you still not in a formal church gathering? How is your relationship with God and the people around you? Just currious.
@MamaBour
8 жыл бұрын
WE ARE THE CHURCH!! We are a mobile church, we can go anywhere and spread the Word of God, we do not need to be inside 4 walls to go to church. Fellowshipping with like minded people is like iron sharpening iron and is encouraged...but our beliefs have no boundaries (or shouldn't ) Great video!
@gloriaw8402
8 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% perfect.
@ramonawhitaker4503
7 жыл бұрын
LoLo_B911 absolutely! I have been struggling with this very thing,and was very excited by the contents of this video. The megachurches in my area are indistinguishable from nightclubs inside.
@vicpease5009
7 жыл бұрын
ramona whitaker Have u tried the Churches of Christ?
@ramonawhitaker4503
7 жыл бұрын
Vic Pease Yes. Just too big and impersonal.
@vicpease5009
7 жыл бұрын
ramona whitaker Have you tried a smaller congergation? I hope u find one,the acapella singing is beautiful,the lessons are good and the Lord's Supper is weekly.Also if you study the Bible you will find that sinners were not told to say a prayer in order to get saved,but to express their faith in Christ by repenting and and being baptized for the remission of sin (Acts ;38) Most churches do not teach this.
@PaulEugene
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I seen the "Institutional Church" as a business some time ago. Just like you mention, I knew what time everything in the church would happen each Sunday. I can recall how one church had you fill out a new members form and put your income on it! And if you need help they check the tithes book first to see if you were up to date before they would help you! As a single man I felt treated as second class because I was not married. The leadership would not even consider me to be a elder or pastor because of my singleness, I was told this! It was the lack of fellowship that turned me off. It was soo difficult to achieve. I never felt a connection, I called it a disconnect. So I stop going. I do enjoy the fellowship I have with Christians I meet at work or at just out and about. I am done with the Institutional Church!
@scarletpumpernickel3353
6 жыл бұрын
Paul, you really just needed to find a better church. Pray for help finding one. Don't just drop out.
@scarletpumpernickel3353
6 жыл бұрын
Marc, my question to you, since I doubt you are in some sort of 1st century commune -- what are you doing instead of church? Or do you just stay home and watch football? scarletpumpernickel@hotmail.com
@homedefenselawrence
6 жыл бұрын
Not all church are the same, say you are not going to church or any congregation anymore for the rest of your life. Do you think you would have spiritual growth? Your brothers and sisters, pastor and evangelical would strengthen you. Their proofs of God's miracle in their lives would open your eyes that God is working. Gathering for God is important, remembering the Last Supper with your fellowship. It is not the money, me I just gave according to what I can afford. No regret no hard feeling, If they use it for food, for painting, for charity it is already for the works of God. In the old testament it says the Eleven tribes will feed their Priestly brethren for they have no work but to serve for us for God. Ephesians 4:11-16 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. What are these for? Should the congregation for God just stop and stop growing and be at home just do good according to our knowledge, it is the church that feed us spiritually. For me we still need church just look for a better church, maybe your church is suck for you but not all churches are the same and doesn't deserve your bias opinion. I've been living with no church and become so alone, so desolated to Him. But now i am studying and searching for His congregation that I deemed more close to Bible. God bless brother, I hope you would find those other saints serving God nowadays.
@NDCCwithTC
6 жыл бұрын
homedefenselawrence very reply I totally agree!!!
@markducharme9518
6 жыл бұрын
sk j, WOW, are you ever speaking our language! My wife (in religion for 35 years) and i (for 10) left our former building 1 year ago and we can sooooooo relate to what you say. We were in leadership, and struggling w/ the contradictions of scripture we were seeing. We BEGGED to have a discussion and, after making one last plea we were ignored FIVE STRAIGHT WEEKS - even as we attended EVERY SERVICE. Anyway, we are so glad to be free and living as the *real* church was meant to be: living and loving people every day whether in a building or not. God bless you and, if you have time, you might find our vids edifying. Especially one by my wife called, "A Beautifully Made Mind". Welcome to "the REAL body" of Christ. :)
@hpranch
8 жыл бұрын
God gave me several dreams about "Church" that it was a performance like a broadway show. He showed me he is NOT a part of this "show" The Holy Spirit is NOT allowed in these places. Of course God will still reach people who are looking for him but It is NOT the True Church. We had a hard time leaving because you are told over and over "not to give up the assembling together" Well We are now having freedom and joy having home church with our family. So much deeper and closer with God and Way more fellowship. I love Christians and spending time with them, but like he says when we go to the so called building we find 0 fellowship..Christ lives in us! He is coming soon!!
@jamiecronin967
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joementzel9664
4 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother 🙏
@johncolage1651
4 жыл бұрын
1 Peter 3:18: You can't see a spirit. Michael the angel that became Jesus on earth returned in 1914 to kick Satan and followers out of heaven to the earth. The Bible is a Jehovah witness Book (Isaiah 43:10) We must be baptized in the same congregation as Christ Jesus for salvation. The word "church" is not found in the original manuscripts. It is congregation. Pastors with their churches are controlled by Satan. The Bible teaches one true religion, not hundreds. Visit jw.org Humanity's only salvation.
@skjhjj193
3 жыл бұрын
Amen🙌
@reconciledtogod6308
3 жыл бұрын
The Holy Spirit lives in all believers and He doesn’t leave them no matter where they go
@deliarodriquez8113
7 жыл бұрын
Just about every church on Sundays has this traditional thing where after the second or third hymn sung, the Pastor tells his congregation to greet each other and shake hands. That kind of fellowship is very artificial.
@genevieve-gh3lp
9 ай бұрын
Right I never like that.
@chief5981
3 ай бұрын
@@genevieve-gh3lpI can’t stand it.
@SalsaSippin_
Ай бұрын
Look at the person sitting next to you and say "you look good!" 😂
@annwood9970
5 жыл бұрын
I disagree......I learn about the scriptures from Genesis to Revelations.....not just singing and fellowship. I do agree that many churches are nothing but a business, a fellowship of people getting together. I left the universal churches of today......I only go where the Word of God is preached.
@LeftyStratPlayer
5 жыл бұрын
I left the institutional church for good in 2006, and since then, I have grown far closer to God than in the nearly 4 decades that I spent with the church.
@VoxDeiUniversity
9 жыл бұрын
I blame pastors, not for not preaching something "new" but because they preach a different gospel. At least here in America. They preach the "prosperity gospel" and not the true gospel of grace. They spoon feed believers (who refuse to read the Bible for themself or think for themself or have a relationship with God for themself) and present this infomercial about how to be a winner and a champion! Rich, healthy and successful thanks to the bloody sacrifice of Jesus. Jesus didn't die to make us rich and successful. That is idolatry. Jesus Christ died to reconcile us to the father and saves us so that we go and also reconcile others to the Father. We have been given the ministry of reconciliation. I never hear that being preached.
@unavocattresepice
7 жыл бұрын
This is so true!
@ImSuitsMe
6 жыл бұрын
There's no money in truth/new different. Everyone wants to make money off of their version of the Gospel now days.
@MrSurfingdreamer
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you need to find a different church.
@George040270
6 жыл бұрын
That is because Protestants don't believe any of that stuff.
@BCassandra1
6 жыл бұрын
Vox Dei Amen
@billysellers2441
9 жыл бұрын
I have taught this for years...I read a book called "The Open Church" years ago. Then I started reading the Bible on the subject and was blown away at how far I was in the " Matrix"....Father blesses what He can, but there is something way deeper and better that we could be doing...We are trading Gold for Brass
@Rocksaplenty
7 жыл бұрын
we are the church we don't need that building anymore.
@julioestebanperezescudero6246
5 жыл бұрын
James Thomas May be a building could be needed sometimes, well it could be rented. The problem with a permanent building is that everything spins around it, also the one who owns the building dictate the rules!
@milosantos3654
5 жыл бұрын
James Thomas yes it's true
@PracticalFaith
5 жыл бұрын
So where do you think believers should gather? And what do you call that place?
@julioestebanperezescudero6246
5 жыл бұрын
Practical Faith Believers can gather anywhere, look at Jesus, he was on the mountain besides the sea in the streets in the fields and many other places. There is no need to name a particular place, it has already a name. The church is made out of people not places. The buildings organized religion is what has keep people in bondage and ignorance. When you start to think for yourself and research all this things are so evident, that there is not excuses to remain in the system. 😉
@PracticalFaith
5 жыл бұрын
@@julioestebanperezescudero6246 Jesus was in all those places, but He was also in the synagogue every Sabbath as was his custom (Luke 4:16). The Bible makes it clear that Believers should be meeting regularly with other believers. I don't care what others call that, but I call it church.
@artmitchell6280
5 жыл бұрын
I agree!!! I have been frustrated with church for 20:years! The lord is now showing me this false system! So many are deceived! Thank you for sharing this! ✝️⚔️
@wendykrikke5982
3 жыл бұрын
Ja ik ga ook niet meer
@TheMojoShift
8 жыл бұрын
I have been attending church for years. I have done everything possible in church. I was raised where we had alter calls and prayer for the people was constant. People really cared about one another. The love of money has infiltrated the church. As I study the essence of Jesus Christ I personally only see disparity and no real spiritual connectedness.I personally feel the church is more concerned about my tithe than my soul.Jesus Christ will always be my most cherished Lord. Unfortunately my love and enjoyment of the church has left.
@alexanderbhartley5549
6 жыл бұрын
Tracey Jones Where, in the New Testament King James Bible is there an "alter call"?
@mitchhills4747
6 ай бұрын
I understand it when you say that the church has been kind of taken over by love of money. It's disgraceful. In the UK, the churches have to give huge sums of money to the Synod out of what they have collected! Why can't they just use the money to pay for their usual expenses? It all seems so skewed. I recall one Sunday when I had attended a Methodist church and they were actually COUNTING MONEY after the service, which put me off going there again!
@loripeterson6926
6 жыл бұрын
Agree and am not feeling guilty for not going to "church" God loves me perfectly always and he is my source of love to others. Thank you for the encouraging words.
@seanrathmakedisciples1508
2 жыл бұрын
We’re church kzitem.info/news/bejne/14RvrYZssYSoZWk
@bettyburgess7482
2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@blazerplayz5453
6 жыл бұрын
I went to over 60 churches in a 3 year period.. I'm a single dad raising my son. And every church was very suspicious of me. Asked where my wife was? Where I'm from. Even had a so called godly lady in the church call the police just to see who I was.. I was raised in church my whole life. seen afairs false teachings.. you name it! I never fit in.. I'm a nice looking guy also.. I'm tall short hair no tattoos.. there's no reason these people should of been suspicious.. it's because I wasn't married!!
@josheternal
6 жыл бұрын
Blazer playz haha that happened to me once although the cop that showed up at the church didn't actually approach me. I went to this one church cuz one of my fellow students told me to meet him there for some reason. The church ushers recognized me from my homeless days before I got into college and called the cops. I saw one of them pointing me out to the cop who showed up lolololol. Like I said, the cop never approached me. But it was weird
@blazerplayz5453
6 жыл бұрын
@@josheternal well hey man God loves you!!! And I do as well.. I don't know you! But your a human.. and what you needed was love!! If I was there you would be my friend.. I truly mean that.. I'm not perfect.. but I sure can love!!
@thechristianpsychologer3865
5 жыл бұрын
Hey... We've all gotten pushed out of church in one form or another. Haha. But sorry to hear that was your experience. That's ridiculous. Well we know God accepts you and your son with open arms. I think of nothing else that experience for you shows you the true character of churches. Which in and of itself is a blessing. For me one of my things is being late all the time, among calling pastors out on their sins, etc. Pastors who tried to control me into being on time, friends in small group studies as well. Condemned me for it, etc. Which it's nothing personal. I'm late to work appointments jury duty friend Hangouts dates. And I have tithed I've volunteered. Now I'm better with work and appts but my point being... Well now they don't how to condemn me anymore because I'm simply not showing up. If you attend, it's like they want you to forcefully become a new member, meet the pastor's which I don't get along with, tithe, and attend a small group. So much emphasis on the "church" whereas the emphasis should be on reading the Bible praying to God worshipping alone and crying out to God, as well as fasting to hear the voice of God more. The churches are in idolatry.
@christianresourcesandvideo3898
4 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. I have seen the most vile, self righteous, judgmental people in churches. I will never attend or be in the same building as these wretched people.
@johannalittleman7495
2 жыл бұрын
I just got out of Church I don't feel too good about it. I still believe in God.
@LouLouLion
5 жыл бұрын
My church doesn't take an offering and they help a lot of ppl financially out of their own pockets, but the doctrine is a works doctrine. And it's my family. I only recently learned the truth of grace being completely obsessed and immersed in God's word, along with praying for truth. Today I went to church and I couldn't even pretend they were preaching the gospel. I can't go to please my family and they're going to think I've fell away from God when I tell them the truth, bc I can't just watch them all go down the wrong path after I've learned better. Please keep me in your prayers bc I don't know how to deal with this. You're video's are amazing. Thank you.
@semhalberhe
Жыл бұрын
how is it going now>
@staza1
4 ай бұрын
I was raised in a strict Catholic family. When i started reading the Bible and discovered true grace and freedom in Christ, my family basically disowned me. I have suffered greatly but i would never go back to man made religion.
@sylviaistheone1
6 жыл бұрын
The lord told me that it’s a form of business but when you in trouble most of them can’t help you while homeless people are in the streets with no where to go so I decided with the vision the lord gave me to start my own outreach ministry a ministry that will help people I left the church in 2009 and never look back i been hurt lied on abuse and talk about I was laugh at too I’m tired of church so I will follow what the lord told me and that to start my own ministry God is the light outreach ministry I thank the lord for allowing me to move forward and seek the truth
@soundjudgement3586
6 жыл бұрын
Hello. Although Scripture does not condone women as pastor's ( overseer of the convening body of Christ on earth ), you can serve in the role of evangelist ( telling the lost about salvation in Christ ). Your outreach is dynamic. Jesus came to seek out and save the lost, both their physical needs and spiritual. The simplicity of the gospel.
@amygoff4127
5 жыл бұрын
@@soundjudgement3586 that's not cool that you say women can't be leaders because Jesus said there is now no longer slave or free, Jew or gentile, man or woman all are equal in God's eyes. There has been many great women leaders. ):
@soundjudgement3586
5 жыл бұрын
@@amygoff4127 Amy, the women in the NT and the era of the church ( universal salvation came after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ ) so put OT stories aside , the OT has it's relevance. St. John 10:31 ... But if any man be a worshipper of God and doeth his will... Acts 2:18 And on my handmaid's I will pour out my spirit ( paraphrase) and they shall prophesy. There is no male chauvinism in scripture. There is God's divine plan in Scripture. There is no scriptures to support women in the role of Pastor or Overseer. Mark 16:15 and John 20: 21 - 23 Jesus give the evangelistic mission to his disciples. The women in Christ time were more servants, not in a derogatory manner. Romand 10:9-10 provides salvation for all, both male and female. Yet, God always has an orderly system even in Grace , Ephesians 2:8-9. I Corinthians 12:4 speaks about diversities of gifts by the same Spirit. Women can evangelize and teach other women and children. 12:28 speaks of the roles if believers. I Corinthians 14:34 and 1Timothy 2:12 ( not chauvinist ) address women's spiritual role. She is gifted to prophesy ( speak briefly ) but not pastor or preach a sermon. This is God's plan I cannot speak against it. I will not try to minimize it or override it and insert my own belief. Scripture say no private interpretation
@AmaLoveGoddessTV
5 жыл бұрын
The church I grew up in is very huge building with several rooms which are mostly used as classes. It's empty at night yet they won't allow the homeless to sleep in these rooms smh
@AmaLoveGoddessTV
5 жыл бұрын
@@soundjudgement3586 she can have an outreach ministry by her own self. Be gone
@benevolent9906
8 жыл бұрын
amen! that's why religion and money go hand in hand.. it's a business. . so sad
@corys8459
8 жыл бұрын
If the church wasn't ran as a business then churches will fall you need structure
@markducharme9518
6 жыл бұрын
Cory S, with all due respect, *we need THE HOLY SPIRIT of Jesus Christ!* , and these "businesses" are 100% devoid of Him
@zachariah7114
5 жыл бұрын
MARK DUCHARME you can’t serve God and serve Mammon!! period
@dennismolina9033
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! And yet, they don't pay no taxes, they should be taxed
@perrinfan
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do not experience true community. It is just a place people gather for surface socialization, and then they leave. I give money, time, and resources, then leave feeling empty and not included. Yes, real fellowship happens in homes and restaurants. Thank you for affirming what I feel. ♡ I AM THE CHURCH. From now on, I will give money, time, and resources to our local homeless shelter. This is where I find Jesus: in service.
@AR-mu4zq
Ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@JesusSavedYouu
Ай бұрын
You're not the church, that's not biblical, it's selfish. You don't spread the word effectively by donating to the homeless.
@JesusSavedYouu
Ай бұрын
You want to be part of the community? Involve yourself in service😊 make Christians friends😊 socialize😊
@churchdropouts9401
7 жыл бұрын
This video, and Part 2 as well, are excellent. It has us wondering why any born-again believer would stay in the "institutional church"!?? Thank you for this clever and insightful explanation of why you left church. We like to say that once we quit "going to church," we found Jesus Christ waiting outside the doors! :)
@georgecastro4188
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for shedding light on this subject! Unfortunately there are millions of people that do not recognize the seriousness of this problem!
@markducharme9518
6 жыл бұрын
George Castro, yes, people do Not Realize the seriousness, indeed. Have you ever noticed, or been shown, how the early church had conflicts and that the elders in Jerusalem themselves didn't even agree with each other and especially Paul? Legalism has been going on since before the church and is continued on through till now. and God lets us struggle through these things. Paul is the one who taught the true Grace message and it is not being taught in the church, so called, today. People need to know they *are* the church and they don't need a building to live the life of the church, we are the temple and that has been forgotten. So sad..
@kimhmar
6 жыл бұрын
True. Fully agreed to both the comments here👍👍
@williamkaska1639
3 жыл бұрын
I think people do realize it, but, so many things have become the unspoken taboo issues that we aren't supposed to talk about. So, issues are left as is, and eventually, get in the way of real life.
@K.T-
7 жыл бұрын
I attached my church for two years hoping to make friends , sadly only a few and just for during church not outside, ....no loss for me!! I love the Lord and every day we live, together no matter, all is well with my soul***
@jerrywilliams4159
6 жыл бұрын
Kellyann thomas I'm sorry that happened to you! I went to 64 churches in 3 years. I only made 1 friend out of all the churches.. its just sad.
@alli8206
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've been feeling pretty depressed lately since there seem to be cliques in church and it's hard for a quieter more introverted person like me. More so in youth group for me maybe actual church is better idk.
@alli8206
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've been feeling pretty depressed lately since there seem to be cliques in church and it's hard for a quieter more introverted person like me. More so in youth group for me maybe actual church is better idk.
@lynettedevries1824
6 жыл бұрын
Saw your comment after a video. I too looked for a church for years and like you, no one spoke to me. When my Mother died from breast cancer no one cared or visited me. A flatmate of mine once told me when after their brother shot himself dead he got phone calls and people visited him with casseroles. He is a Jehovah's Witness though. My best friend once a staunch Catholic told me people generally also visited each other etc.I am pretty alone too but I am thinking of forming a home fellowship where lonely Christians can meet and fellowship once a week. Used to go to a Baptist church years ago on and off and had prayers meetings at my flat every Wednesday night. People from the Church led by a woman would come over,we'd read some bible verses, sing songs and then have a cuppa. One night I counted 15 people and felt so shuffed. I looked forward to having people over.My place wasn't all that big either. Why not place an ad some where and form a group. Could go on day trips, have picnics, see movies together. I live in Brisbane Queensland Australia and just came across this video.Satan likes to attack us when we are all alone, I know only too well.Take care and God bless you.
@johnmcdougall4149
6 жыл бұрын
It sure is and we have to keep reminding ourselves that all of this sadness was caused by the Roman Empire in 321 AD when Constantine destroyed Christianity by burning their Bibles and then they established their catholic religion and buildings with idols of Christ, Joseph and Mary including the Angels holding the bowls of holy water which is only tap water. There's nowhere in the Bible where Christians have to make a sign of the cross before they enter a building and before they exit.
@helgag.9866
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for this teaching. I thought I'm the only one who thought like this. I have a hard time forcing myself to go to church each week, always feeling so confused because I love God very much, but just can't stand going to church. Everything you say is so true and enlightening, like a breath of fresh air. Thank you and God bless you sir for telling the truth.
@JennyBre-cb2tf
6 жыл бұрын
I lost or has stolen my purse with cash and cards - I told a Christian friend and she asked me ' have I been tithing' - I said that has nothing to do with it..
@jayhillz3705
5 жыл бұрын
Jenny Bre1971 ah,the tithe scare tactic....
@clarissaubawuike6596
4 жыл бұрын
Omg😂😂😂
@chamilton1509
6 жыл бұрын
Well said. Its amazing how long church has been operating this way. Our bodies are the temple of god. As the bible says, where there are two or more gathered in his name there he is...
@milosantos3654
5 жыл бұрын
chamilton1509 that's true
@JonathanGrandt
6 жыл бұрын
You must come WEEKLY and arrive ON TIME and SING when told and SIT DOWN and BE QUIET while someone speaks and OBEY the demoninational (typo intended) rules and creeds and BECOME A MEMBER.
@thesaintmustwalkalone708
6 жыл бұрын
It's basically public school.
@jamiecronin967
5 жыл бұрын
It feels like mind control, stand up sit down, hug your neighbor, sing, shake hands. Just like the World.
@carolynturner9097
6 жыл бұрын
I attested a church as a baby Christian, I was in the honeymoon phase of my walk. The first part of the meeting covered the brand new outfit the preacher had brought his wife. She was kind enough to stand and model the suit. They spoke of the different missions they supported. There were mostly mothers and children there. A few was accompanied by husbands or male mates. Many children were present. Some of the children were dressed so poorly, shoes old and ill fitting clothing. Now I understand that times are hard, but this church was nice and well furnished. The cars in the parking lot were very expensive. They had people from the neighborhood who attended. and some of the children came without parents, they were also dressed poorly., Apparently the children had been going to this church for some times and some of the single mothers also. One of the mothers stood up and told the church that she needed them her PG&e was off and she did not have the money to correct this problem. The preacher asked the conglomeration to pray for this lady. they had already announced the monies that had had been collected for the missionaries they were providing money for. How could they not see the needs of these people who had joined this body. The new cars belonged to the staff of this church. Most of the members walked in from the neighborhood where this church was located, They passed the collection plate around and I saw the men and women put as much change they could afford, and some of the children put change in also. How could this be. .
@jayhillz3705
5 жыл бұрын
Carolyn Turner crooks
@janiliebenberg4407
2 жыл бұрын
What a shame!
@nicklovell8148
9 ай бұрын
God is grieving over this.
@Shawn-hs8qk
6 жыл бұрын
Spiritual, yes. Christian. Yes. The business of institutional church/western christianity. No.
@brianwilson6556
Жыл бұрын
The emperor has no clothes. People are beginning to see it. Great video!!!
@annymaytiedye2055
8 жыл бұрын
bas has put into words all that has been on my heart for forty years
@Annemiek-y3t
Жыл бұрын
Same❤
@toomerolecia
7 жыл бұрын
I haven't got through your first video and I feel the need to respond. I believe many true born-again believers are leaving the watering holes of Christianity because they are not being properly feed. Each Sunday around America, millions of Pastors are giving watered down sermons to Christ's flock, choosing rather to sooth the pride of the spiritually dead. Ignoring the Bible that their are given their gifts for the perfecting of the saints. Jesus commanded Peter to feed His sheep. I began my walk in Christ in 1998 and as all born again believer I thirst for His word, which has lead me seeking a Pastor that I had not spiritually surpassed. Sadly, I ended up on my own. The word says that we are not to forsake the assembly of Christ's church, but Christ's also said when two or three are gather in my name there I am in the midst of them. You aren't alone. Many sheep are seeking a gathering hole in these evil times before Christ's arrival. Just hold tight to the faith that He has gifted you with, keep studying to show yourself approve and you will do fine. May God bless you and yours; your sister Olecia.
@djeybembo9974
6 жыл бұрын
Olecia Toomer well said 👌🏾👍🏾
@DennisInDeltona
6 жыл бұрын
The Holy Spirit is your teacher
@ItsAshley08
5 жыл бұрын
Amen sister!
@zachariah7114
5 жыл бұрын
Well said and God bless
@juneking1856
5 жыл бұрын
Holy Spirit will lead & teach
@jamestoole5806
6 жыл бұрын
I praise our Lord Who is awakening so many to the folly of that which we have wrongfully labelled as "church". I was awakened over fifteen years ago but I have to admit I struggled with this revelation because to accept it makes you a lonely seeker. I do not condemn anyone as I myself found it difficult to let go of the old wine skin. I continued to try to keep the New Wine in and it would always fall out leaving me frustrated. Once I admitted that the organized religions (what I refer to as the "religious machine") of which I had been a apart of, was wrong and dropped that old wine skin I became somewhat of an outcast with the professed Christian community. They are amazed at the spiritual depth of my scripture understanding since I have let go, but they are irritated if you question the organization. Once you let go of relying on the guidance of the human intellect and submit solely to the guidance of the Holy Spirit your Christ-likeness that emerges irks the Pharisaical-likeness of the religious machine. I was becoming discouraged somewhat until I saw this video and read the supporting comments....God will make a way! Praise Him!
@genehisle5097
3 жыл бұрын
I just had to tellyou about Mike Desario holding firmly KZitem,because of what you said there about being discouraged,check his videos out,he's a true man of God. So are you. Please pray for me,because after being confused for decades about how to be saved,how to understand the truth of Scripture and what it all means,because of lying preachers in this beast system we see today,I'm in my repentance now,having an extremly hard time getting off all drugs,first it was dope,i got off of it,now i want the suboxin out of me too,i basically traded one addiction for another,it's cheaper,but I'm still on a drug,which I'm determined to quit. I want to obey God thru obeying Jesus in the fullest. I just want to do the things that please him forever. Thanks.
@darkstrifequeen1458
6 жыл бұрын
this is the most refreshing message i have heard. i mostly got the sense that the "church" is being treated like a cult. my entire life, i've heard people say, "if you don't read your bible, you're going to hell." but i've read the bible many times, and no where do any of the scriptures say "you're going to hell if you don't..." and all this time fearing that i've lost my mind for questioning my faith. if you want to know God better, when preaching the good news, don't jump too quickly to conclusions and give the other person a chance to ask. i don't question my faith because i don't believe in jesus. i do; i question because i don't understand the scriptures, and i'm asking God to show me what they mean.
@mitchhills4747
6 ай бұрын
The church is the people, the community, it's not a specific building!
@BasRijksen
6 ай бұрын
Hey there, I absolutely agree with your thoughtful insight that the church is indeed the people and the community, not a specific building. This is a beautiful reminder of our unity in Christ. Have you considered exploring how this communal aspect of the church mirrors God's unconditional love and grace? It would be exciting to delve deeper into this with you and others in our Grace Gaze community, join us at go.gracegaze.com/go.
@arttyree4504
5 жыл бұрын
As a participant in relational "home meetings" I also see the importance of having elders among us who are mature, well-versed in Scripture, and have a vision for making disciples. We need discipline as individuals and as churches. The New Testament speaks of the Church as a family, not as an institution. In our meetings we have a meal together after the service, and spend all afternoon in fellowship, talking about the Word and how to apply it (and not about football). Yes, the church is what we are, not merely where we go.
@benjammin6228
5 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with talking about football? I love football!
@darcyzacharias343
8 жыл бұрын
I recently stopped going to a church I had been going to for a number of years. A number of christian friends I know recently stopped going too. They just felt it was time to leave. I believe God is leading people out of the institutional churches. Interesting topic. It was good to go for a time but the Lord moves us on sometimes.
@chimichangacharles
9 жыл бұрын
The type of institutional church you described is epidemic, but it is not universal. There is so much truth to your words, so much I hope to avoid in my own ministry! At the end of the day, any group that grows beyond a certain number (say, 30?) is an institution. This does not necessitate becoming cold and hardened; it necessitates creativity.
@scarletpumpernickel3353
6 жыл бұрын
U b rockin that stache. The parable of the shepherd and the ninety and nine.. informs us that churches should have no more than a hundred sheep. 😊 scarletpumpernickel@hotmail.com
@thesaintmustwalkalone708
6 жыл бұрын
How are you creative and not being open to unbelievers? 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 KJV Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? [15] And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? [16] And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them ; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. [17] Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing ; and I will receive you, [18] And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
@ellaw356
5 жыл бұрын
I stopped going to our church bc they were very hypocritical. And are not True bible based teaching. More of being “politically correct” which drove me to the point of saying no more. No real fellow ship. I have been praying to find true believers that will help me grow in Christ and me to help them.
@denisefrenette1928
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bas. And Amen. When I began to seek God and the things He desires of me, he took me from one congregation to another, showing me what was in the 'church' (institutional denominations around the city), and what was not. I basically was in a few for a good 3 years plus, for some, and 3 yrs or less in others. At several venues, God gave me to see the lack thereof and to give me words for the church by first bringing them to the pastor thereof. In eah case, I discovered, surely as God intended, that ears were closed. Eventually, I clearly heard God say, " Come out (of her) and be church. I am still struggling 7 years later, to see this materialize (yet it should be quite simple; by my own defects, I struggle). I shared your post today, to see if one or two might not have their ears tickled, and their minds and hearts respond in Christ. Bless you, and thanks again.
@ortenciahill5848
6 жыл бұрын
i have been going to church since a child, I am 56 years old. i love the Word of God and the altars of God. Seeing lives delivered and transformed be God's glory! RICH😂😆
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