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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jun 13, 2019 7:09:32 GMT -5
I am not sure what you are saying? I'm saying oh no because if you can't find a good local church, I may never find one.
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Post by John on Jun 13, 2019 10:16:54 GMT -5
I am not sure what you are saying? I'm saying oh no because if you can't find a good local church, I may never find one. We seem to be experiencing the great falling away the Bible speaks about occurring in the last days.
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Post by joseph on Jun 13, 2019 11:52:11 GMT -5
I'm saying oh no because if you can't find a good local church, I may never find one. Remember the widow ? Jesus pointed her out to His disciples. Apparently, Jesus did not tell the widow nor His disciples to NOT GO to the Temple, even though it wasn't a "good" temple (church). It was "good" in the sense that TORAH WAS TAUGHT every SABBATH. Jesus told His disciples to LISTEN WHEN THEY TEACH TORAH. But do not live like they live - because they do not do what they say; they were hypocrites, not living right according to TORAH. BUT DO LISTEN TO TORAH ! (SCRIPTURE) (even on Radio, like the believers in RUSSIA did/do, even when the broadcasts were to tear down Scripture - they still quoted Scripture they were referring to - and HEARING THAT SCRIPTURE was all the believers in RUSSIA could get (at the time/ today?) .... Who is MY FAMILY ? (Jesus asked) ...... What was His Answer ? (this is VERY important)
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Post by joseph on Jun 13, 2019 12:24:53 GMT -5
I was devastated at first, wondering WHERE to find a true church, decades ago when it seemed they had ALL fallen away (if they had ever been with Jesus to start with even) , and I did not know HOW to find a true church - who to ask, where to go ........ no one seemed to know nor even to recognize the great sinfulness all around, like as in JOB in the BIBLE, in sodom, almost driven crazy ("vexed") by all the wickedness all through the city, not one true church at all, per se..... REJOICE ! GREATLY ! SALVATION ! SURPRISE ! When God Granted the Answer ! What was the answer? Jesus!
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jun 30, 2019 11:19:31 GMT -5
I got tired of being fastidious in my church and settled on a church nearby to visit.
The worship was pretty but I felt so uncomfortable with the preaching.
The pastor read off a printed handout that was made by another pastor. It made me feel very odd.
Plus, little things he mentioned seemed to take the focus off following Christ and on things like diversity and inclusion.
There's nothing wrong with those things, but the emphasis just seemed out of place.
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Post by John on Jun 30, 2019 13:12:55 GMT -5
I got tired of being fastidious in my church and settled on a church nearby to visit. The worship was pretty but I felt so uncomfortable with the preaching. The pastor read off a printed handout that was made by another pastor. It made me feel very odd. Plus, little things he mentioned seemed to take the focus off following Christ and on things like diversity and inclusion. There's nothing wrong with those things, but the emphasis just seemed out of place. I understand your frustration.
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Post by frienduff on Jun 30, 2019 18:28:15 GMT -5
I got tired of being fastidious in my church and settled on a church nearby to visit. The worship was pretty but I felt so uncomfortable with the preaching. The pastor read off a printed handout that was made by another pastor. It made me feel very odd. Plus, little things he mentioned seemed to take the focus off following Christ and on things like diversity and inclusion. There's nothing wrong with those things, but the emphasis just seemed out of place. AMEN. Everyone . That diversity and inclusion focus , THAT is the STUFF I am talking about . This is what the sermons will more and more increase upon , as truth that MIGHT OFFEND will NOT be spoken on . Sister , Flee it so fast your shadow cant keep up .
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Post by frienduff on Jun 30, 2019 18:30:38 GMT -5
I got tired of being fastidious in my church and settled on a church nearby to visit. The worship was pretty but I felt so uncomfortable with the preaching. The pastor read off a printed handout that was made by another pastor. It made me feel very odd. Plus, little things he mentioned seemed to take the focus off following Christ and on things like diversity and inclusion. There's nothing wrong with those things, but the emphasis just seemed out of place. I understand your frustration.
OH , I KNOWWHY she was so uncomfortable on that diversity and inclusion . THAT is the door way in my friend , its the door way in . OH they slick how they start it out with skin tone and all , but its not where it ends up leading . It ends up leading to INCLUSION OF SIN . Folks the devil aint dumb . He knows how to deceive . The fact she was UNCOMFORTABLE , IS A GOOD SIGN . Now , lets advise her to flee that one and keep on LOOKING .
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Post by frienduff on Jun 30, 2019 18:34:33 GMT -5
I got tired of being fastidious in my church and settled on a church nearby to visit. The worship was pretty but I felt so uncomfortable with the preaching. The pastor read off a printed handout that was made by another pastor. It made me feel very odd. Plus, little things he mentioned seemed to take the focus off following Christ and on things like diversity and inclusion. There's nothing wrong with those things, but the emphasis just seemed out of place. This is what the new emphasis will be heavy on . And more and more , TRUTH will be omitted , cause it OFFENDS . You just watch . You know I love you dear sister . FLEE that church . If the leaders are bringing it in , The church wont make it . Just don't settle . Do as Cletus said you pray and pray feverently . But the simple fact you FELT uncomfortable , and I SEE WHY , time to MOVE ON . and FAST . IN the mean time read that bible and we can also exhort and encourage one another daily as you wait .
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Post by frienduff on Jun 30, 2019 18:38:45 GMT -5
I'm saying oh no because if you can't find a good local church, I may never find one. We seem to be experiencing the great falling away the Bible speaks about occurring in the last days.Most definetly . More and more speechs about diversity and inclusion , untiy and a sensual love will just keep increasing . You might be amazed or maybe not , as to how many churches are already doing this and increasing in it . And I need JB s help . Naomiash , needs to get out of that church . Flee it so fast , when she runs by , if its raining , the speed of her will break those molecules apart . be like air hitting the ground . We would see this dry space where her trail leads . And butero , THATS FAST MAN .
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Post by Giller on Jul 3, 2019 9:02:50 GMT -5
Just really seek the Lord's face on this issue.
Many people feel in their search for a church, that they tend to search, for a building of some kind, or for some place to were it has to be some type of denomination or something of that nature.
I personally believe that God wants us out of the organised religious system (denominationalism), and just simply wants us to be a body, that works together as a organism.
Now if a church body gathers in a building, well then praise God, but if they gather in a house, also praise God.
Many people put prerequisites of what a church ought to be, such as it has to be a building, it has to be an organisation, and their has to be a good amount of numbers.
None of those should be your prerequisite.
Do not look for numbers, but just seek people that will assemble together, to were the love of God is there, the word is preached in a good way, and so on.
Some times God can do things in a way we do not expect, sometimes, he will make an assembly from 2 or 3 people who gather together, so keep on seeking him, be patient, and let God do his work.
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