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What is missing in big churches today?

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Barbrandy 9.1 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 28, '25 6:18pm  
Love your neighbor as yourself . Church is missing Jesus.
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billcherie2 Top Forum Contributor8.8 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 28, '25 7:00pm  
Osteen isn't a minister, he's a motivational speaker.
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DDV1218 Top Forum Contributor4.1 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 1:20am  
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TxManiac 9.5 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 8:33am  
Consider that originally, services didn't have any musical instruments and the hymns were just the text of scripture. I am old enough to remember the arguments about allowing guitars. The organ and pianos (originally not allowed either) were fine, but not "Satan's guitars!". Every time something changes, some people are upset. Just realize, Church services are called "Worship" services because it is not about you, it's about worshiping the thrice holy God. Music is performed by us for Him as an offering of worship. I too enjoy the old hymns, but I recognize that as long as the message doesn't change, the presentation has changed many, many times over the years. It's more about the hearts of the people than the style of the music. The Church has been tasked with reaching the world with the Gospel of Christ. That means we cater to different audiences at different times. I'd suggest you research Paul's message on Mars Hill in Acts 17. He changed his approach based on the people he was trying to reach, but not the message. Just remember, it's not about you or how it makes you feel, it's about Him and acknowledging His glory.
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icare 1.9 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 10:54am  
CaffeineFree :
variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes. I read that many who were at the camel performance were impressed and moved to a renewal of faith. Certainly the Christmas story was relived and told anew.
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TownHubAdmin Top Forum Contributor4.7 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 12:22pm  
Consider that originally, services didn't have any musical instruments and the hymns were just the text of scripture. I am old enough to remember the arguments about allowing guitars. The organ and pianos (originally not allowed either) were fine, but not "Satan's guitars!". Every time something changes, some people are upset. Just realize, Church services are called "Worship" services because it is not about you, it's about worshiping the thrice holy God. Music is performed by us for Him as an offering of worship. I too enjoy the old hymns, but I recognize that as long as the message doesn't change, the presentation has changes many, many times over the years. It's more about the hearts of the people than the style of the music. The Church has been tasked with reaching the world with the Gospel of Christ. That means we cater to different audiences at different times. I'd suggest you research Paul's message on Mars Hill in Acts 17. He changed his approach based on the people he was trying to reach, but not the message. Just remember, it's not about you or how it makes you feel, it's about Him and acknowledging His glory.
 
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DDV1218 Top Forum Contributor4.1 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 5:39pm  
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TxManiac 9.5 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 6:03pm  
TownHubAdmin : Thanks!
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luv2eatsushi 19.3 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 6:05pm  
Osteen isn't a minister, he's a motivational speaker.
 
billcherie2 :
 
He may have become ordained via the internet.
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TxManiac 9.5 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 6:09pm  
DDV1218 : The correct quote: Matthew 25; For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
I would suggest you read it in the context. Jesus was speaking of the Day of Judgement when all will give account of their lives before him. The most important verse is vs. 46 "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
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DDV1218 Top Forum Contributor4.1 yrs
~ 8 mos ago   Dec 29, '25 6:10pm  
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