I agree. I haven't been going to church consistently in a long time but I desire to find one that God has for me to attend. I have been discouraged buy some of the things that go on in church. But I pray to find the one that God has for me to be a part of. Pray for me also
I understand. It's easy to get discouraged. There are great churches out there. I encourage you to continue your search. Remember, the church is the bride of Christ. We can't say that we don't care for the church.
True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
Amen!!!The true church is the body of believers who have put their faith in Jesus Christ so that they may be as he is when he appears to the glory of God the father who made this possible for us all through his love and forgiveness of sin.
@@zefsagala1391 Perversion has entered the church and they use the scriptures the wrong way like the Pharisees.The pharisees used the sabbath and other God's laws to entrap people to glorify their own flesh and not in our Father.Jesus said in the book of John that the true person sent by God would not do his own will but the will of God the Father .We need to be alert.If you get a good church where the word of God is followed even by the Pastors and the leaders then we can go there on the sabbath or any other time. When some churches start breaking the very principles of the bible paid with blood by Christ and over 50 million saints , they have opened the door for people to do what's best for them to get do God's will the right way.
I just hate going to church on Sunday where I go because though there is a good message and worship, people just want to apply it then leave. There's no one to talk to after the service
Im 24 and I grew up in a home church that was very legalistic in its teachings, I recently started going to a Church and all I can say is it is such a blessing to be with fellow belivers who encourage you and love you and want to help you in many ways. Ive only been going for about 6 months but its been amazing and I thank God for the healing that has come to me from this and also the many opportunities he has provided for me through the Church.
This just blessed me. Yes, I cannot stress the importance of church enough. It will make a major difference in your life in terms of developing a solid community around you. Keep it up!
Totally agree, it has already changed my life in soo many positive ways. You actually don't realize the state you are in until you are in a good church. Thanks for the awesome videos bro!
Church is the heart, not buildings or walls or temples (Acts 7:48-49; 17:24; 1Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Revelation 21:3 KJV). BUT SPIRITUAL WORSHIP FROM THE HEART!!!
Jonathan Bock You’re partially correct. Just don’t leave out the verses about not forsaking the assembly of the Saints. What you’re talking about is the Universal church. There’s a universal church and a local church
I am fighting the desire to leave my cute church. I don't always feel the connection or love. God has raised me in this church but some circumstances have caused a distance between myself and my church. I ask for the prayers of the righteous.
Hey Cory, crazy busy week so sorry for the delay. Man, leaving a church is like leaving a relationship. It is that hard for real. But know that every time I followed what I believed the Spirit was telling me with regards to transition I've always gained something better in return. I know He will lead you and let you know when and how it is time to move on. Keep me posted man.
Cory Jackson BELOVED IF YOU FEEL THAT GOD PUT YOU THERE ,THEN STAY UNLESS GOD TELLS YOU TO LEAVE. LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. JESUS DIDN'T LIKE BEING ON THE CROSS BUT HE STAYED UNTIL HIS WORK WAS DONE. HOWEVER NEVER LEAVE CHURCH COMPLETELY. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU MUST GO,THE FIND ANOTHER CHURCH, BUT STAY IN FELLOWSHIP OR BE LEFT BEHIND AFTER THE RAPTURE. YOU MUST HAVE A SHEPHERD COVERING YOU. SEE HEBREWS 13 :17 SND HEBREWS 10:25. THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT ARE FOR THE CHURCH NOT YOUR HOMES. MANY PEOPLE WILL LOSE OUT TO GOD BY NOT ATTENDING CHURCH. THEY MAKE ALL KINDS OF EXCUSES TO JUSTIFY THEIR ACTIONS. HOWEVER THEY GO TO WORK WITH BOSSES THAT ARE EVIL AND COWORKERS THAT ARE EVIL. THE APOSTLES,PROPHETS, PASTORS, TEACHERS, EVANGELIST, MISSIONARIES, DEACONS, CHIOR, USHERS, ETC ARE IN THE CHURCH NOT THEIR HOMES. THEM THAT ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE THE SONS OF GOD. PEOPLE GET SAVED IN THE CHURCH NOT THEIR HOMES. PEOPLE GET DELIVERED IN THE CHURCH NOT THEIR HOMES. GOD SAID THAT HE WOULD RAISE UP A SHEPHERD AFTER HIS OWN HEART. ANYONE THAT DOESN'T GO TO CHURCH ARE LIKE A SHEEP SCATTERED ON THE HILL WITHOUT A SHEPHERD .THE GOAT WOULD BUTT YOU.THE DOG WOULD BITE YOU.THE WOLF WOULD RIP YOU UP.
Leave! The Holy Spirit is trying to draw many out of this false "church" system. True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
Many are confused and think they should stay in these buildings because of all the FALSE TEACHERS out here today on youtube, facebook and in these buildings. The Holy Spirit is actually trying to draw the masses OUT of these false church buildings. True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
I like this vlog and the reasons we should go. Church is not perfect place because we are there to learn and grow. We also get hurt outside of the church. The enemy of this world is everywhere in or out of the church.But in the church you have fellow believers as well, who are there to help and strengthen you.
man there are so many different churches im starting to get frustrated. i just got saved and dont understand all these different churches. which one is the right one.
So I read the blog. Do I just walk into a church and investigate the church through the lens of the seven questions? ask people questions listen to sermons?
The church is from the heart. Not four walls or buildings or temples. 1 Corinthians 3:16 King James Version (KJV) “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” Ephesians 3:17 King James Version (KJV) “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,” 2 Corinthians 6:16 King James Version (KJV) “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.” Acts 7:48-49 King James Version (KJV) “Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?” Acts 17:24-25 King James Version (KJV) God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;” Better? I am sure you will feel more confident!
I Used to be very out going, Loved going anywhere including church. But i have become a recluse. I dont like/want to do anything. I do watch sermons, Allen Parr etc. On Sundays. I would like to find a church with people my own age someday. I Love the Lord and i Know he Loves me
The Church and church organizations are not the same thing. I worked at a mega church as an administrative assistant and one of the main pastors told me the church was first and foremost a business. The created outside charities to meet the needs of the poor, but I got the impression it was more so the leadership didn’t have to deal with needy people. I faithfully attended and served in churches for more than 25 years, in almost every area of ministry. I gave until my body broke from exhaustion. When I got sick I had to quit my job and leave most of my ministry services. Then I was asked to leave the leadership of the one I chose to remain in, and treated as if I were a backslider. Eventually I left, mainly because I felt as if I were being shunned, but had no idea what sin I had committed. I tried two other churches, but being unable to serve in children’s ministry, I was not given opportunity to use talents I could do, I was expected to pay my dues in the children’s ministry. Don’t get me wrong, I love working with kids, but I physically couldn’t handle it and because of my illness I could not be as reliable as one needs to be for that area. I’m almost 60, and I get very fatigued. I love my God and Savior and have a personal relationship with Him. However, I’m not considered a sister in Christ unless I attend someone’s church. This makes no sense. I can guarantee there are many they consider brothers and sisters in Christ who just attend for the networking, or worse, because it’s an easy place full of trusting people to be able to do evil things. My point is, it’s getting very hard to find a church that teaches scripture and actually cares about people. It just feels like an exclusive social club. It didn’t used to, back in the 80-90s. It started to change around the mid 2000s. About the time of the Purpose Driven Life craze. That movement made everyone so busy trying to find their purpose they sort of forgot about relationship-especially that all important personal relationship with God. Also, Jesus as far as I know never worshipped on Sunday. Like you said, He never missed a Sabbath. Just saying….
My LORD, please bless messages of truth such as this one and lovingly convict those who are living less than Your standards require us to. Father God, I know that wherever you are is where I want to be and if the church I attend does not completely share my beliefs or convictions, Father God I pray that I may be an inspiring factor in their lives. IN JESUS NAME, Amen.
I liked this video and the reasoning behind why one should go to church. I saw a sermon from RC Sproul recently in which he stated that if someone doesn't go to church, he'd question whether or not they are really saved. Realy?! The theif that was saved on the cross didn't attend church regularly I'm sure. I love going to church, but since I got married I find that its difficult to go due to my wife's disability.
I’m so glad you spoke on this cause I been trying to get people closer to God without rubbing them off wrong and. They usually don’t see eye to eye with it me I even sent them Hebrew 10:24 where it speaks of it and they tend to ignore it.
I'm not a father, and I'm not in a relationship. So that won’t work on me. The churches in my area are run by certain cliques, and the testimonies of anyone, not belonging to the cliques, do not get heard. Then there are the big churches with the congregations that number in the hundreds! The testimonies you hear there, are the same testimonies you hear nearly every week. Next there's the church where somebody inevitably (usually the same people each week) starts speaking gibberish (meaning, they repeat the same sounds too often for it to be any kind of language), and somebody else ( usually the same people each week) interprets the gibberish almost exactly the same way each week! Doing it to the point that I can lip sync their response almost perfectly! I can appreciate your perspective, and if it works for you, that's great! But Jesus is the temple. He is the Church! Man, on the other hand, is a corrupt temple, a self abused temple, and that corrupts all earthly institutions. That doesn't mean that I don't search for a church that the Holy Spirit tells me is right, but I have yet to find such a church! Most churches teach false doctrines, and as soon as I hear one, I'm gone! One of those false doctrines is the one that leads people to believe that TRUE belief in Christ as Lord, Savior, and navigator of one's life is not enough! And unless they attend the right church, whichever denomination that is (almost all claim to be the ONE), they can't enter into heaven! That is Satan's doctrine! Mingle with a congregation of ten, and at least three will be his emissaries, whether they know it or not! Mingle with 100, and 30 will try to corrupt you, whether they even realize they're corrupting you! Your journey is not my journey! The things you need to learn, and overcome, are not the things that I need to learn and overcome! Hearing your testimony gives me perspective, which is why I'm a subscriber. Plus, when I disagree, I can give you a sermon in return! You can't do that in a church without offending the cliques! You can't, for instance, confront "Pastor" Joel "build a better you" Osteen, without offending all of those "have my cake and eat it too" followers of his! Nor can you debate a pastor, in his own church, if Antinomianism is his false message - because people actually WANT to believe that! They want to believe that belief in Christ is their "get out of jail free card"! I lived in Central Arkansas for a time, and this false doctrine is everywhere out there! People actually believed that they could carry on as they did as non-believers or unsaved sinners, simply because they asked Jesus Christ to come into their hearts! Sure some people who do that do get saved from that day forward! But the difference between the saved, and the unsaved "Born Again's" is obvious! Jesus is actually IN the hearts of the saved, guiding their conduct! He is completely absent in the hearts of the "Business As Usual" believers. If they were sincere when they asked Him into their hearts, rather than just covering their own necks, their lives would have changed dramatically! It wouldn't be business as usual. Satan's the "Embrace you Sin" guy, not Jesus! So if that's someone’s path, then they're going the wrong way! How many churches that teach Antinomianism do you think will listen to my rebuking testimony? I live on the U.S. west coast. How many liberal congregates do you think will respond lovingly to my rebuke of their irrational and hypocritical hatred of Donald Trump? So far, that number stands at zero! When I rebuke a congregation (only the guilty) for leaving a carton of milk in the meat department of their local supermarket, or for leaving their shopping cart in a parking space, rather than pushing it ten to 20 feet to the shopping cart caddie, how do you think they respond? They defend their sin! "The store employs people to clean up after me!" Do they? Do they really? That carton of milk has to be thrown away, because the store employees have no idea what happened to it between the dairy and meat departments! And when the parking lot gets full, and the only space that’s reasonably close to the store, is the one occupied by your discarded cart, who ends up moving it; the "store employee" or the driver of the car that's trying to park? And even if a store employee ended up collecting your cart, are we, as Christians, encouraged to increase the work burdens of others, just for our own convenience? Sorry brothers and sisters, that's just plain lazy and inconsiderate! And Jesus would NEVER do it, nor would he sign the release for you to do it! I do not agree with letting my fellow sinners CON themselves into believing that they can embrace Satan’s ways, and still be saved! We all need to be aware that sin, no matter how great or small we THINK it is, is not defined on a sliding scale! It is simply SIN! It is filth in the eyes of the one who is sinless! And you can’t have a little filth every now and then, and expect the one who is without sin, to say to you, on the day you leave this world: “Well done good and faithful servant.” As I asked one of my Arkansas friends, who believed God would say this to him: “So looking at the examples set by Jesus, and then by His Apostles, and disciples, what have YOU done to deserve God’s praise?” He certainly didn’t deserve any praise for the off-color words he had for me in response! As for you, I would advise that you do not make church attendance a matter of salvation! When you do that, you cause someone who is searching for the right church (Which is often motivated by the Holy Spirit) to compromise, and select the wrong church, one that might lead them to false doctrines! The right church will feel like the right church! That’s what I’m searching for. And that’s what MANY Christians, without a church, are searching for! Some of us may never find what we’re looking for, it is 2020 after all! But they certainly do not need someone fanning the flames of fear, over whether they should or should not attend some earthly church! If church will help them, then God will lead them. If it won’t help, then they don’t need someone telling them they’ll end up in hell if the don’t attend a church.
I only watched this because I have a somewhat unique situation and have been fighting myself on what to do. I work in a church but because I work on Sundays, I don't get to attend service regularly (usually once a month). I wasn't sure if it was wrong as I always hear people say we should physically go into service, not just settle for watching it online.
Yes its says honor the sabbath. Even my bible study says it does mean going to church if you refuse. Take one hour weekly alone by a quiet place talk to him bring your bible . Your still making private time with God doesnt mean you have to go to a building 😊
I just want to go hear a sermon, sing, put some money in the plate and go home. I don't want to make small talk with anyone and pretend to like people I don't even know. I get the feeling a lot of other people there feel the same way towards people they really don't know. Another thing I Don't like is when the pastor is talking about church business or showing slides that have nothing to with God or his word during the time that is supposed to be devoted to God's word. I come there for one reason and that is to join with other believers to praise the Lord and get some word and go home.
True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
@@reasy1978 The people are the Church. A building is merely a sanctuary where we meet at. A location for God's people to fellowship together. Church IS necessary. Not the building, but the fellowship and the service. Christianity is not a personal religion. It's corporate.
It's like I gota keep going to church just to remind folks I exist. Sounds like I'm in my feelings but tired of going to church just to get folks attention. People are living there own life's, nobody wants to feel invisible or like that gota prove themselves worthy. Will I ever be good enough?
I'm in no way judging? But a lot of people I've met a lot of believers that don't go to church just go around bashing the church,no matter how much you know about the word of God? There will always be someone more knowledged than you. That's why I feel it's essential to be involved in the church. So that we'll be held accountable and grow spiritually
Due to health issues and issues at my local church I've not attended in years - been praying for help on what to do, and starting to think I should look for online services. I want to glorify God with what I do: and to motivate to fix areas that don't align well.
God sees all believe me! Don’t feel Pressured In not pleasing God. As long as your faith there. You pray to him , you give thanks to Him. And you love him.. God is satisfied… god knows of your problems and that’s something between you and God … be in peace
I really really wanted to be involved in a Church. If only I have strength to be in places where there's people It will be an achievement 💖 because people on Church are community who cares and counsel you💖
sir. You totally took church out of context. we're the church. Jesus is coming back for his people not a building. this is the main reason why I don't go to church comma people preach what they have been taught and it a lot of time is wrong. I've had my most in life spiritual growth when I asked God to show me the truth in his word and I challenge what I've Been Told by other preachers. I've had preachers twist scriptures on me to get me to do what they wanted me to.
jermaine pearson you're not alone I'm under a lot of pressure right now trying to keep healthy relations with brethren who are fixated to what they were taught when they started.My salvation came quite differently,God met me at a sinner's table and changed my heart for months then I decided to try out church attendance and I honestly have no peace cause I feel forced to believe what they believe.Please pray for me cause God has also showed me in my dreams that it is not a good place for me.
@@lungilemtsweni4160 Dont always trust your "dreams" sent by God. We need to put everything to the test of Scripture. th-cam.com/video/R20mCvTT8Wc/w-d-xo.html
As a Christian, I know the value and importance of attending church. I want to ask, is it a must thing? Is it necessary? Can we pray and fast and develop a better relationship with God and live a lifestyle of Christ?
God richly bless you for such an insightful revelation. This should be more than enough to change the mind of doubtful person if really this video is received with an open heart and humility. If one is so mindful of his or her relationship with God, I see no reason why going to church which is a place designated to be the house of God, should become a big deal. Close intimacy with the Holy Spirit will eventually lead you to church. I personally go to church not because of anything rather than to meet the Lord. I recommend that to you too. Try that and you will experience a quantum leap in you spiritual walk with the Lord. Joint participation in the faith does matters a lot. The apostles and disciples did the same and we are not smarter than them today. We ought to be VIGILANT AND SOBER. God bless you
I saw a pastor steal money from tithe in middle of worship. Which upset me because the money was pose be for the help of needs of the church and needs of others, not make him greedy
First of all I dont agree. Cause you can use your gifts that God gave you on the highways and byways primarily I have used what God has given me in the streets in 2 states so....Secondly,I dont think it was correct for you state God will ask you how did you use your talents just because you did not use them in the building call church.
Hello Shadae, thank you for your reply. I didn't mean to suggest that the church was the only place to use your gifts. Heck, if I believed that then I would not have started this TH-cam channel right? The vision for this channel was to go global and reach people worldwide, not just the church. So, we are in agreement there. However, we will give an account for how we used our gifts and talents whether inside or outside the church. Many people use the excuse and say, "I don't have to go to church to use my gifts." That's true. But my question to them is, "Do you use your gifts outside the church?" Many people don't. Thoughts?
@@thebeatagp you are the one misleading people. NOWHERE does scripture say true believers must attend temple services. Thats NOT true worship. Scripture CLEARLY says more than once that GOD DOES NOT DWELL IN TEMPLES MADE WITH HANDS. Also, Jesus Himself put an end to the brick and mortar temple system. Nobody authorized man to rebuild it but Satan. So you really need to do some studying via THE HOLY SPIRIT.
What do we say through the argument that we are the church has a body of believers, not specifically a building that we go to for weekly worship? Many today are arguing that all of these points can be met without ever going to a physical church building so long as you have a healthy local community of believers to fellowship with and gather with regularly to encourage, edify, break bread etc. Perhaps the one thing missing from that scenario would be the teachings of a teaching pastor or shepherding of a pastor. In a conversation on this subject, how would you respond to that?
The church I go to is a very big church but what I like about the our church is that they make you feel welcome and they have other sessions for people who struggles with mental health and It made me finally accept the fact that I do have bipolar and panic disorder and we are just there for each other and it helps. They also have an LGBT and supportive group which I go to as well. I saw another video of this guy talking about homosexuality and everything he said was basically everything we talked about in the group.
I’m First Nations and I haven’t been to church, because they hurt my people, and they were supposedly bringing the word of God. I love God, but the residential “schools” put a bad taste in my mouth of going to church. Me and my dad are devoted Christian, but what the church done to us, we have gone to it. Maybe in the future we might go. And yeah, it might of been a long time ago, but it’s gonna take some time to forgive.
There are several scriptures that instruct pastors in the business of the church. Having said that, God would not have given us pastors to have oversight of the church in terms of spiritual matters for our growth and facilitation of our spiritual gifts as a single(s) body if we were not expected to go to church. God has called us to be a family that moves forth knocking holes in darkness so that others may see the light and join the work of the kingdom of God. We are His bride and when we reject church we are dismissing ourselves from a great honor. Sitting home with a wedding dress on and that is a dishonor to our Lord who just purchased that wedding gown of our liberty with His blood/life. When the farmer works very hard to yield prosperous crops. He don't leave them in the field to rot. The crops must go to the market place where they are organized and arranged as a unit of diversity purposed to nourish hungry families. We are God's crops but we must go to the market place where the overseer arranges us to be of a service to others. Not only that, we will be well cared for in the market place as opposed to being left unprotected in the field without guidance and instructions. We are many members in one body and my legs will not approve of my hands staying home while they are at church. It handicaps the church. body.
What do you think about all the churches that closed their doors during the pandemic? Seems to me these pastors were following the commandments of men rather than God. What are we to make of this?
Col 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
Brother yes sir I agree with you going to church today essential to our lives if we are Christians if we are truly Christians we are going to want to go to church if we are truly Christians and we have truly been born again if we have truly been baptized and we are going to want to go to church and we're going to see it as an essential part of Christianity
Have you ever had young children and gone to church where there is no Kid's Church?😂😂 I have. ...not easy and not fun. Then someone says, "Well, why don't you start one?" Easier said then done...and when you do....Welcome to the vortex that never lets go because you are the only one leading the kids because no one else wants to. 😂 "Good luck" using any other gifts you are actually called to or sitting in on a service.
he's confusing the meaning of church when he says in church or church is a place. church is not a building 4 walls real church is group Jesus followers built together as one body (family) - discipled and lead by the Spirit aka Jesus look back at Jesus and his desiples (body in Christ) He took his church everywere wilderness, flee markets, and towns where there will be challenges through Faith so his desiples get to know Jesus more in there relationship that He is God and He is salvation but in our American culture churches most percent have given up Faith in Jesus and been lead by mens works and became followers of men(religious/secular) men have turn church into a box keep you bussy they out there cuz worried you get dirty (like the pharisees thought) theater lip service entertainment the performers and audience come to speak/hear the truth/the gospel but most don't have the passions or character to want to live out the Gospel while a few do. open your bible and read Jude it will speek more be a living active church be a salt in light salt doesn't stay gathered up in a jar then there wouldn't be an experience of the flavor why gather more candles box better to spread them out cuz less space more heat (out of control, pride and jealousy) can cause fire. take light where it needs to shine to the dark.
Just because church is not a building does nof mean you can’t meet the church at the building you gotta meet them somewhere and building happens to be the place to meet them. Scripture is meant to guide us not manipulate it to suit our laziness
I pray at home and read Bible with my kids at home, too many gossips and jealousy and too many dirty people they are not specifically clean that's why I stop...
I don’t go to church all the time.. but in my house we do our own service I worship every morning and my walk is much better than what I was a church goer… the church is flaw man made not want it is supposed to be.. a social club that I will not be part of it… my church is at home with my family and friends
I'm not a church person It's not in me to be with other Christians To sing with them or pray with them or holding hands to pray I'm a introvert person I'm happy to go in my room where no one see me alone and talk to Jesus I am born again and been baptized where there was christians They now I'm not belong to a church It was important for me to be babtise I also know that where there is two or more praying together your prayers are more strong But it is not me Please tell me is it wrong to be alone with only me and Jesus Christ alone without other Christians?
My anxiety keeps me from going to church. I want to go so bad but my anxiety holds me back. I pray everyday and I h e been learning about the Bible recently and accepted Jesus as my savior was and asked for forgiveness everyday cause I’m not perfect. Will I still be able to go to heaven?
Maybe a better approach would be for you to make a video about why so many people dont go to church. Because a lot of people go to church consistently and then after a while they stop
I’m going to be honest, I don’t need to go to church for what I can already get out here in the world. That’s not to say that I’m anti-church attendance because I do attend, but my point is the same, backbiting, lying, and various other things that happens outside of the church goes on in the church, and sometimes more. It doesn’t bother me as much in the world because that’s what you expect from them, but the church should be a safe place, and it’s not. Church hurt is real and we have to stop sweeping it under the rug. What’s the benefits if there is no difference?
Wrong! True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
Everyone knows that the church isn't a building. But the church DOES generally meet IN a building. If you're claiming to be a Christian and not regularly gathering with other believers, you're not following through with New Testament teaching.
When you find a church where the well dressed and the poorly dressed, the white, black, red all sit together, you found a place where God is pleased. A church where the Pastor, and other well dressed folks huddle ( usually in the front left side) and the Pastor’s wife comes in late and leaves early and only talks to a select few, there is nothing for you there. There are a few good churches. There are people in your neighborhood who would love to get together and honor God in worship and read His word. Many people are desperately seeking realness, authenticity and truth. We who come to Him must worship him in sincerity and truth. Not with hidden agendas if building funds and mission vacations.
we are the church matter is one or two or three at your house right there is the church how long sweetie read the word of God and study it and do the good things and got eyes and leave the things of the world and be with God..
Is it necessary to go church? I am not tryna condemn anyone by this but I was sharing the gospel and one has told me about this topic, he said; “do I have to go church daily/every Sunday, because I only go on Christmas, etc.” i said yes and no, “the holy temple dewells in us, we can worship, praise, and acknowledge his name anywhere, anytime; it’s good to go church though, to surround yourself with followers of Christ and to worship and to praise his name.” I feel so guilty that I haven’t put my time into this topic but if I am right or wrong, let’s justify please and thank you!
I agree. I attempted to address this issue in a recent video. I am hoping the clarity will help bring unity in the body of Christ. th-cam.com/video/n6N6lEThuMk/w-d-xo.html
I'm sitting here listening and I can't help but keep making comments do it for the children what the hell the children can save you do it for Jesus Hallelujah speak truth or don't speak at all
Allen can you comment back on this because you should know that the church is the believers of Christ Jesus and who have the Holy spirit dwelling within them. The local church is not the body of Christ.
I am not sure about Baptist Church. My parents are againts it and they kinda wants to stop me... I feel good when i am at that Church I know we are saved by grace alone and i know we are saved by Faith and if we repent our sins and we ask God to save our soul... I am not for Catholic Church I found baptist church good but my parents told me something about it even i dont beliave them i trust on God wods and whay i learned but still... I am confused....
The bible says not to forsake the assembly .jesus said if you love me then keep my commandments.therfore not only should you love one another but you should not forsake the assembly.
So good!!! I have so many friends that say you don't need church to be saved. Or to be a Christian. But it honestly makes me question their salvation to hear them talk that way. So I send this video to them I pray it helps them to see the truth.
no fellowship is going to be perfect but there are many good bible believing fellowships out there. these were some general considerations for attending a fellowship. what we do in our assemblies should be an overflow of what we do outside of our corporate worship services and as we are blessed we can also be a blessing to others in the community. knowing what is expected of us as believers,according to the Word of God will help us to pick a church based on His standards and principles. we also get out of fellowship what we put in. we don't go for the sake of it, to kill time, to be entertained or just for the sake of seeing friends. although these may sometimes be part of the equation the purpose of fellowship is in acts 2. to learn the apostles doctrine, edify ourselves and others and the worship with other believers however salvation is personal, just because other people are not serious about the time they spend in a service doesn't mean you can't connect with God right there.
People don't have to go to church for any of the reasons stated in this video. People don't need to go to a church to contribute. Most in the church need to be home contributing to their own households and stop crying about their bill's not being paid. If they take care of home instead of giving all their resources to the church they could do better, but they are bewitched and don't know better. People don't need another man or woman to teach their children ethics. Teach your own kids ethics and morals. Besides most of the people in church living raggedy lives pretending to be who they are not or just living without morals. And Jesus never joined a church! Where is that scripturally??? I understand that the pastors needs income, but didn't have a job?? Wasn't he a carpenter and still ministered the gospel. What scripture states he took money from the people??? He gave.... The apostle took money, but didn't they split up everything that was taken in with the people (Acts)... So why isn't the pastors sharing the wealth with the flock??? Church is a den of thieves. Only the ones at top profit. Religion' is one of the best scams ever! Preaching partial of whats in the bible for self gain. Living non of the bible, but getting riches, fortune and fame. Be spiritual and know the Creator for thyself! It's cheap and you don't have to live up to corporate (church) expectations. Paying dudes and preyed upon emotionally to give. Told you're going to hell and robbing God if you don't give... The Creator don't need money. Man does.
What if you have been to a few churches & you really just do not either agree with them or you just do not like that church. How hard or easy is it to find a church that fits us.
Great question Proof. So, the biggest point of confusion here is the fact that when Jesus was alive He Himself was still operating under the Old Covenant. Why? Because the New Covenant was not issued in with His life but only after He paid the price on the cross through His death. That is when the New Covenant kicked in. So, Jesus still observed the Sabbath along with other OT rituals. However, EVERYTHING changed once He offered the sacrifice for our sins on the cross.
But, didn't God make the Seventh Day Sabbath holy from beginning of creation (Genesis 2:3)? Aren't we also going to keep it in Heaven (Isaiah 66:22-23)? After all, isn't the law there to tell us what sin is (Romans 7:7)? In fact, Revelation 12:14 tells us that the saints are those who 1. "Keep the Commandments" and 2. "Faith in Jesus". Christ in Matthew 5:18 confirms that nothing from the law will be dropped, and in verse 19 tells others not to teach that any of it has been done away with.
W. D. Smith Old Testament!! Some people hate God and his Son!! That's why Jesus told the rich young ruler what does the Law say when he asked him how does he gain eternity? Is Jesus still alike now? What would he tell you as well? ALL scriptures are will make you wise in salvation ( 2 Timothy 3:15-16) How do you think your going to be judged in the end? ( Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 ) Breaking the Sabbath is sin!! Follow Jesus!! Maranantha
Your statement " Jesus went to the worship place on Saturday" will confuse people . They will think that seventh day Adventist are right about Sabbath day. We meet on Lord's day. i.e. Sunday
THE BIBLE COMMANDS CHURCH ATTENDANCE (UNLESS WE ARE SICK, HAVE A FAMILY EMERGENCY, ETC.); Heb. 10.24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 10.25 *Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together* , as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. emphasis mine [KJV]
I have not gone to church in a long time I went only for I think it was last year for Halloween I was it like my son says he was he was the photographer for the church there he said Mom I got out of that church it was a big big church we have in McAllen that a lot of people attend they go they play this pretty music and everything and then they ask for money and that's how these people pay for their photos my son said that they pay them and change when they got married the people that run the church like oh my God so that's why other churches were here all they want is money a lot of money
Church wasn't around in the beginning of Christianity it was underground (hidden) or on people's houses going to buildings is newer than you think. I won't go to church for a while due to all the spiritual abuse I've suffered judgement and hate I'll walk my faith by Romans 4:4-7 and John 3:16 verses alike and follow TH-cam videos that's my church till God puts me in the right church.
Where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name He is there, so He says in His word. I don't think church has to be a building full of hundreds and thousands of people. The smaller for me the better
Please brother do not feel compelled to worship God on a particular day. All the laws relating to the worship of God on a particular day and place went away with the Old Testament. So there is no structure or day that is relevant for worshiping God. Remember that Jesus told that woman at the well that the time is here when we shall not worship God "either on this mountain or in Jerusalem but in Spirit and in truth". So what is important now is to worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Another thing is that don't worship God only on Sunday, Saturday or on any other day. Worship God every day in Spirit and in truth. All churches that have understanding don't worship on Sunday or Saturday only but they worship a number of days during the week. Remember that the early believers met every day in particular in the evening. Therefore do not be deceived to believe that there is any particular day for worshiping God. Coming together with believers is important in many ways including worshiping God, learning from each other, testifying about the goodness of the Lord, encouraging one another in the Lord but above all to partake in the breaking of bread which you can't do alone. Every Christian must break bread as a way of telling about the Lord's death and resurrection still He comes. In short the breaking of bread is the best way to preach. Amen
You are not in church to "get", but to give!
"The church needs YOU!" AWESOME!!! 🙏
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I agree. I haven't been going to church consistently in a long time but I desire to find one that God has for me to attend. I have been discouraged buy some of the things that go on in church. But I pray to find the one that God has for me to be a part of. Pray for me also
I understand. It's easy to get discouraged. There are great churches out there. I encourage you to continue your search. Remember, the church is the bride of Christ. We can't say that we don't care for the church.
I occasionally attend a nondenominational church, but I am very uncomfortable with their charismatic leanings.
True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
@@thebeatagp no its not. NONE of these buildings called churches belong to Christ. NONE.
what do you mean by charismatic leanings ?
WE are the church We need to stop looking at the church like a location or a building
Thank you!
@@reasy1978 www.crossway.org/articles/12-principles-for-disagreeing-with-other-christians/ everyone should know this
We are the Church.
WHO IZ DEE CHUCH?!!
Bingo! :D
Amen!!!The true church is the body of believers who have put their faith in Jesus Christ so that they may be as he is when he appears to the glory of God the father who made this possible for us all through his love and forgiveness of sin.
@@belinda4249 but God told us to keep the sabath
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Perversion has entered the church and they use the scriptures the wrong way like the Pharisees.The pharisees used the sabbath and other God's laws to entrap people to glorify their own flesh and not in our Father.Jesus said in the book of John that the true person sent by God would not do his own will but the will of God the Father .We need to be alert.If you get a good church where the word of God is followed even by the Pastors and the leaders then we can go there on the sabbath or any other time.
When some churches start breaking the very principles of the bible paid with blood by Christ and over 50 million saints , they have opened the door for people to do what's best for them to get do God's will the right way.
I just hate going to church on Sunday where I go because though there is a good message and worship, people just want to apply it then leave. There's no one to talk to after the service
I'm an introvert. I believe you can live without church, but not with out God.
Im 24 and I grew up in a home church that was very legalistic in its teachings, I recently started going to a Church and all I can say is it is such a blessing to be with fellow belivers who encourage you and love you and want to help you in many ways. Ive only been going for about 6 months but its been amazing and I thank God for the healing that has come to me from this and also the many opportunities he has provided for me through the Church.
This just blessed me. Yes, I cannot stress the importance of church enough. It will make a major difference in your life in terms of developing a solid community around you. Keep it up!
Totally agree, it has already changed my life in soo many positive ways. You actually don't realize the state you are in until you are in a good church. Thanks for the awesome videos bro!
Discerner Amen. A good church changes everything
Church is the heart, not buildings or walls or temples (Acts 7:48-49; 17:24; 1Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Revelation 21:3 KJV). BUT SPIRITUAL WORSHIP FROM THE HEART!!!
Jonathan Bock You’re partially correct. Just don’t leave out the verses about not forsaking the assembly of the Saints. What you’re talking about is the Universal church. There’s a universal church and a local church
I am fighting the desire to leave my cute church. I don't always feel the connection or love. God has raised me in this church but some circumstances have caused a distance between myself and my church. I ask for the prayers of the righteous.
Hey Cory, crazy busy week so sorry for the delay. Man, leaving a church is like leaving a relationship. It is that hard for real. But know that every time I followed what I believed the Spirit was telling me with regards to transition I've always gained something better in return. I know He will lead you and let you know when and how it is time to move on. Keep me posted man.
Thank you, sir for your insight. I will keep you posted.
Cory Jackson BELOVED IF YOU FEEL THAT GOD PUT YOU THERE ,THEN STAY UNLESS GOD TELLS YOU TO LEAVE. LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. JESUS DIDN'T LIKE BEING ON THE CROSS BUT HE STAYED UNTIL HIS WORK WAS DONE. HOWEVER NEVER LEAVE CHURCH COMPLETELY. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU MUST GO,THE FIND ANOTHER CHURCH, BUT STAY IN FELLOWSHIP OR BE LEFT BEHIND AFTER THE RAPTURE. YOU MUST HAVE A SHEPHERD COVERING YOU. SEE HEBREWS 13 :17 SND HEBREWS 10:25. THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT ARE FOR THE CHURCH NOT YOUR HOMES. MANY PEOPLE WILL LOSE OUT TO GOD BY NOT ATTENDING CHURCH. THEY MAKE ALL KINDS OF EXCUSES TO JUSTIFY THEIR ACTIONS. HOWEVER THEY GO TO WORK WITH BOSSES THAT ARE EVIL AND COWORKERS THAT ARE EVIL. THE APOSTLES,PROPHETS, PASTORS, TEACHERS, EVANGELIST, MISSIONARIES, DEACONS, CHIOR, USHERS, ETC ARE IN THE CHURCH NOT THEIR HOMES. THEM THAT ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE THE SONS OF GOD. PEOPLE GET SAVED IN THE CHURCH NOT THEIR HOMES. PEOPLE GET DELIVERED IN THE CHURCH NOT THEIR HOMES. GOD SAID THAT HE WOULD RAISE UP A SHEPHERD AFTER HIS OWN HEART. ANYONE THAT DOESN'T GO TO CHURCH ARE LIKE A SHEEP SCATTERED ON THE HILL WITHOUT A SHEPHERD .THE GOAT WOULD BUTT YOU.THE DOG WOULD BITE YOU.THE WOLF WOULD RIP YOU UP.
Leave! The Holy Spirit is trying to draw many out of this false "church" system. True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
Many are confused and think they should stay in these buildings because of all the FALSE TEACHERS out here today on youtube, facebook and in these buildings. The Holy Spirit is actually trying to draw the masses OUT of these false church buildings. True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
I like this vlog and the reasons we should go. Church is not perfect place because we are there to learn and grow. We also get hurt outside of the church. The enemy of this world is everywhere in or out of the church.But in the church you have fellow believers as well, who are there to help and strengthen you.
The biggest spiritual battles are IN THE CHURCH. Witchcraft is prevelant.
man there are so many different churches im starting to get frustrated. i just got saved and dont understand all these different churches. which one is the right one.
Hey buddy, let me know if you find this blog I wrote a while back helpful. Thanks,
www.allenparr.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-church/
So I read the blog. Do I just walk into a church and investigate the church through the lens of the seven questions? ask people questions listen to sermons?
johnetan pitaluga You listen to what is taught to make sure it is Biblical. Also, let the Holy Spirit guide you
The church is from the heart. Not four walls or buildings or temples.
1 Corinthians 3:16 King James Version (KJV)
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”
Ephesians 3:17 King James Version (KJV)
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,”
2 Corinthians 6:16
King James Version (KJV)
“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.”
Acts 7:48-49 King James Version (KJV)
“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?”
Acts 17:24-25 King James Version (KJV)
God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;”
Better? I am sure you will feel more confident!
Brother their corrupt.seek the Lord Jesus Christ,it will be opened to you if you seek until you find no matter what
I Used to be very out going, Loved going anywhere including church. But i have become a recluse. I dont like/want to do anything. I do watch sermons, Allen Parr etc. On Sundays.
I would like to find a church with people my own age someday.
I Love the Lord and i Know he Loves me
The Church and church organizations are not the same thing. I worked at a mega church as an administrative assistant and one of the main pastors told me the church was first and foremost a business. The created outside charities to meet the needs of the poor, but I got the impression it was more so the leadership didn’t have to deal with needy people. I faithfully attended and served in churches for more than 25 years, in almost every area of ministry. I gave until my body broke from exhaustion. When I got sick I had to quit my job and leave most of my ministry services. Then I was asked to leave the leadership of the one I chose to remain in, and treated as if I were a backslider. Eventually I left, mainly because I felt as if I were being shunned, but had no idea what sin I had committed. I tried two other churches, but being unable to serve in children’s ministry, I was not given opportunity to use talents I could do, I was expected to pay my dues in the children’s ministry. Don’t get me wrong, I love working with kids, but I physically couldn’t handle it and because of my illness I could not be as reliable as one needs to be for that area. I’m almost 60, and I get very fatigued.
I love my God and Savior and have a personal relationship with Him. However, I’m not considered a sister in Christ unless I attend someone’s church. This makes no sense. I can guarantee there are many they consider brothers and sisters in Christ who just attend for the networking, or worse, because it’s an easy place full of trusting people to be able to do evil things.
My point is, it’s getting very hard to find a church that teaches scripture and actually cares about people. It just feels like an exclusive social club. It didn’t used to, back in the 80-90s. It started to change around the mid 2000s. About the time of the Purpose Driven Life craze. That movement made everyone so busy trying to find their purpose they sort of forgot about relationship-especially that all important personal relationship with God.
Also, Jesus as far as I know never worshipped on Sunday. Like you said, He never missed a Sabbath. Just saying….
My LORD, please bless messages of truth such as this one and lovingly convict those who are living less than Your standards require us to. Father God, I know that wherever you are is where I want to be and if the church I attend does not completely share my beliefs or convictions, Father God I pray that I may be an inspiring factor in their lives. IN JESUS NAME, Amen.
I liked this video and the reasoning behind why one should go to church. I saw a sermon from RC Sproul recently in which he stated that if someone doesn't go to church, he'd question whether or not they are really saved. Realy?! The theif that was saved on the cross didn't attend church regularly I'm sure. I love going to church, but since I got married I find that its difficult to go due to my wife's disability.
I’m so glad you spoke on this cause I been trying to get people closer to God without rubbing them off wrong and. They usually don’t see eye to eye with it me I even sent them Hebrew 10:24 where it speaks of it and they tend to ignore it.
People be making up excuses, church is a valuable aspect for Christians, ain’t no way around it!
I'm not a father, and I'm not in a relationship. So that won’t work on me. The churches in my area are run by certain cliques, and the testimonies of anyone, not belonging to the cliques, do not get heard. Then there are the big churches with the congregations that number in the hundreds! The testimonies you hear there, are the same testimonies you hear nearly every week. Next there's the church where somebody inevitably (usually the same people each week) starts speaking gibberish (meaning, they repeat the same sounds too often for it to be any kind of language), and somebody else ( usually the same people each week) interprets the gibberish almost exactly the same way each week! Doing it to the point that I can lip sync their response almost perfectly! I can appreciate your perspective, and if it works for you, that's great! But Jesus is the temple. He is the Church! Man, on the other hand, is a corrupt temple, a self abused temple, and that corrupts all earthly institutions. That doesn't mean that I don't search for a church that the Holy Spirit tells me is right, but I have yet to find such a church!
Most churches teach false doctrines, and as soon as I hear one, I'm gone! One of those false doctrines is the one that leads people to believe that TRUE belief in Christ as Lord, Savior, and navigator of one's life is not enough! And unless they attend the right church, whichever denomination that is (almost all claim to be the ONE), they can't enter into heaven! That is Satan's doctrine! Mingle with a congregation of ten, and at least three will be his emissaries, whether they know it or not! Mingle with 100, and 30 will try to corrupt you, whether they even realize they're corrupting you!
Your journey is not my journey! The things you need to learn, and overcome, are not the things that I need to learn and overcome! Hearing your testimony gives me perspective, which is why I'm a subscriber. Plus, when I disagree, I can give you a sermon in return! You can't do that in a church without offending the cliques! You can't, for instance, confront "Pastor" Joel "build a better you" Osteen, without offending all of those "have my cake and eat it too" followers of his! Nor can you debate a pastor, in his own church, if Antinomianism is his false message - because people actually WANT to believe that! They want to believe that belief in Christ is their "get out of jail free card"!
I lived in Central Arkansas for a time, and this false doctrine is everywhere out there! People actually believed that they could carry on as they did as non-believers or unsaved sinners, simply because they asked Jesus Christ to come into their hearts! Sure some people who do that do get saved from that day forward! But the difference between the saved, and the unsaved "Born Again's" is obvious! Jesus is actually IN the hearts of the saved, guiding their conduct! He is completely absent in the hearts of the "Business As Usual" believers. If they were sincere when they asked Him into their hearts, rather than just covering their own necks, their lives would have changed dramatically! It wouldn't be business as usual. Satan's the "Embrace you Sin" guy, not Jesus! So if that's someone’s path, then they're going the wrong way!
How many churches that teach Antinomianism do you think will listen to my rebuking testimony? I live on the U.S. west coast. How many liberal congregates do you think will respond lovingly to my rebuke of their irrational and hypocritical hatred of Donald Trump? So far, that number stands at zero!
When I rebuke a congregation (only the guilty) for leaving a carton of milk in the meat department of their local supermarket, or for leaving their shopping cart in a parking space, rather than pushing it ten to 20 feet to the shopping cart caddie, how do you think they respond? They defend their sin!
"The store employs people to clean up after me!"
Do they? Do they really? That carton of milk has to be thrown away, because the store employees have no idea what happened to it between the dairy and meat departments! And when the parking lot gets full, and the only space that’s reasonably close to the store, is the one occupied by your discarded cart, who ends up moving it; the "store employee" or the driver of the car that's trying to park? And even if a store employee ended up collecting your cart, are we, as Christians, encouraged to increase the work burdens of others, just for our own convenience? Sorry brothers and sisters, that's just plain lazy and inconsiderate! And Jesus would NEVER do it, nor would he sign the release for you to do it!
I do not agree with letting my fellow sinners CON themselves into believing that they can embrace Satan’s ways, and still be saved! We all need to be aware that sin, no matter how great or small we THINK it is, is not defined on a sliding scale! It is simply SIN! It is filth in the eyes of the one who is sinless! And you can’t have a little filth every now and then, and expect the one who is without sin, to say to you, on the day you leave this world:
“Well done good and faithful servant.”
As I asked one of my Arkansas friends, who believed God would say this to him:
“So looking at the examples set by Jesus, and then by His Apostles, and disciples, what have YOU done to deserve God’s praise?”
He certainly didn’t deserve any praise for the off-color words he had for me in response! As for you, I would advise that you do not make church attendance a matter of salvation! When you do that, you cause someone who is searching for the right church (Which is often motivated by the Holy Spirit) to compromise, and select the wrong church, one that might lead them to false doctrines!
The right church will feel like the right church! That’s what I’m searching for. And that’s what MANY Christians, without a church, are searching for! Some of us may never find what we’re looking for, it is 2020 after all! But they certainly do not need someone fanning the flames of fear, over whether they should or should not attend some earthly church! If church will help them, then God will lead them. If it won’t help, then they don’t need someone telling them they’ll end up in hell if the don’t attend a church.
I only watched this because I have a somewhat unique situation and have been fighting myself on what to do. I work in a church but because I work on Sundays, I don't get to attend service regularly (usually once a month). I wasn't sure if it was wrong as I always hear people say we should physically go into service, not just settle for watching it online.
So true going to church is so important
Yes its says honor the sabbath. Even my bible study says it does mean going to church if you refuse. Take one hour weekly alone by a quiet place talk to him bring your bible . Your still making private time with God doesnt mean you have to go to a building 😊
Let’s not give up meeting. As some are in the habit of doing.
I just want to go hear a sermon, sing, put some money in the plate and go home. I don't want to make small talk with anyone and pretend to like people I don't even know. I get the feeling a lot of other people there feel the same way towards people they really don't know. Another thing I Don't like is when the pastor is talking about church business or showing slides that have nothing to with God or his word during the time that is supposed to be devoted to God's word. I come there for one reason and that is to join with other believers to praise the Lord and get some word and go home.
You don't desire to fellowship with the people who are also part of the body?
True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
@@reasy1978 The people are the Church. A building is merely a sanctuary where we meet at. A location for God's people to fellowship together. Church IS necessary. Not the building, but the fellowship and the service. Christianity is not a personal religion. It's corporate.
It's like I gota keep going to church just to remind folks I exist. Sounds like I'm in my feelings but tired of going to church just to get folks attention. People are living there own life's, nobody wants to feel invisible or like that gota prove themselves worthy. Will I ever be good enough?
I'm in no way judging? But a lot of people I've met a lot of believers that don't go to church just go around bashing the church,no matter how much you know about the word of God? There will always be someone more knowledged than you. That's why I feel it's essential to be involved in the church. So that we'll be held accountable and grow spiritually
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Due to health issues and issues at my local church I've not attended in years - been praying for help on what to do, and starting to think I should look for online services.
I want to glorify God with what I do: and to motivate to fix areas that don't align well.
God sees all believe me! Don’t feel
Pressured In not pleasing God. As long as your faith there. You pray to him , you give thanks to
Him. And you love him.. God is satisfied… god knows of your problems and that’s something between you and God … be in peace
I really really wanted to be involved in a Church. If only I have strength to be in places where there's people It will be an achievement 💖 because people on Church are community who cares and counsel you💖
sir. You totally took church out of context. we're the church. Jesus is coming back for his people not a building. this is the main reason why I don't go to church comma people preach what they have been taught and it a lot of time is wrong. I've had my most in life spiritual growth when I asked God to show me the truth in his word and I challenge what I've Been Told by other preachers. I've had preachers twist scriptures on me to get me to do what they wanted me to.
jermaine pearson you're not alone I'm under a lot of pressure right now trying to keep healthy relations with brethren who are fixated to what they were taught when they started.My salvation came quite differently,God met me at a sinner's table and changed my heart for months then I decided to try out church attendance and I honestly have no peace cause I feel forced to believe what they believe.Please pray for me cause God has also showed me in my dreams that it is not a good place for me.
@@lungilemtsweni4160 Dont always trust your "dreams" sent by God. We need to put everything to the test of Scripture. th-cam.com/video/R20mCvTT8Wc/w-d-xo.html
@@lungilemtsweni4160 u don't need to go to a buliding called church to have a relationship with Christ
As a Christian, I know the value and importance of attending church. I want to ask, is it a must thing? Is it necessary? Can we pray and fast and develop a better relationship with God and live a lifestyle of Christ?
I’ve told my parents to sign me up for church and to get me a bible to study. I’m also going to a Christian camp. I couldn’t be more proud.
We need to church.God bless to you.
I will now go to the synagogue every Saturday like Jesus.
God richly bless you for such an insightful revelation. This should be more than enough to change the mind of doubtful person if really this video is received with an open heart and humility. If one is so mindful of his or her relationship with God, I see no reason why going to church which is a place designated to be the house of God, should become a big deal. Close intimacy with the Holy Spirit will eventually lead you to church. I personally go to church not because of anything rather than to meet the Lord. I recommend that to you too.
Try that and you will experience a quantum leap in you spiritual walk with the Lord.
Joint participation in the faith does matters a lot. The apostles and disciples did the same and we are not smarter than them today. We ought to be VIGILANT AND SOBER. God bless you
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment Stella Domfe! God bless,
I saw a pastor steal money from tithe in middle of worship. Which upset me because the money was pose be for the help of needs of the church and needs of others, not make him greedy
Oh how I desire to find a good Bible church. Those are easy words, but what does one do when one cannot find a good local Bible church?
Another great job, Allen!
Thanks Ted! I had a crazy idea of doing a collaboration video perhaps some time in the future!
Yeah right. !!! Okay , whatever !!! You 2 need to get together and read the ( bible ) as you haven't a clue of who God truly is.
The first day of the week we assembled and we are little community kid of 20.
But full of the Holy Spirit
First of all I dont agree. Cause you can use your gifts that God gave you on the highways and byways
primarily I have used what God has given me in the streets in 2 states so....Secondly,I dont think it was correct for you state God will ask you how did you use your talents just because you did not use them in the building call church.
Hello Shadae, thank you for your reply. I didn't mean to suggest that the church was the only place to use your gifts. Heck, if I believed that then I would not have started this TH-cam channel right? The vision for this channel was to go global and reach people worldwide, not just the church. So, we are in agreement there. However, we will give an account for how we used our gifts and talents whether inside or outside the church. Many people use the excuse and say, "I don't have to go to church to use my gifts." That's true. But my question to them is, "Do you use your gifts outside the church?" Many people don't. Thoughts?
@@thebeatagp you are the one misleading people. NOWHERE does scripture say true believers must attend temple services. Thats NOT true worship. Scripture CLEARLY says more than once that GOD DOES NOT DWELL IN TEMPLES MADE WITH HANDS. Also, Jesus Himself put an end to the brick and mortar temple system. Nobody authorized man to rebuild it but Satan. So you really need to do some studying via THE HOLY SPIRIT.
I work every weekend. It's hard for me to get the energy to go to church Sunday morning.
What do we say through the argument that we are the church has a body of believers, not specifically a building that we go to for weekly worship? Many today are arguing that all of these points can be met without ever going to a physical church building so long as you have a healthy local community of believers to fellowship with and gather with regularly to encourage, edify, break bread etc. Perhaps the one thing missing from that scenario would be the teachings of a teaching pastor or shepherding of a pastor. In a conversation on this subject, how would you respond to that?
I love going to church but problem is most of the time they do not want you to become involved
I'm a Roman Catholic who can totally get behind this message. Well done Allen.
The church I go to is a very big church but what I like about the our church is that they make you feel welcome and they have other sessions for people who struggles with mental health and It made me finally accept the fact that I do have bipolar and panic disorder and we are just there for each other and it helps. They also have an LGBT and supportive group which I go to as well. I saw another video of this guy talking about homosexuality and everything he said was basically everything we talked about in the group.
I’m First Nations and I haven’t been to church, because they hurt my people, and they were supposedly bringing the word of God. I love God, but the residential “schools” put a bad taste in my mouth of going to church. Me and my dad are devoted Christian, but what the church done to us, we have gone to it.
Maybe in the future we might go.
And yeah, it might of been a long time ago, but it’s gonna take some time to forgive.
There are several scriptures that instruct pastors in the business of the church. Having said that, God would not have given us pastors to have oversight of the church in terms of spiritual matters for our growth and facilitation of our spiritual gifts as a single(s) body if we were not expected to go to church. God has called us to be a family that moves forth knocking holes in darkness so that others may see the light and join the work of the kingdom of God. We are His bride and when we reject church we are dismissing ourselves from a great honor. Sitting home with a wedding dress on and that is a dishonor to our Lord who just purchased that wedding gown of our liberty with His blood/life. When the farmer works very hard to yield prosperous crops. He don't leave them in the field to rot. The crops must go to the market place where they are organized and arranged as a unit of diversity purposed to nourish hungry families. We are God's crops but we must go to the market place where the overseer arranges us to be of a service to others. Not only that, we will be well cared for in the market place as opposed to being left unprotected in the field without guidance and instructions. We are many members in one body and my legs will not approve of my hands staying home while they are at church. It handicaps the church. body.
What do you think about all the churches that closed their doors during the pandemic? Seems to me these pastors were following the commandments of men rather than God. What are we to make of this?
Col 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
Brother yes sir I agree with you going to church today essential to our lives if we are Christians if we are truly Christians we are going to want to go to church if we are truly Christians and we have truly been born again if we have truly been baptized and we are going to want to go to church and we're going to see it as an essential part of Christianity
Have you ever had young children and gone to church where there is no Kid's Church?😂😂 I have. ...not easy and not fun. Then someone says, "Well, why don't you start one?" Easier said then done...and when you do....Welcome to the vortex that never lets go because you are the only one leading the kids because no one else wants to. 😂 "Good luck" using any other gifts you are actually called to or sitting in on a service.
he's confusing the meaning of church when he says
in church or church
is a place.
church is not a building 4 walls
real church is group Jesus followers
built together as one body (family) - discipled and lead by the Spirit aka Jesus
look back at Jesus and his desiples (body in Christ) He took his church everywere wilderness, flee markets, and towns where there will be challenges through Faith so his desiples get to know Jesus more in there relationship that He is God and He is salvation but
in our American culture churches most percent have given up Faith in Jesus and been lead by mens works and became followers of men(religious/secular)
men have turn
church into a box
keep you bussy they out there cuz worried you get dirty (like the pharisees thought)
theater lip service entertainment the
performers and audience come to speak/hear the truth/the gospel but most don't have the passions or character to want to live out the Gospel while a few do.
open your bible and read Jude it will speek more
be a living active church
be a salt in light
salt doesn't stay gathered up in a jar
then there wouldn't be an experience of the flavor
why gather more candles box better to spread them out cuz less space more heat (out of control, pride and jealousy) can cause fire.
take light where it needs to shine to the dark.
www.crossway.org/articles/12-principles-for-disagreeing-with-other-christians/
Just because church is not a building does nof mean you can’t meet the church at the building you gotta meet them somewhere and building happens to be the place to meet them.
Scripture is meant to guide us not manipulate it to suit our laziness
I pray at home and read Bible with my kids at home, too many gossips and jealousy and too many dirty people they are not specifically clean that's why I stop...
I don’t go to church all the time.. but in my house we do our own service I worship every morning and my walk is much better than what I was a church goer… the church is flaw man made not want it is supposed to be.. a social club that I will not be part of it… my church is at home with my family and friends
I'm not a church person It's not in me to be with other Christians To sing with them or pray with them or holding hands to pray I'm a introvert person I'm happy to go in my room where no one see me alone and talk to Jesus I am born again and been baptized where there was christians They now I'm not belong to a church It was important for me to be babtise I also know that where there is two or more praying together your prayers are more strong But it is not me Please tell me is it wrong to be alone with only me and Jesus Christ alone without other Christians?
My anxiety keeps me from going to church. I want to go so bad but my anxiety holds me back. I pray everyday and I h e been learning about the Bible recently and accepted Jesus as my savior was and asked for forgiveness everyday cause I’m not perfect. Will I still be able to go to heaven?
Maybe a better approach would be for you to make a video about why so many people dont go to church.
Because a lot of people go to church consistently and then after a while they stop
I’m going to be honest, I don’t need to go to church for what I can already get out here in the world. That’s not to say that I’m anti-church attendance because I do attend, but my point is the same, backbiting, lying, and various other things that happens outside of the church goes on in the church, and sometimes more. It doesn’t bother me as much in the world because that’s what you expect from them, but the church should be a safe place, and it’s not. Church hurt is real and we have to stop sweeping it under the rug. What’s the benefits if there is no difference?
Most pastor hate it if your gifts are a threat
We need to go to church! Find a community of Christians that you feel safe with and let the word of God be preached to you!
Wrong! True believers are NOT supposed to "go to church". Jesus tore down the brick and mortar temple system Himself. Thats in the Bible. And His true followers are now the temple, meaning your body. These "church" buildings are not God's and the Buble says that more than twice. People don't study and thats why they think calling themselves Christians and going to these buildings is right, but ITS NOT. Anyone who is interested in getting a REAL study with scriptures to prove that Christianity is NOT the true church of Christ Jesus, e-mail me at twomaysecond@yahoo.com
Everyone knows that the church isn't a building. But the church DOES generally meet IN a building. If you're claiming to be a Christian and not regularly gathering with other believers, you're not following through with New Testament teaching.
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I would really love to go to church but we live so far but now I will try to go to church even harder
They should go to church. The great "falling away" makes it harder to say "must go".
When you find a church where the well dressed and the poorly dressed, the white, black, red all sit together, you found a place where God is pleased. A church where the Pastor, and other well dressed folks huddle ( usually in the front left side) and the Pastor’s wife comes in late and leaves early and only talks to a select few, there is nothing for you there. There are a few good churches. There are people in your neighborhood who would love to get together and honor God in worship and read His word. Many people are desperately seeking realness, authenticity and truth. We who come to Him must worship him in sincerity and truth. Not with hidden agendas if building funds and mission vacations.
I’ve read the bible,many times in fact. Please tell me where it says that Jesus went to the synagogue every Saturday.
We must be careful as to not misled others astray.
I can invite ppl to my house and worship God. We don’t necessarily need to god to a location and give money. God never said donate money to churches.
Don't forget, or ignore, HEBREWS chapter 10 verse 25.
Prayer is important. So is Bible reading.
But so is Fellowship. Again, remember that verse.
We dont have to go everytime god wants our Everything
we are the church matter is one or two or three at your house right there is the church how long sweetie read the word of God and study it and do the good things and got eyes and leave the things of the world and be with God..
My whole family is a Christian and my cousins and aunts and uncle
Is it necessary to go church? I am not tryna condemn anyone by this but I was sharing the gospel and one has told me about this topic, he said; “do I have to go church daily/every Sunday, because I only go on Christmas, etc.” i said yes and no, “the holy temple dewells in us, we can worship, praise, and acknowledge his name anywhere, anytime; it’s good to go church though, to surround yourself with followers of Christ and to worship and to praise his name.” I feel so guilty that I haven’t put my time into this topic but if I am right or wrong, let’s justify please and thank you!
Can I just go online? No disrespect I’ve tried attending churches but I have severe anxiety around people.
I agree. I attempted to address this issue in a recent video. I am hoping the clarity will help bring unity in the body of Christ.
th-cam.com/video/n6N6lEThuMk/w-d-xo.html
I just feel like it's a program. School ,Work, and Church.
I love your outlook but no one and any church has even given an inch to help. God bless u doe
What do we do if churches are corrupt?
I resent the church SO much with their judgmental box they try to put me in....I know it's a heart issue
Nothing wrong going to church , but im not there to confess to anyone but god
Ask not what the Church can do for you but what You can do for the Church
I'm sitting here listening and I can't help but keep making comments do it for the children what the hell the children can save you do it for Jesus Hallelujah speak truth or don't speak at all
Allen can you comment back on this because you should know that the church is the believers of Christ Jesus and who have the Holy spirit dwelling within them. The local church is not the body of Christ.
I am not sure about Baptist Church.
My parents are againts it and they kinda wants to stop me... I feel good when i am at that Church
I know we are saved by grace alone and i know we are saved by Faith and if we repent our sins and we ask God to save our soul...
I am not for Catholic Church
I found baptist church good but my parents told me something about it even i dont beliave them i trust on God wods and whay i learned but still...
I am confused....
Amen, very well put together brother. You know I'm sharing your video with others. You are a true blessing. Keep up the good work. God bless you.
The bible says not to forsake the assembly .jesus said if you love me then keep my commandments.therfore not only should you love one another but you should not forsake the assembly.
do christians have to go have to go to church and still to believe in god at home
So good!!! I have so many friends that say you don't need church to be saved. Or to be a Christian. But it honestly makes me question their salvation to hear them talk that way. So I send this video to them I pray it helps them to see the truth.
no fellowship is going to be perfect but there are many good bible believing fellowships out there. these were some general considerations for attending a fellowship. what we do in our assemblies should be an overflow of what we do outside of our corporate worship services and as we are blessed we can also be a blessing to others in the community. knowing what is expected of us as believers,according to the Word of God will help us to pick a church based on His standards and principles. we also get out of fellowship what we put in. we don't go for the sake of it, to kill time, to be entertained or just for the sake of seeing friends. although these may sometimes be part of the equation the purpose of fellowship is in acts 2. to learn the apostles doctrine, edify ourselves and others and the worship with other believers however salvation is personal, just because other people are not serious about the time they spend in a service doesn't mean you can't connect with God right there.
Hi Allen! Where in the bible, please?
Jesus was living under the law and fulfilling it. Are you saying so should we?
People don't have to go to church for any of the reasons stated in this video.
People don't need to go to a church to contribute. Most in the church need to be home contributing to their own households and stop crying about their bill's not being paid. If they take care of home instead of giving all their resources to the church they could do better, but they are bewitched and don't know better.
People don't need another man or woman to teach their children ethics. Teach your own kids ethics and morals. Besides most of the people in church living raggedy lives pretending to be who they are not or just living without morals.
And Jesus never joined a church! Where is that scripturally??? I understand that the pastors needs income, but didn't have a job?? Wasn't he a carpenter and still ministered the gospel. What scripture states he took money from the people??? He gave.... The apostle took money, but didn't they split up everything that was taken in with the people (Acts)... So why isn't the pastors sharing the wealth with the flock???
Church is a den of thieves. Only the ones at top profit. Religion' is one of the best scams ever! Preaching partial of whats in the bible for self gain. Living non of the bible, but getting riches, fortune and fame.
Be spiritual and know the Creator for thyself! It's cheap and you don't have to live up to corporate (church) expectations. Paying dudes and preyed upon emotionally to give. Told you're going to hell and robbing God if you don't give... The Creator don't need money. Man does.
Jesus true believers is God’s Church *1 Corinthians 3:16-17*
not a building made by men *2 Corinthians 5:1*
God bless your journey in Christ 🙏🏾
What if you have been to a few churches & you really just do not either agree with them or you just do not like that church. How hard or easy is it to find a church that fits us.
So if Jesus is our example, and went to Church every Saturday, "as His custom was", should we not do the same?
Great question Proof. So, the biggest point of confusion here is the fact that when Jesus was alive He Himself was still operating under the Old Covenant. Why? Because the New Covenant was not issued in with His life but only after He paid the price on the cross through His death. That is when the New Covenant kicked in. So, Jesus still observed the Sabbath along with other OT rituals. However, EVERYTHING changed once He offered the sacrifice for our sins on the cross.
But, didn't God make the Seventh Day Sabbath holy from beginning of creation (Genesis 2:3)? Aren't we also going to keep it in Heaven (Isaiah 66:22-23)? After all, isn't the law there to tell us what sin is (Romans 7:7)? In fact, Revelation 12:14 tells us that the saints are those who 1. "Keep the Commandments" and 2. "Faith in Jesus". Christ in Matthew 5:18 confirms that nothing from the law will be dropped, and in verse 19 tells others not to teach that any of it has been done away with.
BibleAsk where does the Bible say that Jesus went to church every Saturday can you point that scripture please thanks
7th Day Adventism is a cult. Plain and simple. We're not under the Old Testament Law.
W. D. Smith Old Testament!! Some people hate God and his Son!! That's why Jesus told the rich young ruler what does the Law say when he asked him how does he gain eternity? Is Jesus still alike now? What would he tell you as well? ALL scriptures are will make you wise in salvation ( 2 Timothy 3:15-16) How do you think your going to be judged in the end? ( Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 ) Breaking the Sabbath is sin!! Follow Jesus!! Maranantha
Your statement " Jesus went to the worship place on Saturday" will confuse people . They will think that seventh day Adventist are right about Sabbath day.
We meet on Lord's day. i.e. Sunday
very thoughtful
THE BIBLE COMMANDS CHURCH ATTENDANCE (UNLESS WE ARE SICK, HAVE A FAMILY EMERGENCY, ETC.);
Heb. 10.24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
10.25 *Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together* , as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. emphasis mine [KJV]
Great video😃🖐
I love this video
Thanks for your encouragement
Can i upload your video on my church page for my congregation
I have not gone to church in a long time I went only for I think it was last year for Halloween I was it like my son says he was he was the photographer for the church there he said Mom I got out of that church it was a big big church we have in McAllen that a lot of people attend they go they play this pretty music and everything and then they ask for money and that's how these people pay for their photos my son said that they pay them and change when they got married the people that run the church like oh my God so that's why other churches were here all they want is money a lot of money
Church wasn't around in the beginning of Christianity it was underground (hidden) or on people's houses going to buildings is newer than you think. I won't go to church for a while due to all the spiritual abuse I've suffered judgement and hate I'll walk my faith by Romans 4:4-7 and John 3:16 verses alike and follow TH-cam videos that's my church till God puts me in the right church.
Parents must teach their kids to become the church
If both parents are Christians maybe.
I been Christian for yrs but never grew in church 😞
Where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name He is there, so He says in His word. I don't think church has to be a building full of hundreds and thousands of people. The smaller for me the better
I have to go to church on a Sunday cuz my family is catholic but I don’t agree with that and I think that sabbath is on Saturday so what should I do
Please brother do not feel compelled to worship God on a particular day. All the laws relating to the worship of God on a particular day and place went away with the Old Testament. So there is no structure or day that is relevant for worshiping God. Remember that Jesus told that woman at the well that the time is here when we shall not worship God "either on this mountain or in Jerusalem but in Spirit and in truth". So what is important now is to worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Another thing is that don't worship God only on Sunday, Saturday or on any other day. Worship God every day in Spirit and in truth. All churches that have understanding don't worship on Sunday or Saturday only but they worship a number of days during the week. Remember that the early believers met every day in particular in the evening. Therefore do not be deceived to believe that there is any particular day for worshiping God. Coming together with believers is important in many ways including worshiping God, learning from each other, testifying about the goodness of the Lord, encouraging one another in the Lord but above all to partake in the breaking of bread which you can't do alone. Every Christian must break bread as a way of telling about the Lord's death and resurrection still He comes. In short the breaking of bread is the best way to preach. Amen