Showing posts with label mega church. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mega church. Show all posts

Saturday, February 7, 2009

God's Word | What Churches Follow It?

Bible Question, Bible Sermons, Jesus Christ, Word of God
Where can we find churches who preach God's Word? Does God's Word still exist in the churches of the last days? Will God's Word remain the only truth heading into the evil "falling away" of the saints of God in the last days? The truth is that God's Word will prevail over all evil forces in the last days, if we repent as a nation and turn back to God and His Word!!! We must continually search for The Bible Question if we really want to find it.

We have read about the damage caused by the "itching ears" doctrine of these the last days. As my teachings have been moving forward, I have brought to light many issues of the American Church and some dangerous people who we need to be careful of. In this entry I am going to enlighten my audience on some topics that are discussed in God's Word. Most of the times, if you have been following along with me--you have noticed that I make reference to God's Word in my posts. THE REASON I DO NOT QUOTE GOD'S WORD IS BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO GET UP OFF YOUR COUCHES AND STUDY GOD'S WORD ON YOUR OWN!!!

Now what I want to teach you today is how you can know for sure if your church is lining itself up with the Word of God. First I recommend that you get out of your denominational church, unless it is Southern Baptist because they are the only denomination who preaches the true Word of God. Next I recommend that you find a church that is nondenominational where they preach God's Word all by itself, BUT DO NOT GO BECAUSE YOUR FRIENDS SAY IT IS FUN. Find a church through intense prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth by seeking the Word of God. Chances are very good that the church you are led to is NOT GOING TO BE POPULAR WITH THE CROWDS. Church leaders are not supposed to find favor with men or prostitute God's Word. A mega church (not in all cases) in most cases is going to be a POPULAR CHURCH AMONG MEN, so if you check one out be very careful with analyzing it. Again---WORD OF GOD ALONE!!!

When you go to a church that God's Word resides in and He showers it with spiritual blessings--you will find that the preacher is sold out for God's Word and God alone. HE WILL NOT MAKE REFERENCE TO MONEY IN ANY CASE. He will talk about love, he will talk about repentance--often God's true anointed ones will break down in tears as they are preaching God's Word. You will recognize a man's sincerity by the fruit that He bears. Why would a man break down? Because he is convicted by the sin that is going on in his congregation!!! He knows people will go to HELL if he does not lead them correctly according to God's Word!!! GOT IT?

The reason churches that belong to God are not full of members is because they preach the Word of God in spirit and in truth. I have spoken before in this blog about how the truth hurts. Most people will not listen to the truth because they want someone to tickle their fancies. So often, these soft "relaxed" Christians will leave the church that convicts them, and settle in a place where they can see all of their friends and listen to a pastor who will make them laugh and tell them what they want to hear. When the true fact of the matter is--THESE PEOPLE ARE NO MORE CHRISTIAN THAN YOU AND I ARE ROCK STARS!!!

Your very eternal destiny is at risk when you are trying to choose a church. Especially in America. Choose wisely! That is why I tell you to leave your church. You will find true salvation and faith in Christ simply by studying the Word of God. Whether you do it with a small group or by yourself, it is up to you. JUST DO IT!!!

Find a BIBLE-BASED church that does not have any creeds, or extra doctrines, or weird twisting of scriptures. Look for a church where the parking lot is not full. The Holy Spirit will guide you if you let Him. Make sure that the church you are attending is preaching the spirit of God as the Holy Trinity: FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT. DO NOT SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS. When you find a church that preaches God's Word as it is supposed to be preached you will know it... Have a great weekend!

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Mega Church anyone ? My two experiences...

Bible Question, Bible Sermons, Jesus Christ, Word of God
The concept of a mega church is one that can be conceived in either one or two ways. You can say that a church with over 10,000 members is more like a place of business that has been built with questionable practices like preaching all about money and sowing seeds in order to purposely deceive the flock so the numbers will increase. Or, you can look at a mega church by maintaining that it is a church where God's blessings flow throughout; so from the pastor to the congregation there is obedience, sacrifice, and continued study of the true Word of God. Then God continues to multiply the mega church so people can be spiritually fed in large numbers. However you want to look at it is your own perception. Both mega church cases can be argued.

It is important to note that a mega church with over 10,000 is not a sin in and of itself. There are some very large mega churches in America who do preach God's Word in spirit and in truth. I have been to a few. As a matter of fact, I would personally like to recommend this mega church to you if you are ever near North Georgia. Then I will give an example of a mega church where they might as well have been watching a movie about "under-water basket weaving!"

The mega church that I recommend is called, "Free Chapel." It is headed by Senior Pastor Jentezen Franklin, located in Gainesville, Ga. Jentezen is a wonderful man of God, dedicated to serving his fellow man and always giving credit to Almighty God when referring to his calling in life. He teaches sound doctrine, with an emphasis on the importance of fasting. In my first experience at this mega church Free Chapel, my partner and I got there about 10 minutes early. We came through the parking lot of the mega church, and I noticed many police officers directing traffic and waving to the people. We got to the front door of the mega church, and I noticed that every single person who greeted us (male or female) had a huge smile on their face. IT WAS VERY COMFORTING DUE TO THE FACT THAT I WAS REALLY CHECKING THIS MEGA CHURCH OUT TO SEE IF IT WAS ONE OF THE LUKEWARM CHURCHES OF "THE LAST DAYS" THAT GOD WARNED US ABOUT IN REVELATIONS.

As we walked into the main mega church auditorium, I knew there was a strong presence of the Holy Spirit. The church is beautiful. However, when you pay attention to detail it is very evident that Jentezen did not want his mega church sanctuary to appear overly extravagant. As the mega church service began with praise and worship music, the entire place seemed "ALIVE." People were raising hands and singing. There was a representation from all tribes and nations. Black, white, short, tall, this mega church Free Chapel had it all. As I was singing, goosebumps overtook me and tears flowed down my face. I began praying in tongues, shouting at the top of my lungs in the mega church, and giving thanks to God for allowing me to attend such a special place. I loved being in the presence of the Lord so strongly. Jentezen's sermon was phenomenal. He talked about how we all come to a place called "THREE DAYS FROM NOWHERE" when our lives' have completely fallen apart and God in HIS infinite mercy lifts us back up. It was such a powerful word. When we left the mega church, smiles were everywhere. People went out of their way to make every mega church visitor feel like they were right at home. There was absolutely nothing about this mega church that seemed "artificial." It truly was a blessing from God.

Now my second experience with a mega church was quite the opposite from the first one. What a joke, and I mean that literally. The next mega church I attended was called: North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. North Point mega church boasts of having well over 15,000 people. They put an emphasis on "GROUPS" and liken their mega church structure to a man's house complete with "The Kitchen," "The Dining Room" and one or two other "room" type areas. Odd, I know.

The mega church is headed by Senior Pastor Andy Stanley, the son of renowned author and leader of another mega church, First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Dr. Charles Stanley. Being affiliated with First Baptist, I thought North Point mega church was going to be an uplifting experience... BOY WAS I EVER WRONG ON THAT ONE. God uses the term "lukewarm" to describe the latter day churches as neither hot nor cold. In other words, when you attend a lukewarm church in the last days it will remind you of urine. Suffice it to say that this mega church was a little bit yellow.

When my partner and I got to the mega church, I noticed the parking lot was full of people who looked like they were hung-over. As we got to the front door of the mega church, we were greeted with obvious fake smiles and people looking at the ground... you know the deal. It was almost like everyone in this mega church who greeted you had something to hide. Eerie. When the music of the mega church service started, I felt a heavy feeling in my heart and my stomach began to ache. In my spirit I spoke to the Lord and asked, "What is going on in this mega church?" He whispered, "I am not there." As I gazed around the mega church auditorium, people stared into space like zombies. No one was singing. It was crazy. I saw maybe three people in this monstrous mega church building who were actually WORSHIPING GOD. Now, normally when I am in church I am almost jumping up and down with praise because I love the Lord so much!!! In this mega church... I JUST STAYED IN MY SEAT AND WATCHED IN UTTER AMAZEMENT.

When the sermon began, I almost walked out. This mega church clown Andy Stanley actually had the audacity to begin a new series of books and dvds (that are sold in the bookstore at the back of the church) on the importance of "BALANCE." In other words... balance of your FINANCES!!! Hello, are we not in a recession? Who the #@%@ wants to hear a mega church sermon about MONEY now? Then this guy gets up there and puts on a mega church comedy routine that would make Will Ferrell jealous!!! It was a joke alright!!! In these desperate times Andy, people NEED TO HEAR ABOUT JESUS!!! They need to understand WHY HE was made a living sacrifice for us, so they can make it through these troubled times with their sites on HEAVENLY THINGS!!! Just because you run a mega church in 2009, it does not mean you should be teaching such apostasy.

This mega church was an absolute disgrace. To think that over 15,000 (and growing) people a week go to this mega church to GET FED... makes me want to ask God to blow up the mega church building when no one is in it. IF YOU BELONG TO THIS MEGA CHURCH PEOPLE, GET OUT!!! Read about what the Bible says when it comes to the "lukewarm" churches of the last days. GOD SAYS THAT HE WILL LITERALLY SPIT THEM OUT OF HIS MOUTH!!! YOUR MEGA CHURCH IS GOING TO BE SPIT OUT OF HIS MOUTH!!!

Test the spirits my friends. If you are in a mega church where money takes presidence over JESUS CHRIST, and is all about social groups and mega church meetings, then you need to move on to another place.

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