I went to church yesterday for the first time in about 35 years

did they pass around the donation hat a few times?

Nope

pastor that talks about "stuff", a band, that doesn't sound like a true church at all.

a true church has a preacher on fire for the Lord preaching repentance of sins, fear of hell, etc.....

Good for you!

Church is full of people trying to live a better life!

I am so proud of you! Keep going!

And for those who have to ask about the money. Churches have bills to pay too.

this is a good example of preaching and what church should be like. folks scared of the hellfire and repenting of sins.

We had a great service today. Singing praise music, the people really got into it. The sermon was once again focused on how to attain and build a personal relationship with The Lord. Christs prayer for his apostles and their disciples from John was read aloud and affirmed. The devourer is rebuked!

It will take divine support to get through what lies ahead.

Good move OP.

Was this church called Elevation?

Ah, you mean the kind of preacher that can't tell the difference between hell and lake of fire? Shouldn't be too hard to find, if there's anything abound in Christendom it's ignorance.

not really but if its coming from the poster montheism, then it is surely ignorance.

Did Jesus look a lot older than you remember Him?

WOW!!

I am so happy for you :0
New Zealand eh???

CHECK OUT JAMES JORDAN, please. He does Father Heart conferences around the world and is from NZ.

Please, God doesnt want you on the fence anymore child!
Come back!

lol!

be gone SATAN!

Most Christian preachers can't tell left from right. But seeing as you're such a big fan of talking about hellfire, maybe you should consider the absence of trinity worshippers in the kingdom?

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And has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father– to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. Revelation 1:6

The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name. Revelation 3:12

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If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 King James Version (KJV)

8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

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Acts 2:38 King James Version (KJV)

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Romans 16:16 King James Version (KJV)

16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

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Get right with your god and soon.

It's a horrible feeling, seeing your town has a new preacher preaching;

I wasn't on for church on Sunday. I went a few times to a church where they have drums and guitars and a big screen. Pastor Paul is a short guy who wears jeans and a football jersey sometimes. We all wear jeans, get a coffee at the drink counter then go in and sing and listen to the message.

The atmosphere is positive, people are smiling, etc. it's so nice when it's not about judging others or preaching a one and only right way. This church is inclusive of anyone who wants to just come in and marinate in worship. It's so relaxed, there is no pressure etc. The message is to try to live like Jesus did. What can at all be negative about that. As far as I know they don't claim a denomination and simply call themselves Restoratin Church. I don't push my beliefs and neither do they. It's simply just a positive thing to do on Sunday and has helped me immensely just to try to live by the golden rule and be a good person. Why would anyone want to go to a place of negativity over this?

So what was the pastor's message today?

I'd rather consider your theology wacked, and that generally, you are full of crap.

all of that amounts to what Jesus called lukewarm.....neither hot nor cold. and we all know how he felt about that.

Revelation 3:15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

and its shameful that a supposed preacher wears jeans and football jersey to preach the word of GOD.

Good for you op! Now crack open a bible and study-study-study. In the end it might be worth it for you.

ya typical tactics of modern day churches

hot girls. cool church leaders.

but in essence the same old shit.

It will take divine support to get through what lies ahead.

Bingo to that comment.

Theology? Those are direct Bible quotes. Idolatry is a no-no.

I went to a flea market with the rest of the sinners, had fun too. Skin tight teri-cloth shorts should be outlawed.

Not more shameful than Rome's polytheistic idolatry you're following.

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I started going about five years ago

Recently I decided to make sacrament the most important moment of my week

To be honest it is a hard habit to start because it is a new thought

But I am trying to make it a habit

Anyone ever heard of Lester Rolof?