How The Megachurch Destroyed Christianity
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Much of what is called "Christendom" today revolves around the world of the megachurch, and what a world it is. This intricate network of corruption and business is such a far cry from biblical Christianity as to make those involved in it as far from Christ Himself. Mega Churchianity is an enterprise that crosses denominational lines and which has deceived millions. So, how did the megachurch destroy Christianity?
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@John Fehr I'm convinced Masonry has far less to do with most things than people suppose. One needn't be a Mason to be evil. Some societies aren't secret at all and are even more corrupt and effective in their corruption.
Mark 10:26, NIV: "The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, 'Who then can be saved?'" “With man it’s impossible, but with God all things are possible,” Jesus replied. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore, come out from among them and be separate,” says the Lord. “Don’t touch any unclean thing and I will welcome you.” Wow, Joshua great job how you put all that information together. No one could have done a better job. 👌🙏👍
*Excellent!* Wish it were longer, I was enthralled in SO much TRUTH! A hearty AMEN from me, brother!
Freemasonry = the study of Kabbalah. Most are moving towards Gnosticism. Luciferianism. All the same roots.
@@TheMistysFavs I love his LONG videos!
As a young Christian and as I matured, I always felt out of place because as I looked around, it all seemed so superficial, so based on the outward. It never seemed pure. A woman once told me "You will see a lot of things in churches that will bug you, but keep your eyes on God and you will be okay." The best advice I have ever heard.
This channel like how mega destroy Christians. Hey I just wanted repeat lastime some people was like if america was whole God is be good but they didn't realize that not true just look at all churches breaksup alot I seem it cause people wanted be the boss n where is love. N other bad stuff about Christians stuff a good person to know stuff
That is good advice, ❤
a little leaven leavens the whole lump
I felt this same way. It was so strange when both my pastor and my youth minister passed the hymns shifted to contemporary…things changed in the church and it felt more political and superficial than it were spiritual. The church in which I grew up in changed from growing your relationship with God to a popularity contest in the community. I never understood since I’m only 22, and likely still don’t understand. I hate that I’ve drifted away from the church but I’m glad that I still have family and friends I can speak with religious discussions about. I pray the church regains it’s identity, because this instance was in a small baptist church in Mississippi
Important to be in a church that has sound doctrine. I left my original denomination to become a Lutheran (not the progressive type), and feel very safe with the pastor and teaching because it is entirely biblical, with no frills.
I have attended a couple of "megachurches" and at times it could feel like just entertainment. One thing I did not like was the fact that the Pastors did not live in the community where their churches were. They lived miles away in very expensive areas in huge houses. Their children and grandchildren went to private schools, all the while asking for more money from struggling members who lived in blue collar/ working class hoods and had no choice but to send their kids to public schools. It's a scam, and if you even ask about it, you are a trouble maker.
Why do these "blue collar/working class hoods" attend megachurches ? Are they blind sheep ?
@@555T22 They're blinded by wolves in sheep's clothing fleecing them and pulling their own wool over their eyes, using the money they give to brainwash them further!
Never trust a pastor that needs millions. I can understand a modest house car etc. BUT why would they not want to help the poor ? They are greedy mamon worshippers is why.
@@alexanderwright9605 According to Google, John MacArthur net worth is over $14 million.
@@555T22 I am sure he could help people with that much money.! Even if he kept a million .
It is not right when a so called preacher needs so much money.What else but greed ! GOD BLESS 555.
My main beef with mega churches is the fact that they're not very personal. You could spend your whole life there and most of the people within them would still be strangers. Congregations should be a second family that you can confide in and grow with. When they get too big, that becomes impossible.
I knew that even before I was made aware of the other issues with mega churches.
So should the Church have a cap in the amount of people attending? Dont get me wrong I am against this rockstar pastor mega church model.
@@DrewPWebos no, they should branch off into home based small churches
@@joinjen3854 nowadays people live very privately.
@@DrewPWebos true. But small groups fellowshipping is very Biblical. ( do not forsake our assembling together).
@@joinjen3854 Interestingly, Francis Chan -- whom the video sort of criticizes -- has promoted this church model.
When the entire congregation stands up and gives the pastor a standing ovation, it doesn’t seem right.
This has always bothered me
The adoring fans of Jack Hibbs clap for him as their idol approaches his platform
When is the last time we heard, after The Gospel being presented, 5000+ men say "brothers, what must we do to be saved?"......when is the last any of us seen/heard our own "pastor" powerfully present The Gospel and witnessed a fraction of that occurring? My guess is....never. God help us.
the infiltration of secret societies. "The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves". ~Vladimir Lenin.
I disagree. I you get more excited from your fotball team scoring a goal than the word of God, something is wrong. We want to learn and spend time with Jesus and should be excited when we hear it and we let it connect with us!
Leonard Ravenhill was a mighty man of God. I remember listening to him as a small child in my family home. I was always told that when a church starts to operate like a business it’s no longer a church. I still listen to the old tyme preachers.
One of the few I listen to; blessed to hear his voice in this video.
That’s a good word.
Most all of what I read in bible and what I have seen and experienced in today's church's are vary different 😢
Charlotte- All churches that are 501c3 are businesses in bed with the ungodly State. They are compromised and no friend of Jesus. Such churches join hands with the beast and the Dragon (Satan) has great influence over them. Flee such congregations.
It’s amazing that every person I know who is truly born again love the same preachers. Leonard Ravenhill, David Wilkerson, Paul Washer, etc.. I really question whether any of the people on this video are born again
Mega churches feed themselves, not the sheep.
They're wolves in sheep's clothing fleecing the sheep and pulling the wool over their eyes!
Amen!
That’s why they are called hirelings!
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Why do all the bands dress like hipster d-bags? LMAO
I listened to all of your messages more than 1or2 times. What struck me this time was, although you are very spot on with your assessment of these mega churches, small fellowships have leaders that seem to only want to get big and bigger. Instead of just being faithful and leaving the growth up God, they actually study how businesses grow and then begin to copy them. So sad, and most don't even see it.
You're correct.
For from the least unto the greatest of them ALL are greedy for gain, prophets and priests alike, ALL practice deceit. Jer 6:13
What is commonly referred to as the "church " is actually the harlot, the whore of Babylon. God calls His elect out of every denomination and sect of Babylon and draws them to HIMSELF. This whore of Babylon (confusion) and its thousands of divided carnal sects represent Babylon the Great. It is the blind leading the blind. As it is written, evil men and SEDUCERS will wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. This whore, Christianity, is the adulterous woman, going after strange flesh, the flesh of men, carnal minds of men. This act of seeking a MAN to teach us is the very foundation of what sin is in the scriptures. These carnal "pastors" are idols, pewsitters are committing idolatry, fornication, adultery. This is breaking the commandments of God. Imagine claiming to be the bride of Christ but seeking wisdom from another man. His elect are espoused to ONE HUSBAND, CHRIST IN US. This is the major difference from the few and the many, the wheat and the tares, the children of God and the children of the devil, the light and the darkness, the temple of God and the temple of idols, children of the light and those drunken in the night, those who are raised from the dead and the carnally minded which is death, New Jerusalem and Jerusalem that is now and is in bondage with her children. The whole Bible talks about the act of people seeking and trusting in MEN vs seeking and trusting in God to teach us and feed us. His sheep hear His voice and a stranger they will not follow.
Christianity is not destroyed.
@@bench111ful I believe the title is a bit of hyperbolic language. But it’s clear that the larger the church the less the leaders are accountable to anyone but other leaders.
If I’m wrong,show me an example of a church with 10k or more where they don’t operate very much like a cult.
Yes, your right.
Popularity and fame is a drug. You’re so correct about leaving the growth to God. It’s his work…not ours. We simply participate.
Sadly, this is what a lot of people think is Christianity and its almost impossible for them to give true gospel of Christ, because of the trauma they have received from the counterfeit.
I have never been in a "megachurch" itself. Although I can agree with the point that I can't help but see religion as a whole like this. So many people who all have contradictory stories, all trying desperately to make you believe that they and only they know God's Will, and who will violently fight each-other over having 2 different interpretations on a handful of books written 2000+ years ago.
The entirety of organized religion seems a scam, and that if you must have faith you will need to create it for yourself.
In Barna's book Pagan Christianity makes the claim that it is very difficult to get a pastor to know what they are doing....is wrong, when their livelihood depends on NOT knowing they are wrong
As a pastor for many years now, I have ALWAYS felt exactly what you have addressed so eloquently. We are a small church body but we truly do our best to follow the Lord according to His design for His Bride. God bless you greatly sir!
Quick question, are you responsible for the documentary "Divided"?
@@hennagaijin7856 Henna, how is this bragging, simply stating the facts about the church that the Lord has allowed myself and His Elders to oversee. Point being, it doesn't matter the size, it matters if you have the same appetite as the mega church (my only point). Early in my ministry, I attended and served at a couple of different mega churches....one is the epitome of the documentary, while the other one is a solid God fearing place of worship. It's really sad that you can't even state a fact without someone throwing shade, but hey, that's how the enemy uses people.
@@hennagaijin7856 Henna, I truly understand where you are coming from. Most who do attend our gatherings had been wounded deeply in some form or fashion by a church. However, the old serpent, Satan loves nothing more than to cause God's Bride (His Church) to be dismissed or disqualified so many will feel just like you do, really makes me sad. This is why we must not give up, the Lord says that hell will not prevail against His church! Most of these entities that Josh is speaking of are not His. BTW, you are right about this, we are to go out and share the Gospel in all of those places that you mentioned and then some. Please don't give up on the Lord's true Bride, He sure hasn't.
There are Various branches of the Overall MinistryTree! • Even though We, dont comfort with Others strangness of Ministry; each (Suprisingly) serves a purpose for the Overall benefit. A Robin hood that steals from the Actual Good does Wrong; A 'Robin Hood' that is capable to Manipulate 'Other Wrongful Robin Hoods'; will direct the Stolen Goods into different locations; in Anothers functions! Therefor, a Manipulator, can convince Thieves; Love your Neihbors!
Does your church have any value beyond the few hours on Sunday morning? If you didn't give any sermon for six months, would your small church have enough cohesion to survive as a unit?
I am saddened by the Sunday morning services at most local churches. It is a concert with a comedic pastor to fill the rest of the time.
It is hard these days to find a church that is just meditative and for the community .
My my my
@@spmoran4703i go to a small congregation and i like it so much better.
This is gold.
Side show..not my monkeys not my circus
Thank you for this ministry.
Nigeria is overtaken by this churchianity!
I am so sorry for beautiful Nigeria . At one time South Nigeria was a beacon of true Christian light in The African continent .
It's filth
Brasil is even worse. 😢
Can concur. It's even more extreme than the American/North American counterparts. At least in the US, magachurch pastors that go too far are often ousted from the church. In Nigeria, this is impossible since there's no accountability at all.
I listened to the video and started crying. I wonder if God is disappointed with the modern church and how it evolved and what it has become.
Yes, the more I learn about the Mega Church the more it makes me sick because it was supposed to be a hospital for the sinners and never a million corporation as outlined in the works of Peter Drucker and others with the same ideas.
Jesus cleaned out the temple money folk, and we do the same by getting on our knees and beg God for his forgiveness; then, it we need to pray for pastors.
I think God will clean house by crushing sin while raising leaders who will live for him with clean hearts and pure minds (Micah 6:8).
Well done. Father opened my eyes and took me out of a mega church after 18 years here in Las Vegas. I am so thankful
I've given up trying to find a biblical church here in Las Vegas! Even the Calvary Chapel are celebrity pastor worship centers! How are you fellowshipping these days? I meet with 1 or 2 others whenever I can. Maybe we could set up a zoom meeting....
@@deborahszafraniec4829 I'm from Louisiana
@@deborahszafraniec4829 Billy Crone, Sunrise Bible Church..he's one of the few who stands strong on the word..
@@deborahszafraniec4829 For a bit I listened to Amir Tsafarti, Jack Hibbs, but GOD pulled me away from them 2...the Calvary Chapel
@@rosannadana2922 I've stopped listening to those guys as well! Seems like the number of true men of God has dwindled to almost zero! Looks like Jesus won't find any faith when he returns, which must be soon!
Well done, Joshua! Based on the replies to this video, it’s wonderful to see so many who are as equally repulsed by the 21st century pseudo-church.
Proof that some people will listen to anything and believe anything. The guy who made this video likely doesn't know Jesus if Jesus punched him in the face.
I'd Say 1995 Is When It Really Took Off.
You outdid yourself on this one, Joshua, and that is a considerable feat, regarding the impeccable care and passion you put into all your work. You unsheathed the Sword of the Spirit and wielded it with the skill of a seasoned warrior. You most certainly are a polished shaft in the hand of the Lord for such a time as this. Blessings and Godspeed to you, my friend.
It was bathed in much prayer and was quite a bundle of stress to assemble. The Lord's wisdom was behind anything good here and I pray He uses it according to His purposes and sufficiently warns those who have ears to hear. I pray you were encouraged by it, Gloria. God bless.
Amen Gloria.
@@ServusChristi I was incredibly encouraged, Joshua. Thank you again. God bless you and keep you in His tender care.
Couldn’t have said it better, Gloria
polished shaft is more correct than you know... lol jk jk Great job. We just have to leave the judgement to God. You are a prophet Joshua. Be a prophet. Prophets serve ONLY God. Don't ever compromise for a man. If you do, man will only leave you anyway. Uncompromising Truth. That is what its all about. Love you brother.
The great falling away is upon us. Thank you for pointing out the false teachers leading people astray while using God's name for profit. The Lord will judge them one day just like the rest of us. Praise Jesus Christ 🙌
Years ago I was rebuked for interpreting this vurs as referring it to a great falling away of churches I saw it by what I seen and witnessed 😢
@@donnaparks1919The great falling away has not occurred yet. There has to be a great falling away of believers. People leaving today are disappointed with the current state of the church. There is coming a time when all believers have to make a decision. From the top of leadership to the very essence of the Body of believers. There will be multitudes and multitudes in the Valley of decision. So it is here where the great falling away takes place. When enormous pressure is placed upon believers(all). No exemptions except those of the Church of Philadelphia. Read that portion in Revelation. See if you can find it.
The great falling away occurred around 250 AD. The church today has NOTHING to fall away from !
@@devoncutmore There has to be a great gathering of saints in order to be a great falling away. The Great Gathering will occur Mt. 24:14 then there will be a great falling away when the great temptation that will tempt all believers except for Church of Philadelphia according to the Book of Revelation. People leaving churches today is not the great falling away. The great falling away will effect the entire Body of Christ regardless of location.
I've never seen so many reject Jesus . The wicked flaunt their evil deeds. Definitely living in the end times, which part I'm not sure. All I know is I will Proclaim the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST until the end!
Most of the modern Church:
Don't speak the truth. Speak whatever keeps the money flowing. Truly the modern Church of Laodicea
The Rapture being the most common Bungalo Bill. I've been apart of a Church since 2017 that has really gone off the deep end. All they do is ask for more money now. But there are those who do not but 'donate' is on the web site page. I agree with you but we must be careful not to exclude ALL churches on the internet. This would be very bad. Remember, we all tend to be 'Laodiceans' but for Christ we are made clean.
We just left a *small* church after eight months of attending faithfully. A month ago the 'pastor' started with how much money he's collected: 100k for the 'new 1Million dollar building' he is planning to buy and rent out to other churches. He said:" We're almost there ! Keep giving!" We had absolutely no idea that he was collecting for his business venture. Prior to this, his doctrine was shockingly taking a turn for the fire. He started repeating his mantra: "This is what this verse really means and nobody else is going to tell you that!" Three families including us left and the Lord led us to a thriving but humble in spirit church. We are finally being edified and fellowship is alive! We were tested by the LORD : Who will we follow? We followed Him straight out... Much love brother and God Bless you !
You ran away instead of having your session of elders and diaconate bring a rebuke and correction to this pastor? What sort of church is merely a small business owned by a pastor? That's not how it should be. Your pastor should be an employee of the congregation with elected and trained and ordained and installed overseers/elders as well as a local presbyter or committee/council of other ruling elders of sister churches. Where is your church discipline?
@@mcfarvo they all get paid too, if the pastor loses money, so do they. Its all about money.
Its best to start a home church.
@@mcfarvo
There were no elders! He had a henchman guarding the money box - that's it.
The church we went to after that one was even worse: No elders there either! The leader was approached by the young men asking him to institute elders for the sake of accountability but the 'lone wolf' refused. Can you even imagine? It was the young people who wanted accountability not the older men! Furthermore it was found out that he was inviting the young men to his house for hot tub sessions! There were 3 witnesses that confirmed this. Finally the man was staunchly entrenched in the heresy of Preterism. We gather in our home now, just as the 1st Century Church. Praise the LORD for His guidance and mercy.
@@gracefaithsaved Please, I'd like to know what the leadership structure looks like in the church that is in your home.
I have seen almost everyone you mention and I agree 100%
I have left it all. I want only to hear His still small voice. To draw near to Him in obedience and love.
AMEN!!!
How are you now?
Church kicked me out from their communities because I have a criminal background.
Praise God for this Blessing, now I know that the real jokers are inside the church
Jesus forgave a thief on the cross. Your criminal background won't matter to him.
There's no condemnation in Christ Jesus...
Read Romans 1:18-32 and after getting a taste of what the reprobate looks like, BE SURE to read the beginning of Romans Chapter 2....for a good perspective of who we really are
Revelation 18:4-5 "I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not participate in her sins and receive of her plagues; for her sins have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities."
Out of the cities! Be self-sufficient. See Project Veritas video on CNN guy, Chester, telling us how the next propaganda after Covid is Climate Agenda. Their solution will be climate lockdown, Green Sabbath, Sunday movement, Sunday climate.....
Sunday Law is what it is.
@@rollinghillsslo back in the 40s 50s 60s 70s and part of the 80s we had blue law which is everything being closed on Sundays
@@whateverheather655 You are correct. Do you know that there is more to Sunday other than just a church day? It's important to know especially we are living in the last days. Allow me to explain. And tell me what you think.
Revelation 13 made simple (beast, mark, 666)
Revelation 13 in essence is about worship, whom you will obey. The word worship was mentioned 5x in that chapter. It reveals a blatant attack on God's Commandments by Satan through the making of counterfeit laws to deceive people.
A. 1st Commandment said "You shall have no other gods before Me"
Satan aka dragon, who gave his power to the first beast (which have seven heads and ten horns), wants to be worshipped. Whoever worships this beast is really worshipping Satan. Revelation 13: 1-4
B. 2nd Commandment said "You shall not bow down to graven images and worship them..."
The second beast (lamb-dragon beast) does the bidding of the first beast, and makes an image of the first beast. An image is a copycat. By worshipping this image, it's the same as worshipping the beast and Satan. Revelation 13: 11-15
C. 3rd Commandment said "You shall not use God's name in vain"
The first beast blasphemed God's name. Revelation 13:5-6.
D. 4th Commandment said "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy...but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God..."
The first beast has a mark aka mark of the beast which is a counterfeit of God's Sabbath aka the seal of God. Revelation 13:16-17
Conclusion:
Who is the first beast? It's Vatican/Papacy, not the Catholics themselves. Daniel chapters 2,7, and 8 reveal the precursor.
Who is the lamb-dragon beast? It's USA. The land that was once a symbol of religious and civil freedom, is fastly showing his dragon face.
What is the image of the first beast? A copycat of Papacy. Papacy is a union of church and state (Revelation 17, mystery Babylon). So the image of the first beast is also a union of church and state that will soon undo the US constitution when they violate the 1st Ammendment, amidst crisis. Impossible? Look up Blue Law, Dominionism.
What is the mark of the beast? It's a counterfeit Sabbath: Sunday Law!! No one has the mark of the beast now. But when Sunday observance is enacted on the pain of no buying no selling, then it becomes the mark of the beast. Sunday will start as a grass root movement and is being marketed as a day of rest, family day, church day, green Sabbath, Sunday lockdown... Climate movement adopts Papal Laudato Si which promotes Sunday rest.
Consider this forgotten knowledge:
John Calvin (1509 - 1564)
“Though it be admitted that Rome was once the mother of all Churches, yet from the time when it began to be the seat of Antichrist it has ceased to be what it was before. Some persons think us too severe and censorious when we call the Roman Pontiff Antichrist. But those who are of this opinion do not consider that they bring the same charge of presumption against Paul himself, after whom we speak and whose language we adopt .. I shall briefly show that (Paul’s words in II Thess. 2) are not capable of any other interpretation than that which applies them to the Papacy.” (Institutes of the Christian Religion, Vol.3, p.149)
“Sunday IS OUR MARK OF AUTHORITY…THE CHURCH IS ABOVE THE BIBLE, and this transference of Sabbath observance (from Saturday to Sunday) is proof of that fact.” - Catholic Record of London, Ontario, September 1, 1923.
"The Catholic church for over one thousand years before the existence of a Protestant, by virtue of her divine mission, changed the day from Saturday to Sunday…The Protestant World at its birth found the Christian Sabbath too strongly entrenched to run counter to its existence; it was therefore placed under the necessity of acquiescing in the arrangement, thus implying the (Catholic) Church’s right to change the day, for over three hundred years.
The Christian Sabbath is therefore to this day, the acknowledged offspring of the Catholic Church as spouse of the Holy Ghost, without a word of remonstrance from the Protestant World.” - James Cardinal Gibbons in the Catholic Mirror,
September 23, 1983.
Come out of this Babylon system lest you share in her sins (Revelation 18:4, Revelation 14:9-11).
The antidote to this delusion is Revelation 14:12...Keep God's Commandments and the faith of Jesus. Worship Him as the Creator Revelation 14:7. This is a hint to Sabbath Commandment.
"If you love Me", said our Savior, "keep My Commandments" (John 14:15).
@@rollinghillsslo look I am really praying about this. I don't want to give to much detail but I may have to take a Vax do you believe it is the mark ? At all ? I am very conflicted becuase I do believe it is . I am waiting for the Lord to show me . Just concerned .
Isn't it interesting that the Bible says come out from among them and then in Revelation it says come out from among her? Sounds like all of these religions are going back to their mother in the end the Roman Catholic Church!
I always had this message on my heart but Joshua has given it a living expression . This is his masterpiece
Absolutely AWESOME Josh!!!
100% SPOT ON!!!!
After coming out of 30 years of "WoF" heresy, I can relate to MUCH of this!
Thank you for this message Josh!
Yours in Christ,
Patrick
I feel you on that Patrick.
However, we have to forgive them and heal from the "church hurt" because we trust them to give us the Word of God and they failed.
Failed God, us and the world. They'll answer to God for that. I just pray that they repent and seek God for real.
Even the devil messengers disguised themselves as ministers of light... and are not.
Healing, peace and blessings to you my dear brother.
I was in the NAR/WOF for 18 years. Been out of the churches since 2016.
Praise God for delivering you out of that! My brother was raised on WoF and although he left fellowship with them, I can hear the bad theology he learned in his everyday speech. It's a hard cult to escape from! There's an interesting pastor named Roberta Morrison with a channel and website called Living in His Presence. She does a good job helping us break the chains of those narcissistic ministers!
But Kenneth Copeland can tell the weather what to do!!! He blew on the camera to cure COVID!!!
I listen every week to Roberta Morrison… she lives about 23 miles from my home here in the Twin Cities…. Her life gets threatened because she exposes the truth…. She’s a real truth teller.
Thank you for the video! I grew up in the church and was where I stayed all my life. Fortunately I did not grow up in a megachurch but just a small Assembly of God church, that preached God's Word every Sunday, held weekly prayer meetings and encouraged us to live in obedience to God and His Word. The megachurch cult gradually started (at least for what I know in South Africa) in the 1980s, and gained momentum ever since. The initial lure of these churches was the music, the mega entertainment, the crowds and things being done on a greater and grander scale, but with time one closely observes the façade, the mask they hide behind and the hypocrisy. . In a megachurch no one knows you, the leader does not know you, and he doesn't care whether you are there or not, all they do is to promote the idea of belonging to a small group to feel 'part of the family of God'. This 'small group' has never worked for me no matter how hard I tried. When you finally leave, then your eyes are opened to the deception and the lies. You will then see how far away this model of doing church is from the bible. This cult combined with the prosperity gospel became even more lethal, because they used the pulpit to exploit people with biblical scripture in order to get more and more money from those who attended the church - it used to seem like a never ending request, its like they wanted to squeeze every cent out of you. The 'wolves in sheep's clothing'...!!! I am so glad that many years ago I left, I know God wanted me out because I was under the deception of this cult. Once I stepped out, I started to grow spiritually, have a deeper peace in my relationship with God, and my life is far better. I love church and the family of God but I am careful as to which church community I choose to be part of. These are signs of the end times, let us live carefully in our relationship with God, The end comes soon!
And these corrupt leaders of these churches will tell their congregants "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us..." 1 John 2:19. This is why its so important to read our Bibles rather than the DeYoung book being promoted in a men's group. Without knowing our Bibles there can be no discernment.
Excellent philosophical thinking, congratulation.
A few comments for those who may be new to some of the things presented here.
#1 You can't go to church as a Christian, because the church is a people, not a destination. You can meet somewhere as a body (frequently homes, but not limited to homes) but the church is not a physical place, like the temple was in the old testament. That meeting can be in a building with a steeple, but it's no different than if it's conducted in a private home or a public park. Or in an underground tunnel when true persecution comes to the west. But the place of meeting is NOT the church. You can never go to church, it's an oxymoron.
#2 Since the church is not a physical place, the church cannot be a hospital for sinners. Unregenerate people are not part of Christ's body by definition. It's very beneficial to evangelize, and we are commanded to do so. But it cannot be done in "church", because "church" as a physical location does not exist. In many "churches" pastors teach numerous sermons geared toward the lost, and therefore, the congregation does not grow, because they are hearing a message that does not apply to them. Ideas like the church being a hospital for sinners was popularized by people like Billy Graham. When Christians gather together (as commanded in scripture) it's fellowship over the Lamb of God. Sinners cannot partake in this union. If you have a heart for evangelism, do it on your own time. Become a missionary or talk to people you come across in your private life. Don't drag people to "church" like it's some pastors job to minister to them.
#3 Most churches in the US are 501C3's. So by definition, they are non-profit organizations. God's church in not an organization. Frequently these tax free funds are used to pay leadership salaries, build overflow buildings, etc. Since they are non-profits, the money must be utilized in accordance with US law. This is why demonic movements like the church of Scientology have millions of dollars in empty buildings. The money has to go somewhere. Many proclaiming Christian churches are no different. The money goes into salaries, rent, buildings, transportation, etc. Also, tithing 10% is not a biblical mandate. Let no man deceive you that this payment is required to your local "church" to maintain a clean conscience. As a kid, I tithed paper route money to an immoral pastor who made me feel guilty when I "robbed God" by withholding what was rightfully His. There's no bottom to the pit of immorality of these con men. As Joshua said. Hell and destruction is never full.
If anyone is interested how I gather currently. It's weekly, and usually with 4 other Christians (2 on the phone as they live too far away to join us in person) It's nothing grand in numbers, but God blesses our efforts and has worked at knitting our hearts together over the last couple years. I live in the bible belt, and I haven't been able to find a more organized gathering that doesn't teach some form of false doctrine. Because of this lack, God put it on our hearts to start doing something, because we couldn't just sit around forever and complain about how bad the world is getting. Remember. YOU are part of the solution, don't shuck your God given responsibility and use the excuse about most teachers being corrupt in order to purposefully isolate yourself (confession, I did that for a while). I just turned 33, and I'm trying my best to be a Godly elder, because I have found no other option locally. I've never had a good mentor, but God has used my lifelong struggle to prepare me. God has amazing ways of getting us where we need to be. There is hope in Christ my friends. Don't give up! Eternity with God is worth struggling toward!
Well said my man, I have to kinda disagree with your quoting of Billy saying about the church being a hospital for sinners, when your sharing that with the lost that is a well put saying for a lost person to grasp, this is milk being dispensed not meat that takes a while , maybe throw some boloney at them but meat is for the mature, Im really tired of hearing christians bash Billy Graham as Josh does when you here Billy Graham today in the condition of the world it is a very welcomed and a still very well used platform to bring people to God no matter what crap people associate him with, I agree with you the church are the people and not a destination but you and I both knowits just an expression to reach the lost
@@PeterthePiper777 Sorry not going to even attempt a conversation with someone who projects onto others "but you and I both knowits just an expression to reach the lost"
If it was merely a harmless expression and didn't compromise the true gospel, I wouldn't have brought any of it up in the first place.
Treasure Quest - JD & Company Chronicles this word blessed me. We only have a handful of people also to study GOD'S WORD together to walk in unity and go out to preach together.
@Treasure Quest - JD & Company Chronicles - Hammer to nails with this breakdown! Really awesome overview. I will mention on your last point about isolation that there can definitely be a time of separation that God uses to woo us toward Him, especially if we've gone through painful and traumatic experiences with evil, darkness, falsehoods, and deception, particularly with religion. Such has been my experience. I've come to appreciate more than anything the time of aloneness in body yet togetherness in spirit with those who follow the truth of Christ Jesus, and ultimately allow God to take the lead as I follow Him concerning where He wants me to be and who He wills to connect me with. I've come to see how time of separation is often just as important as time of unification, since the separation is not merely in opposition but for calibration, especially as it pertains to the purposes of God in seeding us with His truth, enlightening us with His understanding and preparing us for any assignments He wills to give to us. I do believe that many having missed this crucial step (especially due to being dragged into false fellowships with false shepherds that are a dime a dozen) are led astray due to not having the time and space to learn the voice and the heart of the true and foremost Shepherd, who is Christ! His sheep hear His voice and a stranger they will not follow! Moreover, as it pertains to the works of ministry or ministering, the Son of God knew when His time came through the fellowship He maintained with God His Father. Even so, we as children of God with His Spirit know the times unto which we are called, and the ways in which He leads us, and we choose to be led by His Spirit rather than driven by our own intentions. There is no greater fellowship than fellowship with God and the fruit of that fellowship that unites us with those who truly belong to Him!
@@ezd2162 Ezra. Thank-you for your reply. I do agree with you. A lengthy part of my isolation was certainly God ordained. I was just highlighting that we can get too comfortable with that isolation when God wants us to come out of it. I like how you used the word calibration. I have frequently used the word reorientation. I guess they both work! It was certainly a reorientation or calibration period in my life where any outside influence would have kept me from what really needed to happen in my heart and mind. Sometimes being too involved in "ministry" alone can cause us to focus on our acts, rather than what the Spirit is saying. I think this is a significant issue in the current church culture. I guess it's all about seasons in the end. We need to know where God wants us, and when. Sometimes it's in a crowd, and sometimes alone. I found your response well written and very encouraging. When people are badly wounded, most need isolation from group think to detox. I have said before, that some people that grow up in zealous, false Christian sects, that one of the best things they can do for a while is stop listening to teachers, and sometimes even stop reading the Bible. I've gotten a lot of slack for this opinion. But as a young person, I learned how to study the bible in a way that did more damage than good, and it tormented me. I never stopped believing in God, but I was so confused and burdened by false doctrine, that it was actually my way of turning my back on the arduous grind of trying to obtain my own holiness. God brought me through many seasons. And now God's Word is refreshing to my soul! Blessings my friend!
So glad to see the inner workings of such business be exposed for the corruption they posses. God bless you Joshua for making a controversial topic be brought forth once again as it’s becoming more and more apparent.
This video comes at an interesting time of my personal life. I left a church for the very same reasons this video describes. Was very evident that the lead pastor became the focus versus the message. I didn't grow up religious and only through my ex was in introduced to Christianity. Watching this video was surreal as I saw the person that motivated me to take a leap of faith, Kurt Cameron. He was a guest speaker and his words resonated with me and that day I decided to give myself to God. Looking back, I don't regret that decision but this video has opened my eyes and somewhat affirmed my own feelings on how these large and mega-churches operate. That same pastor of that church later resigned due to corruption. In the end, they are still human and ultimately fail and sin like the rest of us. Thank you for making this video.
The work of ministry that you are doing Josh is so NEEDED! Thank you for being true to your call, brother!
I was in a word of faith Church for approximately 30 years of my life and the Lord graciously pulled me away from that wickedness.
Praise God for that! It's easy to remain stuck because of the programmed response of shaming anyone who cares to question the leadership.
i have an aunt who is word of faith and follows andrew warmack and other wolfs. she wont Repent and persicutes me for speaking the truth. i dont believe she is saved. i have a Question though on your salvation and when did it happen? were you not convicted of following these wolfs? did you get saved and thats why you left the word of faith or were you in rebellion for years then repented?
I am Word of Faith. Which wof church did you go to? Who was the pastor?
Excellent video my friend. I used to attend Jack Graham's church, Prestonwood Baptist Church. I never felt quite right being there. It is a money-making enterprise with fancy music, high end Christmas productions, events, and book sales. It is a house of business and not a house of worship. Glad I left.
I'm glad you left too. Good to hear from you, my friend. God bless.
Show me Christmas in the Bible.
The one in Plano, I've been. The Evangelical Trumpism Christian Nationalism is what bothers me in America the racial issue but is Catholicism any different. All I want is Jesus Christ that's all I want.
I hate those stupid passion plays, back home my old church was charging $35.00 Ticket to get into see a fake Jesus get fake beat down and fake rise from the dead
Never dreamed we would see so many respected pastors sell out for the approval of man over the approval of God.
There's a difference between a "respected pastor" and "MAN OF GOD" !
GREAT VIDEO! These churches thrive b/c the average Christian doesn't KNOW THE WORD!!1
Amen!
I went to a local mega church and was appalled by the narcissism displayed. The pastor spoke by video as he was at his other mega church in another state. They mostly talked about giving since the pastor needed to upgrade the ministry jet to a newer one. In my town this man and his wife own a 3 million dollar house on 8 acres with stables for 8 horses. The music decibel level was somewhere in the range of 92 and was informed that I could use ear plugs if I couldn’t handle the loudness. Needless to say I never went back.
Do you feel like there is a certain type of "Christianity" that attracts narcissists? I have found that in nearly all evangelical enterprises, narcissism flourishes. Of course, this is only my experience and certainly does not mean that all evangelicals are narcissists.
@@summerwest3099 Well, it’s all about money. Narcissistic church leaders rarely preach repentance from sin.
@@linscats Maybe they preach repentance from "your" sin but not from their sin, though?
@@summerwest3099 I feel the same
If Jesus would say to them
"Sell all you got and follow me"
I wonder how many would!
None of them. They are here to shear the sheep.
Your videos are spot on, according to scripture, Josh 🙂 This one is exceptional, exposing the wickedness/evil, in what passes for todays church!
The Holy Spirit is your teacher and he has taught you well...praying his hand upon you, as Gods ministry thru you, continues.
Shema gadol Elohai,
Shalom ❤
Thank you for spreading this awareness! It’s just sickening, especially those who follow it. Bless you brother!🙏❤️
It's cno surprise most of Christianity sprang from the old Catholic church vwhat could you expect when the foundation is so rotten .
Vatican means divining serpent. Their telescope is called "Lucifer".
May the Holy Spirit continue to be your comforter. The lonely path you have taken to wield the truth is less travelled.I have been following your channel for almost 2 years. I love the chastising and reproof of us, your fellow disciples of Jesus Christ. These megachurches have given birth to lots of megachurches in Africa and our god's of men here emulate them and their methodologies. Lots of regards from Africa.
Blessings to you as well. I was surprised in my research to see how this has taken root in Africa as well. David Oyedepo is one of the richest "pastors" in the world. He's a hireling and a devil.
This type of churches is individual businesses. They decieve members they can help in deliverance but the devil cannot deliver a devil infested person.
During deliverance,money matters alot,how much you give.A rich man in church is elevated to near saint because he can give $.
The quicker we take note and leave those shrines,the safer for us.
@@ServusChristi I was in a church two years ago in which David Oyedepo had helped to establish(Covenant Christian Center)As part of 'church membership initiation lessons/classes - Runs for almost 3-4 weekends and attendance is marked. If you don't attend these classes you cannot be registered as a church member. In one of the lessons to mark almost the end of the classes, one of the pastors was teaching and said that someone like Bishop David Oyedepo can almost not commit a sin.I looked around the class to see whether everyone was as shocked as I was and I was shocked that all was well. No shocked expressions. I was sure of what the pastor said. After the next 2 lessons, my spirit was unsettled and I stopped going for the classes. There were two more lessons to finish the membership initiation programme lessons that was a wrap for churches altogether. I went into the world of RUclips sermons and along the way discovered Servus Christi, Derek Prince, and a year ago , Gino Jennings. I am with these three until now. By the grace of God, the Holy Spirit will lead me to a good sound Bible believing church. I can now discern better. I discovered the Trinity believers but dumped them for One God only/anti Trinity believing teachers.
I was in Christ Embassy for 9 almost 10 years...... what a waste of time and money but thank God for his grace ,and allowing me to see through the lies.
@@kennethmahlaba9200 We thank God for opening the eyes of our understanding,through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual blindness/brainwashing is real.
MASTERPIECE. Prophetic through and through, especially the last five minutes. Praise the Lord. I believe this video is "the tip of the spear" in the coming judgement on the present day church. The Lord have MERCY
My family goes to a Polynesian church and the difference between the mega churches is that the pastors plan events for the Samoan community. It’s really wholesome
I got involved in a mega church in AZ, called Radiant Church. I helped greeting, in the pantry, and was gonna help with sound board duties. One day while in the audience, I felt the HOLY SPIRIT grab my attention. In short, the church would not reveal what the were doing with millions of dollars, and many other things. I LEFT THAT CHURCH. I am thankful.
Leave christianity
Glad you noticed the flags
My faith was nearly destroyed by these people. They promised healing that never came. They paid their bills with my money when I could barely pay mine. But for the grace of God. This is why I like your channel. Because you expose these people for the evil that they do. GBY
I went to a church once and we were told the more money we put in the collection plate the more God would bless us. I gave money I could not really afford and of course nothing happened. Jesus never asked for money.
Same. I suffer from depression and PTSD as a result. I no longer “attend” a “church.” I desire fellowship, however.
BECAUSE THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT BOUND TO FINANCES BUT THE POWER OF THE WORD, AND TRUTH.
I used to feel bad about the fact that I can't stand going to church, but nowadays people are better off staying home and reading the Bible for themselves. It's almost impossible finding a church that isn't into some form of strange practices that they all think is normal and biblical.
the Bible tells us we are meant to be in community with other Christians to instruct, study, worship, serve, encourage and love one another.
Maybe you can get one or two friends and start a bible study together. you can just read one chapter every time you meet and then discuss it and pray with each other. we don't have to go to a church as we know it today, but if we can, we should seek to learn and grow with other Christians (in addition to personal prayer & study)
Hebrews 10:24-25, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 3:12-13, Romans 15:14, Romans 12:10,1 Cor 12: 12-14, Matthew18:19-20, Ephesians 4:14-16
@@ChillyMilly908 thanks for the instruction brother. I've been confused for years...I will surely do this for now on...Miss fellowship.
it's called an orthodox churhc, hell even a catholic church , but you guys keep protesting churhes actually founded by jesus
Maybe you should go to your local church that has about 100 congregants. Might I say that those “strange” practices might not actually be strange (albeit, I don’t know what you’re specifically talking about)? They might give an explanation for why they do what they do, and you can see if it is biblical, unbiblical, or adiaphora (indifferent).
Please don’t stay home, that is not a way to follow, you should be a voice for the truth and walk with brothers and sisters. We are called to assemble together and to have corporate worship and fellowship. There are some great churches big small tent homes doesn’t matter but we must meet together:
There are terrible buildings whom call themselves churches and there not, there’s a few faces on here that are solid SOLID teachers, McArthur and piper both very solid.
💯💛 Josh, excellent points reminding us why we can't fully trust these hirelings and entertainers who are invested in climbing to stardom. May God bless you my brother, and Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well. We have much to be thankful for this and every year. That the Lord revealed Himself to us through Jesus in the first place and that He has shown us these things that we might not be taken in with them. God bless you.
@@ServusChristi Amen. Praise God for His mercies.
The great falling away has begun.
Stay focused on the LORD JESUS CHRIST. God bless. MARANATHA
@Hello There this gospel that's being preached from these mega churches are a worldly friendly hipster planet fitness (judgement free zone) Jesus. Use church history as a measuring stick. Love without Holiness is just hallmark cards kind of love. GOD bless
I’m a priest and only have a simple car to help me in my ministry, and yet some people think priests are wealthy and materialistic. They would be surprised to know how the pastors of megachurches, who does not even teach the truth, live in luxury and comfort. You are right, Christianity is not about finances, but about God who wants to save all.
I agree. I’m in a small Orthodox Christian church, no one has a full time salary. We preach repentance. Being a Christian is not a single confession of faith, it’s a life long process of uniting ourselves with Christ.
It looks like localized Catholic churches and the Othodox are the only people practicing true Chritianity along with the Quakers . Hang in there you people.
@@bk3720Baptist here, I fully agree with you
Pray for the clergy.
Dominus vobiscum
@@bk3720 wonderfully said!
You've got to love that 'VIP seating only' sign at 12'35"! I have a suspicion there was nothing like that in Jerusalem when Peter preached at Pentecost.
It’s disappointing to see some of the “good guys” on here that participate in this behavior…
Keep bringing the truth Josh! 🙏
It only means they're not as "good" as we supposed. May the Lord's standard of GOOD be ours.
@@ServusChristi
Amen.
Greg Laurie?!
@@Landis_Grant Greg Laurie is way off in left field. He is enamored by Hollywood and fame.
Very good video. God pulled me out of the 501c3 religious organization in 2020 when they were all closing their doors over covid. There are just no churches to go to in my area. Most are either freemason driven or turn their lights down to bring about some experience during "worship ". It's very lonely when your eyes are open and you try to follow the Lord.....but I consider it taking up my cross. Most don't understand....and it's not easy, but it's commanded! Again, great video (as sad as it truly is).
Preach that
Stay strong Brother, our calling is to pickup our cross, deny ourselves and follow Christ. We must be overcomers, you are not alone. I bear my own cross daily. Christ is with us.
Amen! You are fully awake. Billy Graham was 33rd degree. The deception runs deep!
Exactly, you said what I am feeling. I gave up trying to find a church in my town. Pastors with skinny jeans, fog machines, loud music, guilt trips about tithing and giving. You leave empty. I can go to the dog park and worship God.
@@linscats In my city there are no churches that preach the truth. There are some good preachers online who have helped me. Joe Schimmel, Pastor Charles Lawson and Joe Kirby hope this helps.
You’ve verbalized a lot of things I never knew how to say about Christian music or the music industry in general, but wanted to say for many years and have attempted. Thank you for making this.
How do you see it?
Modern Christian music is largely occult in nature, serving felt needs, mystical “repetition” of certain lyrics like it’s a sort of witchy incantation, same four chords over and over to soothe the listener…and it’s the same pre-packaged stuff as what comes out of Hollywood.
@@borisvandruff7532 It's to be expected
@@borisvandruff7532 now it's my turn to say YOU verbalized what I thought.
Thank you, I am feeling so disheartened and can not find a good solid church locally… right now I am focused on reading my Bible and practicing discernment… I am praying to find a good church soon. Until then I will not compromise.. the narrow path , easily we can be mislead and lost
I love your video. God has taken me out of church and has me on prayer assignments instead. When I enter the man made system I feel so sick inside.
I believe God has a remnant outside of the anti christ church. Keep sharing your videos. May God give you real fruit that remains.
I share your belief too Cindy. As this world begins to change, the megachurch with either be shut down or grow larger (and more worldly) and there will be a remnant who has scattered but will be able to meet and continue service the true God.
There is a Reason the churches were shut down during the COVID-19 'pandemic': People were forced to reevaluate WHY they went to their church.
Thanks, Joshua, for being faithful and true to a calling of God that presents an opportunity to others, such as myself, to hear a biblical perspective not readily available in this day and time. All glory to Christ our God, but much appreciation to you for being a faithful servant. Blessings to you, brother.
Biblical perspective hasn't changed if you actually read a Bible...
I was once a leader in a mega church God got me out I was so tired of seeking after THE BLESSING all I ever wanted was JESUS!!!! All they want is the blessings not Jesus. Jesus is so much more then the blessing 🥰🥰
Jesus IS the blessing.
@@Beencouraged777 amen he really is🥰
full respect for you and your brave decision!
@@truthseeker6584 thank you🥰
2 things that are ruining churches today are denominations and church membership. i am content to be a church attender
You are so right. We've seen it personally. Left a large denomination we were end many years ago. They base the pastors salary on the number of members they bring in. It has made many pastors become nothing but herrings. We attend church, but we do not become members.
Sounds like a gym its gym memberships etc.
the infiltration of secret societies. "The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves". ~Vladimir Lenin.
Thank you Josh, for listening to the Holy Spirit. I too came out from among them and have been teaching truth for years now. I remember doing street ministry with you. It took a couple of years but the Holy Spirit opened my eyes. I love you brother and pray for you much.And pray for the eye's of people to open .
I agree with this completely. I would never be involved with mega- churches or contemporary “ christian” music. It is revolting and a poor imitation of the world . Its like a nightclub without the booze. Just blasphemous
Pretty much! Smoke machines, light shows, full band and rock concert
Super religious Calvinists churches do it too. The model for mega-churches is not defined by denomination.
Marc Sorenson, ''it's like a nightclub without the booze.'' Not according to some of the girls who managed to escape from Hillsong. The booze was flowing by the barrel load. Mind you, there were also soft drinks on offer, and a smattering of consensual sex. Unless the girls passed out of course.
Right on point. Got out over 20 years ago and oh how the Lord Jesus has helped me to grow by leaps and bounds ever since. Peace and blessings.
I have been to many churches in my time, and only 2 stood out as legit and spirit led, and it was because of the Pastor’s who lived hand to mouth in modesty, if not poverty. The last church I attended seemed promising, and they rented space at a school every Sunday for years, raising funds to build their own church. I stopped attending for a few years and decided to go to an Easter service in their new, lavish church they had built. I was appalled that the Easter sermon was 10 minutes about Jesus and 20 minutes about giving more than 10%…. asking people to give half their income to the church. I never went back. Only 2 of the 8 churches I’ve attended regularly in my life actually seemed legit, at least until the Pastor passed away at one and the other moved away. Their replacements were con men who ran it into the ground. At this point in my life, I still love God, but I don’t trust those who proclaim to be his shepherds. As soon as they start talking about money, I shake the dust from my feet and walk away. I attended a funeral at a church and the pastor had more gold and jewelry on than King Solomon, and even slighted the deceased about not being a man of many resources. His Jaguar was parked in the space that said ‘Pastor’. I was nauseated.
Great response and I agree!!
Unbelievable. Some people who claim to be Christians, have no shame, or are serious about following the teachings of Christ.
Easter and Christmas are not biblical. Start celebrating God's festivals and your eyes will truly be opened.
I’m sure it’s difficult to bring out the wrong in our churches, I’m sure they are sincere people in them. But I’m thankful for the boldness to warn of the snares in these mega churches. May God open the eyes of His sheep and flee these churches.
Incredibly Comprehensive!
This is heartache, but I find consolation in God using you Joshua to EXPOSE the con artists.
It is much sacrifice to do what you're doing.
May the Lord Jesus strengthen and uphold you.
Thank you Joshua for another compelling video of exposing Mega Churchianity to this disturbing degree!!! God Bless You Brother 🙏🙏🙏
Second time watching this. Even more aggravating. Thanks Josh it’s so disgusting to see for what it is.
I am glad to pastor a small church and teach his word and just be real.
This is an important, incisive video. I have visited small churches, and the quaintness and Spirit in them is just beautiful. I’ve also visited several mega churches, and felt _none_ of the Spirit of God there. God bless you, Joshua. 💛🙏🏼
Absolutely fantastic video Joshua! I hope this open the eyes of those deceived by these mega church “pastors”
Until God's people begin to embrace His discipline, we'll continue to see moral scandals among pastors and evangelists. Nothing being taught at the megachurches helps God's people understand how to cooperate with God in His discipline, and by it, get cleaned up.
This is sad and sobering. Thank you for this video.
The Megachurch has not "destroyed Christianity." It has, however, made real Christianity stand out as being "not that."
You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, Art Houston!!! This Servus Christi person sounds as though he is a servant of the devil, but that's only my opinion!
@@jayonnaj18 he clearly states in the video that it hasn’t “destroyed” Christianity and never will. He said it has destroyed the perception of Christianity because of all the deception and he’s right because it’s turned into a business and has nothing to do with the Biblical Jesus
@@jayonnaj18 the lines these days are so blurred tho. A lot of churches seem to start off ok and humble but then over time they bring in the smoke machines the lights etc. Then the hipster type teachers preach. It’s disgusting.
I quit Church 2 years ago to corrupt I study on my own have learned a lot keep God Commandments and live
Yeah im from turkey as ex muslim and become christian, in turkey protestan churches like america, there is no sincerity
Thank you Joshua. I’m so glad you don’t mince your words or sugar coat anything. I stood behind the counter of the Calvary Chapel cafe 2 years ago and said to my friend there “ A year from now this place will look altogether different.” Neither of us work there any longer!!!! I was there last weekend to fill in as a grandmother for a friend’s son who attends the school there. I stopped by the cafe to say hello. The entire place is struggling to stay afloat. Customer service was the name of the game there. Give people what they want while cafe staff was verbally abused by customers. We saw way too much.
God is not mocked!!! Ever!!
Thank you again, Joshua. God Bless you.
You are missed here on RUclips, I still pray for you and see nobody filling your place in a meaningful way on this ‘mega’ platform. They will wear out the saints, amen, the end of an age is what we are witnessing. Your work on this channel is invaluable, I hope you will return with renewed strength and purpose in Gods will. I watched you for years and admire your courage. Hope all is well, in Christ and Godspeed.
Josh Chavez, please make videos about Mike Todd, pride and the liberal church, definitely Andy Wood and his wife, Stacey playing dress up
Pushing the age of 70, I have seen the mega church phenomenon develop through the years. After attending churches for many, many years, I no longer attend a church setting and I do not feel guilty about it.
This tells our story also.
I don’t blame you. I do online church . So disgusted what the Christian culture has become
The remnant must come out of this monster
The relationship between you and God is between you and God alone.
True christians don't attend "church" the are the church.
If people woke up and cut the funding for these Grifters For God, they would all go away. Please stop worshiping these grifters and giving them your hard earned money 🤬🤬🤬
They don't Grift 4 God their far away from God Almighty their the Synagogues of Satan..it's all to pump up themselves and full of deception...
Very well put together! It’s sad to see all these deceived so called pastors and people following them around like sheep but this information has to be made known! Thank You Very Much! Josh! You’re in our prayers!
Thank you for the prayers. Pray the Lord uses this to reach the saints and build them up in the faith, and perhaps snatch some from the clutches of this deception.
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Thank you for exposing these hypocrites. God bless you, brother!
Thank you for loving Jesus and telling us the truth. I have known this truth for years, but we still need to hear it. Thank you.
This video is amazing and well executed. These are corporate churches who's CEO's/Pastors, all worship Mammon/money. This is a gross perversion of the gospel intent and I worry for their souls.
They are CEOs and kings of their own little kingdoms. They have their reward and will watch it all crumble to their eternal shame.
All teachers and preachers will be held responsible for those they led astray with their false messages. God will deal with them in the end. Seek the truth from the Bible and like minded church congregations.
@@nedraleggett9088 no
I have no guilt leaving the mega-church
This is so good!! We meet in our homes. Sometimes 3 of us sometimes 25. No preacher or leader. We are lead by God. So incredibly beautiful 🙏
Well said, "we are lead by God", so what is your understanding of the meaning of the word "God" because God is your Leader.
Led by the bible .That is led by God, Shelly!
Unbiblical model with no leadership, probably no evangelism, no responsibility, just house-meetings for fellowship.
@@John3.36 it is biblical. The "church" in the bible was meeting in people's homes. We are led by God. Can't get any better than that. No leader to put on a pedestal other than Jesus Christ
@@shellg3320 it is just an excuse to feel better about yourself, but in reality, you are not following the Biblical pattern of leadership, no evangelism is happening, no discipleship of the outside unbelievers. Just insulating together with like minded people disgruntled about Neo-evangelicalism in an insular comfort zone.
It's so bizarre to see these giant gatherings and know they're just a weekly service.
I come from a background of small, localized churches that had youth retreats this size. I think there's value, particularly for young people, in occasionally gathering together in a way that _feels_ more moving and more exciting, because having a way to experience the overwhelming feeling of God and restore your energy in a weary world isn't a bad thing. What _is_ a bad thing is starting to worship the _feeling_ rather than worship God. Having been to those youth retreats as a youth and as an adult, I don't know how any weekly gathering could be organized the same way and not just turn into an obsession with the feeling and a worship of that feeling.
This so True it is now going to Church is like going to a Rock Concert!!!!
Yeah, there's even Christian rock music. Sounds like an Oxymoron to me.
Yup entertainment! We dont sing to entertain.
It’s puzzling to me how any reasonable person can not see that so much of this is business and not truly Christian at its core. Wilful ignorance is the only explanation I have for the abomination that the world sees as Christianity today. Let me ask anyone caught up in it that reads this to just take one step back long enough to ask yourself who it really serves.
Thank you for this video! I often watch your videos for a different doctrinal perspective. As someone who was raised on one side (conservative Presbyterian) then went on the other for many years(charismatic), I have seen exactly what you speak of on BOTH sides. Even worse, “mega church Inc.” is stamped on the hearts of even small town pastors. It has left me looking for a church home and not being able to find because of just the corruption you outline! It is…sad and frustrating.
I used to work for a small group of millionaire entrepreneurs and one of their favorite topics for investment were where to form the next megachurch. The would-be pastors were very much in on those conversations. They are selling a product and definitely getting rich.
the infiltration of secret societies. "The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves". ~Vladimir Lenin.
What an eye-opening, sobering message of how steeped in sin and corruption megachurches are! We as professing Christians who join them need to "get out from among them" indeed. Thank you for sharing this video and its message.
Thank you for this expose. True Christians (an oxymoron though) should be made aware of the wickedness and deceit going on in churches. And thank you too for highlighting Nicky Gumbel and John MacArthur.
Yup!
This is an excellent documentary that exposes the kingdoms of men masquerading as sheep in wolves clothing
Christianity isn’t destroyed, God is refining His beloved by discipline while revealing the tares that grow among the wheat
Many years ago although 20 years in the Lord but very immature, I went to a conference C. Peter Wagner and the like.
At a break I went to a book signing by Dutch Sheets and got his autograph went back to my seat and the Lord spoke to me " Those who receive an autograph will give it"! Believe me I dont speak like that, and my heart condition was revealed. Much has changed since than to God be the glory. I appreciate your work Joshua this was excellent.
I'm glad you were removed from the clutches of that deceiver Wagner and all his false "apostles".
I probably got involved with about every apostate group you can think of, even an ecumenical bible college, but that was my real education. Never stayed in one to long. Assembly of God the longest.
But in 06 I came out of Babylon by Gods grace.
Thank you Josh, your best video yet.
Please share everyone.
I agree with you! God started showing me things about the corruption in so called churches a while ago! I thank him for bringing me out of those places!
Cia pedophile infested tv evangelism billion dollar business listened to women who knew Benny was taken into back room by the money guys and selected to run the scam She was asked are they dangerous characters?" Oh yeah they want that money"!!!
Nothing will ever destroy the Church. “Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14 ASV
YOU have NO IDEA how this information has CONFIRMED how and why the Holy Spirit has directed me in the past 5-6 years......now I'm understanding even better.
Thank you for SHARING TRUTH.....IT IS PRICELESS AND MUCH APPRECIATED.
Stay well and be safe.
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PSALM 91
Thank you so much. I was going to a small humble church that all of sudden bought a huge church a month ago. Before we moved, someone from the church spoke and said God said they we are all leeches stealing a service. Now we have to check the children into a computer and we get a barcode and number. Even though there is only 4 kids. We didn't check in, a man who we never saw before until moving to this church, hunted us down as we were seated, and said you have to check her in. We said no, she can sit with us. Today, I sat in church and cried, listening to Pastor, who has now become a motivational speaker. I feel alone. But am thankful I found this today, and everyone commenting. I am with you all in spirit.
LEAVE that place.
@@ServusChristi Thank you. I made the decision earlier, that today was my last day. May God bless you always.
Hey, I'm not a Christian, but I want to warn you to please don't register yourselves or your children in that church's system
These churches often don't take security seriously and there are often data leaks from them
Also, it wouldn't surprise me if the church is selling this "user" data. The data broker industry is A LOT of money
Amen, Joshua! May God lead many to this video and open their hearts to these unadulterated truths! God bless you for being such an obedient wathchman.
I am glad you included the Calvary chapel cult.....
Many years ago I attended an Alliance church in Edmonton, Alberta while attending university. This church had started 11 or 12 other churches. Once they grew to a certain number, instead of building a megachurch, they would split off another church. The leadership knew the danger of a megachurch back in the early 80's.
Wise leaders. Good for them.
Joshua such an overwhelming sadness looking out at the sea of people who cram into these venues. My senses are in overload.I question so much these days this was so confronting.May the Lord use this video to warn many of the hidden dangers we are facing today as we navigate our lives through this very fallen world “ come out of her my people “every blessing dear brother.
There is no lord
Well done my brother! This is what the people of God need to be admonished about 👍🙏💙. We must keep our eyes on Jesus, not on people.