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Don't give up going to church Mr. Creekmore, everyone is a sinner even pastors and priests, and I'm sure you could find one speaking the unadulterated truth, there are brave pastors and priests that will speak the truth and lead correctly. I understand your frustration though. Visit 10 and maybe 1 is very good.
When my great granny got sick at like 85, before my time…she could not attend any longer but a member 50 years. They would do a service in her back yard weekly on the farm, bring food, preach then fellowship after. Was a different time
I’m in the same boat you’re in. I appreciate your honesty. I can’t stomach all that 501c3 government church business anymore myself. I am born again and the Holy Spirit dwells in me and that’s why I like you can discern right from wrong and what is good and evil. Thanks for sharing!!
I don't go anymore because the law PUBLICATION 1828/501C3 incorporation of the church. I was a Minister. PUBLICATION 1828/501c3 makes the church a creature of the state!!! 95% of churches in America are incorporated creatures of the state! WE DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF A BRICK AND MORTAR CHURCH BUILDING, WE ARE THE CHURCH!!! These churches are replacing Jesus Christ with the state as the head of their church! They made a deal with the devil. Church isn't a legal entity, it is a spiritual entity... blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love to all
M.D., I agree with your reasons for not going to church. I pray in private at home. Read the Bible and try to be kind and decent to all the people I come across.
When I was told I had to go on the computer and make an appointment for the church to pray for someone in my family I made up my mind that it really wasn't for me. The church before this, the Pastor was supposed to come to my house because of some serious issues going on in our lives and he kept putting us off because he was more interested in going to meetings to get money to build a big huge church. Then one of the ladies we went to church with got quite nasty with my 8 year old Granddaughter. That was it for me. I read my Bible. I Pray. I have been saved and Baptized. The Good Lord knows I love him and believe in him with all my heart. That's what matters.
I don’t blame you one bit. I don’t attend anymore as well. We read the Bible daily as a family and pray together and are all saved and have been baptized. I do want to get involved with helping those less fortunate in some way soon 🥰
I am in agreement with you. Totally. You have to be discerning - that’s why God gave us a brain, my momma used to say. Thank you for being strong enough to be honest with everyone - I believe the Good Lord is truly proud of you for it.
I really Don't care what church you go to.. That's between you and God..NO CHURCH IS going to get you into Heaven.. Asking for forgiveness of your sins, Accepting Jesus as your Lord and savior does not require a church building....Believe in your HEART That Jesus is Lord and he rose from the dead.. THATS ALL between you and God and NONE else's business. 💯
You can have church anywhere at anytime; don't forget that. It's hard to keep positive and a good heart in these trying times but always try to treat your fellow man and woman with kindness.
It's been several years since I've been to church on a regular basis. I "tithe" by helping people in need. I love having a waiter or waitress and the Holy Spirit instructs me to give them a fifty or hundred dollar tip or someone's card in the grocery store doesnt work and I take care of it. Blessing others is the greatest feeling. Much love MD Creekmore!
I had someone from a church ask me to pray once, out loud. He said, "You can tell a lot about a person by the way they pray." Appalled by his audacity, I replied, "I'm sorry but I was taught that prayer is between you and God." Or something like that, I can't remember quite exactly but close enough. As the youth these days say, big yikes. Edit: Forgot to mention, this happened when I caved to pressure to reach out to a "great church" for help. He didn't want to help after I refused his request but even if he had, I wouldn't have accepted. My beliefs are not for sale.
I like how you answered that ❤️ Wish I did that when I was asked that same question. I just did as they asked, although I felt extremely uncomfortable about it. I have learned so much more since then.
I don't believe in confession to men. That's a lot of trust that in times past has gotten the confessor killed. But I've seen people leave a confessional smiling and very relieved. Go back thru and read Mark, in the gospels. There are many examples. From the woman with an issue of blood to the man casting out demons that wasn't an opostile. Lately I've been listening to catholic exorcists and orthodox priests.
I had myself baptized at 23. I did start attending church at about my early 20's. I am 54 now, and no longer go to church. It's greed that made me leave. I felt like I was being given a sales pitch at church by a sleazy used car salesman. I understand their are bad pastors out there. But my second experience left me pissed. I joined another church and the paster wanted to send someone to my home to interview me and my then husband. I welcomed the idea, thinking they wanted to get to know us and see if we were interested in helping the community. Nope. He wanted to review our finances to suggest and appropriate amount to be donated to the church. Well. I told him to get his ass outta my house! And that moment was the end of church for me. I can be faithful, spirtual, and live a loving life without visiting a church.
My Pastor keeps bringing up that other churches “require” a 10% tithe, but ours does not, yet it has an $8,000 per week budget and is $678K in debt for a school it built. If I ran my household budget like that, I’d be bankrupt.
I have had a similar experience in the past, last "church" I have visited. I started watching and listening to Charles Stanley's sermons online and it is the best thing I could have done, he's a good teacher for me and my family. God will lead you wherever you need to be.
Amen M.D., amen! I absolutely agree with you - so many churches are full of hypocrites and pastors that are afraid to "get involved". I don't attend church any longer for those exact reasons. But- I know God loves me and I talk to Him all the time!😊
Preach it brother! I haven’t been to traditional church in 20 years! Yet I get up at 4 am to pray before working full time. We pray before eating! I thank the Lord throughout the day! The way you worshiped as a child is how God intended!
AMEN 🙏✝️🙏 Start my Day and End my Day with the LORD, And through out the Day, there is no special Time, Any Time, give the PRAISE FOR HIS GRACE AND MERCY 🙏
I was so happy to find a Baptist church back in April who's Pastor said all the things he should be saying. Sadly he just retired last week. 😢 now on the hunt for another brave pastor who will lead his flock accordingly.
GOD BLESS YOU, I'm a Born Again Christian, Christian as a baby in the catholic church left that rubbish at 17 years old, 25 years later was Baptist in the local swimming pool by 2 Born again Christian, went to a church ( building) for 6 years had similar experience 3 years before the pandemic, ( plandemic ) still have 2 brothers in Christ to fellowship with that are prue bloods
We feel the same way. Before the c19 virus, I had cancer. There were many who prayed for us and we are grateful for the prayers. But the true ministry to us was from the truckers my husband would see everyday. I will never forget that. In fact, one he only saw one day told him "She's got this! God is with her!" He never calls in the afternoon when working but did that afternoon and I could hear the tears in his voice. I need to hear that I was going to be okay and never looked back. Now that was true ministry. We have never really found a true church. We read "The Scriptures" and are looking at following Torah as Jesus did. There is a remnant that will do God's will and take a stand.
Find a good Messianic Synagogue online that speaks to you. Some are more "orthodox" Jewish in their rituals, under an attempt to attrack lost Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jews. Some are more relaxed in their rules in that women can wear Tallits and kippahs and the home life might not be as strict, but still have the Hebrew and the English. My experience is that most Messianic Synagogues are respectful of how much or how little your Rabinical life is at home. This just isn't discussed beyond, be sure not to bring pork or other unkosher food to synagogue for oneg (where we eat food together after the service). Learn the Jewish roots of the Bible. You want to have the whole Bible as apart of your life. I am a Messianic Jew who now goes to a Lutheran church, due to Lord leading me there for the sermons and because the route to my Synagogue was getting too dangerous. However, I watch several different synagogues online, depending on what I'm in the mood for. Practicing Sukkot (can't translate into English, sorry), Pesach - Passover with the meaning behind it, is so awesome, because you can see where Y'Shua-Jesus is the messiah in the Matzo. There are some good books on the Feast of the Tabernacles. Sam Nadler, Stan Telchin, Barney Kasdan - are all good authors. Some Messianic synagogues on youtube: Adat Yeshua Messianic Sysnagogue Norwich, Beth Hallel, Shuvah Yisrael Messianic Synagogue, Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue, and Mishkahn David Messianic Synagogue. Best Wishes!
Shuvah Yisrael is one of my fave for the litergy, as they show the hebrew and pronunciation on the screen in the video. They also have dancing which I love! However, Mishkahn David Messianic Synagogue, has some really good teachings about Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus. Plus, he teaches on the New Testament from a Jewish perspective.
I don't go church either. Every time I visited a church, I was always shunned and ignored. For some reason, the women of the church didn't like me. The last church I visited had a women's Bible Study. When I went to Bible Study I was told to leave because it was a closed Bible Study. After that incident I never went back to church. Nowadays I Get together with coworkers once a week. We Study the Bible and fellowship at a local restaurant.
My pastor told me to get the arm thing. I’ve been sick for 2 1/2 years even though I only got one dose. I’m 76. I pray I won’t go to hell because of that shot.
No you won't go to hell for that. Anyone who believes in salvation through Christ can't go to hell. We become part of the body of Christ upon believing. God is sovereign and will not go back on his word once we're saved by Grace. The mark doesn't come until the last part of the great tribulation and we won't be here for that because we'll already be in heaven when Christ comes for his own.
@@RightlyDividingMysteryWomaneven Satan believes in Jesus, he knows Jesus' is the real deal. It's more than just believing, it's faithfulness to Him that gets us where we need to go, through the narrow gate. We all fall short every day but we must keep the faith and finish strong.
I am right there with you brother! Where two or more are gathered in His name. I taught my children God watches us 24/7/365 not just for an hour or two while we are in a special building. My kids are now 32 (twins), 29 and 25 and I still get compliments of how kind and helpful they are; makes my momma's heart proud. Instead of tithing we put food in blessing boxes for needy families. We volunteer and help when and where we can. I am a do as I do parent so I started them early with helping hand out blessing bags to homeless, working in soup kitchens, donating new coats for kids in the fall, donating things to battered womens shelters etc. The Bible as it stands now isn't what was originally written. Too many folks changed it to fit their wishes and then you have the translation issue where again it's changed. I do my best to stick to the 10 commandments and just be kind and helpful. We each have to walk our own path to walk and I know He walks with me always. Many blessings to you M.D. Don't worry about the haters.
Yes, one of the translations I think regularly about, especially in these times. In the Hebrew Thou shall not kill is actually Thou shall not murder. Big difference. Ultimately though it is down to you how you choose to interpret this commandment.
I absolutely agree with you! The first 3 lines of your comment are EXACTLY what I believe. I taught my children and my grandchildren (who are boy & girl twins) the same
Thank you for your wisdom and teachings about the churches. A corporate tax exempt 501c3 is not a church. We never attend these places of worship. We gather in small groups in homes or nature/outside, as a small remnant of truth seekers. We have tent/camping gatherings in the forests, parks, off grid with no electronic devices. The primitive gatherings with no phones, internet, or distractions. Just worship in nature. Pray for peace...
Well said! I don't feel so alone in that I feel the exact same. I gave up searching in person for a church a long time ago. I read my Bible and I "talk to God" all the time, mostly giving gratitude for my blessings and asking for His protection and guidance. I feel and see God in action in my life and in the lives of others all the time! I have gone to many online services and recently found a preacher who isn't afraid to speak the truth! Finally!! He impressed me one recent Sunday by telling the congregation to prepare for the hard times coming and said he didn't care if it upset someone, they needed to be upset! Amen!!! There is also a preppers Bible study on @The Prepping Artists channel that has been awesome in recent weeks! God bless you my brother! 🙏🏻💯💪🏻🥰
@RandomZero222 I left a reply and for some reason it was taken down. Google "Harmony Comminity Church in Byron, Ga." and find the podcasts on their website. God bless!! 🙏🏻
I haven't gone for quite sometime either, with one of my main issues being how the church wasn't talking at all about what is going on in the world, and warning people. So I completely understand your feelings about that!!
I have been a Christian all my life. Member of a church, tithed weekly, ended up in hospital, two blood transfusions, and never had a visit from church or members of the church. Havent been to church since then. I have the lord in my heart, and speak with God everyday.
Md I totally relate to what you're saying. I was raised a catholic and live as a minority in my new homeland. Exactly the same. I've come to worship better in the middle of nowhere or alone in an isolated chapel. Our churches are our hearts and our outreach period.
I cannot find a church anywhere that will talk about the important issues of the day, and I’ve visited a lot of churches. Why are so many pastors so resistant to talking about the pressing issues? I’ve heard some say that they’re afraid of losing their tax exempt status, like you said. I’ve also heard that some pastors may be afraid of losing tithers. I sometimes feel like I can’t find any real Christians anywhere, even though I live in America. The American church is nothing like the church in the book of Acts.
Instead of tithing we decided to help out a single mom of two kids. Gave them a house free of rent, electricity, gas, water and about $400 a month of household stuff from Amazon. This went on for 6 1/2 years. She got into drugs, moved in her sister and boyfriend. We agreed to help her not the sister and boyfriend. We thought we were doing a good thing but she never got through school in 6 1/2 years. I tithe to gold coins now and stack them. And ammo. 😂😂
AMEN! God is calling many people out of the church “system” because of the lukewarmness. You are exactly right, they refuse to confront sin or talk about anything controversial. There is going to be so much blood on many of their hands.
I used to go to this church and even help bringing vegetables to give away from a local store . at the end of the day what ever was left over it went to the dumpster. I asked the manager if I can give those vegetables to some people who can use them. The manager told me to give those people anything I want to give which it was nice of me to help them. The rumor started at the church that the HISPANIC IS STEALING THE VEGETABLES. I heard the rumor and went to the manager she told me not to pay attention to those gossepers and to keep doing what I was doing. Later a church member told me that if I wanted to keep doing this job I must cut my beard off I told him NO. Next thing I was kicked out
Good evening creekmore. I've been through the same struggles/ questions as you. Here's what I've learned. The preacher is there to bring and promote God's kingdom. Not the kingdom of the world with all its politics, jabs and endless quibbling and arguments. We have all week to fight the kingdom of the world battles. The church should promote unity within God's kingdom. The Bible tells us theres two very different and distinct kingdom's. Jesus said give unto ceaser what is ceasars Second, we go to church to worship God. When we start looking at the "hypocrites" around us we're no longer focusing on God which is why we are there. Let God deal with and judge the hypocrite. . I still struggle with this even though I know what I'm supposed to do. Third, if you believe God created the world, the mountains, the sun, moon, stars, and ocean's, I have to believe he was able to inspire kings, and other men to write his word down for us in a book just exactly how he wanted. It would have been an easy task by comparison to creation. Finally, it's not always easy to find a good church. I drive an hour and a half to get to mine if that's any indication. My wife is fond of telling me that if I ever find a perfect church not to go to it because I'll ruin it. Church can be a big blessing in many ways. Praying for you. God bless
While I attend church I get where you are coming from. We left our church of 10 years when they did what ever they were told for the vid. Our new church is pretty in your face about a lot of things. To the point that it upsets people and they leave for lukewarm churches. Its too bad things always get so twisted when it comes to our relationship with God. Years ago church was in our homes or very small buildings, its supposed to be personal. Stay blessed!
I don't go anymore because the law PUBLICATION 1828/501C3 incorporation of the church. I was a Minister. PUBLICATION 1828/501c3 makes the church a creature of the state!!! 95% of churches in America are incorporated creatures of the state! WE DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF A BRICK AND MORTAR CHURCH BUILDING, WE ARE THE CHURCH!!! These churches are replacing Jesus Christ with the state as the head of their church! They made a deal with the devil. Church isn't a legal entity, it is a spiritual entity... blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love to all
We used to have church in our home when I was a young girl. The churches I've been to in the past 10 years aren't about gathering to worship God but for a show (just like you said). I've not been to church in 2 or 3 years because it's gotten to be more of a hinderence than a help. It's so discouraging.
Mmhmm I'm so sick of the "traditional" service at 9 and the "contemporary" service at 11. I'll probably offend people but y'all can keep your "praise bands" that sing vapid, repetitive church-campy sounding songs with the lyrics up on a screen. These aren't even big churches, either. They're quite small, desperately trying to stay relevant any way they can. The congregation (even some of the older members) wear spaghetti straps, tight skirts, sports hats and jerseys...call me stuffy and a prude but if you're going to go to church, dress for it.
Me too! Jesus is Lord over my life. But I will not be held in bondage by a social club that puts my Lords name on Halloween and every other pagan holiday and call it Christian. We are the Church. The strongest followers of Jesus Christ who truly have the Holy Spirit in them cannot tolerate idolatry or the Jezebel spirit that is running ramped in todays social organizations that call themselves Christians. I love you brother! God has opened your eyes also. What we are seeing is heartbreaking!
We don't go to a 501c3 church either anymore. Most are social hour, we are not young here. Total agreement with you. We are not part of the "ecumenical" movement. The road is narrow.
Boss man always tried to get me to go to his church,, i told him why would i want to go there and meet all the people who have shunned me & talked 💩 about me for the past 6 days, and on Sunday the 2 faced hypocrite's wanna shake my hand and call me "Brother"
I quit going to church MD because they do not call people up to be prayed for, or preach salvation in Christ Jesus. The 501 c3 churches obey the Gov! Jesus did NOT obey the Gov! Enough said! Stay in the Word, pray, witness to the lost! Thanks MD.
I believe you should surround yourself with other believers if it’s the church that’s the problem find another church that means you have to get out and visit other churches and when doing so have to ask God to lead you to His house that will help you grow and get you closer to him
@@joeblow2580 It's not actually His house. It's just a meeting house where believers congregate and many lost people will be there also. Acts 7:49 KJV - 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?
@@manuelmartinez9828 It is really hard to find a good church. So many believers haven't found one and we should leave one that has become corrupted and find another. You are right that we should keep praying and searching for one. Not just give up and assume that there isn't somewhere that God wants us to go. Believers getting together is supposed to be for encouragement and edification. No church is perfect because none of us are perfect. What about people's children also? It's good for children to be exposed to the wholesome things of God when they are young.
@@joeblow2580 Back then Jesus was alive and walking on the earth. After He died the veil of the temple was rent and there was no more of God's presence in the temple/tabernacle; no more sacrifices, no more priests going into the holy of holies. We are now God's temple and the Holy Spirit dwells in us as believers. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 KJV 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1 Corinthians 3:9 KJV - For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. Revelation 1:6 KJV - And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
A lot of people in my town act like "oh you can just go to any church in the county and you'll be accepted just fine, there's no excuse not to go." In reality if you walked into a random church uninvited, especially being a man by yourself it'll be very awkward and at first people will kind of make a circle around you, which is understandable. It's just difficult to make yourself want to go through all that awkward stuff on Sunday or just stay at home and do your church day and praying privately.
Wow. Boy did you hit the nail on the head!!! I went through the same thing. I no longer attend church, and I am conscious of what these people actually are. They are groupies of the pastor. If he is away for the weekend, the attendance DROPS to about 20 - 25% of regular attendees! Thanks for a great YT post. the Bible has been manipulated by man to suit his desires.
Thank you for making this video! I stopped going when I saw my church march lock step with Fauchi. I believe my church is true but led by mortal men who are fallible.
Our doors may have been closed because of the government but we still had service. Our church was online for a while and then the pastor and officers and a few choir members of the church held service. Our church flourished. We didn’t take any money from the government either. We’ve been (whole church) back in our church for a long time now but we still offer online as well ( members away from home, like our college students can still enjoy service). The people are the church. I go to church for the fellowship. There are good and bad people everywhere ( not just at the church, but at work, at the grocery store etc… but people still go don’t they).
How refreshing to hear your views on church! Myself, I think it does a lot of people good but I don't attend. Church is a support group and my faith is strong enough that I don't need a support group. Churches get a lot of things wrong, in my opinion. And no one believes me when I tell them about the King James version. What kind of parent sends their child to eternal punishment?! The Bible was written by men, perhaps inspired by God, but undoubtedly twisted by their own views and hangups. Thanks for always being honest.
Just saying this as clarification, not as an argument. Everyone is not a child of God. The children of God are the people who have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior. Everyone can accept Jesus and become a child of God. Those who don't are making their choice not to accept the offering of Jesus as the sacrifice to atone for their sins (and everyone sins).
I am a born again, Bible believing Christ-follower but do not currently go to a church building each Sunday. It seems as though the church is currently apostate, and I believe the church is once again in dire need of a reformation. In the meantime, by the grace of God, and with His help I will continue to “be” the church- not “go” to church.
I totally agree with you I pray everynight before I go to sleep. I dont have to pay the church to pray .I had a friend that his church told him how much of his income to give them !!! When i was a kid my parents were members of a Methodist church. 1 of our neighbors were Babtist the other neighbor were Catholic . So I went to the Baptist church with one neighbor and got babtized .also went to the catholic church and took communion and went to the methodist church with friends because my parents didnt go. ❤
Hey man, ya' gotta' keep tryin' I'm 60 and just 3 years ago I found a church that I even wanted to be a member of. It was a whole lot of churches along the way too. I have long hair, have pretty much my whole life, I smoke, and I was not raised in a church family. Quite the opposite. So maybe you can imagine some of the flack I got. I would give up for a while, discouraged, and then eventually I would start looking for other places to try again. I go to a little country church, called "Country Bible Church". It's a small church, maybe a couple hundred members, at most, guessing. Non denominational. Pastor preaches from the Bible. He reads from NKJ, but I have a NLT, and nobody has ever said anything about what Bible I'm reading, or about my hair or that I smoke. I haven't even gotten any funny looks from anyone, IN OVER 3 YEARS. I was baptized in a small local lake in the summer, after my first year here, and applied for membership after my 2nd year, and now past 3 years. It took a long time, and a whole lot of discouragement to get here, but honestly I'm glad I kept tryin', not that it was so hard to get here. But if I would have totally given up, and not started looking again, I never would have found this place. "I drove past this church for over a year, procrastinating, thinking "I should maybe try there and see what it's like." Then after going here awhile, I wished I would've started going way back when I was thinking I should check it out over a year earlier. Anyways, I do completely understand and agree with what your meanin' tho, 100%. Maybe my experience might give you a little encouragement to start maybe lookin' again.. Either way, God Bless. And ultimately, it's not a building that's God's house, His church. His church is His people literally. So, I think you're just fine not going to a building. God knows your heart. The Bible does say that we are supposed to gather together, but that could mean as little as two. "............. when two or more are gathered in My name.............."
Thank you for your comment. The body of Christ is literally that the body of Christ that is the church. I have been to many churches all my life, but I'm at the point now, we worshipped in our home with other believers and in their homes as well. We also take communion every Sunday together. Our Bible of choice is Holme illustrated study Bible. I sometimes wonder when the scripture talks about a great falling away from the church not meaning the body of Christ but the physical building church in the end times.
I've been watching an online church going on 10 years now. It is the Word of Life Johnson City (WOLJC), out of Tennessee. Pastor Donny Reagan is one of those preachers that tells it like it should be told.
There are many churches that are telling people about what is going on in the world. Jack Hibb’s church is just one example of a great church that speaks the truth and also keeps people up to date on what is going on in the world. The churches that want to just keep it safe and not speak the truth or talk about any controversial topics are losing people. The ones that showed bravery during Covid and didn’t keep their doors shut have grown a lot.
I used to follow Jack Hibbs until I learned to rightly divide the Word. He and many others in his circle apply the prophecies exclusively for Israel to the church. Paul is the apostle for the Gentiles and we're to follow Romans through Philemon. We're also not the bride of Christ, in fact that's not anywhere in the Bible. Israel is to inherit the earthly kingdom. We're given all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. We are the body of Christ.
You are absolutely correct! Many Pastors are stepping up to the plate, and Jack Hibbs along with many others are selfless with their time, to preach the Gospel and educate the flock. What bothers me are the Wolves in Sheeps Clothing who distort the TRUTH of God's word, and have many following them. I am well aware of these end days, and the prophecy of the falling away... Those who put their Faith in Man, will always be disappointed. Those who put their Faith in the Lamb of God, will NEVER regret it. God bless!
I hear you bro. I've been searching for my beliefs these last 4-5 years, started off Protestant (tried a Baptist church) ended up Catholic. I see the same kind of stuff across denominations. I'm just doing my own thing now, saying my prayers, reading the bible, and living a life in effort to please God with out attending Church. God bless, and thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.
Why were the 3 followers thrown in the fiery furnace? Because they refused to obey the King. If they had obeyed the king, the sin would be on their heads not the king's. Same with Daniel in the lion's den. I agree with you about the sad condition of the churches now days.
I quit going to church many years ago for a lot of the reasons you mentioned. Most, preachers and church goers are hypocrites. People in church fight like cats, it socializing and gossiping. Don’t here anybody talking bout the Ten Commandments. Plus I don’t go along with church doctrines, it’s fundamentalist black and white, any thing outside of that not acceptable. Some church goers I know are some of the most miserable people I know, thanks MD
It's all about relationship brother. Good for you. "Where two or more are gathered". That's church. Thanks for saying this. I actually know a lot of Christ followers that do the same. I'm actually following a fellow that teaches classes and explains the Hebrew translation. It has a completely different tone to God's word. All the best on your walk with our Holy Father. Thanks for the videos my friend
Im a southern baptist. And quit going to church. My dad died. The church never came to help me or see me. Than my 2 sisters died. All i heard was people talking bad. Spreading rumers. Still no one brought me dinners or visited me. My mom died and my last sister died. I stopped way before that. I dont go. I do read the bible every sunday. My dad never went. And always said just go talk to god under a tree. I do pray. I will never stop praying. And i will always have hope. Hope for america. Hope for our president trump. What you do is your business no one elses. Dont give up your hope. I havent
MD you spoke the truth and people these days cannot stand the truth. Just keep doing what you're doing and you don't need to go to church to believe in God pray to God. You can't buy your way into Heaven by going to church giving them your money to pay for your sins. But many preachers will tell you put your money in the pot and I'll pray for you.
Correct. Most churches avoid social issues to avoid protests or to avoid loss of membership. Hard to find one that doesn’t. I don’t go to church. But I have my own relationship with God.
Fantastic! Information . And thank you for all your efforts to help us. You are greatly appreciated. Please stay Strong and God bless you and your family. Excellent video!
We the few true are the church, not the organized church systems or buildings... I came out of her in 2011, but Although I don't belong to a church system, I do belong to my Saviour 👑🙌🏻 ❤️🙏🏻❤️👑🕊 We shall know them by their fruits and Love for one another!
A neighboring town got a new Priest. The called him the “baby priest” because he was so young. A young, good looking fella in a new town. It came out that he was having multiple affairs with several of the married ladies in that Catholic Church. Personally, I was raised Baptist, and I’ve heard many screaming preachers, I won’t be screamed at by any dang body.
The brother and wife of my best friend goes to the same church. I helped my friend for many years because he was sick. His brother and sister in law never did anything for him. He passed away and his brother and sister in law went to this church and told people that I stoled 52 thousand dollars from them and that I was a monster. Every thing was because they though my friend had money and since he didn't they wanted me to give them money
I really enjoyed the video. I can relate to a lot of things you're saying, most notably that everyone doesn't have to believe the exact same to get along with each another and to be saved.
For all my mother and i did to support church for 12 years, they were not there for her when she needed emotional support and definitely not since C started, and don't visit now. I'm done, some good folks and lot of hypocrites. Will no longer support or attend. It's pitiful and sad, They forget about the older folks.
you would make a great neighbor , a great preacher , preisident friend , brother , yes, I love you, cause you love Jesus me and you are the church ! my precious friend, M D Creekmore !!!
Praise God for you and your decision. I made the same decision for many of the same reasons over 30 years ago. I refused to sit there and be lied to from the pulpit and never hear any truth about what was going on in the world. This is what seminaries have done to "preachers". The enemy trains these people and has been for many decades. I feel God has blessed me because I haven't caved and gone back all these years. The Bible contains the words of God, but so much of it is historical and written by men, period.
Former Methodist here, and from a long line of Methodists back to the beginning of the denomination. I've had enough of only talking about GAAAAAD'S LOOOOOOOVE and how AAAAWWWWESOME GAAAAAAD is. That's the only safe message that is allowed. Evil has been at work in the church and the entire Western world, and we're not allowed to point at it and call it what it is. You can't defend yourself against evil if you can't recognize it, and you can't recognize if you can't describe it and discuss it. You're supposed to be the three monkeys and see, hear and speak of no evil. I mentioned to one Methodist lady a while back that I was binge watching Yellowstone. She recoiled and exclaimed, "Oh I can't watch all those BAD people!" Yep, and that's how the West is lost.
🎶 Our Gaaaaaaaad is an awesome Gaaaaaaad He reeeiiiigns from Heaven above with wiiiiiiiisdom power and love our Gaaaaaaad is an awesome Gaaaaaad (complete with all the hand motions) 🎶 Not Methodist but holy moly did that remind me of that song from camp lol
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Don't give up going to church Mr. Creekmore, everyone is a sinner even pastors and priests, and I'm sure you could find one speaking the unadulterated truth, there are brave pastors and priests that will speak the truth and lead correctly. I understand your frustration though. Visit 10 and maybe 1 is very good.
501c3’s are part of the Nicolaitans mentioned in Revelation. You’re better off not being a part of that.
Search Jordan Maxwell Genesis translated then pay attention
If God is real, the entire Earth is church.
Congregation is Not Very Loving & Doesn’t Include Us!!
When my great granny got sick at like 85, before my time…she could not attend any longer but a member 50 years. They would do a service in her back yard weekly on the farm, bring food, preach then fellowship after. Was a different time
I’m in the same boat you’re in. I appreciate your honesty. I can’t stomach all that 501c3 government church business anymore myself. I am born again and the Holy Spirit dwells in me and that’s why I like you can discern right from wrong and what is good and evil. Thanks for sharing!!
I don't go anymore because the law PUBLICATION 1828/501C3 incorporation of the church. I was a Minister. PUBLICATION 1828/501c3 makes the church a creature of the state!!! 95% of churches in America are incorporated creatures of the state! WE DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF A BRICK AND MORTAR CHURCH BUILDING, WE ARE THE CHURCH!!! These churches are replacing Jesus Christ with the state as the head of their church! They made a deal with the devil. Church isn't a legal entity, it is a spiritual entity... blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love to all
Amen 😊
Exactly! Co vd showed us the gov...came to collect from the 5.0.1.c3...
It is unconstitutional and should be challenged.
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M.D., I agree with your reasons for not going to church. I pray in private at home. Read the Bible and try to be kind and decent to all the people I come across.
Stop calling the place of fellowship, church. People are the church.
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@@gnjprice blah blah blah - get a grip person... you are probably a reason why some people dont go to whatever you want to call it
When I was told I had to go on the computer and make an appointment for the church to pray for someone in my family I made up my mind that it really wasn't for me. The church before this, the Pastor was supposed to come to my house because of some serious issues going on in our lives and he kept putting us off because he was more interested in going to meetings to get money to build a big huge church. Then one of the ladies we went to church with got quite nasty with my 8 year old Granddaughter. That was it for me. I read my Bible. I Pray. I have been saved and Baptized. The Good Lord knows I love him and believe in him with all my heart. That's what matters.
I don’t blame you one bit. I don’t attend anymore as well. We read the Bible daily as a family and pray together and are all saved and have been baptized. I do want to get involved with helping those less fortunate in some way soon 🥰
An appointment? Sheesh...you dodged a bullet.
That was probably the best sermon I’ve heard in a long while. Amen
Agreed
@@joycebegnaud9645 he didn’t send someone around to pass the hat 😂
Yes yes!! I agree!
Amen
@@MtnBoar 😂😂😂😂
I am in agreement with you. Totally. You have to be discerning - that’s why God gave us a brain, my momma used to say. Thank you for being strong enough to be honest with everyone - I believe the Good Lord is truly proud of you for it.
Followers of Christ are the Church, not a building.
Amen!
I’m glad to hear I am not the only one who feels this way!
I agree with you 100%. I don't go to church anymore for same reasons
It sure isn't worth it. I was dragged to church when I was a kid. Haven't been back since the day I escaped.
I really Don't care what church you go to.. That's between you and God..NO CHURCH IS going to get you into Heaven.. Asking for forgiveness of your sins, Accepting Jesus as your Lord and savior does not require a church building....Believe in your HEART That Jesus is Lord and he rose from the dead.. THATS ALL between you and God and NONE else's business. 💯
Amen I agree 🥰
Amen I agree 💯
Right their with you and him. I feel the same way
You don’t go to “church”, the people are the church. You go to a place of fellowship!
You can have church anywhere at anytime; don't forget that. It's hard to keep positive and a good heart in these trying times but always try to treat your fellow man and woman with kindness.
It's been several years since I've been to church on a regular basis. I "tithe" by helping people in need. I love having a waiter or waitress and the Holy Spirit instructs me to give them a fifty or hundred dollar tip or someone's card in the grocery store doesnt work and I take care of it. Blessing others is the greatest feeling. Much love MD Creekmore!
That’s the best tithing right there 🥰
So true,MD. I grew up with hypocrites in the church , it's sad really. Enjoy you so much!
I agree 100%. I don't go to church either for pretty much the exact same reasons.
I think many of us agree with this as well 😊
I had someone from a church ask me to pray once, out loud. He said, "You can tell a lot about a person by the way they pray." Appalled by his audacity, I replied, "I'm sorry but I was taught that prayer is between you and God." Or something like that, I can't remember quite exactly but close enough. As the youth these days say, big yikes.
Edit: Forgot to mention, this happened when I caved to pressure to reach out to a "great church" for help. He didn't want to help after I refused his request but even if he had, I wouldn't have accepted. My beliefs are not for sale.
Jesus told you prayer is between you and god.
I like how you answered that ❤️ Wish I did that when I was asked that same question. I just did as they asked, although I felt extremely uncomfortable about it. I have learned so much more since then.
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I don't believe in confession to men. That's a lot of trust that in times past has gotten the confessor killed. But I've seen people leave a confessional smiling and very relieved.
Go back thru and read Mark, in the gospels. There are many examples. From the woman with an issue of blood to the man casting out demons that wasn't an opostile.
Lately I've been listening to catholic exorcists and orthodox priests.
@joycebegnaud9645 Technically, I didn't answer it. God did using my mouth. I didn't think, I just opened my mouth and that's what came out.
We had two pastors committed adultery in our church and I left.
I had myself baptized at 23. I did start attending church at about my early 20's. I am 54 now, and no longer go to church. It's greed that made me leave. I felt like I was being given a sales pitch at church by a sleazy used car salesman. I understand their are bad pastors out there. But my second experience left me pissed. I joined another church and the paster wanted to send someone to my home to interview me and my then husband. I welcomed the idea, thinking they wanted to get to know us and see if we were interested in helping the community. Nope. He wanted to review our finances to suggest and appropriate amount to be donated to the church. Well. I told him to get his ass outta my house! And that moment was the end of church for me. I can be faithful, spirtual, and live a loving life without visiting a church.
My Pastor keeps bringing up that other churches “require” a 10% tithe, but ours does not, yet it has an $8,000 per week budget and is $678K in debt for a school it built. If I ran my household budget like that, I’d be bankrupt.
I have had a similar experience in the past, last "church" I have visited. I started watching and listening to Charles Stanley's sermons online and it is the best thing I could have done, he's a good teacher for me and my family. God will lead you wherever you need to be.
You can't see that the bible is the same thing? The bible was created by the ruling class to help them
control the peasants.
Agree with you and I am the same way. I am a believer and follow God. Not the masses.
Church is in your heart, not in a building.
Amen M.D., amen! I absolutely agree with you - so many churches are full of hypocrites and pastors that are afraid to "get involved". I don't attend church any longer for those exact reasons. But- I know God loves me and I talk to Him all the time!😊
Do more then talk
Preach it brother! I haven’t been to traditional church in 20 years! Yet I get up at 4 am to pray before working full time. We pray before eating! I thank the Lord throughout the day! The way you worshiped as a child is how God intended!
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AMEN 🙏✝️🙏
Start my Day and End my Day with the LORD, And through out the Day, there is no special Time, Any Time, give the PRAISE FOR HIS GRACE AND MERCY 🙏
I was so happy to find a Baptist church back in April who's Pastor said all the things he should be saying. Sadly he just retired last week. 😢 now on the hunt for another brave pastor who will lead his flock accordingly.
I'm sorry for you Bud, really. God Bless you on your search
Read my comment above.
Good luck with that one
GOD BLESS YOU, I'm a Born Again Christian, Christian as a baby in the catholic church left that rubbish at 17 years old, 25 years later was Baptist in the local swimming pool by 2 Born again Christian, went to a church ( building) for 6 years had similar experience 3 years before the pandemic, ( plandemic ) still have 2 brothers in Christ to fellowship with that are prue bloods
We feel the same way. Before the c19 virus, I had cancer. There were many who prayed for us and we are grateful for the prayers. But the true ministry to us was from the truckers my husband would see everyday. I will never forget that. In fact, one he only saw one day told him "She's got this! God is with her!" He never calls in the afternoon when working but did that afternoon and I could hear the tears in his voice. I need to hear that I was going to be okay and never looked back. Now that was true ministry. We have never really found a true church. We read "The Scriptures" and are looking at following Torah as Jesus did. There is a remnant that will do God's will and take a stand.
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Find a good Messianic Synagogue online that speaks to you. Some are more "orthodox" Jewish in their rituals, under an attempt to attrack lost Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jews. Some are more relaxed in their rules in that women can wear Tallits and kippahs and the home life might not be as strict, but still have the Hebrew and the English. My experience is that most Messianic Synagogues are respectful of how much or how little your Rabinical life is at home. This just isn't discussed beyond, be sure not to bring pork or other unkosher food to synagogue for oneg (where we eat food together after the service).
Learn the Jewish roots of the Bible. You want to have the whole Bible as apart of your life. I am a Messianic Jew who now goes to a Lutheran church, due to Lord leading me there for the sermons and because the route to my Synagogue was getting too dangerous. However, I watch several different synagogues online, depending on what I'm in the mood for.
Practicing Sukkot (can't translate into English, sorry), Pesach - Passover with the meaning behind it, is so awesome, because you can see where Y'Shua-Jesus is the messiah in the Matzo. There are some good books on the Feast of the Tabernacles. Sam Nadler, Stan Telchin, Barney Kasdan - are all good authors.
Some Messianic synagogues on youtube: Adat Yeshua Messianic Sysnagogue Norwich, Beth Hallel, Shuvah Yisrael Messianic Synagogue, Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue, and Mishkahn David Messianic Synagogue. Best Wishes!
Shuvah Yisrael is one of my fave for the litergy, as they show the hebrew and pronunciation on the screen in the video. They also have dancing which I love! However, Mishkahn David Messianic Synagogue, has some really good teachings about Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus. Plus, he teaches on the New Testament from a Jewish perspective.
Totally agree with you. I don't go either, for the same reasons. I worship at home. God bless you M.D. Prayers and hugs. ❤
Yes! Thank you!
I don't go church either. Every time I visited a church, I was always shunned and ignored. For some reason, the women of the church didn't like me. The last church I visited had a women's Bible Study. When I went to Bible Study I was told to leave because it was a closed Bible Study. After that incident I never went back to church. Nowadays I Get together with coworkers once a week. We Study the Bible and fellowship at a local restaurant.
My pastor told me to get the arm thing. I’ve been sick for 2 1/2 years even though I only got one dose. I’m 76. I pray I won’t go to hell because of that shot.
My dad got two shots and has been sick every since having strange problems.
@@mikebrunello243I’m so sorry about your dad.
No you won't go to hell for that. Anyone who believes in salvation through Christ can't go to hell. We become part of the body of Christ upon believing. God is sovereign and will not go back on his word once we're saved by Grace. The mark doesn't come until the last part of the great tribulation and we won't be here for that because we'll already be in heaven when Christ comes for his own.
@@RightlyDividingMysteryWomaneven Satan believes in Jesus, he knows Jesus' is the real deal. It's more than just believing, it's faithfulness to Him that gets us where we need to go, through the narrow gate. We all fall short every day but we must keep the faith and finish strong.
You were just misled. You will be fine. Hope you feel better.
I am right there with you brother! Where two or more are gathered in His name. I taught my children God watches us 24/7/365 not just for an hour or two while we are in a special building. My kids are now 32 (twins), 29 and 25 and I still get compliments of how kind and helpful they are; makes my momma's heart proud. Instead of tithing we put food in blessing boxes for needy families. We volunteer and help when and where we can. I am a do as I do parent so I started them early with helping hand out blessing bags to homeless, working in soup kitchens, donating new coats for kids in the fall, donating things to battered womens shelters etc. The Bible as it stands now isn't what was originally written. Too many folks changed it to fit their wishes and then you have the translation issue where again it's changed. I do my best to stick to the 10 commandments and just be kind and helpful. We each have to walk our own path to walk and I know He walks with me always. Many blessings to you M.D. Don't worry about the haters.
Amen and thanks for sharing. Many believe the same way. ML&BLSNGS to you and yours
Amen 🙏
Yes, one of the translations I think regularly about, especially in these times. In the Hebrew Thou shall not kill is actually Thou shall not murder. Big difference. Ultimately though it is down to you how you choose to interpret this commandment.
I absolutely agree with you! The first 3 lines of your comment are EXACTLY what I believe. I taught my children and my grandchildren (who are boy & girl twins) the same
Sorry I hit the wrong button & mssg got sent before I was done. But I hope u got the gist of what I was saying. 😊
Thank you for your wisdom and teachings about the churches. A corporate tax exempt 501c3 is not a church. We never attend these places of worship. We gather in small groups in homes or nature/outside, as a small remnant of truth seekers. We have tent/camping gatherings in the forests, parks, off grid with no electronic devices. The primitive gatherings with no phones, internet, or distractions. Just worship in nature. Pray for peace...
What state?
Amen, that's the best way to pray, together 🙏
I love this 🥰
@@jewelweed7427 The free state of Winston, Alabama. Sipsey and Smith...
Perfect way to meet and fellowship
Well said! I don't feel so alone in that I feel the exact same. I gave up searching in person for a church a long time ago. I read my Bible and I "talk to God" all the time, mostly giving gratitude for my blessings and asking for His protection and guidance. I feel and see God in action in my life and in the lives of others all the time! I have gone to many online services and recently found a preacher who isn't afraid to speak the truth! Finally!! He impressed me one recent Sunday by telling the congregation to prepare for the hard times coming and said he didn't care if it upset someone, they needed to be upset! Amen!!! There is also a preppers Bible study on @The Prepping Artists channel that has been awesome in recent weeks! God bless you my brother! 🙏🏻💯💪🏻🥰
Can you please share the name of your online preacher?
@RandomZero222 I left a reply and for some reason it was taken down. Google "Harmony Comminity Church in Byron, Ga." and find the podcasts on their website. God bless!! 🙏🏻
My wife and I agree with you 100% bud. We have thought the same for many years.
I haven't gone for quite sometime either, with one of my main issues being how the church wasn't talking at all about what is going on in the world, and warning people. So I completely understand your feelings about that!!
I have been a Christian all my life. Member of a church, tithed weekly, ended up in hospital, two blood transfusions, and never had a visit from church or members of the church. Havent been to church since then. I have the lord in my heart, and speak with God everyday.
Md I totally relate to what you're saying. I was raised a catholic and live as a minority in my new homeland. Exactly the same. I've come to worship better in the middle of nowhere or alone in an isolated chapel. Our churches are our hearts and our outreach period.
I cannot find a church anywhere that will talk about the important issues of the day, and I’ve visited a lot of churches. Why are so many pastors so resistant to talking about the pressing issues? I’ve heard some say that they’re afraid of losing their tax exempt status, like you said. I’ve also heard that some pastors may be afraid of losing tithers. I sometimes feel like I can’t find any real Christians anywhere, even though I live in America. The American church is nothing like the church in the book of Acts.
Start your own
Instead of tithing we decided to help out a single mom of two kids. Gave them a house free of rent, electricity, gas, water and about $400 a month of household stuff from Amazon. This went on for 6 1/2 years. She got into drugs, moved in her sister and boyfriend. We agreed to help her not the sister and boyfriend. We thought we were doing a good thing but she never got through school in 6 1/2 years. I tithe to gold coins now and stack them. And ammo. 😂😂
AMEN! God is calling many people out of the church “system” because of the lukewarmness. You are exactly right, they refuse to confront sin or talk about anything controversial. There is going to be so much blood on many of their hands.
God help us
We're seeing the the great apostasy
My understanding is that there was more Books in the Bible than what we have now. That some scholars removed some of those books.
You are correct.
I used to go to this church and even help bringing vegetables to give away from a local store . at the end of the day what ever was left over it went to the dumpster. I asked the manager if I can give those vegetables to some people who can use them. The manager told me to give those people anything I want to give which it was nice of me to help them. The rumor started at the church that the HISPANIC IS STEALING THE VEGETABLES. I heard the rumor and went to the manager she told me not to pay attention to those gossepers and to keep doing what I was doing. Later a church member told me that if I wanted to keep doing this job I must cut my beard off I told him NO. Next thing I was kicked out
Wow that's some BS
Sorry that happened to you 😢 God saw your good deeds to helping others. That’s what matters.
It seems anytime you try to do a good deed ~ evil raises its ugly head!
Don’t stop doing good deeds though because God has a work for you!
That is terrible
Good evening creekmore. I've been through the same struggles/ questions as you. Here's what I've learned. The preacher is there to bring and promote God's kingdom. Not the kingdom of the world with all its politics, jabs and endless quibbling and arguments. We have all week to fight the kingdom of the world battles. The church should promote unity within God's kingdom. The Bible tells us theres two very different and distinct kingdom's. Jesus said give unto ceaser what is ceasars Second, we go to church to worship God. When we start looking at the "hypocrites" around us we're no longer focusing on God which is why we are there. Let God deal with and judge the hypocrite. . I still struggle with this even though I know what I'm supposed to do. Third, if you believe God created the world, the mountains, the sun, moon, stars, and ocean's, I have to believe he was able to inspire kings, and other men to write his word down for us in a book just exactly how he wanted. It would have been an easy task by comparison to creation. Finally, it's not always easy to find a good church. I drive an hour and a half to get to mine if that's any indication. My wife is fond of telling me that if I ever find a perfect church not to go to it because I'll ruin it. Church can be a big blessing in many ways. Praying for you. God bless
While I attend church I get where you are coming from. We left our church of 10 years when they did what ever they were told for the vid. Our new church is pretty in your face about a lot of things. To the point that it upsets people and they leave for lukewarm churches. Its too bad things always get so twisted when it comes to our relationship with God. Years ago church was in our homes or very small buildings, its supposed to be personal. Stay blessed!
I don't go anymore because the law PUBLICATION 1828/501C3 incorporation of the church. I was a Minister. PUBLICATION 1828/501c3 makes the church a creature of the state!!! 95% of churches in America are incorporated creatures of the state! WE DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF A BRICK AND MORTAR CHURCH BUILDING, WE ARE THE CHURCH!!! These churches are replacing Jesus Christ with the state as the head of their church! They made a deal with the devil. Church isn't a legal entity, it is a spiritual entity... blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love to all
Thank you for saying exactly what I've always felt about the church: It's full of hypocrites and horrible people when they are not in church.
Majority of people are horrible people,we are doomed!
It's because a lot of them either aren't saved or they are baby Christians. Sin and immaturity.
We used to have church in our home when I was a young girl. The churches I've been to in the past 10 years aren't about gathering to worship God but for a show (just like you said). I've not been to church in 2 or 3 years because it's gotten to be more of a hinderence than a help. It's so discouraging.
Mmhmm I'm so sick of the "traditional" service at 9 and the "contemporary" service at 11. I'll probably offend people but y'all can keep your "praise bands" that sing vapid, repetitive church-campy sounding songs with the lyrics up on a screen. These aren't even big churches, either. They're quite small, desperately trying to stay relevant any way they can. The congregation (even some of the older members) wear spaghetti straps, tight skirts, sports hats and jerseys...call me stuffy and a prude but if you're going to go to church, dress for it.
@@katie7748 I agree 💯
Me too! Jesus is Lord over my life. But I will not be held in bondage by a social club that puts my Lords name on Halloween and every other pagan holiday and call it Christian. We are the Church. The strongest followers of Jesus Christ who truly have the Holy Spirit in them cannot tolerate idolatry or the Jezebel spirit that is running ramped in todays social organizations that call themselves Christians. I love you brother! God has opened your eyes also. What we are seeing is heartbreaking!
Amen brother🤟🤟🤟💥
We don't go to a 501c3 church either anymore. Most are social hour, we are not young here. Total agreement with you. We are not part of the "ecumenical" movement. The road is narrow.
One of my favorite vids. You have ever made. You are a truthseker and speak from the heart ! Keep on keepin on brother!.
I appreciate that
@@MDCreekmore I appreciate your bravery to tell the truth! Thank you my friend!
Boss man always tried to get me to go to his church,, i told him why would i want to go there and meet all the people who have shunned me & talked 💩 about me for the past 6 days, and on Sunday the 2 faced hypocrite's wanna shake my hand and call me
"Brother"
Churches does help some that are lost , but GOD lives in all of us and we really don't need a time place or a building to reflect or be thankful
I agree with you MD, WE have been lied to our whole life
😱😳... M.D... your experience you related with the 501C churches was a mirror 🪞 imagen of my own experiences!
Bless you fellow Patriot for sharing.
I had an Aunt who bragged about going to church. She was so mean and greedy. Did not impress me.
I quit going to church MD because they do not call people up to be prayed for, or preach salvation in Christ Jesus. The 501 c3 churches obey the Gov! Jesus did NOT obey the Gov! Enough said! Stay in the Word, pray, witness to the lost! Thanks MD.
I'm right there with you brother. I've experienced that myself. Keep up the good work. God bless you and yours.
Does it matter? Your personal relationship with Jesus is what counts.
I believe you should surround yourself with other believers if it’s the church that’s the problem find another church that means you have to get out and visit other churches and when doing so have to ask God to lead you to His house that will help you grow and get you closer to him
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It's not actually His house. It's just a meeting house where believers congregate and many lost people will be there also.
Acts 7:49 KJV - 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?
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It is really hard to find a good church. So many believers haven't found one and we should leave one that has become corrupted and find another. You are right that we should keep praying and searching for one. Not just give up and assume that there isn't somewhere that God wants us to go. Believers getting together is supposed to be for encouragement and edification. No church is perfect because none of us are perfect. What about people's children also? It's good for children to be exposed to the wholesome things of God when they are young.
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Back then Jesus was alive and walking on the earth. After He died the veil of the temple was rent and there was no more of God's presence in the temple/tabernacle; no more sacrifices, no more priests going into the holy of holies. We are now God's temple and the Holy Spirit dwells in us as believers.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 KJV
16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
1 Corinthians 3:9 KJV - For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
Revelation 1:6 KJV - And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Amen
I completely and agree with you. M.D.
Thank you for your honesty ❤ that is a rare thing that day. Be Blessed❤
A lot of people in my town act like "oh you can just go to any church in the county and you'll be accepted just fine, there's no excuse not to go." In reality if you walked into a random church uninvited, especially being a man by yourself it'll be very awkward and at first people will kind of make a circle around you, which is understandable. It's just difficult to make yourself want to go through all that awkward stuff on Sunday or just stay at home and do your church day and praying privately.
Wow. Boy did you hit the nail on the head!!! I went through the same thing. I no longer attend church, and I am conscious of what these people actually are. They are groupies of the pastor. If he is away for the weekend, the attendance DROPS to about 20 - 25% of regular attendees! Thanks for a great YT post. the Bible has been manipulated by man to suit his desires.
@@chesterricherson3565. How do you know? Are you a scholar? Have you examined the ancient scrolls?
Thank you for making this video!
I stopped going when I saw my church march lock step with Fauchi. I believe my church is true but led by mortal men who are fallible.
I understand. I felt like I lost my church and government both on the same day. My whole world turned upside down, and trust destroyed.
Our doors may have been closed because of the government but we still had service. Our church was online for a while and then the pastor and officers and a few choir members of the church held service. Our church flourished. We didn’t take any money from the government either. We’ve been (whole church) back in our church for a long time now but we still offer online as well ( members away from home, like our college students can still enjoy service).
The people are the church. I go to church for the fellowship. There are good and bad people everywhere ( not just at the church, but at work, at the grocery store etc… but people still go don’t they).
EXCELLENT video-My sentiments exactly!
How refreshing to hear your views on church! Myself, I think it does a lot of people good but I don't attend. Church is a support group and my faith is strong enough that I don't need a support group. Churches get a lot of things wrong, in my opinion. And no one believes me when I tell them about the King James version. What kind of parent sends their child to eternal punishment?! The Bible was written by men, perhaps inspired by God, but undoubtedly twisted by their own views and hangups. Thanks for always being honest.
Just saying this as clarification, not as an argument. Everyone is not a child of God. The children of God are the people who have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior. Everyone can accept Jesus and become a child of God. Those who don't are making their choice not to accept the offering of Jesus as the sacrifice to atone for their sins (and everyone sins).
@@connievaughn8468 Amen! God does not send us to heaven or hell. He sent His Son to die for us so we Wouldn't end up in hell. I'd call that Love. 🙏❤🙏
I am a born again, Bible believing Christ-follower but do not currently go to a church building each Sunday.
It seems as though the church is currently apostate, and I believe the church is once again in dire need of a reformation.
In the meantime, by the grace of God, and with His help I will continue to “be” the church- not “go” to church.
I totally agree with you I pray everynight before I go to sleep. I dont have to pay the church to pray .I had a friend that his church told him how much of his income to give them !!! When i was a kid my parents were members of a Methodist church. 1 of our neighbors were Babtist the other neighbor were Catholic . So I went to the Baptist church with one neighbor and got babtized .also went to the catholic church and took communion and went to the methodist church with friends because my parents didnt go. ❤
Hey man, ya' gotta' keep tryin'
I'm 60 and just 3 years ago I found a church that I even wanted to be a member of. It was a whole lot of churches along the way too.
I have long hair, have pretty much my whole life, I smoke, and I was not raised in a church family. Quite the opposite. So maybe you can imagine some of the flack I got. I would give up for a while, discouraged, and then eventually I would start looking for other places to try again.
I go to a little country church, called "Country Bible Church". It's a small church, maybe a couple hundred members, at most, guessing. Non denominational. Pastor preaches from the Bible. He reads from NKJ, but I have a NLT, and nobody has ever said anything about what Bible I'm reading, or about my hair or that I smoke. I haven't even gotten any funny looks from anyone, IN OVER 3 YEARS.
I was baptized in a small local lake in the summer, after my first year here, and applied for membership after my 2nd year, and now past 3 years. It took a long time, and a whole lot of discouragement to get here, but honestly I'm glad I kept tryin', not that it was so hard to get here. But if I would have totally given up, and not started looking again, I never would have found this place. "I drove past this church for over a year, procrastinating, thinking "I should maybe try there and see what it's like." Then after going here awhile, I wished I would've started going way back when I was thinking I should check it out over a year earlier.
Anyways, I do completely understand and agree with what your meanin' tho, 100%. Maybe my experience might give you a little encouragement to start maybe lookin' again..
Either way, God Bless.
And ultimately, it's not a building that's God's house, His church. His church is His people literally. So, I think you're just fine not going to a building. God knows your heart. The Bible does say that we are supposed to gather together, but that could mean as little as two. "............. when two or more are gathered in My name.............."
Thank you for your comment.
The body of Christ is literally that the body of Christ that is the church. I have been to many churches all my life, but I'm at the point now, we worshipped in our home with other believers and in their homes as well. We also take communion every Sunday together. Our Bible of choice is Holme illustrated study Bible.
I sometimes wonder when the scripture talks about a great falling away from the church not meaning the body of Christ but the physical building church in the end times.
God bless you, brother. May your words enter many hearts on this channel.
You are very blessed! Very kind, too. I'm glad you found a good church.🙏❤😊
@@SusanHarrell530 Thank you
I've been watching an online church going on 10 years now. It is the Word of Life Johnson City (WOLJC), out of Tennessee. Pastor Donny Reagan is one of those preachers that tells it like it should be told.
I am right there with you, sir.
There are many churches that are telling people about what is going on in the world. Jack Hibb’s church is just one example of a great church that speaks the truth and also keeps people up to date on what is going on in the world. The churches that want to just keep it safe and not speak the truth or talk about any controversial topics are losing people. The ones that showed bravery during Covid and didn’t keep their doors shut have grown a lot.
I used to follow Jack Hibbs until I learned to rightly divide the Word. He and many others in his circle apply the prophecies exclusively for Israel to the church. Paul is the apostle for the Gentiles and we're to follow Romans through Philemon. We're also not the bride of Christ, in fact that's not anywhere in the Bible. Israel is to inherit the earthly kingdom. We're given all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. We are the body of Christ.
You are absolutely correct! Many Pastors are stepping up to the plate, and Jack Hibbs along with many others are selfless with their time, to preach the Gospel and educate the flock. What bothers me are the Wolves in Sheeps Clothing who distort the TRUTH of God's word, and have many following them. I am well aware of these end days, and the prophecy of the falling away... Those who put their Faith in Man, will always be disappointed. Those who put their Faith in the Lamb of God, will NEVER regret it. God bless!
I am blessed to go to a church whose pastor warns about what is happening now in the world.
I hear you bro. I've been searching for my beliefs these last 4-5 years, started off Protestant (tried a Baptist church) ended up Catholic. I see the same kind of stuff across denominations. I'm just doing my own thing now, saying my prayers, reading the bible, and living a life in effort to please God with out attending Church. God bless, and thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.
Why were the 3 followers thrown in the fiery furnace? Because they refused to obey the King. If they had obeyed the king, the sin would be on their heads not the king's. Same with Daniel in the lion's den. I agree with you about the sad condition of the churches now days.
You can pray in the bathroom and that is your temple. God listens anywhere and everywhere.
I quit going to church many years ago for a lot of the reasons you mentioned. Most, preachers and church goers are hypocrites. People in church fight like cats, it socializing and gossiping. Don’t here anybody talking bout the Ten Commandments. Plus I don’t go along with church doctrines, it’s fundamentalist black and white, any thing outside of that not acceptable. Some church goers I know are some of the most miserable people I know, thanks MD
It's all about relationship brother. Good for you. "Where two or more are gathered". That's church. Thanks for saying this. I actually know a lot of Christ followers that do the same. I'm actually following a fellow that teaches classes and explains the Hebrew translation. It has a completely different tone to God's word. All the best on your walk with our Holy Father. Thanks for the videos my friend
Im a southern baptist. And quit going to church. My dad died. The church never came to help me or see me. Than my 2 sisters died. All i heard was people talking bad. Spreading rumers. Still no one brought me dinners or visited me. My mom died and my last sister died. I stopped way before that. I dont go. I do read the bible every sunday. My dad never went. And always said just go talk to god under a tree. I do pray. I will never stop praying. And i will always have hope. Hope for america. Hope for our president trump. What you do is your business no one elses. Dont give up your hope. I havent
Great video, MD! Thank you!!! ❤ Loved it.
MD you spoke the truth and people these days cannot stand the truth. Just keep doing what you're doing and you don't need to go to church to believe in God pray to God. You can't buy your way into Heaven by going to church giving them your money to pay for your sins. But many preachers will tell you put your money in the pot and I'll pray for you.
Correct. Most churches avoid social issues to avoid protests or to avoid loss of membership. Hard to find one that doesn’t.
I don’t go to church. But I have my own relationship with God.
Preach it, brother’
I believe you wholeheartedly and always learn something new from you, thank you for sharing. Thumbs up!
Yep, I’ve not been back to church either, since they closed the doors and followed government orders to save their 501c3 tax free status. 🤷🏼♀️
Fantastic! Information . And thank you for all your efforts to help us. You are greatly appreciated. Please stay Strong and God bless you and your family. Excellent video!
Churches don’t like to talk current events and yes, I was shocked that they host trunk or treat? I feel like I’m the one shunned for feeling that way.
We the few true are the church, not the organized church systems or buildings...
I came out of her in 2011, but
Although I don't belong to a church system, I do belong to my Saviour 👑🙌🏻
❤️🙏🏻❤️👑🕊
We shall know them by their fruits and Love for one another!
You're a good man, MD. I think that you made the correct decision.
A neighboring town got a new Priest. The called him the “baby priest” because he was so young. A young, good looking fella in a new town. It came out that he was having multiple affairs with several of the married ladies in that Catholic Church.
Personally, I was raised Baptist, and I’ve heard many screaming preachers, I won’t be screamed at by any dang body.
Not all pastors are like that . And it’s a bad idea to talk about a pastor
Oh now come on.... the louder you scream and slam your fists down, the more money people will pay!
Pastors ain't special. If one's a dirtbag, it's not like they can cast a spell on ya because you talked about them.@@Sarahbee-o8t
It's not about emotion(screaming). It's about devotion.
I am so glad you made this video. I was raised by Jehovah Witnesses. I am so glad I found Jesus. I follow Jesus. No Denomination.
I do agree with you and I haven't been to church because of the same you do tell the truth. God bless you
The brother and wife of my best friend goes to the same church. I helped my friend for many years because he was sick. His brother and sister in law never did anything for him. He passed away and his brother and sister in law went to this church and told people that I stoled 52 thousand dollars from them and that I was a monster. Every thing was because they though my friend had money and since he didn't they wanted me to give them money
That's awful! The Lord knows the truth.🙏
I really enjoyed the video. I can relate to a lot of things you're saying, most notably that everyone doesn't have to believe the exact same to get along with each another and to be saved.
For all my mother and i did to support church for 12 years, they were not there for her when she needed emotional support and definitely not since C started, and don't visit now. I'm done, some good folks and lot of hypocrites. Will no longer support or attend. It's pitiful and sad, They forget about the older folks.
you would make a great neighbor , a great preacher , preisident friend , brother , yes, I love you, cause you love Jesus me and you are the church ! my precious friend, M D Creekmore !!!
You hit the nail on the head and spoke the truth. Won me as a subscriber. Thanks for opening up and sharing your honest views.
Praise God for you and your decision. I made the same decision for many of the same reasons over 30 years ago. I refused to sit there and be lied to from the pulpit and never hear any truth about what was going on in the world. This is what seminaries have done to "preachers". The enemy trains these people and has been for many decades.
I feel God has blessed me because I haven't caved and gone back all these years.
The Bible contains the words of God, but so much of it is historical and written by men, period.
I thank you for this video, finally, someone to speak up for us that feel the same as you.
You hit the nail on the head, MD! Same here!
I believe the Bible. Bless you for going to the disabled. My grandma did visiting teaching. Bless you and yours 🙏
I stopped going to church as both churches I tried didn't like my autistic son. I haven't been back in 10 years. I do read my Bible though.
Former Methodist here, and from a long line of Methodists back to the beginning of the denomination. I've had enough of only talking about GAAAAAD'S LOOOOOOOVE and how AAAAWWWWESOME GAAAAAAD is. That's the only safe message that is allowed. Evil has been at work in the church and the entire Western world, and we're not allowed to point at it and call it what it is. You can't defend yourself against evil if you can't recognize it, and you can't recognize if you can't describe it and discuss it. You're supposed to be the three monkeys and see, hear and speak of no evil. I mentioned to one Methodist lady a while back that I was binge watching Yellowstone. She recoiled and exclaimed, "Oh I can't watch all those BAD people!" Yep, and that's how the West is lost.
🎶 Our Gaaaaaaaad is an awesome Gaaaaaaad He reeeiiiigns from Heaven above with wiiiiiiiisdom power and love our Gaaaaaaad is an awesome Gaaaaaad (complete with all the hand motions) 🎶 Not Methodist but holy moly did that remind me of that song from camp lol
@@katie7748 LOL!! I can't stand that sort of thing. I've never been a hand-waving praise singer and never will be. Ugh!
@@RepublicTXSame here!! It's hard to find reserved, respectful places of worship that stick to Scripture these days. Call me a fuddy duddy but 🤷♀️
MD we agree totally
Nobody's business but your own
Agree with everything you are saying!