I can definitely understand this. I love when a pastor says, “If I stop following God, stop following me.” There’s a lot of non-biblical teaching going on and it can be scary if your a newbie and really looking to be fed. It’s easy to just take in anything because these are the people you expect to teach you. It’s so important to read the Bible and know him for yourself so when these things happen you know the truth. Man will always fail you. Thanks for sharing ❤️
My bishop says that all the time. It is TRULY amazing when you’re in a church and your being fed. I was that girl who dreaded going to church until I was led to mine. Now, I can’t get enough. I hate when I have to work on Sundays because I can only stream. And being somewhere that is truly bible based I believe heightens your senses to false teaching.
The "CHURCH" is not the building...its the believers! So as long as you have a relationship with The Most High..then thats all that matters! Good for you! Do as God tells u to do
The new pastor told the whole congregation that he was the shepherd and we were the dumb sheep. Also, that going to church is a requirement to make it to heaven. My spirit is soooo vexed by the words that he says. This church is actually my husband's childhood church, but he left a long time ago! It is time for me to break ties. It is very hard b/c i love everyone there. Please pray for me.
I been telling everyone this for sometime and everyone judged me. Church is us. I also dislike when a pastor tell you how much to give. Only the holy spirit can guide you on how much to give
Man me too... i was once in a church where the pastor said to the congregation that we cant give less than 10 dollars for a particular offering. And i was jst like what???? Wht if all i have is 5 bucks.... we really need to be careful out here with these pastors.
I grew up in a Pentecostal church where the teachings were full of chastisement regarding attendance, giving, and people leaving his church. There was the mandatory $20 offerings. The praise and worship that felt like "Simon Says". The yearly tribute offerings during anniversary time, Father's day and Mother's day, that had a very specific dollar amount attached to them. And the redundant speeches that took place praising the founders. Then the lady who was over the dance group, that my mom forced me and my sister to be a part of, used to say some of the dumbest things and mainly targeted my sister and I. Like when she told me I was going to be pregnant by the time I was 16 (I'm 32 and still a virgin so clearly that statement was far from the truth..), and demanding that we greet everybody when we walk in (as opposed to them saying hello to us 1st). I even remember sitting downstairs with all the other kids for hours with no supervision, while all of our parents were in routine meetings upstairs that we were not allowed to attend. It was a very manipulative and toxic environment. Needless to say, I left that church shortly after I graduated from college. Actually all of the people who grew up in that church ended up leaving, my parents still attend there and all of the other members are around my parents age and older. I had no church home for 2 years after college. Started listening to this one church on the radio everyday, while working my 1st job out of college. Those teachings helped me to begin to develop a stronger relationship with God. I had always been sensitive to the voice of God since I was young though I rarely read the Bible. But I just knew certain things were wrong. Took a crisis to get me to go back inside of a church building and the one I went to was the one I heard about on the radio. It was a nondenominational church that I joined the first day. I felt like I finally belonged somewhere and that's when God prophecied to me through the pastor of that church that he was calling me to a different church and city. I haven't yet moved to that city but I have been a partner to that ministry since 2015, and I tithe through that church. I often attend the business and faith conferences there as well. But I stream the services online. I often find myself challenging the things that many preachers teach because there is very little scripture being taught but the pastor I have now is on point.
Vanessa W. I initially started tithing because I grew up in the church and that's what they told us to do. I saw my parents do it and compared and contrasted their financial situation with people who I knew did not tithe. My relatives and, people outside of my family. As I got older I decided I would tithe, without much knowledge about scriptures back then, simply because I knew God was my source. My financial commitments to the church have evolved since then as I recognized that the Bible talked about first fruits, offerings, and alms in addition to the tithe. I have yet to come across someone who said their life became worse when they started tithing, usually it's the opposite. I've heard testimonies of several people who initially did not tithe, and at one point in their walk with God they experienced a major financial deficit or crisis. God led them to tithe, and when they acted in obedience they experienced divine intervention almost suddenly. Something that happened to me personally, in my finances. Was after becoming connected with my now church, I received a 40% increase in pay at my job in one year. Which was equivalent to more than $6 per hour at the time. A rate I was able to keep when I took on a lower level role the following year, with an additional $2 increase by 2017. I don't know anyone personally who had what looked like a demotion title wise, who experienced a major increase in their pay. When we look at the Bible, tithing was mentioned in Genesis 14:20 with Abraham, before it was instituted as a law through Moses in Leviticus 27. This passage (verse 30) stated that the tithes belongs to God. In Malachi 3:10-12 we learn that the window of heaven blessings are available to those who bring their tithes to the storehouse. Jesus did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). There is nothing wrong with the law except that it makes man aware of their shortcomings and that they need a savior because they cannot abide by it without him. Today we have the Holy Spirit and he leads us into all truths (John 16:5-13). So there is no need for anyone to tell you what to do if you are a born again Spirit filled follower of Jesus Christ. That's the Holy Spirit's job, he helps us and teaches us (John 14:26). I would say that if someone said that they have tithed and it didn't work for them then they need to consider the soil that they are sowing into. In order for it to work the church that you sow into must pay tithes as well, if they don't believe in it you can't override that by giving your tithes to that church. Also, tithing is just the starting point. The incremental increases come when you give offerings on top of the tithes.
You hit the nail on the head. I left a church quite similar to yours we had been there 14 years . I was called Jezebel for leaving. Apparently we are still enemies to them even after being gone for 10 years. Please pray for us we haven’t been members of a church since 2014. It’s very difficult to trust leaders.
T Jones I know what you mean. During such times, it helps when you listen to teachings on a regular basis. At first I listened to several people on the Daystar channel. But narrowed it down to 3 main churches, two that may be of interest to you are Elevation and One Church LA (who recently merged with The Potter's House). They both have full messages here on RUclips. Elevation broadcasts live on RUclips as well.
Leaving my church was one of the HARDEST things I've ever done. I recently left and it feels like a bad breakup or divorce. I actually feel a spirit of grief on me. That heaviness. I cry at the drop of a hat. I miss the people and a lot of other things so much. But in spite of all that, I had to be obedient to God. He said my time was up there. I accomplished all my goals I set out to do there and then some. I literally ache from missing them so much. God help me! This video eases some of the guilty feels however. Some of what you spoke on is what lead up to my decision to leave. I couldn't ignore it any longer. Thank you for this.
Ms. B Karaoke B even though I don't know you, I'm going to try to understand. I've been there and done that. It's kind of like a relationship with someone who you view as a friend but not a lover. Not a good nor bad person, just not right for you. Hang on in there because the toughest decisions turns out to be the right ones. God bless you.
Thanks for sharing this testimony! It can be a hard thing to hear for some, but a much needed life-line to others! It is SO important as believers to KNOW where God wants / needs you to be plugged in!
This happened to me and my family. We left our home church after over 20 years. The best God thing I’ve ever done. We left much like you all, not knowing where God would send us, and because of His faithfulness, He led us to a church where we have more growth than ever imagined. I’m so free!
Recently God told me it was time to leave my old church and although it was hard I had to be obedient to God. We are now planted at a new church and God confirmed it is where HE wants us!!
God does not reveal his true church unless you are obedient such as prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s bread and water only and he will show you there is only one true church and there is no salvation outside the church.
Thank You so much kytia L’amour for this message I believe that God has spoken to me through you I really needed to hear this. It feels good to know that someone else understands what one is going through. God bless you
I'm a orthodox christian and I have a church at 10 minutes far from my home. I go to that church from when I was little and they aren't bad but I don't do much. I just listen to the choir and priest saying some things and do the cross sign. I never felt like the priests put passion and could made me interested enough. These months my mom found a church at like 15-20 minutes far from my home and she really liked it. I went once and I really love it. This priest talked with such devotion, and passion and at some point almost made me tear up. He really seemed to talk to God and to praise Him the way He deserves. It feels right. I can't wait to go again, I will take my bff with me. I totally understand what you're saying.
My wife and I are in the same exact position. We gather with other's untraditionally speaking. Its not about against the building its abput develop a relationship with the Lord and allowing him to give you peace, wisdom, discernment, strength. Knowing His voice than man's voice. He's infinite. May God continue to bless you and your family!!
Same situation here. I was in an organized religion for 21 years. It was rerun all over. I felt like I was not growing spiritually. I had a lot of unanswered questions and I was also drained economically. I got to pay tithe, offering, money for building, mission, school etc. besides all that every 2nd sabbath of the month I got to give a special offering to the church. The Lord finally pulled me out. I read my Bible alone, I do my own research and found out a lot of things they teach are false. I feel closer to God than I ever been. I recently stumbled to a channel on RUclips call truthunedited and it is very good . To me, we are the church and we don’t need a church building to get connected with God. Be blessed everyone!
I've had an urge to leave my current church since the beginning of the year. I haven't seen much spiritual growth since I got there nearly 10 years ago. It took me going into the Bible, studying the word for myself and hearing the word even here on RUclips to strengthen my relationship with God. I left my childhood church before that and it was difficult to find someplace that I felt was a good fit so for now I'll continue to pray and wait for God to tell me where I should be.
Amen! Always back things up with the Word. I would never go to a church that isn't bible based and not those weird translations that pretty much say anything to back up false teachings.
As if the Bible isn't false teachings or teachings that misleads. The bible is ambiguous which suggest it's an open book that is "open" to anyone's "opinion" rather right or wrong.
Your pastor was in compromise..and there is greater judgement for those who want to preach the word and add or take away from the word of God. Thank you for sharing! People need to know that it is okay to speak up and to ask God what to do about something like that.
Yes, speaking up is important and I'm glad that my husband wasn't the only one who said something to the pastor after the guest speaker gave the message he did. Sometimes it can make you feel crazy if you're the only one thinking "This is really not okay."
It's not only those who preach has a greater judgment, but also we/anyone one that displays, communicate and share anything in the Bible as a believer; because we are all preachers (conduit/vessel of Jesus via the Holy Spirit) whoever spread the gospel to others. I hope my thoughts were conveyed for all to understanding.
I agree! I struggle terribly with the negative ppl, down to the negative energy residing in my home. I live with my mom, and find myself in a constant battle with her, and the negative vibes she gives me. To the degree that I feel unsafe sleeping here.
This is so relevant, a lot of people are being led astray because of false teachings or people having their own agenda like in the case of your church. I'm currently in a season like this, my home church has started to really push for tithing and offering (which is correct) but also giving to the pastors birthdays and anniversaries and building funds and paying down the debt on the church building and so many other things. Also, hearing the same sermons over and over just with a different title, the same pastors that come for the Spiritual conferences that are held there every year, it has just started to feel stale and no growth. It really hasn't sat well with me this entire year. I haven't been there since early September, just fellowship at home, streaming a lot of services online. Thank you for this video, because it helps to know that I'm not alone in my concerns for what I see happening/not happening. So many of us will continue in the same cycle because it's all that we know and too afraid to speak out and say "this is wrong!" or "I don't agree with this!" or "this doesn't sit well within me!"
This is so timely Kytia. I was just feeling turmoil since yesterday because my mother (a non-church going because of similar reasons you mentioned but nonetheless Christian) had just burst my bubble about my church yesterday. She said the reason she would never become a member there is because they only preach the light hearted and trendy "Hill Song" type of sermons there, never talking about sin and correction. I wanted to dismiss it but as I thought about it over night, it just resonated and bothered me so much, I could feel the disillusionment sink in as I thought of how "clicky" the circles in our church can be despite they preach about EXACTLY the opposite. What does it mean when your pastor and wife and their best friend/leaders give an earnest new member the cold shoulder more often than not? Don't get me wrong, there are some really amazing brothers and sisters in the congregation who make me feel part of the community. I've sensed a weirdness for a while, but I've only considered church as a supplement to my walk, not the substance. But perhaps, it is better to be alone than in poor company... I don't know, I sure would miss being active in community of people seeking Jesus and not being afraid to say they believe in his deity. I'm not sure the cons out weigh the pros, yet.
Keep seeking God. Like I mentioned, sometimes God plants us in churches to serve and pray for change as well as fellowship. There will be no perfect church building. Also, I love what you said about Sunday service being supplemental to your walk and not the basis of your entire relationship with God.
This is so real! We had a very similar experience with a church that we were considering joining. Every Sunday started with the pastor saying "Be obedient to those in authority over you".
I totally agree. Thanks for sharing your truth. I have went through the same exhausting journey. I decided to loose religion, hypocrisy and brainwashing and fall back in love with my Savior. I will forever choose God. Not these little kingdoms established to feed the greed of a man.❤️❤️🙌🏾👏🏾😇
Thank you so much for mentioning "forsake not the assembly of yourselves", a lot of people just don't go to church, but don't get together to talk about God either.
Yes, I had to bring that up. We still attend bible study as well as have our daily devoted time with God. Our families have been a great source of community in our walk with God as well.
I’m struggling to find a church rn and it’s so hard because I already don’t know a lot of people in this city, and I really miss fellowshipping with likeminded people
Prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s and if you are obedient he will reveal his one true church where there is no salvation outside the church..
@@RoyalT11 to each's own but I wouldn't follow a man that was spat on, given vinegar to drink and a crown of thorns, pierced, or hated. If the writers of the bible felt that way about God's son I can imagine what they think about God. In essence I think they feel the same way about you since you are a follower of him. But hey who I'm I to say who should follow who. But Ladybug Tee when are ppl gonna learn that most of these preachers are for themselves and could actually careless for their followers. The evidence is empirical. Right in ppl face. I keep my money to myself. Oral Roberts told his congregation that god was gonna kill him if he didn't get 10 mil. "Really" If it was up to me he would be a dead bastard.
Kytia Thankyou! & Thank God of Course for using you. I left my church literally today! It's So important to know when to leave. Like the Word says there's a Timing For Everything ❤ & this video was On Time Girl 👏👏
Kytia L'amour there is only one true church pray and fast on Wednesday’s and Friday’s bread and water only and God will show you John 10:11-16 one flock one Sheppard not 40,000 . And then John 6:53-56 will make sense to you where you get Eternal Life ...
I’m currently in the Pentecostal church. My parents are pastors but I myself am not Pentecostal. They are definitely word of faith teachers. I convinced my parents to take me to a Baptist church and they did. So now I attend both the Baptist and Pentecostal church. I have tried to talk to my mom about some false teachings but she never really listens. Any advice?
I’ve never experienced this but I’ve heard stories in regards to this issue. I watched a video by Heather Lindsey a while back and it was in regards to her experience on this topic. She mentioned about Spirit of Discernment. I love how you mentioned about how you should be led by God. As believers, we have to do our part. Spend time in God’s word. Thank you for sharing your experience. A blessing indeed. God bless you 🙏🏿😊
I saw her video on that too. She straight up walked out after a few minutes of being in a church service before. We have to learn to be quickly obedient. The longer we sit in excuses, the more detrimental it is.
Thank you for your testimony! This video for sure will wake some people up! This is a huge problem in many churches, they teach the "prosperity sermon" & they use false teaching to take advantage of it to get money and get to where they want!!!! It is very important to pray for our pastors and the people who teach at church because the enemy will destroy the church through the "main" person!! It is hard to believe but it is the truth, its hard to accept but if you feel there's something not right, pray about it and study the Bible and ask God for guidance.
thank you for sharing, I am in a similar situation, I left the church I was my entire life and has been difficult to find and figure out where God wants me to be.
It's really hard in the beginning. I actually had this "homeless" feeling for MONTHS after leaving my church. As I submitted to my walk with God and kept it a priority, I have grown in so many ways very quickly. My family has also been an integral part of my walk right now as well.
Hi Kytia, I can say I have experienced this as well. My husband and I came together from different religions and churches we both did not want to attend our previous churches anymore so we were churchless for awhile. We then began to go to a church that we both loved!! (at first) I had my reservations about certain things from the beginning but overlooked them. We both got caught up in the church, went every Sunday but things begin to really pull at my spirit causing me to question a lot of those reservations I originally had. My husband begin to see them as well and we just stop going...we were baptized at this church together once we got married, we now listen to different pastors that we stream. The 3 men we listen to are in different parts of the world. 1 in India, 1 in Kentucky and 1 in Texas. They dont know each other they aren't affiliated with the same church but they preach the same message they are on point!! All are Christian, men of God. The message is the most important part!! not the music or a theatrical show.
I'm so glad you've found teachers who build you up in The Lord. You are trusting in God for His personal guidance for you, and that will lead to great maturity in Christ.
Hello, I also do live streaming since I haven't found a church that speaks to my heart. I am from Kenya btw😊 Kindly do you mind sharing these 3 pastors names so that I can check them out too...currently I have been listening to Steven Furtick from Elevation Worship...
Is the pastor from Texas Tony Evans? I recently found his podcast and I am in awe of his ability to teach Gods Word to Gods ppl. I connect more than any church I’ve gone to.
MercySaidNo prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s and if you are obedient God will reveal his one true church to you where there is no salvation outside the church.
Good Message, I’m in the same season. There’s so much God is teaching me, and I’m waiting for the Church he want me to go. I know what it is like to go to a church that have ministers. Spiritually it is not good, and it leads to church hurt. However I am grateful God took me out and saved me all glory to him, cause I could’ve been led astray.
I have a very similar experience with the church I have been going to for 20 years (since I was little). The pastor would oftentimes use fear to make the people be afraid of thinking with their own heads and decide how they feel about the service in the church. He used to shout a lot during his speeches too and the speeches were more about him than about God. I remember feeling very sick everytime I went there. I'm so glad I left and that I'm being able to build my relationship with God now based on his word and with peace in my heart.
Thank you for this. I left my home church months ago because I felt that something was off. It was a mega church and so it all felt like a controlled show that never allowed the Holy Spirit to flow (not saying that all mega churches are like this)I realized that I never felt the spirit of the lord at that church so I started to pray about it. One Friday night during youth service the spirit of the lord fell down and my spirit was so pleased. Shortly after the youth pastor shut it down. He literally shut the Holy Spirit off. I was so doneeeee!!!!! I left, I started visiting another church but I noticed that they were also a bit off as well with their teaching as it didn’t line up with the Bible. Finally I began to pray and asked God about a specific church that I had in mind and he gave me a dream and in the dream there was a leak in the church. There’s more to the dream, but long story short, I’ve been seeking God at home until I find a good church.
Wow Kytia! It is literally Sunday Morning and I am preparing to write a letter to my pastor of why I am leaving the church. You hit on the very same points I will discuss in the letter. I guess the Lord wanted to give me one more confirmation. Thank you for posting this video😊
Thanks for sharing this. I thought I was the only one who had experienced that kind of observation in most of the present day churches where pastors end up wanting to be the Jesus and God themselves and messing around with the members' focus on Jesus and their relationship with God. I really like your biblical understanding of life and how best it should be lived. You are the best! Lets start our own my dear!
I've decided to leave my church and it funny because I was fasting today and this one one of the things I was praying about. And I watched your video about fasting this morning an to come full circle this evening and stumble upon this video. I will definitely pray for confirmation but this was so encouraging and supportive. A testimony I needed at this very moment. ❤
I am actually in Los Angeles and since I’ve been here(4 years now) I may have attended one or two churches here and it just doesn’t feel right - I have completely stopped going however I still worship and praise God. I just don’t know if being in a church is for me at least at this time. I am still growing in the knowledge of God I just started reading my Bible from Genesis and plan on reading it until the end and I am asking God to give me proper discernment to hear what is supposed to be heard - I love what you said and it made me realize that I’ve never prayed for what church to go to of course when I first moved out here I’m not gonna say any names but I only went to a very popular church that I would see streamed on RUclips and it had and still has a huge following they are connected to other churches in different states and at first I stopped going because the main pastor and his wife was never there to preach and would stream on the big screen if they were at the other church but they do have a good message and I still follow them and catch the services online every so often but before all of this COVID-19, I been stopped going - it just started feeling like a celebrity church.
Kytia, thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm in a similar situation, where I left a church that I had been going to for several years about 2 years ago, and haven't been to church since. The funny thing is, I used to be one of those people who judged others for not going to church all the time, I thought it was worse if you were a regular church goer and didn't volunteer at church. I left my home church because all the small things that used to bother me about my church were something that I couldn't ignore anymore. I would hear sermons but would realise how their sermons weren't really about God. There was one service where they interviewed a pastor and his wife about their life, and I realised I wasted my time going to that service. I came for God, not for them. And I wasn't growing. In fact I think I was going backwards at a very fast rate and it was alarming. I realised that a church that calls itself a church might not actually be one, and that God might not even be present at that church.
You are correct, God is not present at every church building. It does not matter how much you sing or how many scriptures are quoted, if a ministry is not submitted to God, it does way more harm than good. And I used to be like that too, I didn't understand when Christians didn't have a church home.
definitely a cult. Great thing you guys left! Sad that many people still go and keep giving money as it’s going to the founder. God is not getting any of the due glory he deserves. That’s horrible. Thank you for sharing💗
Thanks for watching! Not all of the money throughout the year went to the founder, but yes the one day out of the year where it was encouraged to give a large amount of funds to him did not sit well with me.
The church I attend is Hillsong and l love to be apart of it because it is very Biblical. Every preaching is back up by God's word in fact my preacher always starts with God's word and really only about what it says nothing is taken away or added. We are always told the Truth and nothing less. Every age group and people of different walks of life and faith are always encouraged to seek God and have a personal relationship with him. So many people are set free, people healed from cancer and doors of opportunities open. Last week service was about helping the Lost to be Found because Jesus is the great Shepard and his priority is the Lost be Found and that it should be our priority too. We also have different preachers but all preach from the Bible. People who are Found are always prayed over to go out in the world and tell people in our workplace/school/college/university about who Jesus is. Highly recommend this church to anyone, this church is local and global; "a house with many rooms". There is a church in California and in different countries as well. I attend Hillsong London. God bless you!!!
Thank you for your testimony about Hillsong. I've been led by God to the decision to leave my current church before the end of this year and find a church rooted in biblical teaching and not Word of Life teaching and prosperity teachings and one of my sisters in Christ also recommended I go to Hillsong, so by His Grace I will attend soon. Thank you and God bless you ❤
God bless you and your family!@@KytiaLamour You are such a woman of great faith! I really enjoy watching your videos and especially the part at the end where you pray for everyone needing help and guidance in that area
Donna Caesar-Roberts In Acts, believers meet on Sunday. Also, we are not commanded to keep the Sabbath anymore; it’s a choice. Jesus is our Sabbath rest.
I too resently left mine after 16.5yrs, tho I've mentally checked out over a year ago. Nearing my departure my spirit would be so drained and perturbed just being there, preachers throwing words, etc. Since I've left I'm more at peace.
Thank you for sharing your testimony. It definitely sheds light on the state of some churches right now. I’m glad you’re out of that church as well and that you did pray for them and try to let people know before you left. Also glad you didn’t have to be escorted out of the church, I do believe you would have stood up and said something. Love how deep your relationship with Jesus is, it shows that we don’t necessarily HAVE to be at a building in order to grow in Christ.
Lol. I like how you understand how serious I was about being escorted out. Thank you for being such a big part of my walk with God and supporting me. I'm so thankful to God for my family members.
Love this video. This is even good advice for those of use who love watching sermons from pastors online. We really have to discern who is truly following Christ. When I first began going to church regularly, I would watch a few popular pastors online and after a while, my spirit just didn’t agree with them as pastors. Much of what they were preaching was inspirational, but not necessarily bible. Also, the way they carried themselves was very worldly and I believe we should not blur the distinctions between the church and the world. We are set apart for a reason.
Right now I'm in a situation where I'm praying to God about if I should leave my home church. But last week one of our members who had backslidden and now is back in the fold said through His testimony "To stay where God has placed you" is that a confirmation from God? I believe so. This video came out in time!! I think I need to fast about this as well. Blessings!
maria george It’s really important that you get an answer from God. I will be praying for you as well. I think it’s a red flag that you’re even considering leaving. There must be something going on in your church that you’re discerning isn’t right. It’s up to God if you’re planted there to pray for change, or if you need to leave.
@@KytiaLamour that's so true! I agree with what you said. I'll continue to pray about it. Thank you so much. Praying for you and your family as well! :)
Definitely thanking God for this post... keeping you and your family in prayer. My husband and I are experiencing a similar situation at our home church and I have been seeking God's leading and now understand we are supposed to be there to serve and will not be released until we finish the work He has called us to do... but sometimes I'm like BRUHHHH!!!!!!! Please keep us in prayer as well.
Wow katia, you gave me chills. I have been in prayer because I question my church and my purpose there. It's near to my home. It is warm but theres so.ething I cant quiet make up. I feel as if the style is copied from another pastor I follow on RUclips (I do watch it a lot) and I dont find some original content covers all circumstances. Today I felt in my spirit very bothered... the question was more present on my thoughts after service. This truly gave me an answer. I will pray. Thank you... in prayer for you and your journey. Amen.
Thank you for sharing that. And also, we might be feeling bothered in our spirit simply because it's not the place God wanted to plant us. You will have peace where God leads you.
I just love you and your heart for Christ Kytia! I haven't assembled in a few years, I am too waiting for God to lead me to where I'm supposed to be, but I can admit I've slacked in spiritually feeding myself in the meantime. Thanks for this video - I have some work to do 💕
Omg...I relate to this video 110%. I actually just made a huge decision with my husband in leaving the church weve been attending for 14 years that his parents pastor. We moved out of state to help start this ministry with them. The money part wasn't that big of an issue but the message and learning and feel that they lost the love for spreading the gospel and follow the leader and church just becoming a routine started becoming more apparent. It was one of the toughest choices and took literally years of prayer and of even visiting so many church's in the process while still being loyal to ours I noticed how many church's are lost. I than God I found a Calvary Chapel where the Pastor truly loves and hugged my husband first day we visited as if he knew him all his life. God has a way of working thibgsouninnhis time but it brings sadness to see the state of church's. A month later I visited our old church and you would think we were invisible with the lack of acknowledgment from the people there. Really sad. I'm.glad I'm.jkt the only one who thinks like this
In 38 years of being on my own, including married life, I have gone through this 7 times, and visited 40+ churches. It is painful. Hebrews 10:25 was always the theme of the youth group I once led. We each have something we can share in person with fellow believers. It is not good to be away from Christian fellowship for long.
You're right. Christian fellowship is very important. I'm glad that in this time, God has still supplied a bible study for us to attend as well as what we do daily in our time with God.
Blessings Sis i love your videos im a new subscriber. This is so true i was called out of the church years ago God made me aware of man made tradions through man made denomination and it all is contrary to him hes been waking up people left and right. Years ago he revealed to me that as a black man the reason our struggle is so tuff and has been for centuries is because we're his chosen people the tribe of Judah and we are identified by the curses of Deuteronomy 28 so we are hebrew israelites rather than african Americans like we were programmed to think but upon this awakening it has been infiltrated by people who are wicked at the core and they hate white people and condemn them all to hell and curse people on corners and that is not the Spirit of God operating but there are many small groups growing that practice true christianity by Grace and love not works and still identifys as hebrew and they have churches in texas in lousiana in georgia and north carolina and florida called the School of the Hebrews and i follow their ministry online and its been such a blessing in my life and understanding who i am in Christ and as a lost tribe from the 12 tribes of Israel. Just as God through Paul was doing a new thing preaching this Gospel who people was not used to and were unfamiliar with likewise today God is moving across the globe and waking up his people to their true identity and its unfamilar to all who havent suffered like those people. But love your testimony. May God Bless you and Keep you
I definitely understand you. If you have a chance, check out Antioch of Long Beach or The Potter's house One LA. I'm a member of Antioch, but I always stream One LA. Lately I've been more connected to One Church LA. Pastor Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes Roberts are awesome.
I think I've actually gone to Antioch church a loooong time ago--when we were first thinking of leaving our home church--and had a great experience there. Thanks for reminding me.
I left my home church years ago. I've been visiting a church off and on for the years. Something keeps saying, join. I miss working in the church regularly. I've yet to make a move.
Is this a coincidence or what???. I am currently in this season myself. For months something deep within me has not felt right about my church. And it's like little things. I'm so over it. But just recently two things happened that just left a bad taste in my soul. I recently had a conversation about this with one of my friends, how and why did that particular conversation start I really don't know. It's almost as if God was speaking through her in regards to my feelings about my church. And now I happen to come across this video just now😳. Thank you for sharing. I know that I am not alone with this feeling. Btw.... I love all of your videos 🤗💕
Kinita Chung there is only one true church where there is no salvation outside the church. Jesus died for our sins and his church Ephesians 5:25-27 . To find this church prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s bread and water only and God will reveal his church too you ..
I can so relate to this with my home church God has told me and my husband to leave and they made us feel bad for saying it was time. So we stayed a whole another two years and man did we really experience some things because of our disobedient. We would get preach to over the pulpit. There is so much about this story I can relate to. It’s started to be that people who praise one another when God who use them. Me and my husband didn’t have peace with that. But what I’ve learned now is since 2015 when we finally left we have truly be learning how to seek him for ourselves and really learn from the word. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad to hear about your growth in your relationship with God! It's really not easy to leave, especially when people look at you like you're a heathen for it.
Beautiful storyline Lovely thumbnail ☘️ That's is my old church they're always focusing on the leader and buying books also money You have a virgo personality🐾
Omg!!! I am experiencing the same thing!!! I live in an area where a lot of the churches are under siege by religiosity. It is so difficult to find any authentic church, so I have decided to live stream Bethel Church as well as just personal bible study. I had to go thru a lot of struggle trying to validate my decision, because not only my family but some of my friends strongly disagreed with my decision. I am so thankful I am not the only one going through this major season rn!
It's not easy going against the grain, but if God calls you to do something, you will be blessed by it. You never know who else you're going to help by being obedient.
It's so sad to hear and have confirmation about what was happening to the church I was going. Praising the leader, work for the leader any issues u have talk to "daddy" so much party if I can call it like that , a birthday of the pastor was celebrated as a "king" I was everytime not okay with what I was seeing over there... members was was afraid of the leader I don't know so much that I was asking myself they members don't go direct to Jesus first the leader which is also a founder but to the leader serve the leader is was saying because if u do that u will make it in your life. That was so much for me... if I have an issue talk to "daddy" I was like hello🙄😬 so I finally live we are doing home church and it's pretty going good by HIS grace. Thanks for sharing, may God bless you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks for this video. My husband and I are dealing with something similar right now, after going to his church a few times I told him I just refuse to go back and also I've been going to my church for 14 years. I feel like God has called me to go to my church and have it as my church home so we'll see.😞
I understand very well what your talking about i still try to go to church because I don't like staying away from it to long. I am very sorry for all that experince is all I can say. It's happened to me spiritual abuse, condemnation and cultish behaviour.
I love your channel!!! If you haven’t already perhaps say a prayer and stop by a Mass in the Catholic church once again in your life. God bless you sister
Thank u Kytia!!! There is no such thing as a PERFECT CHURCH, but not every church OUT THERE is preaching the TRUTH. The truth is Jesus Christ, the WORD of God. The teachings should be in alignment with the WORD of GOD, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God knows what is best, if He puts it on your heart to LEAVE a certain church then you should. As Christians we need to be discerning because certain teachings or acts can affect our walk with God. Yes, nobody's perfect and let us not JUDGE one another....But we should stand up for the truth and not go along with something even when we know that it is wrong. Equipping yourself with the WORD and asking God for knowledge and wisdom is important.
+ 09.16.18: Hey Kytia, im sorry that you and family to go through different churches that are teaching out of context of the Bible. I pray that you continue to study the Word and seek God into the direction to which church to go and teaches you in the context of the love of God in your life and what He desires for your life, like 3 John 1:2. God doesn’t want you to be broke, poor, nor in bondage to anything nor anyone. I’ve had experienced in going to different churches like catholic then different Christian type churches then a Jehovah Witness one and they are all different and never gave me understanding about my relationship with God. Thankfully my brother told me about the one that he’s in and serves too, and I’ve been going there since then. Not all churches is the same, and gives you understanding of what Jesus has already done for you, so you don’t have to struggle anything, anymore. Have a beautiful Sunday! 💚
Amen, I'm trusting in God to lead me. In the meantime, He's really helped me find great teachings online, we attend a bible study, and we have our devoted time to Him daily. It's a beautiful season that was sparked by a not-so-beautiful situation.
Thank God you and your husbands eyes became open to TRUTH. The word say seek and you shall find, keeping seeking truth, and you will find the right church.
good for you for discerning the truth, that was just manipulation, I have left several churches till i found my home churches, one large church far away and a local church. Both are terrific. But the larger church is superb. i just go to both and very happy
I made a video on why I left my church. I tried to make it funny but people called me narcissistic. Said I was gossiping like the narcs in my church but I didn’t say any names and that I was a victim with victim mentality just nasty victim blaming. Abusive people are everywhere especially in the church.
Hi Kytia, Praise the Lord for your videos! Church is the Body of Christ; Our Faith in HIM will lead us to the Lord. Hearts are deceitful (1 Peter 5:8) so we must be attentive at all times. I pray the Lord continues to lead his children, and may we always perceive and recognize his tone. Most of the time this world gets too noisy and we get distracted from what’s truly important, which is saving our soul though him. Dear Loving father, please help us remain on your path, provide us with your astonishing light, Lord; we belong to you and only you. Amen. I remember church hopping a few years ago, in less than a year i had attended about 7 different houses of worship, I was impatient, yearning and desperately seeking the Holy Father. I was raised in a catholic setting with family whom also prayed to saints, because of this, my entire life has been a spiritual battle. When I was kid, I knew something was off, I would ask myself, why do I feel this lonely each time I leave church? For example, back then, the first time I confessed and asked a priest for forgiveness- I felt worse. During that time I was thinking to myself, well, the priest said God forgave me, right? I wanted to believe but felt convicted. The empty feeling in my heart continued to get deeper. After my son was born I thought the hollowness in my heart would be filled, but I was wrong, something was still missing, until one evening while praying I cried out and begged the Lord to please lead me towards him, that I desire him and only him. The next day, on my way to work, while on the train, I picked up a card that read “sign up for bible study”. I thought to myself, ok, to see this first thing in the morning? This has to be a sign, Thank you Jesus! I felt hopeful after mailing the card. A few months went by, and one day someone knocked on my door, and no it wasn’t a Jehovah witness. To make a long story short on that day i began to study the bible with someone our Precious Lord sent, i felt alive! Once I learned that Sabbath was on (Saturday sundown to Friday sundown), there was a sigh of relief, right then and there I realized that I am now on the righteous path of TRUTH. Once you get a glimpse of the truth there is going back. I now worship the Lord on Saturdays at SDA church. Also, the emptiness in my heart no longer exists. Amen. I look forward to having a seat at the Lords table someday, to see his beautiful face. I pray the Lord continues to keep us, his children safe and sound. May he continue to bless us with Peace, Love, Wisdom, and Discernment. I also pray that those who haven’t got to know him may hear and get to know of him soon, and may they find hope in you, Righteous Father, I Adore you, amen.
Thank you for sharing this, may God continue to draw you closer to Him and lead you in all knowledge and truth. May you be where He needs you to be. In Jesus' name. Amen.
When some members of a congregation become too enthusiastic about promoting the pastor to a point where there are idolising him and prioritising him over the truth of the gospel and the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ ...run!This has the makings of a cult. One church I used to attend handed out booklets about why it's important to obey your pastor; the Holy Spirit told me to leave and never go back. Now more than ever, I understand the importance of getting alone with God and reading the word daily.
I can definitely understand this. I love when a pastor says, “If I stop following God, stop following me.” There’s a lot of non-biblical teaching going on and it can be scary if your a newbie and really looking to be fed. It’s easy to just take in anything because these are the people you expect to teach you. It’s so important to read the Bible and know him for yourself so when these things happen you know the truth. Man will always fail you. Thanks for sharing ❤️
This is perfect! Well said!
My bishop says that all the time. It is TRULY amazing when you’re in a church and your being fed. I was that girl who dreaded going to church until I was led to mine. Now, I can’t get enough. I hate when I have to work on Sundays because I can only stream. And being somewhere that is truly bible based I believe heightens your senses to false teaching.
Thank you for sharing that! Yes, stay in your Bible and close to God.
Yesss
The "CHURCH" is not the building...its the believers! So as long as you have a relationship with The Most High..then thats all that matters! Good for you! Do as God tells u to do
Amen. It's vital we have a community of believers around us, and you're right it doesn't necessarily have to be in a specific "building".
The new pastor told the whole congregation that he was the shepherd and we were the dumb sheep. Also, that going to church is a requirement to make it to heaven. My spirit is soooo vexed by the words that he says. This church is actually my husband's childhood church, but he left a long time ago! It is time for me to break ties. It is very hard b/c i love everyone there. Please pray for me.
YES!!
Art Teacher have you thought about praying for your pastor and your church?
I been telling everyone this for sometime and everyone judged me. Church is us. I also dislike when a pastor tell you how much to give. Only the holy spirit can guide you on how much to give
Man me too... i was once in a church where the pastor said to the congregation that we cant give less than 10 dollars for a particular offering. And i was jst like what???? Wht if all i have is 5 bucks.... we really need to be careful out here with these pastors.
Exactly. They stayed begging. I got sick of it!
I grew up in a Pentecostal church where the teachings were full of chastisement regarding attendance, giving, and people leaving his church. There was the mandatory $20 offerings. The praise and worship that felt like "Simon Says". The yearly tribute offerings during anniversary time, Father's day and Mother's day, that had a very specific dollar amount attached to them. And the redundant speeches that took place praising the founders.
Then the lady who was over the dance group, that my mom forced me and my sister to be a part of, used to say some of the dumbest things and mainly targeted my sister and I. Like when she told me I was going to be pregnant by the time I was 16 (I'm 32 and still a virgin so clearly that statement was far from the truth..), and demanding that we greet everybody when we walk in (as opposed to them saying hello to us 1st). I even remember sitting downstairs with all the other kids for hours with no supervision, while all of our parents were in routine meetings upstairs that we were not allowed to attend.
It was a very manipulative and toxic environment. Needless to say, I left that church shortly after I graduated from college. Actually all of the people who grew up in that church ended up leaving, my parents still attend there and all of the other members are around my parents age and older.
I had no church home for 2 years after college. Started listening to this one church on the radio everyday, while working my 1st job out of college. Those teachings helped me to begin to develop a stronger relationship with God. I had always been sensitive to the voice of God since I was young though I rarely read the Bible. But I just knew certain things were wrong. Took a crisis to get me to go back inside of a church building and the one I went to was the one I heard about on the radio. It was a nondenominational church that I joined the first day. I felt like I finally belonged somewhere and that's when God prophecied to me through the pastor of that church that he was calling me to a different church and city. I haven't yet moved to that city but I have been a partner to that ministry since 2015, and I tithe through that church. I often attend the business and faith conferences there as well. But I stream the services online. I often find myself challenging the things that many preachers teach because there is very little scripture being taught but the pastor I have now is on point.
Wonderful testimony.😊
Vanessa W., Can you explain about the tithing being a sin?
Vanessa W. I initially started tithing because I grew up in the church and that's what they told us to do. I saw my parents do it and compared and contrasted their financial situation with people who I knew did not tithe. My relatives and, people outside of my family. As I got older I decided I would tithe, without much knowledge about scriptures back then, simply because I knew God was my source. My financial commitments to the church have evolved since then as I recognized that the Bible talked about first fruits, offerings, and alms in addition to the tithe.
I have yet to come across someone who said their life became worse when they started tithing, usually it's the opposite. I've heard testimonies of several people who initially did not tithe, and at one point in their walk with God they experienced a major financial deficit or crisis. God led them to tithe, and when they acted in obedience they experienced divine intervention almost suddenly. Something that happened to me personally, in my finances. Was after becoming connected with my now church, I received a 40% increase in pay at my job in one year. Which was equivalent to more than $6 per hour at the time. A rate I was able to keep when I took on a lower level role the following year, with an additional $2 increase by 2017. I don't know anyone personally who had what looked like a demotion title wise, who experienced a major increase in their pay.
When we look at the Bible, tithing was mentioned in Genesis 14:20 with Abraham, before it was instituted as a law through Moses in Leviticus 27. This passage (verse 30) stated that the tithes belongs to God. In Malachi 3:10-12 we learn that the window of heaven blessings are available to those who bring their tithes to the storehouse.
Jesus did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). There is nothing wrong with the law except that it makes man aware of their shortcomings and that they need a savior because they cannot abide by it without him. Today we have the Holy Spirit and he leads us into all truths (John 16:5-13). So there is no need for anyone to tell you what to do if you are a born again Spirit filled follower of Jesus Christ. That's the Holy Spirit's job, he helps us and teaches us (John 14:26).
I would say that if someone said that they have tithed and it didn't work for them then they need to consider the soil that they are sowing into. In order for it to work the church that you sow into must pay tithes as well, if they don't believe in it you can't override that by giving your tithes to that church. Also, tithing is just the starting point. The incremental increases come when you give offerings on top of the tithes.
You hit the nail on the head. I left a church quite similar to yours we had been there 14 years . I was called Jezebel for leaving. Apparently we are still enemies to them even after being gone for 10 years. Please pray for us we haven’t been members of a church since 2014. It’s very difficult to trust leaders.
T Jones I know what you mean. During such times, it helps when you listen to teachings on a regular basis. At first I listened to several people on the Daystar channel. But narrowed it down to 3 main churches, two that may be of interest to you are Elevation and One Church LA (who recently merged with The Potter's House). They both have full messages here on RUclips. Elevation broadcasts live on RUclips as well.
Leaving my church was one of the HARDEST things I've ever done. I recently left and it feels like a bad breakup or divorce. I actually feel a spirit of grief on me. That heaviness. I cry at the drop of a hat. I miss the people and a lot of other things so much. But in spite of all that, I had to be obedient to God. He said my time was up there. I accomplished all my goals I set out to do there and then some. I literally ache from missing them so much. God help me! This video eases some of the guilty feels however. Some of what you spoke on is what lead up to my decision to leave. I couldn't ignore it any longer. Thank you for this.
Ms. B Karaoke B even though I don't know you, I'm going to try to understand. I've been there and done that. It's kind of like a relationship with someone who you view as a friend but not a lover. Not a good nor bad person, just not right for you. Hang on in there because the toughest decisions turns out to be the right ones.
God bless you.
Thanks for sharing this testimony!
It can be a hard thing to hear for some, but a much needed life-line to others!
It is SO important as believers to KNOW where God wants / needs you to be plugged in!
Thank you, love! I'm glad we're in this together.
Kytia L'amour me too! 😍
Can u do a video on music, what music do u listen to? how do u feel about it and secular artists. Thanks
I might do that in the future. Thanks for the suggestions!
This happened to me and my family. We left our home church after over 20 years. The best God thing I’ve ever done. We left much like you all, not knowing where God would send us, and because of His faithfulness, He led us to a church where we have more growth than ever imagined. I’m so free!
What an awesome praise report!
Recently God told me it was time to leave my old church and although it was hard I had to be obedient to God. We are now planted at a new church and God confirmed it is where HE wants us!!
I'm so glad for you!!!
Kytia L'amour can you please keep me in prayer.
Are you sure it was god or you answering your self. I'll take the later.
God does not reveal his true church unless you are obedient such as prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s bread and water only and he will show you there is only one true church and there is no salvation outside the church.
Thank You so much kytia L’amour for this message I believe that God has spoken to me through you I really needed to hear this. It feels good to know that someone else understands what one is going through. God bless you
Yes, you are not alone!
I can so relate to this. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome. xoxo
I'm a orthodox christian and I have a church at 10 minutes far from my home. I go to that church from when I was little and they aren't bad but I don't do much. I just listen to the choir and priest saying some things and do the cross sign. I never felt like the priests put passion and could made me interested enough. These months my mom found a church at like 15-20 minutes far from my home and she really liked it. I went once and I really love it. This priest talked with such devotion, and passion and at some point almost made me tear up. He really seemed to talk to God and to praise Him the way He deserves. It feels right. I can't wait to go again, I will take my bff with me.
I totally understand what you're saying.
My wife and I are in the same exact position. We gather with other's untraditionally speaking. Its not about against the building its abput develop a relationship with the Lord and allowing him to give you peace, wisdom, discernment, strength. Knowing His voice than man's voice. He's infinite. May God continue to bless you and your family!!
Same situation here. I was in an organized religion for 21 years. It was rerun all over. I felt like I was not growing spiritually. I had a lot of unanswered questions and I was also drained economically. I got to pay tithe, offering, money for building, mission, school etc. besides all that every 2nd sabbath of the month I got to give a special offering to the church. The Lord finally pulled me out. I read my Bible alone, I do my own research and found out a lot of things they teach are false. I feel closer to God than I ever been. I recently stumbled to a channel on RUclips call truthunedited and it is very good . To me, we are the church and we don’t need a church building to get connected with God. Be blessed everyone!
The TIMING of this video is so relevant for my life and I just wanted to thank you for sharing this!
I've had an urge to leave my current church since the beginning of the year. I haven't seen much spiritual growth since I got there nearly 10 years ago. It took me going into the Bible, studying the word for myself and hearing the word even here on RUclips to strengthen my relationship with God. I left my childhood church before that and it was difficult to find someplace that I felt was a good fit so for now I'll continue to pray and wait for God to tell me where I should be.
I'm so glad that your desire to know God more is so strong and you're not relying on anyone else to do it for you.
Amen! Always back things up with the Word. I would never go to a church that isn't bible based and not those weird translations that pretty much say anything to back up false teachings.
Truth!
As if the Bible isn't false teachings or teachings that misleads. The bible is ambiguous which suggest it's an open book that is "open" to anyone's "opinion" rather right or wrong.
Your pastor was in compromise..and there is greater judgement for those who want to preach the word and add or take away from the word of God. Thank you for sharing! People need to know that it is okay to speak up and to ask God what to do about something like that.
Yes, speaking up is important and I'm glad that my husband wasn't the only one who said something to the pastor after the guest speaker gave the message he did. Sometimes it can make you feel crazy if you're the only one thinking "This is really not okay."
It's not only those who preach has a greater judgment, but also we/anyone one that displays, communicate and share anything in the Bible as a believer; because we are all preachers (conduit/vessel of Jesus via the Holy Spirit) whoever spread the gospel to others. I hope my thoughts were conveyed for all to understanding.
Next topic how too deal with negative friends & family members while walking with God🍂
#Lovely Brittney That’s a great topic! I’ve dealt with that myself.
I agree! I struggle terribly with the negative ppl, down to the negative energy residing in my home. I live with my mom, and find myself in a constant battle with her, and the negative vibes she gives me. To the degree that I feel unsafe sleeping here.
Thank you kytia, i needed this message, GOD. BLESS YOU.🙏🙏🙏
This is so relevant, a lot of people are being led astray because of false teachings or people having their own agenda like in the case of your church. I'm currently in a season like this, my home church has started to really push for tithing and offering (which is correct) but also giving to the pastors birthdays and anniversaries and building funds and paying down the debt on the church building and so many other things. Also, hearing the same sermons over and over just with a different title, the same pastors that come for the Spiritual conferences that are held there every year, it has just started to feel stale and no growth. It really hasn't sat well with me this entire year. I haven't been there since early September, just fellowship at home, streaming a lot of services online. Thank you for this video, because it helps to know that I'm not alone in my concerns for what I see happening/not happening. So many of us will continue in the same cycle because it's all that we know and too afraid to speak out and say "this is wrong!" or "I don't agree with this!" or "this doesn't sit well within me!"
This is so timely Kytia. I was just feeling turmoil since yesterday because my mother (a non-church going because of similar reasons you mentioned but nonetheless Christian) had just burst my bubble about my church yesterday. She said the reason she would never become a member there is because they only preach the light hearted and trendy "Hill Song" type of sermons there, never talking about sin and correction. I wanted to dismiss it but as I thought about it over night, it just resonated and bothered me so much, I could feel the disillusionment sink in as I thought of how "clicky" the circles in our church can be despite they preach about EXACTLY the opposite. What does it mean when your pastor and wife and their best friend/leaders give an earnest new member the cold shoulder more often than not? Don't get me wrong, there are some really amazing brothers and sisters in the congregation who make me feel part of the community.
I've sensed a weirdness for a while, but I've only considered church as a supplement to my walk, not the substance. But perhaps, it is better to be alone than in poor company... I don't know, I sure would miss being active in community of people seeking Jesus and not being afraid to say they believe in his deity. I'm not sure the cons out weigh the pros, yet.
Keep seeking God. Like I mentioned, sometimes God plants us in churches to serve and pray for change as well as fellowship. There will be no perfect church building. Also, I love what you said about Sunday service being supplemental to your walk and not the basis of your entire relationship with God.
Also, I'm glad your mom noticed those things and talked with you about it!
This is so real! We had a very similar experience with a church that we were considering joining. Every Sunday started with the pastor saying "Be obedient to those in authority over you".
I totally agree. Thanks for sharing your truth. I have went through the same exhausting journey. I decided to loose religion, hypocrisy and brainwashing and fall back in love with my Savior. I will forever choose God. Not these little kingdoms established to feed the greed of a man.❤️❤️🙌🏾👏🏾😇
SO GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you so much for mentioning "forsake not the assembly of yourselves", a lot of people just don't go to church, but don't get together to talk about God either.
Yes, I had to bring that up. We still attend bible study as well as have our daily devoted time with God. Our families have been a great source of community in our walk with God as well.
I’m struggling to find a church rn and it’s so hard because I already don’t know a lot of people in this city, and I really miss fellowshipping with likeminded people
Gathering Bleu I know God is faithful to lead you. You have my prayers.
Prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s and if you are obedient he will reveal his one true church where there is no salvation outside the church..
Bread and water only on the fasting
Cleflo Dollar is the Mastermind for false teaching.
Esp with the name "Dollar" lol I wouldn't give him a penny let alone a dollar. Ppl should be able to see right through him with that name.
Shut up and keep your mouth off someone who you don’t know. So he’s a false teacher because his last name is Dollar?????? That makes no sense.
@@RoyalT11 OK!! Lol You must be a fool-lower of him. There's a fool born every minute.
John Doe I’m a follower of Christ!! #getintoit
@@RoyalT11 to each's own but I wouldn't follow a man that was spat on, given vinegar to drink and a crown of thorns, pierced, or hated. If the writers of the bible felt that way about God's son I can imagine what they think about God.
In essence I think they feel the same way about you since you are a follower of him. But hey who I'm I to say who should follow who. But Ladybug Tee when are ppl gonna learn that most of these preachers are for themselves and could actually careless for their followers. The evidence is empirical. Right in ppl face.
I keep my money to myself.
Oral Roberts told his congregation that god was gonna kill him if he didn't get 10 mil. "Really" If it was up to me he would be a dead bastard.
Kytia this was a very honest and humble video. You have such an tender heart for Christ!! 💙💙 You are such a blessing!! Be blessed, Nicki 😇
Awww thank you. Glad to have you here.
Kytia Thankyou! & Thank God of Course for using you. I left my church literally today!
It's So important to know when to leave. Like the Word says there's a Timing For Everything ❤ & this video was On Time Girl 👏👏
Oh wow! God will guide you and I'm glad you're trusting in Him.
Thank you Kytia, I really needed this.
You're welcome. God's timing is perfect, and I'm glad this helped you.
Kytia L'amour there is only one true church pray and fast on Wednesday’s and Friday’s bread and water only and God will show you John 10:11-16 one flock one Sheppard not 40,000 . And then John 6:53-56 will make sense to you where you get Eternal Life ...
I’m currently in the Pentecostal church. My parents are pastors but I myself am not Pentecostal. They are definitely word of faith teachers. I convinced my parents to take me to a Baptist church and they did. So now I attend both the Baptist and Pentecostal church. I have tried to talk to my mom about some false teachings but she never really listens. Any advice?
I’ve never experienced this but I’ve heard stories in regards to this issue. I watched a video by Heather Lindsey a while back and it was in regards to her experience on this topic. She mentioned about Spirit of Discernment. I love how you mentioned about how you should be led by God. As believers, we have to do our part. Spend time in God’s word. Thank you for sharing your experience. A blessing indeed. God bless you 🙏🏿😊
I saw her video on that too. She straight up walked out after a few minutes of being in a church service before. We have to learn to be quickly obedient. The longer we sit in excuses, the more detrimental it is.
Thank you Kytia. I am thankful that God led me to your channel. You are an inspiration. Prayers that God will lead you to a new home church.
Aww thank you for your prayers.
Love it🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 always listen to God and where He guides you and tells you to do even if people don't believe u can hear Him and talk to Him.
Thank you for your testimony! This video for sure will wake some people up! This is a huge problem in many churches, they teach the "prosperity sermon" & they use false teaching to take advantage of it to get money and get to where they want!!!! It is very important to pray for our pastors and the people who teach at church because the enemy will destroy the church through the "main" person!! It is hard to believe but it is the truth, its hard to accept but if you feel there's something not right, pray about it and study the Bible and ask God for guidance.
Sasha Ivette That’s so true. It is important to pray for our leadership, not just the church but government as well. The Bible even says so.
thank you for sharing, I am in a similar situation, I left the church I was my entire life and has been difficult to find and figure out where God wants me to be.
It's really hard in the beginning. I actually had this "homeless" feeling for MONTHS after leaving my church. As I submitted to my walk with God and kept it a priority, I have grown in so many ways very quickly. My family has also been an integral part of my walk right now as well.
I told people that the pastor is a human like us. He isn't God. I hear people say the pastor said this and that i ask them what did God say?
Hi Kytia, I can say I have experienced this as well. My husband and I came together from different religions and churches we both did not want to attend our previous churches anymore so we were churchless for awhile. We then began to go to a church that we both loved!! (at first) I had my reservations about certain things from the beginning but overlooked them. We both got caught up in the church, went every Sunday but things begin to really pull at my spirit causing me to question a lot of those reservations I originally had. My husband begin to see them as well and we just stop going...we were baptized at this church together once we got married, we now listen to different pastors that we stream.
The 3 men we listen to are in different parts of the world. 1 in India, 1 in Kentucky and 1 in Texas. They dont know each other they aren't affiliated with the same church but they preach the same message they are on point!! All are Christian, men of God.
The message is the most important part!! not the music or a theatrical show.
I'm so glad you've found teachers who build you up in The Lord. You are trusting in God for His personal guidance for you, and that will lead to great maturity in Christ.
Hello,
I also do live streaming since I haven't found a church that speaks to my heart. I am from Kenya btw😊 Kindly do you mind sharing these 3 pastors names so that I can check them out too...currently I have been listening to Steven Furtick from Elevation Worship...
Is the pastor from Texas Tony Evans? I recently found his podcast and I am in awe of his ability to teach Gods Word to Gods ppl. I connect more than any church I’ve gone to.
Lease share the 3 preachers if you don't mind thank you
I'm also church-less atm... thank you for praying
MercySaidNo prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s and if you are obedient God will reveal his one true church to you where there is no salvation outside the church.
Amazed at how this popped up right after my prayer last night. God, I hear You and I thank You!
Good Message, I’m in the same season. There’s so much God is teaching me, and I’m waiting for the Church he want me to go. I know what it is like to go to a church that have ministers. Spiritually it is not good, and it leads to church hurt. However I am grateful God took me out and saved me all glory to him, cause I could’ve been led astray.
I'm so glad you didn't end up led astray.
I have a very similar experience with the church I have been going to for 20 years (since I was little). The pastor would oftentimes use fear to make the people be afraid of thinking with their own heads and decide how they feel about the service in the church. He used to shout a lot during his speeches too and the speeches were more about him than about God. I remember feeling very sick everytime I went there. I'm so glad I left and that I'm being able to build my relationship with God now based on his word and with peace in my heart.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it's nice to know that many people share this experience.
Differ Ability Yeah, it’s more common than I thought.
Thank you for this. I left my home church months ago because I felt that something was off. It was a mega church and so it all felt like a controlled show that never allowed the Holy Spirit to flow (not saying that all mega churches are like this)I realized that I never felt the spirit of the lord at that church so I started to pray about it. One Friday night during youth service the spirit of the lord fell down and my spirit was so pleased. Shortly after the youth pastor shut it down. He literally shut the Holy Spirit off. I was so doneeeee!!!!! I left, I started visiting another church but I noticed that they were also a bit off as well with their teaching as it didn’t line up with the Bible. Finally I began to pray and asked God about a specific church that I had in mind and he gave me a dream and in the dream there was a leak in the church. There’s more to the dream, but long story short, I’ve been seeking God at home until I find a good church.
Wow Kytia! It is literally Sunday Morning and I am preparing to write a letter to my pastor of why I am leaving the church. You hit on the very same points I will discuss in the letter. I guess the Lord wanted to give me one more confirmation. Thank you for posting this video😊
Thanks for sharing this. I thought I was the only one who had experienced that kind of observation in most of the present day churches where pastors end up wanting to be the Jesus and God themselves and messing around with the members' focus on Jesus and their relationship with God. I really like your biblical understanding of life and how best it should be lived. You are the best! Lets start our own my dear!
Thank you for posting this message. I needed this today.
You're so welcome. I didn't want to, but God laid it on my heart and I'm so glad I did!
I've decided to leave my church and it funny because I was fasting today and this one one of the things I was praying about. And I watched your video about fasting this morning an to come full circle this evening and stumble upon this video. I will definitely pray for confirmation but this was so encouraging and supportive. A testimony I needed at this very moment. ❤
The Holy Spirit lead to live church 4 months ago. I have really grown in the freedom out of church. Thought I was crazy, thanks for sharing.
Lol. No you're not crazy.
Anne Namagembe what church did the Holy Spirit lead you too?
I am actually in Los Angeles and since I’ve been here(4 years now) I may have attended one or two churches here and it just doesn’t feel right - I have completely stopped going however I still worship and praise God. I just don’t know if being in a church is for me at least at this time. I am still growing in the knowledge of God I just started reading my Bible from Genesis and plan on reading it until the end and I am asking God to give me proper discernment to hear what is supposed to be heard - I love what you said and it made me realize that I’ve never prayed for what church to go to of course when I first moved out here I’m not gonna say any names but I only went to a very popular church that I would see streamed on RUclips and it had and still has a huge following they are connected to other churches in different states and at first I stopped going because the main pastor and his wife was never there to preach and would stream on the big screen if they were at the other church but they do have a good message and I still follow them and catch the services online every so often but before all of this COVID-19, I been stopped going - it just started feeling like a celebrity church.
Kytia, thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm in a similar situation, where I left a church that I had been going to for several years about 2 years ago, and haven't been to church since. The funny thing is, I used to be one of those people who judged others for not going to church all the time, I thought it was worse if you were a regular church goer and didn't volunteer at church. I left my home church because all the small things that used to bother me about my church were something that I couldn't ignore anymore. I would hear sermons but would realise how their sermons weren't really about God. There was one service where they interviewed a pastor and his wife about their life, and I realised I wasted my time going to that service. I came for God, not for them. And I wasn't growing. In fact I think I was going backwards at a very fast rate and it was alarming. I realised that a church that calls itself a church might not actually be one, and that God might not even be present at that church.
You are correct, God is not present at every church building. It does not matter how much you sing or how many scriptures are quoted, if a ministry is not submitted to God, it does way more harm than good. And I used to be like that too, I didn't understand when Christians didn't have a church home.
This is kinda off topic, but man, I saw your thumbnail and I felt like God showed me a STRONG, POWERFUL woman. God bless you dear❤️
definitely a cult. Great thing you guys left! Sad that many people still go and keep giving money as it’s going to the founder. God is not getting any of the due glory he deserves. That’s horrible. Thank you for sharing💗
Thanks for watching! Not all of the money throughout the year went to the founder, but yes the one day out of the year where it was encouraged to give a large amount of funds to him did not sit well with me.
The church I attend is Hillsong and l love to be apart of it because it is very Biblical. Every preaching is back up by God's word in fact my preacher always starts with God's word and really only about what it says nothing is taken away or added. We are always told the Truth and nothing less. Every age group and people of different walks of life and faith are always encouraged to seek God and have a personal relationship with him. So many people are set free, people healed from cancer and doors of opportunities open. Last week service was about helping the Lost to be Found because Jesus is the great Shepard and his priority is the Lost be Found and that it should be our priority too. We also have different preachers but all preach from the Bible. People who are Found are always prayed over to go out in the world and tell people in our workplace/school/college/university about who Jesus is. Highly recommend this church to anyone, this church is local and global; "a house with many rooms". There is a church in California and in different countries as well. I attend Hillsong London. God bless you!!!
Thank you for your testimony about Hillsong. I've been led by God to the decision to leave my current church before the end of this year and find a church rooted in biblical teaching and not Word of Life teaching and prosperity teachings and one of my sisters in Christ also recommended I go to Hillsong, so by His Grace I will attend soon. Thank you and God bless you ❤
Thank you for sharing that!
God bless you and your family!@@KytiaLamour You are such a woman of great faith! I really enjoy watching your videos and especially the part at the end where you pray for everyone needing help and guidance in that area
If it is Biblical based why are they worshipping on Sunday instead of the Sabbath the Seventh day?
Donna Caesar-Roberts In Acts, believers meet on Sunday. Also, we are not commanded to keep the Sabbath anymore; it’s a choice. Jesus is our Sabbath rest.
Thank you for this🙌🙌🙏🙏....sending you love&blessings from Botswana❤ you are doing a great job keep going😍
Thank you so much!
@@KytiaLamour 🙏❤
I too resently left mine after 16.5yrs, tho I've mentally checked out over a year ago. Nearing my departure my spirit would be so drained and perturbed just being there, preachers throwing words, etc. Since I've left I'm more at peace.
I'm so glad you've found peace. You're right, it's very draining being in an environment that is not surrendered to God.
You have definitely ministered to my spirit. Thank you for sharing your story. I've been in a similar scenario before. ❤
Shantel G. You’re very welcome. I’m glad this video helped you.
This is so so helpful, thank you so much for being so real and transparent
If you live in SFV Relevant Church in Woodland Hills is amazing. I attend there with my family and its a good Bible teaching ministry.
Me too! Be blessed my sister, holy spirit will teach you himself🤗
Thank you for sharing your testimony. It definitely sheds light on the state of some churches right now. I’m glad you’re out of that church as well and that you did pray for them and try to let people know before you left. Also glad you didn’t have to be escorted out of the church, I do believe you would have stood up and said something. Love how deep your relationship with Jesus is, it shows that we don’t necessarily HAVE to be at a building in order to grow in Christ.
Lol. I like how you understand how serious I was about being escorted out. Thank you for being such a big part of my walk with God and supporting me. I'm so thankful to God for my family members.
Kytia L'amour Cause this ain’t a game is why! You’re welcome! Thank you for being apart of mine! 😌
Love this!❤️
Love this video. This is even good advice for those of use who love watching sermons from pastors online. We really have to discern who is truly following Christ. When I first began going to church regularly, I would watch a few popular pastors online and after a while, my spirit just didn’t agree with them as pastors. Much of what they were preaching was inspirational, but not necessarily bible. Also, the way they carried themselves was very worldly and I believe we should not blur the distinctions between the church and the world. We are set apart for a reason.
THAT. IS. A. GREAT. POINT. The closer we are to Jesus, we're going to see the deception from the enemy in person and online.
I can totally relate to this! The same reason I've left my church.
Right now I'm in a situation where I'm praying to God about if I should leave my home church. But last week one of our members who had backslidden and now is back in the fold said through His testimony "To stay where God has placed you" is that a confirmation from God? I believe so. This video came out in time!! I think I need to fast about this as well. Blessings!
maria george It’s really important that you get an answer from God. I will be praying for you as well. I think it’s a red flag that you’re even considering leaving. There must be something going on in your church that you’re discerning isn’t right. It’s up to God if you’re planted there to pray for change, or if you need to leave.
@@KytiaLamour that's so true! I agree with what you said. I'll continue to pray about it. Thank you so much. Praying for you and your family as well! :)
Definitely thanking God for this post... keeping you and your family in prayer. My husband and I are experiencing a similar situation at our home church and I have been seeking God's leading and now understand we are supposed to be there to serve and will not be released until we finish the work He has called us to do... but sometimes I'm like BRUHHHH!!!!!!! Please keep us in prayer as well.
You have my prayers! I pray your service there leads to change.
Wow katia, you gave me chills. I have been in prayer because I question my church and my purpose there. It's near to my home. It is warm but theres so.ething I cant quiet make up. I feel as if the style is copied from another pastor I follow on RUclips (I do watch it a lot) and I dont find some original content covers all circumstances. Today I felt in my spirit very bothered... the question was more present on my thoughts after service. This truly gave me an answer. I will pray. Thank you... in prayer for you and your journey. Amen.
Thank you for sharing that. And also, we might be feeling bothered in our spirit simply because it's not the place God wanted to plant us. You will have peace where God leads you.
@@KytiaLamour thank you... so so so much.
Happy Sunday ❤️❤️ Looking forward to this video.
Thanks for watching!
You’re welcome 💓
I just love you and your heart for Christ Kytia! I haven't assembled in a few years, I am too waiting for God to lead me to where I'm supposed to be, but I can admit I've slacked in spiritually feeding myself in the meantime. Thanks for this video - I have some work to do 💕
You're so welcome. This is an amazing opportunity for your walk to grow. xoxo
Omg...I relate to this video 110%. I actually just made a huge decision with my husband in leaving the church weve been attending for 14 years that his parents pastor. We moved out of state to help start this ministry with them. The money part wasn't that big of an issue but the message and learning and feel that they lost the love for spreading the gospel and follow the leader and church just becoming a routine started becoming more apparent. It was one of the toughest choices and took literally years of prayer and of even visiting so many church's in the process while still being loyal to ours I noticed how many church's are lost.
I than God I found a Calvary Chapel where the Pastor truly loves and hugged my husband first day we visited as if he knew him all his life. God has a way of working thibgsouninnhis time but it brings sadness to see the state of church's. A month later I visited our old church and you would think we were invisible with the lack of acknowledgment from the people there. Really sad.
I'm.glad I'm.jkt the only one who thinks like this
Thank you for your message.
You're so welcome. Glory to God.
In 38 years of being on my own, including married life, I have gone through this 7 times, and visited 40+ churches. It is painful. Hebrews 10:25 was always the theme of the youth group I once led. We each have something we can share in person with fellow believers. It is not good to be away from Christian fellowship for long.
You're right. Christian fellowship is very important. I'm glad that in this time, God has still supplied a bible study for us to attend as well as what we do daily in our time with God.
Blessings Sis i love your videos im a new subscriber. This is so true i was called out of the church years ago God made me aware of man made tradions through man made denomination and it all is contrary to him hes been waking up people left and right. Years ago he revealed to me that as a black man the reason our struggle is so tuff and has been for centuries is because we're his chosen people the tribe of Judah and we are identified by the curses of Deuteronomy 28 so we are hebrew israelites rather than african Americans like we were programmed to think but upon this awakening it has been infiltrated by people who are wicked at the core and they hate white people and condemn them all to hell and curse people on corners and that is not the Spirit of God operating but there are many small groups growing that practice true christianity by Grace and love not works and still identifys as hebrew and they have churches in texas in lousiana in georgia and north carolina and florida called the School of the Hebrews and i follow their ministry online and its been such a blessing in my life and understanding who i am in Christ and as a lost tribe from the 12 tribes of Israel. Just as God through Paul was doing a new thing preaching this Gospel who people was not used to and were unfamiliar with likewise today God is moving across the globe and waking up his people to their true identity and its unfamilar to all who havent suffered like those people. But love your testimony. May God Bless you and Keep you
Jonathan Smalls all praises to the Most High!
I definitely understand you. If you have a chance, check out Antioch of Long Beach or The Potter's house One LA. I'm a member of Antioch, but I always stream One LA. Lately I've been more connected to One Church LA. Pastor Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes Roberts are awesome.
I think I've actually gone to Antioch church a loooong time ago--when we were first thinking of leaving our home church--and had a great experience there. Thanks for reminding me.
I left my home church years ago. I've been visiting a church off and on for the years. Something keeps saying, join. I miss working in the church regularly. I've yet to make a move.
Lissa Brooks Keep praying on it. If you’re meant to join, God will have you there for a reason.
Is this a coincidence or what???. I am currently in this season myself. For months something deep within me has not felt right about my church. And it's like little things. I'm so over it. But just recently two things happened that just left a bad taste in my soul. I recently had a conversation about this with one of my friends, how and why did that particular conversation start I really don't know. It's almost as if God was speaking through her in regards to my feelings about my church. And now I happen to come across this video just now😳. Thank you for sharing. I know that I am not alone with this feeling. Btw.... I love all of your videos 🤗💕
Yes, you are not alone! I'm glad your spirit is in tune with God enough to be bothered by things that are not okay with Him.
Kinita Chung there is only one true church where there is no salvation outside the church. Jesus died for our sins and his church Ephesians 5:25-27 . To find this church prayer and fasting on Wednesday’s and Friday’s bread and water only and God will reveal his church too you ..
I can so relate to this with my home church God has told me and my husband to leave and they made us feel bad for saying it was time. So we stayed a whole another two years and man did we really experience some things because of our disobedient. We would get preach to over the pulpit. There is so much about this story I can relate to. It’s started to be that people who praise one another when God who use them. Me and my husband didn’t have peace with that. But what I’ve learned now is since 2015 when we finally left we have truly be learning how to seek him for ourselves and really learn from the word. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad to hear about your growth in your relationship with God! It's really not easy to leave, especially when people look at you like you're a heathen for it.
Kytia L'amour yes, my husband was called “Judas” but I thank God he showed us that living for him is not about pleasing man.
Beautiful storyline
Lovely thumbnail ☘️
That's is my old church they're always focusing on the leader and buying books also money
You have a virgo personality🐾
He was very yelly 😂😂😂😂
Lol! I didn't know how else to describe it. I really do not receive messages well from yelly, angry preachers.
Omg!!! I am experiencing the same thing!!! I live in an area where a lot of the churches are under siege by religiosity. It is so difficult to find any authentic church, so I have decided to live stream Bethel Church as well as just personal bible study. I had to go thru a lot of struggle trying to validate my decision, because not only my family but some of my friends strongly disagreed with my decision. I am so thankful I am not the only one going through this major season rn!
It's not easy going against the grain, but if God calls you to do something, you will be blessed by it. You never know who else you're going to help by being obedient.
It's so sad to hear and have confirmation about what was happening to the church I was going. Praising the leader, work for the leader any issues u have talk to "daddy" so much party if I can call it like that , a birthday of the pastor was celebrated as a "king" I was everytime not okay with what I was seeing over there... members was was afraid of the leader I don't know so much that I was asking myself they members don't go direct to Jesus first the leader which is also a founder but to the leader serve the leader is was saying because if u do that u will make it in your life. That was so much for me... if I have an issue talk to "daddy" I was like hello🙄😬 so I finally live we are doing home church and it's pretty going good by HIS grace.
Thanks for sharing, may God bless you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow. I've been praying for God to guide me to a church. I'm visiting but, idk if it's where I need to be...idk still. I need to dive deeper
Stay close to God and He will order your steps.
Thanks for this video. My husband and I are dealing with something similar right now, after going to his church a few times I told him I just refuse to go back and also I've been going to my church for 14 years. I feel like God has called me to go to my church and have it as my church home so we'll see.😞
I pray you both are soon on one accord with God as to where you need to be.
@@KytiaLamour Thank you. ☺
I understand very well what your talking about i still try to go to church because I don't like staying away from it to long. I am very sorry for all that experince is all I can say. It's happened to me spiritual abuse, condemnation and cultish behaviour.
We Are The Church Amen I Love This Sis God Bless You!!
I love your channel!!! If you haven’t already perhaps say a prayer and stop by a Mass in the Catholic church once again in your life. God bless you sister
Thank u Kytia!!! There is no such thing as a PERFECT CHURCH, but not every church OUT THERE is preaching the TRUTH. The truth is Jesus Christ, the WORD of God. The teachings should be in alignment with the WORD of GOD, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God knows what is best, if He puts it on your heart to LEAVE a certain church then you should. As Christians we need to be discerning because certain teachings or acts can affect our walk with God. Yes, nobody's perfect and let us not JUDGE one another....But we should stand up for the truth and not go along with something even when we know that it is wrong. Equipping yourself with the WORD and asking God for knowledge and wisdom is important.
+ 09.16.18: Hey Kytia, im sorry that you and family to go through different churches that are teaching out of context of the Bible. I pray that you continue to study the Word and seek God into the direction to which church to go and teaches you in the context of the love of God in your life and what He desires for your life, like 3 John 1:2. God doesn’t want you to be broke, poor, nor in bondage to anything nor anyone. I’ve had experienced in going to different churches like catholic then different Christian type churches then a Jehovah Witness one and they are all different and never gave me understanding about my relationship with God. Thankfully my brother told me about the one that he’s in and serves too, and I’ve been going there since then. Not all churches is the same, and gives you understanding of what Jesus has already done for you, so you don’t have to struggle anything, anymore. Have a beautiful Sunday! 💚
Amen, I'm trusting in God to lead me. In the meantime, He's really helped me find great teachings online, we attend a bible study, and we have our devoted time to Him daily. It's a beautiful season that was sparked by a not-so-beautiful situation.
Thank you for this. I left my home church almost 3 years ago
You're welcome. May God lead you to the community you need.
May God bless you more and continue to use you to influence his pple. 🥰🥰 you are amazing
Thank God you and your husbands eyes became open to TRUTH. The word say seek and you shall find, keeping seeking truth, and you will find the right church.
good for you for discerning the truth, that was just manipulation, I have left several churches till i found my home churches, one large church far away and a local church. Both are terrific. But the larger church is superb. i just go to both and very happy
Wow exectly what i neeed to hear.
I made a video on why I left my church. I tried to make it funny but people called me narcissistic. Said I was gossiping like the narcs in my church but I didn’t say any names and that I was a victim with victim mentality just nasty victim blaming. Abusive people are everywhere especially in the church.
Hi Kytia, Praise the Lord for your videos!
Church is the Body of Christ; Our Faith in HIM will lead us to the Lord. Hearts are deceitful (1 Peter 5:8) so we must be attentive at all times. I pray the Lord continues to lead his children, and may we always perceive and recognize his tone. Most of the time this world gets too noisy and we get distracted from what’s truly important, which is saving our soul though him. Dear Loving father, please help us remain on your path, provide us with your astonishing light, Lord; we belong to you and only you. Amen. I remember church hopping a few years ago, in less than a year i had attended about 7 different houses of worship, I was impatient, yearning and desperately seeking the Holy Father. I was raised in a catholic setting with family whom also prayed to saints, because of this, my entire life has been a spiritual battle. When I was kid, I knew something was off, I would ask myself, why do I feel this lonely each time I leave church? For example, back then, the first time I confessed and asked a priest for forgiveness- I felt worse. During that time I was thinking to myself, well, the priest said God forgave me, right? I wanted to believe but felt convicted. The empty feeling in my heart continued to get deeper. After my son was born I thought the hollowness in my heart would be filled, but I was wrong, something was still missing, until one evening while praying I cried out and begged the Lord to please lead me towards him, that I desire him and only him. The next day, on my way to work, while on the train, I picked up a card that read “sign up for bible study”. I thought to myself, ok, to see this first thing in the morning? This has to be a sign, Thank you Jesus! I felt hopeful after mailing the card. A few months went by, and one day someone knocked on my door, and no it wasn’t a Jehovah witness. To make a long story short on that day i began to study the bible with someone our Precious Lord sent, i felt alive! Once I learned that Sabbath was on (Saturday sundown to Friday sundown), there was a sigh of relief, right then and there I realized that I am now on the righteous path of TRUTH. Once you get a glimpse of the truth there is going back. I now worship the Lord on Saturdays at SDA church. Also, the emptiness in my heart no longer exists. Amen. I look forward to having a seat at the Lords table someday, to see his beautiful face. I pray the Lord continues to keep us, his children safe and sound. May he continue to bless us with Peace, Love, Wisdom, and Discernment. I also pray that those who haven’t got to know him may hear and get to know of him soon, and may they find hope in you, Righteous Father, I Adore you, amen.
Thank you for sharing this, may God continue to draw you closer to Him and lead you in all knowledge and truth. May you be where He needs you to be. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Amen.
Kytia please try going to a Seventh Day Adventist church where the true Sabbath is kept. You wouldn't regret it. We go deep in studying the Bible.
When some members of a congregation become too enthusiastic about promoting the pastor to a point where there are idolising him and prioritising him over the truth of the gospel and the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ ...run!This has the makings of a cult. One church I used to attend handed out booklets about why it's important to obey your pastor; the Holy Spirit told me to leave and never go back. Now more than ever, I understand the importance of getting alone with God and reading the word daily.
Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome!
Praise the LORD