I've seen this video before and I really like it how God brought together all sinners. Our church feels the same way. No one gets turned away.Great video!!!!God Bless All.
this video is amazing!!!!! it really shows that a church will accept anyone no matter what they have done because they care about you and and your soul and where it is directed! great job! =)
God never punishes us for our mistakes. He blesses, or he does nothing to help (which happens when you don't follow him), but he never punishes. And he speaks to us through our hearts, not our ears. My mother literally heard him once in her life, but that doesn't usually happen. You'd feel a tug on your heart when he is telling you that you should do something. You can tell too, that it isn't yourself. I've felt it a few times, a powerful tug that I don't understand. All indescribable feelings!
To atheists who clearly search for God and his love: there is NO EVIDENCE about our belief. That's why it is called FAITH. If we have an evidence, that is science, knowledge. We BELIEVE God exists. St. Paul says: "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." I don't see why would atheists worry about 'us being wrong'.
I don't know of any atheists worrying about you being wrong. Why don't you have faith in Thor or Zeus. Exactly! The same reason that faith in Jehovah or Allah is pure nonsense with no evidence.
I'm agnostic, and I doubt that will change any time soon. But I applaud the side of Christianity that advocates a sense of community, betterment, and humility. I may disagree with you on how the universe works, but I deeply respect Christians who advocate their faith by helping others, rather than threatening them with hell. I can't say I will pray for you, but I do wish you a happy healthy life.
Amazed at the level of hate in the comments here. The video isn't attacking anyone yet so many anonymous people are looking to attack it. It's a sign of the way people are looking to direct all their anger and rage at "religion" without looking at humanity (or themselves) itself.
@solyd2 I totally understand what you're saying about God creating everything and being in nature. I learn a lot about God just by observing and admiring what He's created. But I also think we were created for community and relationships, so church is vital. It's a place where Christ-followers can just talk, learn, share, and help each other. Pray for one another...keep each other accountable, and all that.
Praise God for you trying to encourage people. God bless your ministry. I pray that the Bible is taught there and that people truly can come as they are, but are also shown the light that alone can change us...the light that is God's Word, that leads to ALL truth and that allows people to see Jesus and His purpose for our lives. I pray that there is honesty there about what sin is and the fact that Jesus came to save us FROM it...so people can be saved ! God bless x
He's so good because he let his son get beaten and crucified, because he lets disease, famine and countless horrible things happen. God is amazing bullshit. If he is real, which is unlikely, he's a dick.
So God just lets that happen. If you saw a person getting raped and tortured and you had the ability to stop it would you. Because God wouldn't. Besides a flying man who can create a planet in 7 days is stupid and mythological.
@solyd I am actually writing a paper on that very same question! The church is both universal and local. The local church is a visible expression of the universal body of Christ. Love is the distinguishing mark of the church and is the essence of church membership. We join a church for the good of ourselves since without it, we will starve spiritually. We join a church for the good of others, as we hold each other accountable and build each other up in Christian friendship.
@BrotherMichael1000 Let us continue to diligently, passionately continue to abide in Yeshua and seek to do His good and perfect will, brother Michael. His will be done!!!
Even if He doesn't exist, I will still pray to Him because I feel awesome when I pray, I feel safer and I've seen too many miracles to be a non believer. Altough you have a hard heart, Jesus loves you and I think he is happy you are searching for God - I will pray for you.
@Th3 King86 Just observing the nature that surrounds you and seeing that it's perfect even in its smallest details. There has to be a creator behind this! How can you still believe that there is no God?!
@BrotherMichael1000 May you have the courage, determination, boldness and FOCUS on our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ to "be about the Father's business" and nothing else. As 2 Cor. 2:2 declares and I concur and fully follow, "I am determined, resolved to know NOTHING but Christ Jesus and Him crucified. Shalom, brother.
@synclavier123 The seasoned eye can identify the formulas and production techniques used in the video and thus not be emotionally swayed. Still, bottom-line is that the video presents us with people's testimonies, which we should test by visiting church a little more to see for myself if their church is as accepting/welcoming/helpful as they claim to be. It's scientific/reasonable to test a claim, regardless of how the claim was presented. Same goes for negative testimonials.
@QueenAnime99 IF you DO go to any church, just remember these 4 points: (1) Come AS YOU ARE (Don't worry about how you are dressed) (2) You have nothing to prove to ANYONE. (3) IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT YOU DID IN YOUR PAST. ALL IS FORGIVEN. The slate is wiped clean. It is a new beginning. (4) You are a child of GOD and he loves you more than ANY BODY ELSE. AND HE IS PROUD OF YOU.
@darthgorbag I would also like to clarify that I say "church" here to mean the individual sense--1 building is a church of 1denomination, with certain people who attend it regularly. There are millions of churches in the world, that are all part of the "Church" (capital C): aka "Christianity", or "The Body of Chirst." Just like a good apple tree can worms in some apples, some churches get messed up by their people. Don't let a bad batch convince you that the whole tree (or Church) is rotten.
I've been asked why do you go to church if I'm shunned snubbed gossiped about and belittled? It's because I now understand the full weight of what the sins of all the world really mean layed upon Jesus Christ the full measure of each infividuals sins was placed upon Christ he experienced each and every single one from each person of all the world. The weight of all sin pressed the life out of Jesus Christ. He suffered all sins. And to know the weight of my own sins and all God wanted was to love us and give us a better way of life. I go to church and the Lord he sees me lifting my hands and praiseing him. He sees all things and knows I am changing to be the reflection of Jesus Christ. I am not alone no matter who pushes me away Gods arm draws me closer to him and though I am shunned and emotionally burned at the stake as Jon of ark by any around me I am not alone anymore.
Hi LadyyJay1, thanks for your comment. Have you considered attending church online? lifechurch.tv is really great. You can also attend my church online (we made this video for Central) by going to centralonline.tv. We broadcast out service over the web several times a week and hundreds of people participate. Give it a try sometime!
@xxRockst4r SO TRUE! But, the garage was built with the car in mind, and the church is built for Christians - you dont go simple to be one, you go because that's who you are. Great point xxRockst4r... But just like a garage all vehicle are welcome, but unlike a garage - if you come and stay long enough you will become a Christian (follower of Christ, not just a convert, but a disciple.)
@GomJabber11 Of course not, I was unemployed for almost a year after 9/11. I was very proud and reluctant to ask for help until I simply had no other ethical options. Churches like to brag about how they're helping people in foreign lands (usually very difficult to verify) but when it comes to their own people, they have every excuse in the book.
To all the haters out there Christian or not.....God had loved you since before you were born and he has a purpose for creating you. He has a plan for your life. Don't waste a moment more of your time here on earth by arguing about this video. Go out and fulfill the reason you exist.
Jesus came back from the dead, and he also brought people to life as well. Everyone's a sinner, so there is hardly such thing as a "good person". And yes, medicine can heal... but I have seen prayer do things that medicine can't. And no, I wasn't on drugs (never have been, either). My youth pastor prayed for joy over a large group of kids (including me), and we all ended up laughing for an extremely long time... especially me. I believe in God because I've felt, and experienced the proof.
@ralphzimmermann There are friends and family who still disappoint and reject... I have personally experienced that, and I'm sure many people have too, because we humans are not perfect. The difference about God's love is that it is unconditional and unfailing.
@Vanta no of course they won't mind. How else are you supposed to understand anyhing? but for some reason people get offensive of there belifs and get angry when people question it. I don't know why, but they do. If you have any questions you can always message me, and I'll try to answer them. I promise I wont be offended or get angry.
@sphereofinfluence247 Although you are correct in what you say, it does say in the Bible to worship with other members of the church; which is why churches were created, so we all would know where to go to be with other believers.
@TheJcp1234 I understand and even agree with you.... you dont need a church to have a relationship with god ... however you need a church to help you learn about god and to stay focused on god..... a church is not just a place to warship .... its a place to help each other stay with god ..... you may not need a church to help you but someone in that church may need you...
@ALetterofChrist They also mentioned Jewish, who don't believe in Jesus period. The point was it doesn't matter how you were raised up, what matters is that you come to the true God and start healing.
no. I meant: why do we need experience? when are we going to use it? yes. i have heard about it and i don't believe in it. i believe in God only because i experienced many things with Him
Regardless of whether you believe In God and Jesus, it is important to remember his message. Love. That’s it. Jesus is the reason our society is the way it is (not all the nonsense going on, but the fact that everyone is taught forgiveness). It is important to love yourself and your neighbour. I don’t want to go on about it but you get the gist.
Essentially I believe in everything that originates from reason. The graspable, the provable, the rational, and everything derived from evidence driven critical thinking. Scientific method is one of the greatest discoveries of mankind. It is a useful tool in separating fact from fantasy. The philosophical underpinnings of the scientific method originate mostly from the greek philosopher Aristotle so you might say I am an Aristotelian.
@FellowLad Here's the real church paradigm: Desperate, abused, and broken people are the primary consumers. God is the product. Church is the franchise which allows the consumer access to the product, and through a lengthy and gradual process of de-individuation and identity replacement, creates a dependency in the consumers' lives for the product, supplanting the concerns and ambitions of a normal person's life. This is why healthy, normal, intelligent people don't require God and/or church.
@Vanta At least your friends love you enough to share with you. No-one can change you except the Holy Spirit working in you. If you look at things with bias it's often impossible to change anything.
@proprodigySD I wasn't actually aiming to give counter arguments to any of your points it was more that I was curious about your opinions (I didn't mention you third point either). 2) I thought that was you were referring to, I just wanted to clarify. 4) I don't read the bible as an account of life etc that is meant to be interpreted literally throughout and all reading of it must involve interpretation, based on context of the words around and time period and so on, as with any book...
It's so sad and terrifying that nobody really goes to church anymore I looked it up on Google and it said that only 31% go many reasons that people don't 1 because it seems like the pastor only cares about the money 2.people are hypocrites they say one thing and do another and condemn you for the same thing that they do 3. people are judgmental for service can be too long. I just hope that things will change in that people will find a way back to church but not just going but get involved and do with their called to do
@eliciamobley Please note---Christianity (the belief system) falls under the realm of IDEAS and no idea has special immunity from criticism. You need to understand that criticism of an idea is not the same as attacking ones character. It's not a put down.
@everblue01 Sadly, they seem hard to find...but they're out there. In my church, it's common to see most of the congregation in jeans every Sunday. And I know for sure we'd welcome anyone with any belief. They're out there!
@gtrjunky True. although this video wasn't so much talking about what the christian faith and church is about, it was more aimed at displacing some common reasons of why people don't come to church, and showing people that no matter what reason, you can still by all means come to church. also: "Church doesnt save people" i disagree. people are saved by accepting Jesus into your life as savior and repenting to God of your sins- i think church is generally the best way to come to grips with that.
(part 1) First of all, congrats on a very witty and well executed video. I was intrigued to read the many strongly worded responses to it (not all pleasant, but all very interesting and personal nonetheless), and the only thing i have to say is that, well, all the issues that people have with the church is because Christians are imperfect people. But thankfully enough, we believe in a Perfect God.
Interestingly, the first major proponent of the big bang was Lemaitre, who was a Belgian Augustinian priest. Some of his peers at that time said they were uncomfortable with theory, because they felt it had too much similarity to the Christian idea of a created earth ("created" does not necessarily mean within seven days, but rather implies an intention of existence. I would hope most people would realise that the earth is probably 4.54 million years old).
they were talking about my father's house. and yours, and everyone you know. it's not a religion, it's a relationship with the only true and good entity.
A good church treats everyone as equals. At a good church, everyone is there for 1 reason... to encounter God. At a good church, the preacher talks for you, not at you. And at a good church, the music is for God, not for you (but you get the honor of joining in the praise). The Church is not the building, it's the people. You just need to find the right people. =)
@nvaughn702 - Praise God :-) I am really happy for you! I pray that your relationship with Christ is the main thing and that even if one day you don't love the church as much you still love Jesus as much lol Also, no matter how nice a church, always make sure they preach the Word of God and not just feel good sermons to make people want to attend and spend... I live in the UK so a little far for me to attend, but thank you for being welcoming. God bless you :-)
Dear theghov, thanks for your reply. To be honest, there are many reasons why people wouldn't go to church, some are real reasons and some are just pretenses. I was lead to think that yours was a real reason and as such it deserved a constructive reply. I'm just a tad sorry to hear that you aren't open as in my humble opinion being closed to new opportunities isn't the fastest way to grow as a person. peace and all the best, M
@ladamadelcaribe Not annoying me at all. I was talking in general about "just don't try to save me". I was talking about well meaning christians who are all concerned because you aren't "saved". Was not directed to you. The church was the "North Texas Church of Freethought" Largest of it's kind. There were not nice among themselves about anyone who even had a doubt about god. They just didn't believe and that was final. No room for anything else with them.
@solyd part 2...lol We join a church for the good of non-Christians because the design of the church is to show the world God. Finally and ultimately, we join the church for the glory of God. i hope this helped, it helped me. :)
Psalms 94:9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see? Malachi 3:16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
@SepiRRotH89 HAHA! I had the same problem! But after you truly believe, if you don't already, go back to church, and it is no longer boring. If you do truly believe, take a check on yourself and on the church and evaluate both. If either needs changing, do something about it. That may mean mentioning something to the pastor or just going to another church. It may mean a change in lifestyle. Studying in a smaller group may help as well. Each person has a voice and shows many interpretations.
The reason why people do not go to church is that "God is not ready for them" and when God is ready, BELIEVE ME They will be coming to church and when they do they will start at the bottom of the class and some will be call to be preachers, some will be call to be just messengers of God, some will be call to prayer ministry and the list goes on and on......and in the end we will all be consider a WORK IN PROGRESS......til we leave for...................PARADISE
Dear deathtothefoxes, How can you say that believing in God means you're weak. Serving God has been one of the hardest things I've decided to do. It's not always hard but to put faith in something you can't see doesn't mean your weak. And it never says that God will pay your "car bills", "mortgage payments" or anything else you dig yourself into, but it does say he will provide. Through the good times and the bad. And I thoroughly believe that.
1 Peter 2:1-12 NLT So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.” And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.
Come on! I see some people even fighting on these comments! Do you not see what video is playing? If you have something negative go to a different video and comment on that. This video is great and it is to true :)
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Awesome message. Hard to argue with this.
Na easy
I love the big guys "You wanna say that again?!" haha
I've seen this video before and I really like it how God brought together all sinners. Our church feels the same way. No one gets turned away.Great video!!!!God Bless All.
this video is amazing!!!!! it really shows that a church will accept anyone no matter what they have done because they care about you and and your soul and where it is directed! great job! =)
"Where it's Okay to not be Okay." That is something I often feel in need of... :/
after 15 years, i still love this video. Its so inspirational :)
I just believe in my father who gave me everything that was his, and took everything that was mine. I love Jesus Christ.
Very nicely done. Actually makes me consider going back to church.
God never punishes us for our mistakes. He blesses, or he does nothing to help (which happens when you don't follow him), but he never punishes. And he speaks to us through our hearts, not our ears. My mother literally heard him once in her life, but that doesn't usually happen. You'd feel a tug on your heart when he is telling you that you should do something. You can tell too, that it isn't yourself. I've felt it a few times, a powerful tug that I don't understand. All indescribable feelings!
Obviously, God forgot to tell Jerry Falwell that when he blamed the September 11, 2002 terrorist attacks on the LGBTQ community.
To atheists who clearly search for God and his love: there is NO EVIDENCE about our belief. That's why it is called FAITH. If we have an evidence, that is science, knowledge. We BELIEVE God exists.
St. Paul says: "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
I don't see why would atheists worry about 'us being wrong'.
I don't know of any atheists worrying about you being wrong. Why don't you have faith in Thor or Zeus. Exactly! The same reason that faith in Jehovah or Allah is pure nonsense with no evidence.
Don't let church be a routine...make it something you love and its not so bad to see your sunday friends :D
The true church of God is filled with imperfect people but perfected by the grace of God!
I'm agnostic, and I doubt that will change any time soon. But I applaud the side of Christianity that advocates a sense of community, betterment, and humility. I may disagree with you on how the universe works, but I deeply respect Christians who advocate their faith by helping others, rather than threatening them with hell. I can't say I will pray for you, but I do wish you a happy healthy life.
Amazed at the level of hate in the comments here. The video isn't attacking anyone yet so many anonymous people are looking to attack it. It's a sign of the way people are looking to direct all their anger and rage at "religion" without looking at humanity (or themselves) itself.
+Greg Hl ,
With all due respect the video doesn't seem to address much. It's more like a self-defense video.
fuck you too
Well said. it doesn't begin to address the actual problems many people have with church and Christianity.
this really blessed me today. thank you.
So true. Church is where we praise the true and the living God. Amen
Nice video... Hopefully we can visit you guys when we come through...
my church is similar to this one. I LOVE my church.
I love this...especially the wimpy men part. Great message
The only reason I am not going to church is I am sick. Every other day I do go to church. Church is awesome!!
GOD LOVES US FOR WHO WE ARE
@solyd2 I totally understand what you're saying about God creating everything and being in nature. I learn a lot about God just by observing and admiring what He's created. But I also think we were created for community and relationships, so church is vital. It's a place where Christ-followers can just talk, learn, share, and help each other. Pray for one another...keep each other accountable, and all that.
Amenn🙌🙌⛪⛪⛪⛪🌟🕊️🕊️🕊️🕯️🕯️🕯️🌼🌼Glory to be God Almighty in jesus name✝️✝️
Praise God for you trying to encourage people. God bless your ministry.
I pray that the Bible is taught there and that people truly can come as they are, but are also shown the light that alone can change us...the light that is God's Word, that leads to ALL truth and that allows people to see Jesus and His purpose for our lives.
I pray that there is honesty there about what sin is and the fact that Jesus came to save us FROM it...so people can be saved !
God bless x
a wonderful clip.... god bless you!!
I believe in God and love him.
I hope all of the nonbelievers here find God and learn how amazing He is.
+Becca S I live in Pgh Pa. I found that the only thing they care about $$$.
He's so good because he let his son get beaten and crucified, because he lets disease, famine and countless horrible things happen. God is amazing bullshit. If he is real, which is unlikely, he's a dick.
God IS real. He has a plan and everything has a purpose.
What like torturing and killing millions of people.
So God just lets that happen. If you saw a person getting raped and tortured and you had the ability to stop it would you. Because God wouldn't. Besides a flying man who can create a planet in 7 days is stupid and mythological.
Great truths ! But... I have stopped going to church anyway, because I discovered that we ARE the church.
every sunday i go to church and it's so refreshing than i go to mall. JESUS always bless me, thanks JESUS our savior
"where socks are optional" best part of the video :)
@solyd I am actually writing a paper on that very same question! The church is both universal and local. The local church is a visible expression of the universal body of Christ. Love is the distinguishing mark of the church and is the essence of church membership. We join a church for the good of ourselves since without it, we will starve spiritually. We join a church for the good of others, as we hold each other accountable and build each other up in Christian friendship.
absolutely love it! about to send it to a couple of friends who have doubts about church
@BrotherMichael1000 Let us continue to diligently, passionately continue to abide in Yeshua and seek to do His good and perfect will, brother Michael. His will be done!!!
If I ever went to church, I'd love to go to one like this.
Even if He doesn't exist, I will still pray to Him because I feel awesome when I pray, I feel safer and I've seen too many miracles to be a non believer. Altough you have a hard heart, Jesus loves you and I think he is happy you are searching for God - I will pray for you.
I really enjoy these vids you are doing for Central Christian.
@Th3 King86
Just observing the nature that surrounds you and seeing that it's perfect even in its smallest details. There has to be a creator behind this! How can you still believe that there is no God?!
@BrotherMichael1000 May you have the courage, determination, boldness and FOCUS on our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ to "be about the Father's business" and nothing else. As 2 Cor. 2:2 declares and I concur and fully follow, "I am determined, resolved to know NOTHING but Christ Jesus and Him crucified. Shalom, brother.
@synclavier123 The seasoned eye can identify the formulas and production techniques used in the video and thus not be emotionally swayed. Still, bottom-line is that the video presents us with people's testimonies, which we should test by visiting church a little more to see for myself if their church is as accepting/welcoming/helpful as they claim to be. It's scientific/reasonable to test a claim, regardless of how the claim was presented. Same goes for negative testimonials.
That was very powerful.
@QueenAnime99 IF you DO go to any church, just remember these 4 points:
(1) Come AS YOU ARE (Don't worry about how you are dressed)
(2) You have nothing to prove to ANYONE.
(3) IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT YOU DID IN YOUR PAST. ALL IS FORGIVEN. The slate is wiped clean. It is a new beginning.
(4) You are a child of GOD and he loves you more than ANY BODY ELSE. AND HE IS PROUD OF YOU.
Awesome media ministry you guys!
@darthgorbag I would also like to clarify that I say "church" here to mean the individual sense--1 building is a church of 1denomination, with certain people who attend it regularly.
There are millions of churches in the world, that are all part of the "Church" (capital C): aka "Christianity", or "The Body of Chirst."
Just like a good apple tree can worms in some apples, some churches get messed up by their people. Don't let a bad batch convince you that the whole tree (or Church) is rotten.
i love this video i dunno y but i think its quite touching in a way :' )
I love this 💛💛
Really spoke to me xx
I'm an atheist, but this sounds nice. This is the nicer side of Christianity.
I've been asked why do you go to church if I'm shunned snubbed gossiped about and belittled? It's because I now understand the full weight of what the sins of all the world really mean layed upon Jesus Christ the full measure of each infividuals sins was placed upon Christ he experienced each and every single one from each person of all the world. The weight of all sin pressed the life out of Jesus Christ. He suffered all sins. And to know the weight of my own sins and all God wanted was to love us and give us a better way of life. I go to church and the Lord he sees me lifting my hands and praiseing him. He sees all things and knows I am changing to be the reflection of Jesus Christ. I am not alone no matter who pushes me away Gods arm draws me closer to him and though I am shunned and emotionally burned at the stake as Jon of ark by any around me I am not alone anymore.
My reason is that I like sleeping in on the weekends and feel no need to get out of bed early to go to church.
Hi LadyyJay1, thanks for your comment. Have you considered attending church online? lifechurch.tv is really great. You can also attend my church online (we made this video for Central) by going to centralonline.tv. We broadcast out service over the web several times a week and hundreds of people participate. Give it a try sometime!
@xxRockst4r SO TRUE! But, the garage was built with the car in mind, and the church is built for Christians - you dont go simple to be one, you go because that's who you are. Great point xxRockst4r... But just like a garage all vehicle are welcome, but unlike a garage - if you come and stay long enough you will become a Christian (follower of Christ, not just a convert, but a disciple.)
this is a really great video
@GomJabber11 Of course not, I was unemployed for almost a year after 9/11. I was very proud and reluctant to ask for help until I simply had no other ethical options. Churches like to brag about how they're helping people in foreign lands (usually very difficult to verify) but when it comes to their own people, they have every excuse in the book.
To all the haters out there Christian or not.....God had loved you since before you were born and he has a purpose for creating you. He has a plan for your life. Don't waste a moment more of your time here on earth by arguing about this video. Go out and fulfill the reason you exist.
Great video! It is amazing how God reconciles and brings together all types of recovering sinners to praise his name! Encouraging video.
@Sezmonz Totally agree. So is the sinners prayer.
Awesome and great! Pass it on and this is the truth forn God!!!! Amen!
Jesus came back from the dead, and he also brought people to life as well. Everyone's a sinner, so there is hardly such thing as a "good person". And yes, medicine can heal... but I have seen prayer do things that medicine can't. And no, I wasn't on drugs (never have been, either). My youth pastor prayed for joy over a large group of kids (including me), and we all ended up laughing for an extremely long time... especially me. I believe in God because I've felt, and experienced the proof.
@ralphzimmermann There are friends and family who still disappoint and reject... I have personally experienced that, and I'm sure many people have too, because we humans are not perfect. The difference about God's love is that it is unconditional and unfailing.
@Vanta no of course they won't mind. How else are you supposed to understand anyhing? but for some reason people get offensive of there belifs and get angry when people question it. I don't know why, but they do. If you have any questions you can always message me, and I'll try to answer them. I promise I wont be offended or get angry.
@sphereofinfluence247 Although you are correct in what you say, it does say in the Bible to worship with other members of the church; which is why churches were created, so we all would know where to go to be with other believers.
@SonOfFire1 I don't know where this church is either. But it should be every church. Everywhere. This is what church is really about.
What a great video. Central Christian rocks!
@TheJcp1234 I understand and even agree with you.... you dont need a church to have a relationship with god ... however you need a church to help you learn about god and to stay focused on god..... a church is not just a place to warship .... its a place to help each other stay with god ..... you may not need a church to help you but someone in that church may need you...
@ALetterofChrist They also mentioned Jewish, who don't believe in Jesus period. The point was it doesn't matter how you were raised up, what matters is that you come to the true God and start healing.
no. I meant: why do we need experience? when are we going to use it?
yes. i have heard about it and i don't believe in it. i believe in God only because i experienced many things with Him
@shorty40 We used a licensed production track from apmmusic.com
Regardless of whether you believe In God and Jesus, it is important to remember his message. Love. That’s it. Jesus is the reason our society is the way it is (not all the nonsense going on, but the fact that everyone is taught forgiveness). It is important to love yourself and your neighbour. I don’t want to go on about it but you get the gist.
Essentially I believe in everything that originates from reason. The graspable, the provable, the rational, and everything derived from evidence driven critical thinking. Scientific method is one of the greatest discoveries of mankind. It is a useful tool in separating fact from fantasy. The philosophical underpinnings of the scientific method originate mostly from the greek philosopher Aristotle so you might say I am an Aristotelian.
@FellowLad Here's the real church paradigm: Desperate, abused, and broken people are the primary consumers. God is the product. Church is the franchise which allows the consumer access to the product, and through a lengthy and gradual process of de-individuation and identity replacement, creates a dependency in the consumers' lives for the product, supplanting the concerns and ambitions of a normal person's life. This is why healthy, normal, intelligent people don't require God and/or church.
@Vanta At least your friends love you enough to share with you. No-one can change you except the Holy Spirit working in you. If you look at things with bias it's often impossible to change anything.
@proprodigySD I wasn't actually aiming to give counter arguments to any of your points it was more that I was curious about your opinions (I didn't mention you third point either). 2) I thought that was you were referring to, I just wanted to clarify. 4) I don't read the bible as an account of life etc that is meant to be interpreted literally throughout and all reading of it must involve interpretation, based on context of the words around and time period and so on, as with any book...
It's so sad and terrifying that nobody really goes to church anymore I looked it up on Google and it said that only 31% go many reasons that people don't 1
because it seems like the pastor only cares about the money 2.people are hypocrites they say one thing and do another and condemn you for the same thing that they do 3. people are judgmental for service can be too long. I just hope that things will change in that people will find a way back to church but not just going but get involved and do with their called to do
@eliciamobley Please note---Christianity (the belief system) falls under the realm of IDEAS and no idea has special immunity from criticism. You need to understand that criticism of an idea is not the same as attacking ones character. It's not a put down.
Right. Actually presenting evidence pushes you further from truth, while having no evidence and making things up is a sure way to understand reality.
AMEN!!!!
@everblue01 Sadly, they seem hard to find...but they're out there. In my church, it's common to see most of the congregation in jeans every Sunday. And I know for sure we'd welcome anyone with any belief. They're out there!
@gtrjunky
True. although this video wasn't so much talking about what the christian faith and church is about, it was more aimed at displacing some common reasons of why people don't come to church, and showing people that no matter what reason, you can still by all means come to church. also: "Church doesnt save people" i disagree. people are saved by accepting Jesus into your life as savior and repenting to God of your sins- i think church is generally the best way to come to grips with that.
I don't need a church, I'm my own temple and love all.
Believe in Jesus Christ
as your Saviour and Lord,
and you'll Be Saved
(part 1) First of all, congrats on a very witty and well executed video. I was intrigued to read the many strongly worded responses to it (not all pleasant, but all very interesting and personal nonetheless), and the only thing i have to say is that, well, all the issues that people have with the church is because Christians are imperfect people. But thankfully enough, we believe in a Perfect God.
Interestingly, the first major proponent of the big bang was Lemaitre, who was a Belgian Augustinian priest. Some of his peers at that time said they were uncomfortable with theory, because they felt it had too much similarity to the Christian idea of a created earth ("created" does not necessarily mean within seven days, but rather implies an intention of existence. I would hope most people would realise that the earth is probably 4.54 million years old).
they were talking about my father's house. and yours, and everyone you know. it's not a religion, it's a relationship with the only true and good entity.
A good church treats everyone as equals. At a good church, everyone is there for 1 reason... to encounter God. At a good church, the preacher talks for you, not at you. And at a good church, the music is for God, not for you (but you get the honor of joining in the praise). The Church is not the building, it's the people. You just need to find the right people. =)
@nvaughn702 - Praise God :-) I am really happy for you!
I pray that your relationship with Christ is the main thing and that even if one day you don't love the church as much you still love Jesus as much lol
Also, no matter how nice a church, always make sure they preach the Word of God and not just feel good sermons to make people want to attend and spend...
I live in the UK so a little far for me to attend, but thank you for being welcoming.
God bless you :-)
Dear theghov, thanks for your reply. To be honest, there are many reasons why people wouldn't go to church, some are real reasons and some are just pretenses. I was lead to think that yours was a real reason and as such it deserved a constructive reply. I'm just a tad sorry to hear that you aren't open as in my humble opinion being closed to new opportunities isn't the fastest way to grow as a person. peace and all the best, M
Our father is the big bang
@ladamadelcaribe Not annoying me at all. I was talking in general about "just don't try to save me". I was talking about well meaning christians who are all concerned because you aren't "saved". Was not directed to you. The church was the "North Texas Church of Freethought" Largest of it's kind. There were not nice among themselves about anyone who even had a doubt about god. They just didn't believe and that was final. No room for anything else with them.
@solyd part 2...lol
We join a church for the good of non-Christians because the design of the church is to show the world God. Finally and ultimately, we join the church for the glory of God.
i hope this helped, it helped me. :)
Psalms 94:9
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
Malachi 3:16
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
@ilonka311 Sadly, most christians think other wise. Im glad you are interested though.
@SepiRRotH89 HAHA! I had the same problem! But after you truly believe, if you don't already, go back to church, and it is no longer boring. If you do truly believe, take a check on yourself and on the church and evaluate both. If either needs changing, do something about it. That may mean mentioning something to the pastor or just going to another church. It may mean a change in lifestyle. Studying in a smaller group may help as well. Each person has a voice and shows many interpretations.
The reason why people do not go to church is that "God is not ready for them" and when God is ready, BELIEVE ME They will be coming to church and when they do they will start at the bottom of the class and some will be call to be preachers, some will be call to be just messengers of God, some will be call to prayer ministry and the list goes on and on......and in the end we will all be consider a WORK IN PROGRESS......til we leave for...................PARADISE
That was awesome!
... You should really keep that in mind...
Dear deathtothefoxes, How can you say that believing in God means you're weak. Serving God has been one of the hardest things I've decided to do. It's not always hard but to put faith in something you can't see doesn't mean your weak. And it never says that God will pay your "car bills", "mortgage payments" or anything else you dig yourself into, but it does say he will provide. Through the good times and the bad. And I thoroughly believe that.
I stop going to church because of a lot of issues i'm having about churches but your church isn't so bad!
@jubani93 That's sort of the whole point of the video? Doesn't matter your background, you can still come to church.
i would love to be able to download this... id love to share this with pwople....
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1 Peter 2:1-12 NLT
So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.” And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.
Come on! I see some people even fighting on these comments! Do you not see what video is playing? If you have something negative go to a different video and comment on that. This video is great and it is to true :)