Honest Opinions

[ladybug]

Originally Posted by drummerboy_dave

I watched it and it seems like a pretty good video. The message is accurate and very clear; so much more than the three quotes that you're struggling with. I imagine the preacher would remind us again to go and speak to The Rock instead of complaining and critiquing. Don't fret, it's always easier said than done.

Thanks for your perspective. I want all opinions whether I agree with them or not. I do take it to the Rock if you read my above statement, I felt Him tell me about the Shepherd and the ninety and nine. I do believe in critiquing when I making a decision who will be the Shepherd over my household. I want a Shepherd who loves the sheep and the world, as well as saints who may be struggling with their walk with God. IMO, I did not see this in this video but I am glad you could see the unfailing love of God in the minister's preaching. God Bless!

Btw, in my opinion forums can help give a multitude of counsel. I can take the good and bad opinions.

[Sweet Pea]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Note to preachers:

1. Don't try to preach everything you know in one sermon. There will be other services. Stick to the message and the message will "stick" in the minds of those who listen.

2. Don't preach to the preachers to get their approval. You've already got their approval or you wouldn't be preaching in their church. Direct you message to those in front of you, not to those sitting behind you.

3. Don't refer to Facebook as a "cesspool of backslidden Pentecostals" when the church you are preaching in has a Facebook (and a Twitter) page!

4. We get the message. We are still hungry and thirsty, not because its Moses (the preachers) fault, but its our fault because we still love Egypt. Or maybe it IS the preachers fault because he's trying to feed us yesterdays Manna and we're having to drink stagnant water. Give us some MEAT of the Word and we won't be hungry! Give us some of that LIVING water.

5. Sick of love? The very thing Jesus said would identify us as His disciples? Sick of praying people thru and having them come thru the prayer line over and over again? Could it be that the reason we have to pray for them over and over again is #4? . Maybe we need to get in the prayer line ourselves because we are SICK... sick of love.

6. An altar call that last more than 5 minutes is a waste of time. Get to the point. If it last more than 5 minutes.... you've done lost their attention.

7. Worn and tired cliches are just that... worn and tired. And, they are just cliches.


But, then again, maybe I should keep my opinions to myself.

Amen !!!!!

[drummerboy_dave]

Ladybug,

Your post came up as I was typing mine. I've read it and I respect the purpose of your thread and also the honesty with which you post. We all have our own story, as witnessed in the second set of videos you linked. What a very beautiful testimony service.

One thing that I am trying to learn; is that everything that comes in life is not always convenient in the time that it comes, but it can always serve as a learning opportunity if we will allow it to be one.

I bid you welcome to the forum and sincerely pray that you always walk in the path of the Almighty.

[ladybug]

After watching the video above about being sick of love, I found this video, along with several others which is so powerful that I thought I would share. God Bless!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-zxCcZ-e-M

[Hoovie]

WOW! Yes indeed, his love is supreme, perfect, and beyond our comprehension!


His love is not qualified. It simply IS!