I think most pastors probably do seriously want exuberant worship and praise going on in the churches.
Llikewise most probably do not want total abandon shockamoo for everyone.
there is a thought among some that a total fit of losing it is needed to break some lifestyle habits or to encourage those that may otherwise need it. But I don't think many want that for the general populace. They will tolerate it in lieu of having the opposite and their fear of a "dead, dry" church.
Me? I enjoy heartfelt exuberance as much as anyone, but I would caution anyone against seeking or desiring an OBE.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
=jfrog;]So we have 1 church that preaches that message. Is that at all typical for a pentecostal church in your opinion? What about anyone elses opinion?[/
i got here a little late on this one .i know mnay pastors that worship alot .. i aint quite as radical as i once was ,, but still aint glued in place either .. i love worship and our church goes atr it quite often...i hate dead boreing church i can sleep at the house.
If I was after a buzz I would hit Starbucks for a tripleshot on ice.
I am convinced some truly are addicted to trippin out at church. When a greater thrill is offered them, then what?
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
You mean to tell me none of yall run around the church or jump up and down or do the Holy Ghost shake sometimes resulting in ya being on the ground? If yall do that, does your pastor?
Sometimes people run. Sometimes people jump. Nobody shakes themselves, let alone to the ground. Yes sometimes he runs or jumps
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I find it interesting that the subject of HOW we worship is such a huge topic at many church services...
Seems if it were a natural outflow of the spirit and heart, there would be very little need of instruction, pushing or prodding.
IMHO when there is pumping and prodding, things seem to be taken down a few notches and it immediately calls the activities and the motives into question.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
I think most pastors probably do seriously want exuberant worship and praise going on in the churches.
Llikewise most probably do not want total abandon shockamoo for everyone.
there is a thought among some that a total fit of losing it is needed to break some lifestyle habits or to encourage those that may otherwise need it. But I don't think many want that for the general populace. They will tolerate it in lieu of having the opposite and their fear of a "dead, dry" church.
Me? I enjoy heartfelt exuberance as much as anyone, but I would caution anyone against seeking or desiring an OTB.
Our church is officially a shockamoo-free zone for all, including me. Hoovie do you or have you ever shockamooed?
Our church is officially a shockamoo-free zone for all, including me. Hoovie do you or have you ever shockamooed?
Well, we head-bang a little bit.
For me, Headbanging and Shockamoo is similar. My slight indulgence in both were not really a desirable experience!
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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