My pastor says he likes to watch James Bond movies and see people get blown up. Should I find a new church?
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Wow that's a bit "abnormal" for a pastor... \n\nIf that dosn't settle with you, then by all means find a church you are overall comfortable in!\n\nSimply put!
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churches have always been corrupted. It is probably best to worship God in your own way.
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You're probably right. Jesus said these thing would happen. Don't think it's right to speculate on when the end will come, after all, there are countries in the world where churches are burned down and Christians are killed for their beliefs, and these things have always happened. It's always felt like the end times to someone somewhere. As the Day approaches, satan knows he is running out of time so he steps up the pace. But read the end of the book, WE WIN! Keep the faith. Pray for your church.
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down your local church
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Church is not for deep people..that is why you are having trouble...when you have gone beyond the veil, you do not need a pastor or priest, or a group anymore....it is just you and God...you most likely need to seek out others like yourself and start a small group..that is how the early church was organized....they just went from house to house, and worshiped god and fellowshiped, and broke bread together...
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A revival like his is possible again, not just in one church but in all who call on the name of the lord.\n\nBelievers prayer and faith will be the catalyst\nhttp://www.mhmin.org/FC/fc-0696WilliamS.htm\n\nJesus and grace will be the cause
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WHY go if you're seemingly not into it?  I believe IF you were going to a Church that taught the true WORD of God, you would be excited to go and hear more.  I believe IF you had the truths of God that give you peace of mind that you'd sleep much better at night and getting up wouldn't be as hard.  I don't know why any would waste an hour of their day playing church.  Gods TRUE Church is not in a building built with mans hands...And Gods TRUE Church are Spiritually AWAKE and are Gods true watchmen.  Gods TRUE Church LOVE His WORD and are SEALED with His WORD by God.
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WoW!  You sound a lot like me.  (Except I'm not a guy.)\n\nStart by attending a church that is close by.  It sounds as if you are a project oriented sort of person.  Some churches tend to be a little more project oriented -- collecting for the local food shelf, cooking meals for shut-ins, putting on community dinners, collecting shoeboxes of toys for overseas missions and delivering them, drug outreach programs, senior citizen activities, community outreach programs, etc.  Some churches tend to be very quiet and the members basically go to church and vote once a year for officers.  You seem to be looking for a deeper faith, so finding a challenging pastor and/or a strong body of believers would be important.\n\nIf you were me, you'd also be looking for a Christian church that was very open and warm and appealed to you on a comfort level.  Probably a smaller, more community type church would offer that sort of emotional warm fuzzy.  It is likely that this type of church would welcome you with open arms and be glad to sweep you up and plunk you down with one of their projects.\n\nI'm a loner, myself, shy, socially inept, and I get pretty anxious in social situations.  Here is where I need to remind you to make a note to yourself:  "Self, when you are feeling shy, others may take that to mean you are disinterested.  Try to engage in even the smallest way to give the people around you a clue that you actually want to be a part of the activity."\n\nMost important, relax and let God lead you to the right place.  Whatever attracts you, whether it's the building or the people or the activities, know that God knows exactly what you are looking for and will guide you to exactly the place that you should be going.  Whether you are a praying person or not, why not ask God to help you find a church family that you can call your own.\n\nIn summary:  \n1.) Try to find a church locally that engages in a level of ministry that you would feel comfortable participating in.\n2.) See if it is a fit as far as your comfort with the congregation and the pastor.\n3.) Put out at least minimal effort to show your interest in the church and its activities.\n4.) Trust that God loves you and knows exactly where you should be.\n\nNice to meet you, Sean.  Good luck in your search.
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There's supposably one in a church near Lawrence, Ks in a town called Stull, I think.  Missed my chance to check it out and I think it's been torn down, but I know people who claim they've seen things there, although they were too scared to get close or go inside the place.
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Yes!!!!!!!  i know because i grew up in a Pentecostal evangelical church (Assemblies of God).  I am now 26 years old and looking back I'm glad I decide to leave that fear mongering cult at age 21.  Image growing up and every sermon the pastor fills your heart with guilt and makes you believe you need god or else fire and brimstone, to a child or adolescent thats scary.\n\nBTW don't give me the crap ohhh well those Christians aren't the REAL Christians, because that's the same thing we use to say about you!!
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For most people its both- a good serman will get you thinking though- even if you disagree- right? I don't go anymore due to the commercializtion of the huge churches where I live. My spirit needs the quiet and growth I get by myself and my daily prayers abd thank yous- not someone reinterptrting what Jesus taught or whatt the Bible says and telling me what truth it is- UGH! I do miss the warm sociality of my childhood church experiences though and that is the basis of the idea- a gathering of "like minds"
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I do not attend church because of all the false teaching that spews forth from most pulpits.\n\nThe doctrines of men have replaced the pure and simple doctrines taught by Jesus Christ and the Apostles in most churches.  People in the pew believe and trust whatever comes from the pulpit, without studying scripture for themselves.\n\nWe are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, scripture says.  Therefore, I meet with a small group in my home.\n\nI would not recommend most churches to anyone.  It is sad that mainstream Christianity has become so paganized and steeped in the world's system.\n\n"Church" is not the answer anyway.  Jesus Christ is.
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This is not the place..go to church and meet a good person
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I would not doubt it. He was pastor of a Charismatic church. They get big bucks. Think of Benny Hinn, Paul and Jan Crouch, Kenneth Copeland, Keneth Hagan, and so on.
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What kind of "church cover-ups" are you talking about? Other than talking to people in each and every church in the community or country, good luck.
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The church I attend is more like a family in that we make it a point to be involved in each others lives.  We "deal with" the good, bad, and ugly (so to speak).  My wife and a good friend started a clothing ministry which provides clothing to the needy.  We are also working with recent African refugees that escaped the killings in their country and are now lost in this one.\n\nI personally am always looking for ways to help others.\n\nBy the way, this church "family" has a lot of us who are going on a motorcycle ride after church today as it is "Biker Weekend" here.\n\nCome visit if you're ever in town.
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Your pastor is irresponsible for telling you that!! In fact I would go so far to say that his own 'satanic' ego said that to you, certainly and most definitely NOT God or Jesus!! (there is no power except God's --- 'satan' is the human ego which worships itself, but it has no true power and it is MORTAL, not eternal. Geez Christian literalists create an all powerful God out of Satan. Perfect Love casts out all fear. As long as you truly know this, and you will when you ask to receive the Holy Spirit directly, you will fear NOTHING. YOUR fear is the only thing that gives 'satan' power to 'act' in the world through you)\n\nGod is Love and perfect Love casts out all fear. Was your pastor aligned in the Love of God in telling you that, or the fear of the lower nature, which is based in luciferian principles? Jesus warned of the false prophets. These are the ones that create a 'god' of their own liking, a 'god' that controls the people by scaring them into believing. This is what CULTS do. It is a brainwashing tecqnique. If your church is scaring you, then get away as fast as you can, because that is NOT FROM GOD!!! \n\nThere is no such thing as luck. See every bad experience as an opportunity for learning. If you listen inside you will hear what God wants you to learn. When we don't listen, the same experience will come over and over till we 'get it.'You do not need anyone between you and God!! God wants a direct relationship with you. Ask for Light and know that you will receive it.\n\nBlessings to you and your family. May you receive God's Light and Love directly into your heart, to cast out all your fear. God Loves you and wants you at peace!!