Emotionalism/"Shouting"

[For Him Alone]

"What will people think when they hear that I'm a JESUS FREAK? What will people do when they find out it's true? I don't really care if they label me a JESUS FREAK There ain't no disguising the truth!!"

Tell it, DCTalk! the theme song of my life! Wanna get some LOOKS?

Drive down the street with the windows open blaring that song and singing at the top of your lungs. Do this at 7:45 AM in rush hour traffic, and smile :biggrin:  at every one looking at you like a loon...now That's a fanatic.  

[byHisGrace]

Yea!!!  I like that song too!

Check out "7 ways" by Carman

[For Him Alone]

Will DO!!

[Tatie]

RE: HE LOVES YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.

If he loves the way we are why do we have to become a "new man?" I think it's a lottle misleading. He loves us no matter of what but He wants us to deny our nature and change. Did anyone hear about a play, " I love you just the way you are, Now change!"  

[WISDOM]

Are there any new thoughts/remarks?

[Guest C.D. Light]

Personally, my favorite preaching is the loud hell, fire and brimstone preaching.  If the preacher is reserved, I dont listen to much of what is being said.  

Usually its the louder type preaching, where he's "telling it like it is" that stands people to their feet.  And I do like to hear an "amen" from the congregation once in awhile.

Sometimes Im active, and sometimes I just sit quietly.

I also like a church service where I see the gifts of the Spirit in operation.  This ought to follow godly preaching anyhow.

The preaching should stir up our faith to then receive what He wants to give us.  

Where two or more are gathered together in my Name, there am I also.  So it is logical that He should have His part in the Service. I believe that too many churches may not be of the mindset to allow the Holy Spirit to move freely and at any time He chooses--and this could be why He doesnt.

I like a Service where the preacher comes out and turns the service immediately over to the Holy Spirit, for Him to do as HE pleases, and relinquishes it all to the HS.  

Quench NOT the Sprit and He will move in that Service. THATS real church then.

When you receive a miracle, or are touched in any way by God, we WILL feel some kind of emotion about it. He does say He quickens our Spirit; then how can we be emotionless.

The only thing I see wrong with "emotionalism" is when people just manufacture it on their own, just to "appear" like they are "with it" or "godly".  Not all of it is true or real; just "caught up" in it for show to impress the rest of the congregation. But when its real, its REAL. I think that kind is fine.

And yes, the bible does say we are to "lift up holy hands". In fact you can get a lot more with your "antennas" up,  

cd

[Guest C.D. Light]

RE: HE LOVES YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.

If he loves the way we are why do we have to become a "new man?" I think it's a lottle misleading. He loves us no matter of what but He wants us to deny our nature and change. Did anyone hear about a play, " I love you just the way you are, Now change!"

[refugepsa91]

Our Pastor at my church gets very excited when he preaches....he is always pacing back and forth and coming out into the seating where the congregation is....but it does keep your attention...I like it when he loudly will say "listen" it gets your attention and makes you sit up straighter in your chair....there has been several times where the notes he made for that nights sermon went unused....he just laughs and says that "So what if I spent 3 days on tonights sermon, when I got up here the Holy Spirit wanted me to talk about something else"....I like that he does not stick to these rigid notes....ya know if your Pastor comes to the podium with a sermon that has been laminated...be worried!!   I cannot remember where I heard that one?!

   Ah well...I don't raise my hands unless I feel it in my gut...ya know the tingling sensation or butterflies....but it does not bother me when others do.

Blessings to all here,

Angel H.

[Guest C.D. Light]

Wow, Angel, how lucky can u get, to have a preacher that listens and preaches by the Holy Spirit.  

I always said, if you're going to print it and read it, just mail it to me, and I'll sleep in  

Angel, have u ever heard that song "The King is Coming"?

Well, its one where you really think he is coming, and u cant help but stand up and get your antenna up there  :biggrin:

Yes, I think a preacher should walk the aisles when he's preaching and speak with a lot of "emoticon"  so people will not  :sleeping: and do it   and if some are convicted    :butbut:   it will be because of  

but maybe when the   does come they will be  :biggrin:

cd

[refugepsa91]

CD,

No I haven't heard of that song "The King is coming.".....but I would like too....who sings it and where can I get it....I listen to alot of Jermey Campstay....Ten Shekel Shirt (spelling?)...

Blessings

Angel H.