question for those that attend churches where you can "Feel it.&q

[exrockstar]

like what kind of sermon do you have to listen to to get a "spiritual uplifting?"

a pep talk or stories you can identify with?

i dont go to that type of a church but a friend of mine says she expects "that uplifting" from a church.

can someone explain what that is?

[Marnie]

like what kind of sermon do you have to listen to to get a "spiritual uplifting?"

a pep talk or stories you can identify with?

i dont go to that type of a church but a friend of mine says she expects "that uplifting" from a church.

can someone explain what that is?

That's the trend these days: pep-rally sermons designed to make you feel good. I'm not against being "uplifted" in church, but I rest on the Holy Spirit to do that, not a cheerleader behind the pulpit. When I go to church, if I am in sin I expect to feel convicted, not to feel good. If I am looking for answers, I expect to find them. If I walk in with problems on my heart, I fully expect solutions. The Spirit of G-d goes forth through the exposition of the Word and in the corporate worship.

Here's something that might interest you.

[EricH]

How do you define "a Spiritual Uplifting"?

[exrockstar]

How do you define "a Spiritual Uplifting"?

i suppose you leave church feeling good about yourself and feeling as though your spirit got touched?

maybe one has problems but after sermon their problems arent as serious as they thought?

[Carol R]

like what kind of sermon do you have to listen to to get a "spiritual uplifting?"

a pep talk or stories you can identify with?

i dont go to that type of a church but a friend of mine says she expects "that uplifting" from a church.

can someone explain what that is?

That's the trend these days: pep-rally sermons designed to make you feel good. I'm not against being "uplifted" in church, but I rest on the Holy Spirit to do that, not a cheerleader behind the pulpit. When I go to church, if I am in sin I expect to feel convicted, not to feel good. If I am looking for answers, I expect to find them. If I walk in with problems on my heart, I fully expect solutions. The Spirit of G-d goes forth through the exposition of the Word and in the corporate worship.

Here's something that might interest you.

I agree Marnie, you have to go to church expecting to hear from God.

[EricH]

How do you define "a Spiritual Uplifting"?

i suppose you leave church feeling good about yourself and feeling as though your spirit got touched?

maybe one has problems but after sermon their problems arent as serious as they thought?

Some of the times the Spirit has been most active are times when I am challenged to change. That does not always leave me felleing pleasant, but it does indicate God is at work

[7thseal]

Some of the times the Spirit has been most active are times when I am challenged to change. That does not always leave me felleing pleasant, but it does indicate God is at work

Amen,

Luke 5:39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

Once we get a taste of the Holy Spirit we then want Him to remain the same so we don't have to change. But God offers a fresh and new wine every day for those willing to drink up. And the new wine is alive and expanding so it can't be put into old wine bottles or you lose both. Our minds are like the bottles we must ask of God with an new and open mind each day, allowing the Holy Spirit room to expand because God is a God of increase.

[kittylover0991]

like what kind of sermon do you have to listen to to get a "spiritual uplifting?"

a pep talk or stories you can identify with?

i dont go to that type of a church but a friend of mine says she expects "that uplifting" from a church.

can someone explain what that is?

That's the trend these days: pep-rally sermons designed to make you feel good. I'm not against being "uplifted" in church, but I rest on the Holy Spirit to do that, not a cheerleader behind the pulpit. When I go to church, if I am in sin I expect to feel convicted, not to feel good. If I am looking for answers, I expect to find them. If I walk in with problems on my heart, I fully expect solutions. The Spirit of G-d goes forth through the exposition of the Word and in the corporate worship.

Here's something that might interest you.

How do you define "a Spiritual Uplifting"?

i suppose you leave church feeling good about yourself and feeling as though your spirit got touched?

maybe one has problems but after sermon their problems arent as serious as they thought?

Amen and Amen!!!!! Marnie Amen!!!

Going to church isn't ABOUT getting a "feeling" and so many churches are all about making you "feel good".

While "feeling good" is a good thing, there also needs to be doctrine adn preach on sin. On the other hand, a church shouldn't just preach on sin as in "Ya'll are heathens", but there has to be love too! It's so important to get something out the message, such as when you have sin in your life ot be convicted, etc.

However, exrockstar, what you said is ALSO a good thing to have.... it's a blessing to go into church and after the mesasge be spiritually uplifting or have a charge to go out and do something. It's a blessing where you go in discouraged and come out encouraged because the bible says, "Hope thou in God". God's word insn't just judging, it's also uplifting, but God's word ALSO isn't just uplifting, it also is a mirror that shows exactly who we are parralleled with God's Word and who Jesus is.

[mike2]

I think it is very important to go to church with an open mind and a willing spirit within yourself.

We are going to hear the Word of God spoken. Not just a preacher, the preacher is the telephone in which we are hearing the Word

God speaks to us in his Word through His Holy Spirit.

When we accept Christ we receive Gods own Spirit that allows us the discernment of his message.

You could have a lousy speaker, but God will still be speaking His Word through that speaker

You just have to be open to it.

It could be something very casually spoken that no one else seems to ring with, but it makes a light go on for you

How you respond to that, even if its dancing in the isles, well thats up to you, but it should be for you, and God.

Not because that seems to be the way in the church

May I suggest that at some time during the service after everyone has settled in and they are busy with what is going on in front, that you take some time to settle your spirit, just, you and God, and allow yourself to let Gods Spirit well up inside you, its already there ( if you have accepted), feel Gods love for you and enjoy the moments of worship and His Word

If you can do that, the smallest nugget will be uplifting,...

because it was meant for you

in Gods love

mike2

[patricia1]

like what kind of sermon do you have to listen to to get a "spiritual uplifting?"

a pep talk or stories you can identify with?

i dont go to that type of a church but a friend of mine says she expects "that uplifting" from a church.

can someone explain what that is?

That's the trend these days: pep-rally sermons designed to make you feel good. I'm not against being "uplifted" in church, but I rest on the Holy Spirit to do that, not a cheerleader behind the pulpit. When I go to church, if I am in sin I expect to feel convicted, not to feel good. If I am looking for answers, I expect to find them. If I walk in with problems on my heart, I fully expect solutions. The Spirit of G-d goes forth through the exposition of the Word and in the corporate worship.

Here's something that might interest you.

How do you define "a Spiritual Uplifting"?

i suppose you leave church feeling good about yourself and feeling as though your spirit got touched?

maybe one has problems but after sermon their problems arent as serious as they thought?

Amen and Amen!!!!! Marnie Amen!!!

Going to church isn't ABOUT getting a "feeling" and so many churches are all about making you "feel good".

While "feeling good" is a good thing, there also needs to be doctrine adn preach on sin. On the other hand, a church shouldn't just preach on sin as in "Ya'll are heathens", but there has to be love too! It's so important to get something out the message, such as when you have sin in your life ot be convicted, etc.

However, exrockstar, what you said is ALSO a good thing to have.... it's a blessing to go into church and after the mesasge be spiritually uplifting or have a charge to go out and do something. It's a blessing where you go in discouraged and come out encouraged because the bible says, "Hope thou in God". God's word insn't just judging, it's also uplifting, but God's word ALSO isn't just uplifting, it also is a mirror that shows exactly who we are parralleled with God's Word and who Jesus is.

Hello there, I am 50 yrs old born in 1957, Got save at 22years old.... I miss the old songs in the churches of yesterday... Some of the today songs are great but in some churches I have traveled to ,there seems to have a " getting in the frame of mind" thing I am more of a worshipper and i as well as others here go ready to recieve from the Lord Jesus whether it be conviction, teaching,encouragement or just to be with him, although I have my private times at His throne room at home It is very different when a body of believers come together who love the Lord. Too much noise sometimes prevent us from personally hearing from The Lord. Sometimes Jesus has shown up mightily and noone is aware except from a few. Then I have also seen a church fall in total silence in reverence to His holiness and the pastor Let the Holy Spirit move whichever way He wanted it was like being in Heaven. A uplifted feeling is flesh tantalizing and not always a way of saying

things are copasthetic in the spiritual worl. The five senses can easily be decieved. If want is being preached is nourishing your soul, your walk, producing fruit, and encourage groeth which is totally Christ centered I would say stay where you are and do not listen to talebearers or constant complainers. love you all and remember Jesus is Taking care of you whether you feel Him or not...He is always there ready to hear from you. Praise the Lord...Love patricia