Very traditional and I love it that way, as it has been said, not there to be entertained. Also, the preaching is traditional, I know where I stand before God when I leave. I appreciate the church the way church used to be.

That was a direct hit to the nail head.

If we all went back to the way the church sho nuff used to be then we would go sell everything we own and give as people have a need. We would spend days in prayer with one another and no one would go without. Also, we would share the Gospel and our testimony to the point of death and persecution would be a given not something unusual. Anyone coming if that's the deal because that's traditional church.

Yet in our western culture, we split churches over music preference. Go figure.

It's all about what we can get out of church instead of what we can give to God and to others. How the music makes US feel and how the church can meet OUR needs.

I'm not picking on you, so please don't take it that way......we actually addressed that exact sentiment one sunday in church.

Part of Jesus' teaching was that we are to go out and spread the word, bring people to Jesus. The Church's job isn't to pacify the people already coming every sunday, it's to reach the people that don't already know Christ. If changing "traditional" aspects of the service attracts even 1 unsaved person and causes them to consider a relationship with Jesus, then it's worth it. I heard a preacher once define "Love" as putting others' needs ahead of your own, and doing what is best for them, not yourself. And that translates to a worship service, just like anything else. As a regular attender, we all probably have certain things that we like "the way they are" and don't want them changed, but if that change (as long as it doesn't go against Biblical teachings) can potentially attract new people to Christ, then as Christians, we should consider putting that ahead of our own unwillingness to change. And for those of us who already know Jesus and have a relationship with Him, if changing an aspect of the service is enough to "push us away", then we have a bigger problem than the service itself.

There are aspects of our service that I don't particularly like, but it doesn't affect my faith. And if there's a chance that it could attract someone else to Jesus, then by all means, have at it.

If we all went back to the way the church sho nuff used to be then we would go sell everything we own and give as people have a need. We would spend days in prayer with one another and no one would go without. Also, we would share the Gospel and our testimony to the point of death and persecution would be a given not something unusual. Anyone coming if that's the deal because that's traditional church.

Yet in our western culture, we split churches over music preference. Go figure.

We should worship the way it used to be,the way the 12 apostles taught by example. Who is man today to decide they know a better way to worship ? Man already in some congregations decided God doesn't condemn homosexuality,drunkenness,lying,adultry etc even though his word says differently. To have loud bands removing the focus on the words sung in worship of the Father is glorifying the band members. How many applaud at the end of songs? Why? Because it is showing band members you like THEM The focus should be on God and his son not entertainment of visitors or members.

So we aren't supposed to get anything out of church? Hm.... Then why do we go? We can worship the Lord by ourselves every day.

We should worship the way it used to be,the way the 12 apostles taught by example. Who is man today to decide they know a better way to worship ? Man already in some congregations decided God doesn't condemn homosexuality,drunkenness,lying,adultry etc even though his word says differently. To have loud bands removing the focus on the words sung in worship of the Father is glorifying the band members. How many applaud at the end of songs? Why? Because it is showing band members you like THEM The focus should be on God and his son not entertainment of visitors or members.

The singing is to worship and praise God. It isn't for our pleasure, It's for God's. The teaching is for our benefit if it's biblical. God says we are to assemble together and encourage one another. We definitely benefit from a bible based church but that benefit is ultimately to the glory of God if we keep the two greatest commandments as our top priority.

If you want to go by who did it first is best, David said to worship with loud cymbals and instruments.

They also sacriced animals and priests were the only ones allowed in the inner parts of the temple. David also committed adultery,and was guilty of having a man murdered. All this happened when he put himself first

We should worship the way it used to be,the way the 12 apostles taught by example. Who is man today to decide they know a better way to worship ? Man already in some congregations decided God doesn't condemn homosexuality,drunkenness,lying,adultry etc even though his word says differently. To have loud bands removing the focus on the words sung in worship of the Father is glorifying the band members. How many applaud at the end of songs? Why? Because it is showing band members you like THEM The focus should be on God and his son not entertainment of visitors or members.