Is music taking over the church?

[LifeUncommon]

I remember from my youth that everyone sang in church - the church body sang. Now there are mini-concerts where the congregation is invited to join if they know the words or can keep up on the screen, but the main focus is a performance.

And the music goes on and on and on for at LEAST an hour, sometimes much more.

I know David had minstrels, but we aren't David and I don't recall their purpose being to fill time or perform for people.

[Truthseeker]

I think a lot of it is just fleshly entertainment like a rock concert.

[OnTheFritz]

I actually agree with this. I think it's excessive. I also think it's more about the performance and it becomes a mini-concert, as you say.

[Razlin]

I remember one service we were singing and praising Jesus in music and songs, The spirit fell and the paster never even preached. It went for hours. It was Crazy

[Farfel]

Originally Posted by Razlin

I remember one service we were singing and praising Jesus in music and songs, The spirit fell and the paster never even preached. It went for hours. It was Crazy

There are times when my pastor doesn't get to preach because of the moving of the Spirit.

I'm a really big advocate for music, but I have been to churches where the musicians are trying to carry an "image," and where it is really more entertainment than anything.

[Razlin]

Originally Posted by Farfel

There are times when my pastor doesn't get to preach because of the moving of the Spirit.

I'm a really big advocate for music, but I have been to churches where the musicians are trying to carry an "image," and where it is really more entertainment than anything.

yea ive seen that too.

[Esaias]

Too bad prayer isn't taking over the church.

[houston]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Too bad prayer isn't taking over the church.

Yeah, too bad men chanting "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!" as they clap their hands

And

Women whaling "Jeeeeeeeeezuuuuuuus!!!"

while men and women throw in some glossalic phrases isn't taking over the church!!!

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by houston

Yeah, too bad men chanting "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!" as they clap their hands

And

Women whaling "Jeeeeeeeeezuuuuuuus!!!"

while men and women throw in some glossalic phrases isn't taking over the church!!!

Is that what you call prayer? Cause it sure ain't what I call prayer.

[houston]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Is that what you call prayer? Cause it sure ain't what I call prayer.

That is how most (that I know) pray. Sad, really.

Forgot, there's also the "binding" of devils. Whatever that means.

LOL