Using secular songs to open service for icebreaker - Page 6

Jermyn Davidson · #51 08-22-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

So "Lean On Me" is ok? This is what makes my head spin:

"I'm against this!!!!".......(well, except that one song. I like that one)

Seems hypocritical on the surface, but I only used that as an example as it was the first secular song I could think of that may be ok for a worship service.

I actually like listening to, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", but would NEVER expect it to be part of a worship service.

Personally, I can't remember the last time I've been in a worship service where secular music was used.

The bottom line, if the music is not pointing people to loving and worshipping GOD or our brothers and sisters in Christ, it should not be a part of a worship service.

Jermyn Davidson · #52 08-22-2010, 08:23 PM

Yes, I do like listening to, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", but I see another side to this discussion.

If I can listen to, "Knockin On Heaven's Door" in my home, why wouldn't it be appropriate at church?

Could it be that, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" is simply inappropriate for Christians to enjoy in the first place?

Maybe this is why my parents raised us in a home where nothing but Gospel / Christian music was ever played. NOTHING ELSE WAS EVEN AN OPTION!

IT NEVER CAME ACROSS MY MIND TO BRING THE SONGS I HEARD AT SCHOOL HOME WITH ME-- LET ALONE TO CHURCH!

Mr. Smith · #53 08-22-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Badejo

How many are still there. If they're not making disciples, I'm not impressed. Like someone said recently ( I think it was John MacArthur). One of the churches in california claimed to have something like 20,000 new converts over the last 2 or 3 years, yet there church attendence only grew by 120.

Very predictable. Any time folks like you hear of great reports, they use the "Yeah, but are they REALLY disciples." NewSpring was started about ten years ago and now has several locations with about 13,000 in attendance.

Sigh. Whatever.

Mr. Smith · #54 08-22-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Seems hypocritical on the surface, but I only used that as an example as it was the first secular song I could think of that may be ok for a worship service.

I actually like listening to, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", but would NEVER expect it to be part of a worship service.

Personally, I can't remember the last time I've been in a worship service where secular music was used.

The bottom line, if the music is not pointing people to loving and worshipping GOD or our brothers and sisters in Christ, it should not be a part of a worship service.

If it's good enough for your car, it's good enough for Jesus at church. Jesus is in your car, too.

Jack Shephard · #55 08-22-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

Figures. Come to our church next Sunday and I'll point out nearly an entire audience that swore off church years ago, who are completely uninterested in "How Great Thou Art", but who will respond to "Seether", "Coldplay", "30 Seconds to Mars" "Switchfoot", or "Linkin Park." These people are in the field that God calls us to, but most of use are too busy insisting that Coldplay is evil, to listen to the hearts of the hurting, who need Jesus.

You wanna see a purpose in it? Accompany me next week and I'll introduce you to dozens of people, that The Church gave up on years ago, who are pursuing a relationship with Christ. It's AMAZING!!!

You should lead someone to Christ sometime. You might actually enjoy it!

I will be there! Mars is my second fav. You forgot U2.

Mr. Smith · #56 08-22-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

I will be there! Mars is my second fav. You forgot U2.

No, no, no, no. U2 is of the devil. Bono uses the F-word. I wouldn't dare risk letting people think I approve of that!

Jack Shephard · #57 08-22-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

If it's good enough for your car, it's good enough for Jesus at church. Jesus is in your car, too.

Mr Smith, have you ever listened to Neon Trees? If you get a chance they have a song "Sins of My Youth." Really good actually. I like the whole album. It is called "Habits"

Jack Shephard · #58 08-22-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

No, no, no, no. U2 is of the devil. Bono uses the F-word. I wouldn't dare risk letting people think I approve of that!

Yeah but does several preachers but they do it where only a few people ever know. Bono has also done more for the Gospel than some preachers, IMO

Mr. Smith · #59 08-22-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Mr Smith, have you ever listened to Neon Trees? If you get a chance they have a song "Sins of My Youth." Really good actually. I like the whole album. It is called "Habits"

No, but I'll check it out. But this is A CHURCH SONG!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sgycukafqQ&feature=av2n

Jack Shephard · #60 08-22-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

No, but I'll check it out. But this is A CHURCH SONG!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sgycukafqQ&feature=av2n

"What I've Done" sounds like a song most OTP's would sing. However they would sing it in a boring fashion. Well not "fashion" since fashion is a sin. You get what I mean.