After reading some of the responses, I just absolutely do not trust myself to to post on this thread!!
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I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Sometimes, I find it disturbing that musicians can use their musical skills to trigger emotional responses in our Pentecostal churches.
Some do it...just because they can. But musicians who are in love with God and want to see HIS purpose fulfilled in a service won't do that kind of thing.
I don't see anything wrong with a little "praise break."
Somewhere along the line we got the idea that just being happy and joyful and exuberant wasn't good enough by itself. I've found that the same people who don't want to be judged for only lifting their hands, spend time judging others who are more exuberant and chalking it up to "just emotion."
Both are wrong--for their judging of others--not their particular type of worship.
1. There's nothing wrong with emotional worship, or just emotional reactions to the presence of God.
2. There's nothing wrong with quiet reactions to the presence of God.
3. There's nothing wrong with just being joyfully exuberant! Dancing, leaping, clapping, making noise--they're all things God likes. He also likes quiet sinners in the corners, beating their chests, and women who cry multiple tears onto His feet.
I don't believe we should restrict church to a single type of worship, nor should we judge the validity or sincerity of other folks' offerings. It's the heart God cares about, and we, unfortunately, can't see it.
Just an example...my 6 year old son sits on the front row during Sunday morning worship service. Here lately, (without anyone giving him the idea or an example), when the music starts, he's been twirling. LOL!!!! He likes to turn in circles. (Just right there by the bench...nothing majorly distracting) Now, is he feeling the "anointing" or just enjoying the music? I'm pretty sure it's just the latter. Am I going to stop him? NO WAY!
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE, Timmy!!!! What a hilarious scene.
Jeffrey has watched Princess Bride with me a couple of times since Christmas, and he often runs around the house (or chases his sisters) while shouting, "Hello! My Name is INIGO MONTOYA! You killa my father! Prepare to DIE!"
*so proud*
Mawwiage...that bwessed awwangement!
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE, Timmy!!!! What a hilarious scene.
Jeffrey has watched Princess Bride with me a couple of times since Christmas, and he often runs around the house (or chases his sisters) while shouting, "Hello! My Name is INIGO MONTOYA! You killa my father! Prepare to DIE!"
*so proud*
Mawwiage...that bwessed awwangement!
Jeffrey's a good kid! Love that line, but then, I love every line in TPB!
I try to work the line "Not to fifty!" into every conversation that I can, and it's amazing how often it fits! Not to mention "inconceivable", of course.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
I love Hammond Organs myself,this isn't a gospel song,but I love that organ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=illlK3qd_5k
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
It is hard to find a holyghost annointed organ , playing good old holyghost music any more. Are there any churches that still have a Organ, and really know how to play it.
The key boards dont raise the hair on your neck, like the older B-3 organs did.
I once saw a blind black man yrs ago play the organ. They had to lead him on the platform toit, but once he was there. he only use his annointing from there. It was somthing to see.
Who is the best organ played in or near texas.
I have never in my life seen a Holy Ghost anointed Organ and I bet you haven't either. Now, an anointed Organist sure, but organs are not anointed. The "anointing" doesn't ride on inanimate objects.
I have never in my life seen a Holy Ghost anointed Organ and I bet you haven't either. Now, an anointed Organist sure, but organs are not anointed. The "anointing" doesn't ride on inanimate objects.
I agree with you.
But the scripture ref to "Holy Ground" comes to mind.
How about Aaron's rod?
How about the burning bush?
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"The choices we make reveal the true nature of our character."
God can anoint a keyboard player just as he can anoint an organ player.
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The heresy hunters are still with us. Only now, instead of stakes, they use their books and radio programs to destroy those they consider heretics.... I'm concerned that heresy hunting may be turning into leukemia because some cultwatchers seem more intent on destroying parts of the body than healing the body....
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