Greeneville, TN Non legalistic Apostolics

[weloveour3sons]

Originally Posted by consapente89

I found your post insightful and non-confrontational. I'd like to say more...but I don't want to ruin "her thread".

Originally Posted by jediwill83

Ma'am, I apologize for any offense. I do want to point out that what I said wasnt debating and it was more in response to the 5 previous pages that WAS a doctrinal debate.

I was just relating a personal subjective experience.

You don't have to ever worry about me ruining your threads again.

Awesome! Thanks! I hope the confused people on the 5 previous pages follow suit. I'm sure there are more appropriate threads out there for all of those who were using my thread for banter.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

There are some Black Apostolic churches that are not legalistic in anything other than the Acts 2:38 message. Have you tried visiting some of their services?

I second that. Some of the best churches I've been in. The one's I've attended aren't afraid to make it plain either. LOL

One of the greatest sermons I've ever heard preached was in an independent black Apostolic church. It was my first meeting with them and the sermon title was, "Get that BUT out your mouth." LOL Let me tell you, that sermon was on fire. It was about having overcoming faith and never saying things like, "I know I need to be more faithful to God... BUT..." "I know I need to obey my husband... BUT..." "I know I should be faithful to my wife... BUT..." "I know God wants more for me... BUT..." "I know God called me... BUT..." There were to be no mor excuses. We were actually told to look at our neighbors and say, "Get that BUT out your mouth!" LOL! Many have said that such a title and catch phrase throughout the sermon is inappropriate. But let me tell you... it's been over 15 years since I heard that sermon and I'll never forget it. That older dark skinned pastor knew how to lay it down real clear, keep your attention, and the gleam in his eyes made you realize he knew he had you out of your comfort zone. He knew he had us cornered... and we enjoyed every moment of it... because his spirit inspired, exuded joyfulness, a little playfulness, and this tempered the seriousness of a lot of what he had to say. I loved it.

Yes, I second Jermyn's suggestion. Try EVERY Apostolic church. You might be pleasantly surprised as to where you feel the most welcome and where you feel the most straight up honesty about the Christian life.

God bless.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I second that. Some of the best churches I've been in. The one's I've attended aren't afraid to make it plain either. LOL

That older dark skinned pastor knew how to lay it down real clear, keep your attention, and the gleam in his eyes made you realize he knew he had you out of your comfort zone.

Good Lord you have got some SERIOUS problems.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Good Lord you have got some SERIOUS problems.

He referred to himself as, "That dark skinned pastor.", several times. What gives?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Aquila

He referred to himself as, "That dark skinned pastor.", several times. What gives?

Prove it

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by weloveour3sons

We moved to Greeneville, TN in spring of 2015 from Ohio. We would really like to meet some non-legalistic Apostolics to study the Word together and become friends with. If you go to a UPC church and want to try to "convert" me back to UPC, please do not contact me. But if you want to worship, study, and break bread with us in a non-judgmental setting, please contact me at weloveour3sons@yahoo.com. No hate mail, please.

Holy Ghost filled, baptized in Jesus name, oneness believers! I'm also a worshiper (keyboardist, singer, songwriter) who'd be thrilled to make some music with other like-minded believers. I am a contemporary musician who likes to throw some hymns and old-time songs in every now and then.

I pray that someone in this area who wants to just love Jesus together in the fullness of His grace will contact us. God bless you!!!

Clint and Becky

Becky, your church is Planet Fitness.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by weloveour3sons

And this is one of the reasons I'm not UPC or legalistic. I didn't find this in the least bit funny or loving in any way. I could start a scriptural debate that would poke holes of all kinds in what "legalistics" call "standards", but I'm not doing that because it serves no purpose on this particular thread. Your comment serves no purpose except to try to make fun. And that is unkind. 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.

You are being unkind and not loving.

Think about it.

[n david]

Just had breakfast. Listening to some worship music and reading this mess of a thread.



Looking forward to church tomorrow!

[n david]

[n david]