Western Churches. Are they becoming Worldly?

Where is the preaching on giving yourself yourself the Lord and the spiritual warfare that comes with it? Where is the testing that comes with carrying your Cross preached?

yes they are. i believe its because we are in end times

the falling away

As I set out to find a new home church, I have become a bit hesitant. This is not because I dislike attending or because I don’t have the time. This has to do with recent churches that I have attended have become all about entertainment and a “Feel good” mentality.

“God loves you and we are going to do weeks long sermons on inspirational series that were created by men” is what I have seen and heard. People seem to happy with it. It’s a form of milk and people seem to want suckle more; but I ask, were is the bread?

I can’t remember the last time I was at Church and we really dove into God’s word. All that is given is a few short verse and the rest is fillers of how God wants to prosper you and wants to give you what your heart desires. Oh, by the way don’t forget to tithe your 10%.

Where is the preaching on giving yourself yourself the Lord and the spiritual warfare that comes with it? Where is the testing that comes with carrying your Cross preached? I don’t hear it. Has Western Churches become more about pleasing our 5 senses as opposed to the actual Gospel which is difficult at times to be a part of? Has the Churches become Worldly?

Absolutely! You nailed it right there.




Itchy ears. Was just telling my son's mom the other day when she asked me what church attend. Told her have not found one that preaches/teaches God's Word, except for one that is just too far to attend regularly. People do not want to hear the Truth, and many 'pastors' do not want to offend. Political correctness at it's best. It's more about the numbers, get them in, fill the coffers. As you said, a brief mention of verses here and there, then all the feel good stuff. Then, give, give, give! Coffee and juice bars, concessions, couches and lounge chairs/tables....not church any more. Seems like the 'worship' gets more attention, and is the 'selling point' to entice people in.
Told her just did not feel like was being fed. Truly a shame. As Melach said, the falling away. Jesus is coming soon!!

I have seen a mix, some churches do more and some less. I've seen that churches with more minorities (Korean, African American, Ethiopian) tend to be more fervent and sugar coat less. Personally I want a church that serves to heal people in a gentle way and teaches us more on how to be Christ-like, not fire and brimstone and focus on spiritual warfare. I know spiritual warfare happens and we need to be armed, but sometimes it can get too extreme. I have dolls and decorations from regular stores, my friend was convinced that any doll or figurine may have an evil spirit. She read about it somewhere. She doesn't have anything with eyes in her place. Anyway I ended up throwing away a few of my things, I had no concerns until she planted that seed in my head.

As I set out to find a new home church, I have become a bit hesitant. This is not because I dislike attending or because I don’t have the time. This has to do with recent churches that I have attended have become all about entertainment and a “Feel good” mentality.

“God loves you and we are going to do weeks long sermons on inspirational series that were created by men” is what I have seen and heard. People seem to happy with it. It’s a form of milk and people seem to want suckle more; but I ask, were is the bread?

I can’t remember the last time I was at Church and we really dove into God’s word. All that is given is a few short verse and the rest is fillers of how God wants to prosper you and wants to give you what your heart desires. Oh, by the way don’t forget to tithe your 10%.

Where is the preaching on giving yourself yourself the Lord and the spiritual warfare that comes with it? Where is the testing that comes with carrying your Cross preached? I don’t hear it. Has Western Churches become more about pleasing our 5 senses as opposed to the actual Gospel which is difficult at times to be a part of? Has the Churches become Worldly?

Leftists activists are behind the pulpit pushing their political agendas that are often contrary to Scripture rather than sharing God’s love and grace. Liberal seminaries are promoting this and we’re witnessing the fallout.

As I set out to find a new home church, I have become a bit hesitant. This is not because I dislike attending or because I don’t have the time. This has to do with recent churches that I have attended have become all about entertainment and a “Feel good” mentality.

“God loves you and we are going to do weeks long sermons on inspirational series that were created by men” is what I have seen and heard. People seem to happy with it. It’s a form of milk and people seem to want suckle more; but I ask, were is the bread?

I can’t remember the last time I was at Church and we really dove into God’s word. All that is given is a few short verse and the rest is fillers of how God wants to prosper you and wants to give you what your heart desires. Oh, by the way don’t forget to tithe your 10%.

Where is the preaching on giving yourself yourself the Lord and the spiritual warfare that comes with it? Where is the testing that comes with carrying your Cross preached? I don’t hear it. Has Western Churches become more about pleasing our 5 senses as opposed to the actual Gospel which is difficult at times to be a part of? Has the Churches become Worldly?

Has the Churches become Worldly?

They are, it is best to avoid babel buildings, the bigger it is the worse it is often times. It is about numbers after all, more people in attendance equals more money.

Check the salaries of big time Pastors, it is hundreds of thousands, sometimes over a million. And it is not just the famous mega churches with Pastors that are over paid, it is guys like John MacArthur and other conservative Pastors as well . And when we look at the connections it makes sense.

Worship is rock music in the dark with a light show and fog machines.

Sadly, this is true. As posted earlier, the worship is the selling point to get folk in it seems (the concessions run a close second). Most cases, it lasts longer than the sermon. When people talk about the churches they attend, more is discussed about the worship and extracurricular than the pastor, how/what is preached, what they believe, etc. Even sadder, never hear mention of Jesus, God whatsoever in these conversations.

Itchy ears; political correctness; the great falling away....

Has Western Churches become more about pleasing our 5 senses as opposed to the actual Gospel which is difficult at times to be a part of? Has the Churches become Worldly?

As I set out to find a new home church, I have become a bit hesitant. This is not because I dislike attending or because I don’t have the time. This has to do with recent churches that I have attended have become all about entertainment and a “Feel good” mentality.

“God loves you and we are going to do weeks long sermons on inspirational series that were created by men” is what I have seen and heard. People seem to happy with it. It’s a form of milk and people seem to want suckle more; but I ask, were is the bread?

I can’t remember the last time I was at Church and we really dove into God’s word. All that is given is a few short verse and the rest is fillers of how God wants to prosper you and wants to give you what your heart desires. Oh, by the way don’t forget to tithe your 10%.

Where is the preaching on giving yourself yourself the Lord and the spiritual warfare that comes with it? Where is the testing that comes with carrying your Cross preached? I don’t hear it. Has Western Churches become more about pleasing our 5 senses as opposed to the actual Gospel which is difficult at times to be a part of? Has the Churches become Worldly?