5 Things Modern Day Preachers Need To STOP Doing | Church Gone Wild #3

[@alyseceleste]

One of the things I love when my church teaches directly from the Bible, explaining what’s going on it naturally ties into today. The Bible is an amazing tool that lends itself to modern day teachings and lessons. There is no reason to “modernize” the word. It’s LIVING- it’s timeless- it’s beautiful

[@MichaelDScott144]

It's alive and Jesus is alive too. GLORY BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY AND TO HIS SON JESUS CHRIST 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@matthewm2303]

So glad you are being blessed.

[@mickjames7962]

That's right - don't line the Word up with the world, but measure the world against the Word.

[@truefaithworshipministries7302]

The scriptures tells us, The Bible is open to any private interpretation, I love how Jesus taught by at times using natural things to help understand Biblical things 🎚️

[@willmallory9085]

Amen. Read Nehemiah 8:8.

[@bonappetit5906]

Toni Evans is the most practical preacher that I have ever heard. He dives into the word of God line by line. His preaching has helped me immensely!

[@cctjansen1975]

JD Farag too!

[@jasminevault9412]

Jerry Flowers as well.

[@drespeaks1492]

Yes he is!

[@justice172005]

Then you will also Love Pastor Paul Sheppard and My Pastor Bruce Moxley Jr. at DMI Dayton.

[@lindawarner7496]

I kept thinking of Tony Evans in a most positive way

[@startingoverwithrelle]

“Fear of Offending vs Faith in Confronting”!! 🙌🏾 yesss!!!!! THIS is truth!

[@jamesgorham7125]

Amen Amen Amen Amen 🙏

[@jasminevault9412]

That’s the one there! 🔥🔥🔥

[@captainsisko7629]

Pastors are afraid to confront radical feminism, even this guy in his example only address sin that mostly men engage in,

[@holyexperience1976]

@@captainsisko7629 For once it is nice to hear about sins men engage in. Females gets slammed every day, but no one wants to call guys out. Females get talked about all the time, guys don't. But hey, guys got to lat each other on the back, rigbt, no matter what? At least females call out other fenale behavior. But, hey, let's not talk about how Adam did not have to eat that fruit.....

[@RosewoodGoode]

We have many "Pastors" giving Ted Talks rather than preaching The Word. I'm deeply sadden by the pedestal many have been put on, all the while they're too prideful to admit their wrongdoings. From what I've seen, many churches are being pimped by these people who we have claimed to be ordained and called by God and it sickens men like myself who would rather have a man of character on the pulpit, rather than a man of gifting. Thank you Allen for your commitment to push Gods timeless truth to us, really, your work will be looked upon years to come for those who are hungry for objective wisdom rather than subjective "tickling of the ears."

[@kaylajohnson4357]

Alongside not breaking down the text, I’m also tired of preachers taking verses out of context to justify some motivational point and to get certain reactions from the crowd. Great video Brother Allen. Keep the series coming!

[@thebeatagp]

That’s a good one!

[@nancychidinma2475]

You’re so right.

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

YESSSSS!

[@lavender5547]

I agree

[@elainejohnson2836]

I prayed for a home church for over a year. I went to a friend's wedding and the Pastor performing the ceremony was different. As soon as I could, I ran to meet him. I sat in his church the next Sunday and found my home church. He teaches verse by verse. Its made a huge difference in my understanding of the Bible. I absolutely love how he tells people from the pulpit " if you came here to find your best life, leave. " " There are many churches down the road that do that, but I preach the Word of God!" I'm so thankful for that answered prayer. This is a great series.

[@lynnsjourney8198]

Amen. I need a church home. Especially a bible teaching church. When you say 'he teaches verse by verse', is this Sunday morning services or bible study.

[@andreanottmeier1955]

This encourages me to keep on praying for such a church. Thank you!

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

Verse by verse Yeah! That’s what I’m talking about!

[@JohnGramer06]

“If you’ve came to live your best life…” is the type of thing Joel O’Steen would, that’s nearly the exact title of his book “live your best life now.” You can “live a GOOD, SATISFYING, LOVING life now” but you can’t “live your BEST life now” because that’s saying the world can be GREAT, but it can’t cuz humans are sinful and the world won’t change until Jesus comes back.

[@calebcorbett35]

Name of the pastor?

[@oneworldonehome]

"The true Messengers are never adamant about themselves. They never claim special gifts and powers for themselves. Even their own genuine appointment, if they have to talk about it, they will do so rather reluctantly. They are not dynamic and strong. They do not project their personality in this way. They are not indiscreet. They are not loud and brash. There are so many people claiming to be spiritual emissaries that when the real one appears, they go unnoticed because they are quiet, because they are not loud and brash and indiscreet. They may not gain much attention, for the attention is all being gathered by those who beat their own drum and who proclaim themselves proudly, with great conviction." _The New Message from God » Discerning False Messengers_ - as revealed to God's Messenger Marshall Vian Summers.

[@johnchapman5125]

Thanks for sharing.

[@moniquejohnson3855]

Charles Stanley is another one I love to watch and listen too! He’s a Bible preaching pastor!

[@jayonnaj18]

Amen, I agree Monique Johnson!!!❤

[@sandrastroudzorn6690]

Monique I totally agree with you. Charles Stanley is a great teacher. He will tell you not what you WANT to hear but what you NEED to hear.

[@Allet98]

Yes I love the way Charles Stanley preach the word it’s a Holy Spirit filled message 🙏❤️

[@jasonchilds4423]

He was mighty. He is greatly appreciated and missed.

[@rhondaprice4805]

He would tell us the truth! He's in heaven now. ❤

[@Junebug1983-1]

As a pastor this is wonderful to hear. Keep this series going

[@TG3Gaming]

Grace and peace to you in shepherding the flock GOD has given you🙏🏾

[@thenameofthegame4037]

Clean up your channel

[@Universal_Knowledge369]

Warren Anderson, your just kidding though right? You're not actually a preacher fr?

[@Junebug1983-1]

@@Universal_Knowledge369 hey Cory , I’m not kidding. I don’t think that’s something to joke about ya know ?

[@Universal_Knowledge369]

@@Junebug1983-1 oh ik I was just hoping you was after looking at your "channel" on here

[@TripleCubedTriune]

The Word of God is more powerful than a two edged sword able to divide the soul with the precision of a scalpel. Always should be the cake & not just the icing. Glory to the Most High.

[@Natural2bmii]

I think our views are in alignment with one another. Especially that first one...that is a huge pet peeve for me and I catch a lot of flack from my friends who come from the churches with pastors who hoop and holler. I just want to be spoken to and told the Word of God. Nothing more nothing less.. I also feel this way about the choir. I don't want to feel like I came to see a performance, but that we are all here to worship the true living God.

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you for sharing!

[@holyexperience1976]

Myself, I do not verbalize hardly ever because I used to go to mass for many years on and off. I was used to silent worshipping, so it is still with me. Edit: I never identified as Catholic or Episcopalian, however.

[@jamesgorham7125]

I have been Pastoring for 24 years and I agree with you Sir Brother Pharr on all points 👉 👈, I am always nervous before standing to preach or teach, until the Holy Spirit takes over and guide me. To God be the Glory 😤

[@MelissaGaray]

Yes to Anointing & Annoying!! 💯 agree!

[@AnnieHannah-m6u]

Allen, your commentary on modern preachers was dead on! EXCELLENT points! The Gospel, when preached, must be God-centered, and it will "offend"! Jesus Himself said this! So thank you for once again honoring God & His Word, and 'rightly divivding' His Word. Grateful for truth speakers like you.

[@susanh1447]

I like to listen to lots of preaching on KZbin during the week but I began to ask Jesus to protect me from wrong pastors and doctrine. I’ve had to turn off several sermons in the last few months. Praise God!

[@karenlyon2747]

We had an associate pastor at my church, who had a very specific way of structuring his sermons. He would pick a passage, such as the one from this video, and break it down into three salient points. He bolstered them with other Scripture and always gave examples of how it applied to each of us. I never failed to feel blessed by his sermons. He is now head pastor at another church in our denomination as head pastor, I hope they know how blessed they are!

[@ivonnegutierrez9744]

I agree with all of your points here. I have found these but in TV, online churches. I have experienced most local churches are down to earth. My Pastor's emphasis is to read the Word and Live it. Dont say you love your elderly neighbor, go show it by cleaning their yard etc. Thank you brother Allen for this wonderful video.

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you so much for watching, and for sharing your comment!

[@GenerallyGeneralLee]

Your POINT #2 is my biggest complaint, so glad you mentioned it. I want to hear about Scripture, not the pastor's journey thru composing his sermon. A LOT of pastors do that, probably without realizing it. "I was thinking of the subject for my sermon today, but then this & this happened..." WHO CARES?? It's not about you, i didn't come to see a live stand-up performance. Ironically these same pastors are the ones who always say "It's not about me..." but it totally is, maybe that's their Freudian inner voice talking. Drives me nuts. I know more than i want to about some of their personal lives. I like hearing chapter & verse picked apart, scrutinized, analyzed. Teach me something about the Bible that i might not have noticed before.

[@Jp44jp44jp44]

Bro, both the production and the content of this series has been straight fire so far! Keep at it brother! The kingdom of God is greatly blessed by the work you are doing! 🔥🔥🔥

[@thebeatagp]

That is awesome to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!

[@kittenbrown2484]

@@thebeatagp Brother Allen, There is someone using your logo with a WhatsApp number. I reported them as misinformation. Don't believe that this is you.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️

[@jamesgorham7125]

Amen Amen 🙏 keep up the good work Brother Pharr, you are doing great in your teaching 👍 🙏

[@mjbpilipines836]

@@kittenbrown2484 h H

[@taichivillaruel9114]

I was planning to make a lesson about "Bible Teaching Principles", and you touched 3 of the 12 principles that I came up with: Relevance(to our lives mostly), Application-Minded/Practicality, and Spirit-Dependent. I'm amazed how God lead you to dig in to the truth that the Bible teaches, and draw it out and compare it to today's time. It takes high level of discernment there, pastor. May God bless you and please pray for me that I'll be able to make many lessons for the church, for His glory. I was currently thinking of Bible Teaching Principles, the cross series and the body of Christ series, some basic Bible doctrines, Music Team lessons like components of music, role of each members of Music Team in a technical and spiritual aspects, etc.

[@sayuriisme9728]

I agree with the points made here. I often feel that there’s an epidemic of preachers doing these very things you mentioned. It’s like I’m surprised when I see a preacher actually teaching the Word🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lisemalette3009]

Allen I completely agree with every word you speak in this video. Continue to be bold, holding nothing back and not compromise the truth. The gospel has been watered down and twisted for far too long. We are being led to idolize those who are "so called" preachers. From Ontario Canada at House of All Nations

[@pjpammyj4037]

Thank you Allen!! It's refreshing to hear the truth....it's hard to find and just as hard to speak at times. We all needed to hear this!

[@nancyetabor7805]

Amen brother! Especially preachers need to show people where we are wrong and stop justifying willful sin. "Heaven is a holy place filled with glory and with grace; sin can never enter there."

[@barbaradesilva9713]

Thank you for bringing this subject up.. there's so many false preacher's out there teaching false doctrines and leading many Christians astray.. Sometimes you don't know whom to listen to.. I wish you speak more on this and don't be afraid to expose them

[@christinakumalo1260]

You are so good. All what you are saying I have been saying. They use their wisdom, motivational speaker, they can call themselves motivational speakers. TD Jake's and his daughter are good examples of what you just said. I am not ashamed of the gospel it is the power unto salvation

[@pabloiskobar777]

My Professor in Homiletics who is also a Pastor said this to us "If you are not getting nervous when you preach the Word Of God then you should be nervous, Why? because it only means that you are relying on your own wisdom and knowledge instead of the Word of God and His Power" Thanks for the video Brother Allen. God Bless

[@jamesgorham7125]

The Professor gave some good Words of Wisdom, my Father in the Gospel always said, the day you are not nervous, that is the day you will fail flat on your face 😉 😀

[@laleaking330]

I agreed with each of yours and here's a couple of my own.....when Pastors get up and say "I won't be before you long".... An hour later "I feel my help comin on, you don't mind if we stay a little longer?, the Holy Spirit won't let me leave this point"..... The congregation is saying "gone sir, take your time" while I'm saying "wrap it up. You made your point 40 minutes ago, now you just like hearing yourself talk".

[@TG3Gaming]

Brother Parr, as a young preacher I was encouraged, convicted and affirmed in this video. God bless you because I am enjoying this “Church Gone Wild” series

[@laleaking330]

I left my previous church for a few reasons, some of which you listed in this video. I asked the pastor before I decided to leave, why don't we go book by book in the bible and study each scripture? He said to me that I would not find that in our area. That is my desire. In the mean time I have learned of your channel as well as Cory Minor, Treasure Christ which taught me of Voddie Bauchaum and John Macarthur and there are a few more in the KZbin Community that have helped me in understanding scripture and studying. Also, Dr. Bruce Logan of Bruce Logan Ministries, here in Warren, Ohio. He is not a pastor but an awesome Bible Teacher and has a very in depth study of the Book of Daniel here on KZbin.

[@startingoverwithrelle]

Allen!! YOU sir are a BLESSING in the Christian community! I am grateful that your channel was recommended to me. I have been enduring a great deal in my life, and have been looking for other believers in Christ, who AREN’T flashy, who are humble and who genuinely loves the Lord and who genuinely want to share the gospel. Within the first three minutes of watching this video, especially at the @2:15 mark, I have been saying this for so long. I do not understand how those who profess to have the convictions, those profess to be true believer of Christ, can on a platform, parade themselves, and adorn themselves in fancy clothing, jewelry, and makeup and fancy words and languages, it just doesn’t make sense…it’s very distracting to those who are seeking a genuine relationship with Christ. And the Bible does talk about this but it’s often overlook because of society.

[@lynnsjourney8198]

The opposite of how He was or how Christ taught. Would you be interested in doing bible study/prayer/devotional over text/email? Go out on faith. I do not have like minded people active in my life

[@esperanzaestrada1157]

Thought I share, another awesome Pastor is Pastor Raul Reis, he is a Bible teaching Pastor, and he doesn't sugarcoat sin!!!' I've been listening to him for about 3 years, he goes though the Bible, versus by verse!!!!!

[@ingriddiazsandbu479]

I would like preachers to talk more about things they are afraid will OFFEND people. Talk truth no matter what instead of a “fairy-tale” gospel. God bless you brother Allen.

[@TSPLY]

Brother Parr I always play your videos when I am writing or about to film...but at 2:42 you had me DEAD HAHA. Keep up the good fight!

[@BlackScreen55]

😂😂😂😂

[@mommykiya5024]

"...Amen lights and wall"...had me cracking up. I am really enjoying this series.

[@relaxinghealingrain9075]

I partially agreed with you on the flashy response… some preachers shout, some hoop, some talk or preach quietly etc… in the end, the focus should be are they living Holy and are preaching the truth with love and power????

[@JB-ro7kq]

I agree, many have different preaching styles but what matters is if the Word is being taught.

[@allyip5777]

Pastor Allen, you are really a man after God’s heart. Keep up your good work. I’m so glad to have found your channel!

[@bessiesiamas1225]

I second that!

[@jayonnaj18]

Amen, amen, amen Bro Allen! You are right on the ball! Preach those scriptures, and if the listeners become offended, so be it! Among 200 people you preach to, there just might be 3 out of them who will be blessed!!!

[@donnarobinson9021]

Pastor Parr, This video confirms the experience I had when a visiting church attended my church. This church was doing all the things that you stated in your video. When I approached my Pastor about what the visiting Pastor was doing since it did not sit well with me, he told exactly what you described in your video about how we should conduct ourselves as ministers of God's Word. Some members were attempting to explain the visiting pastor's behavior by telling me that I should only focus on the things that they did well not the wrong things, but I politely informed them that God focused on everything, whether it was right or wrong. So why should we conduct ourselves differently? Once again, an excellent word. My prayer for you and your family is that you continues to you use for His glory.

[@ladyj5682]

Why was he even invited ?

[@donnarobinson9021]

@@ladyj5682 They were invited to do a consecration ceremony.

[@ladyj5682]

@@donnarobinson9021 If you invite someone to do something in your church as important as a consecration service then how come the pastor didn’t know what they were about before the invite? That’s what I am talking about. The leaders are suppose to be guarding the pulpit and protecting the congregation from false teaching and questionable performances

[@donnarobinson9021]

@@ladyj5682 Because the Pastor did not invite them, the person being consecrated requested that the visiting Pastor perform the ceremony.

[@ladyj5682]

@@donnarobinson9021 Still I don't understand that bring approved. The leadership should protect the pulpit and if they didn't know who this person was then they should have investigated first. Why would a member not want his own leadership to do the consecration? I still don't get it

[@yepisaidit100x]

Thank you brother AP, you always encourage me to “Check Myself “ and the word I’ll be sharing.

[@gifttukamushaba4641]

This is perfect Allen, this is real. Many of today's preachers are false. They are after money and fame. God bless you Pr. Allen

[@terrygamble4557]

Your teaching is so right. I remember going to church and it seemed like the preacher was stepping on my toes. Like , how he knew that. Lol. Those were the days when preacher's cared about their flock, and wanted to make sure we were going to Heaven. I also remember when someone needed help with a bill the church was there to help them. NOW they buy all these name brand clothes, cars,jewelry and don't think about the people in their church. It's really sad how to devil is using the name of the LORD as a scam in the church . There is a special place for them. So sad.

[@andreaal9669]

God bless you for speaking the truth clearly and fearlessly.

[@joycecarlisle3200]

Love what you're saying Preachers will not tell individuals what the word is saying because what they're doing might effect the finances. But WE should want to get our spanking here instead of when we departed God says He know us NOT

[@johnecko316]

Just to add an observation, preachers and pastors who are unapproachable after or before a service is discouraging. It's almost like I'm being preached 'at', and not to. Solid teaching, Allen. Thank you.

[@cc8071]

Absolutely! I'm experiencing this in the church I'm currently attending. I've been there about a year, and the pastor has never made any effort to even say hello. I've had one conversation with him the entire time I've been there, and that was at a gathering for new people where he HAD to talk to everyone. I don't know where he hides after the service, but I never see him. I feel like I don't have a pastor. I was looking for a new church and was hoping this would be my new home. But I'm still praying about a new church home. Once I figure out where God wants me, I'll be on my way.

[@inconnu4961]

Is it almost like you are attending a conference or a concert, where the Pastor is the showman, and you are the ticket purchaser? I have experienced that before as well.

[@inconnu4961]

@@cc8071 I will keep you in prayer for this church! GOD bless!

[@SheLoveSports]

@@cc8071Recently, I was saddened by the gap between what God requires of a pastor and how the role is fulfilled nowadays. I don’t know how they are able to effectively keep a watch over all of the souls. I prayed for God to give wisdom to the man that He showed me would be my husband (God showed him that I would be His spouse, too) because he is called to be a pastor. I am not interested in building a church or a name for ourselves. God could give us just a handful of people. If we can help strengthen their faith and teach them how to fear God by walking in obedience and humility so that when Christ returns we can present our handful of sheep to Him at the finish line, I will be eternally grateful.

[@TransformedINhim]

This is fire. Thank you for this message. I’ve always felt like my church was too soft and after awhile I realized we never really had sermons mentioning sin…minus that Jesus loves us and a quick mention of repentance. I’ve been on a new church mission and have tried a number of them in my area. The ones I visited all had issues related to this video. I finally found a new church to call home that has strong and sound biblical teaching every week. I’m grateful your you Allen. Thank you for taking the time to post so that I can learn.

[@kendra4513]

This chanel has helped me grow in my christian journey. The humility with which you approach issues is very admirable. May God bless you.

[@vicarie79]

I really wish people would stop focusing on "the haters" in their sermons..."the haters, this and the hater's that" angry rant. Just preach the Word of God! Learn to bless and not revile.

[@matthewm2303]

Very well told Brother. You definitely hit the nail on the head with this video. A lot of times someone can leave a service and feel they have been told a secular story instead of being Spirit filled from proper scripture teaching. It also feels sometimes that the preacher has put himself as a college professor and we are only the students and not fellow Christians eager to have a learned fellowship from Gods word.

[@howellsproducts]

I used to get so frustrated listening to you...and God has dealt with my heart, and my positions on many topics have shifted. You have helped me to read the Bible through a new set of lenses...every time I listen to you, I am fed. Thank you!!

[@JJ8823]

The production quality on these videos has gotten better and better over the years! Great stuff, content and visual wise brother Parr! 🙏🏼

[@itsalrightitsok929]

The first point you made: I will turn away from someone real quick if I hear the haughtiness in a preacher’s voice. There are even pastors that visit our church who “put on” like that and I can’t get the message through all of the flashiness

[@letsprayandfasttogether9618]

Pray God lifts the scales from the lukewarm and lost eyes, opens their ears and soften their hearts. Pray God brings revival to the earth. Pray the Lord of Harvest send forth laborers into the harvest. Pray God strengthens His children, gives them more discernment and wakes them up 🏔

[@svint99]

he is working rn the change he will bring to this world is something we’ve only witnessed thru scripture🙌🏾

[@tashadaniels4971]

Mr Parr I personally thank and appreciate all the knowledge and wisdom that you share with your people of God. I have been raised in church all my life and when I listen to your videos I learn something new and get a better revelation of the word of God. Not only that it’s biblical and we can go to the Scriptures and see the evidence for ourselves. I’m always blessed by your Videos . God Bless.

[@isaacgloriosissimus2509]

I would like to see more of the gifts of the Spirit in use in churches. There are little to no prophecy, word of knowledge, healings, miracles etc in the church today. I believe this is because people don't pray to God for the gifts. 1 Corinthians 14:1 says: "Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts...". In the early churches the gifts were very much in use.

[@janicetaylor-fv8dm]

That's because a lot of the sign gifts have passed away

[@selfaakinyi2986]

THANK MY BROTHER ADRESSING THIS ISSUE ABOUT FLASH, THE WAY THEY TALK, MAKES YOU FEEL DOWN

[@torieboshears9072]

This video makes me extremely thankful for my pastor and church

[@beautifulsoulsbystayeshay8003]

Man did you hit on it today! Thank you so true!!!!!

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you so much for watching, and for sharing your comment!

[@marcialawrence3289]

Unfortunately we have many motivational speakers passing themselves off as Pastors, most times nothing is really biblical in their sermons!

[@BADDMIXX]

Amen

[@vancejohnson2447]

Brother thank you for validating why I had to come out of the false Church back in the day. The very pastors you are showing where the ones I followed when I was living in my sin and not called out of sin by those So Called Pastors who tickled my ears

[@danpaulson6734]

Thanks!

[@schoolofacoustics-darrellp7973]

Thank you Pastor! Well here’s my list: 1. I would like for pastors to understand and teach others what worship is, what it looks like, and who it belongs to, so that their members will stop worshiping the pastor out of ignorance. 2. I would like for pastors to stop using other people as topics for their sermons to bash them and point out their flaws. 3. When a prophecy is fulfilled and the beneficiary gives a testimony, I would like to see the pastors stop saying “I told you that would happen, you see, I’m a prophet!“ 4. I would like to see pastors teach, or bring someone who can teach, on all five parts of the five fold ministry so that everyone can grow in the area God has called them to. I’m sick of seeing pastors only focus on the one they think is most important, or the one they know the most about, and neglect the others. 5. I would like to see pastors stop dictating who their members can date, how much money the members should give to offerings and special projects, how many church services the members must attend in a single week, and other decisions that should be guided but not dictated by leaders. 6. I would like to see pastors stop being callous with people that they think rank lower than them in anyway, and showing fake humility to people that they think an opportunity for advancement can come from. 7. I would like to stop seeing pastors try to wield their spiritual gifts like a magic lamp that they control, forgetting that God is not their genie in a bottle. I would like to stop seeing those pastors use their spiritual gifts at their own will, in an attempt to impress newcomers in hopes that they will join the church.

[@Uptownheiress]

Agreed. Which is why I left certain churches, no sin was ever called out. Only what God was going to do for us. Which is necessary but not many sermons on obedience reverence and sacrifice.

[@gabriellewooding3898]

This is so true in many churches. Thank God I have a pastor who focuses on the word of God

[@marilynnewland2838]

Alan, you hit the nail right on the head. The part about pastors not using the Word throughout the sermon is exactly why we've been looking for a new church. We would get a few scriptures, then stories, examples, etc. but NO expository preaching. The other part is fear of offending. That's exactly what's wrong with our young people- no one is telling them the truth and pastors have capitulated to culture in hopes of keeping the numbers and tithes up.

[@courtneycurvezbell2564]

Brotha Parr!!!!! You are sooo on point with every statement.... I always enjoy and feel encouraged and enlightened after watching your post... Thank You for being Obedient to God's Leadership

[@thebeatagp]

I am glad to hear that! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment, Courtney Curvez Bell .

[@ricksonora6656]

@Boosi Boosi Why? Because, if he did what you recommend, he’d be disobeying the scriptures’ command to reprove and rebuke those in error, and he’d be abandoning baby Christians and the simple-minded to the wolves.

[@libertylarochelle8517]

Good day from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@royalrayel8036]

Fear of offending over Faith in confronting is something I struggle with and I feel like this is a thing in the Christian community in general. And I love how it was explained in the video 🙏🏾

[@inconnu4961]

Romans 14: 1-23 are some often quote verses that make people nervous about potentially 'offending' people. Jesus is offensive to our carnal minds!

[@chelseamccoy4006]

If you have BBN( Bible Broadcasting Network )Radio in your area, it is a great place to listen to sound, biblical preacher, encouraging stories and speakers, and beautiful music. It's old school but so rich in purity of sharing God's Word. The radio broadcast even has things for children like adventures in odyssey. I am 28 and have been listening to them since 20 years of age. I have been tremendously blessed by the radio station and hope you will too.

[@thebeatagp]

Hey happy Friday! You k ow what time it is! It’s time for another episode of Church Gone Wild. I hope you enjoy the series!

[@BAM_Ministries]

Love This Series ! God Bless You Allen 🙏 ❤️

[@gabrieljohnson6309]

Hey Allen how are you doing brother my name is Gabriel Johnson. My question for you is why is it that when Pastors preach they sound like they're having an asthma attack?

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

Well done Allen! I avoid prosperity gospel preachers and those that lack humility. So many I’ve seen flaunt their lifestyle on social media platforms. Flashy wardrobe, cars, and their houses. Those do not appeal to me at all. It’s all show. Like TD Jakes for example. Thanks for sharing Allen!

[@kennthashby6351]

Some of the scripture that they use does not fit in with the sermon , you are on point with this one

[@bamasher4384]

Great message...spot on! And so was the satire. Thank you for always sharing the truth.

[@HopeandFutureDevotions]

Hey Allen! This is such an encouragement for me! Being a layman bible teacher, I try to be open to what my mentors teach me when it comes to teaching the bible. You have great sound teaching and it’s always a pleasure to listen to you. I’m with you on all your points. I do believe that preachers can be more confrontational in love to the flock.☺️ -Hanna

[@ricardocarreon2028]

Good points and observations! Right application depends on correct interpretation; right interpretation requires good observation! The basis of teaching and preaching the word of God depends on how we study or properly exegete the word of God! God bless! 🙌 🙏

[@ettadunlap5411]

You are correct on all 5 points. One thing is for SURE...God will make sure the hunger people have for Him gets fed. 🙏❤

[@annp.9283]

Noone has spoken of these things. I have sat in church, listened online and thought these things but I have no voice or afraid of offending. You have a voice and not afraid of offending. You have spoken. Thank you. It is time.

[@gordo191]

Blessed Sabbath day everyone !!!

[@MrFunkdaddyfresh]

I agree. I seen a pastor with a $30,000 dollar Rolex on and all I could think was who has that kind of money?

[@ronniemation]

i dont like the "turn to your neighbor and say (fill in the blank)". thats my little pet peeve

[@nevaatl09]

I absolutely love this series, Thank you! My church does not modernize the word of GOD and does not skirt the issues we face in our daily lives I leave the service equipped to handle whatever life has to offer.

[@NonnieFredda]

This message voices a major need in the church today. We rarely hear specific messages brave enough to confront sin openly. The godly roles for men and women are sidestepped for fear of offending someone. I miss the preachers of my youth whose messages caused me to examine my own life with a spirit of conviction. Keep up doing what is right, not what is popular.

[@letitslime1653]

1 Corinthians is sooo needed right now. It talks about many important topics that I personally want to know more about. I have experienced humble men of God teaching the Word and you just know! You just know who they are by the way they handle the Word and how they handle themselves and those around them. I'm encouraged by that. I'm tired of the division for sure! United is what we should be. I'm even going to say, I'd love the set up of the physical gathering to be different. It's so weird that we stand side by side rather than facing one another when we sing! The gathering should be a joyous time. I want to sing with someone about Jesus ha ha❤

[@karinclark1355]

A couple of days ago I was walking home and I heard this woman in the park, listening to a preacher on the radio. She said it was Joel Osteen. She also said she likes Joyce Meyer. I told her that they were false teachers and that in the last days that false teachers would arise and deceive many. She rebuked me and, I could see I wasn't getting through to her. I said goodbye and I headed home. As I walked away I prayed that if she is truly a child of God that He would cause her to stop listening to them. Obviously she has been deceived. Could you please join me in praying for her? ❤️🙂

[@janellestoermer5479]

I have seen several of the points you mentioned. My biggest issue with the idea of "modern church" is something that has kind of gone out of style (thankfully) and that is the seeker-sensitive movement. I was a part of a seeker-sensitive church as a teen in the 90s. The leadership was very much at peace with people's sin, but were very threatened by mature Christians. They had a lot of fun activities going for the whole family. They were very laid-back. God was cool. Everyone dressed cool. They had all the latest Christian music in their service (this was the era of 7/11 songs--songs with 7 words that were sung eleven times!). They did skits before each sermon, that were usually parodies of TV shows or something people would recognize and be amused by (like a famous scene from The Brady Bunch or something like that). The sermons were always okay, but ended on a positive note, with no challenge to get right with God. The church wasn't technically unbiblical (their statementof beliefs was entirely based in scripture), but focused a little too much on the positive, and run more on emotions than truth. They would send people out to do evangelism in the community, but their brand of evangelism was inviting people to church and giving people flyers with the church's logo and the pastor's picture. When my parents actually really witnessed to people they met while they did this "evangelism" the pastor was very uncomfortable about it. They also had certain people they wanted in theur church. Suburban families with a two-story house, two cars, 2.5 kids, etc. People who didnt fit this (particularly the poor or even the lower-middle class) were made to feel unwelcome. The summer I was 14, I was helping at Vacation Bible School. The teacher allowed me to teach the lesson one day, and I presented the gospel to a group of second graders. Several wanted to receive Christ. The pastor and leadership should have rejoiced about this, but instead, they rebuked me, and my family was kicked out of that church. My evangelism wasn't part of their seeker-friendly way. Mentioning sin was too negative. That church no longer exists. That pastor eventually apologized to my parents. Seeker-sensitive isn't as much of a thing anymore. I think enough people eventually realized how unbiblical it is to be seeker-sensitive, since no one seeks out Christ without the Holy Spirit, and when they do, only the real gospel, from the Bible, will satisfy. Being pleasant and having fun activities won't cut it. After that very humiliating experience, my family went to the opposite extreme and joined a very traditional fundamental Baptist church, where we only sang hymns and used the King James Bible, and people dressed up for services. I felt safer there, since they were the extreme opposite of where we had been hurt. It felt a lot more reverent. It was a good place for us to heal. To this day, more traditional is my preference, but I've balanced out a little. A church that is truly seeking Christ can be modern or traditional in style.

[@dmjasper28]

thank you for sharing your insight

[@lvelfe3415]

I feel you on this, the church you are describing sounds like Harvest Church in CA (still exists today). The Pastor’s face is plastered to EVERYTHING! It’s like he demands for PPL to associate God with him. They are superficial and whenever a vagrant/transient walks on campus the Church security is called 😢 Not to evangelize either.

[@justinspires4131]

Thanks for sharing Ive experienced similar in fact converted to Islam, to truly experience Christ and being baptised a couple years ago I am still new in my walk but do not like churches like this

[@lynnsjourney8198]

Awesome testimony! Continue to serve Christ with your whole heart.

[@cc8071]

I was saved in a church that called itself seeker sensitive, but I'm still trying to figure out why they did. The pastor wasn't a ""fire and brimstone" preacher, but he made no secret out of hell or sin. He didn't worry about offending anyone, either. He called sin sin and didn't sugarcoat anything. BTW, loved your comment about 7/11 songs!

[@Ashley-id2cb]

Wow! Yes! Thank you for being BOLD and addressing these issues! You're right! Your pet peeves are many true followers of JESUS CHRIST'S pet peeves, including myself. Thanks so much for being honest. Sharing, liking, and have been a subscriber since you first came out! Thank you.

[@vonniecarle7981]

I love a preacher who teaches the word!

[@maryhackley6909]

Wow! I can’t believe you just explained the anointing vs the annoying. You don’t know how many times I’ve heard preachers performing, “huh” and my exact words were,”They think that’s the anointing but it was the annoying”Amen!!!

[@MrsNemo0906]

Great video. My pet peeve is prosperity pastoring. As soon as the primary focus of their teaching is Ephesians 3:20 and not the rest I know this is not the message for me.

[@JPitsmefam]

Thank you for calling this out, it's much needed in these days.

[@lindasaffles4189]

Good to hear you explain God's truth. Keep giving us your videos. God bless you

[@AkoDal]

Thanks AP! Agreed on all…As a teacher and preacher I’m guilty of transferring information with little application. I’m learning the beauty and power of worshiping Christ Jesus while preaching and teaching with ba ton of testimony and vulnerability. This has changed everything. Thank you!

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

I love that the modern day preachers have access to the world stage and it fulfills one of the promises of God. And you really hit the nail on the coffin in this video. Thank you for your diligence and passion in the Word.

[@DJ.XreX-777]

We’ve had our differences, but I’m glad you were able to say the facts without pointing fingers at anyone else. Well done. Let’s keep this conversation going bc it needs to be had.

[@ginnahcrews6546]

so true. I always wonder, why do they do they dat.. I hope Holy Spirit changed dem...

[@MelissaGaray]

What I disagree about some modern day preachers is that they seem to be more focused on the KZbin algorithm and it comes off as a side hustle rather than wanting to spread the gospel. 😕 As always, I appreciate your content! 🙏🏼

[@eaglewings497]

Juanita Bynum, Cindy Trimm, TD Jakes, Joel Osteen, Paula White, Eddie Long, Creflo Dollar, etc.....

[@kathyhaymaker840]

Amen!!! So is so little of the Word used in some churches it’s sad it makes me fearful for this generation!! My granddaughter has bought into the lies of her “church” that says abortion is ok homosexuality is ok !! Keep speaking the truth!! I’ve told my ladies bible study group about you and my pastor.

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for sharing, Kathy Haymaker!

[@english_bible]

Thank you for addressing the issue as wisely and boldly as you did!

[@treeplantedbythewater5250]

Wise words! ❤ We need to stick to biblical teaching no matter what the culture is doing.

[@inconnu4961]

If only it were that simple! Most of us would walk out of a church from the 1800's or 1700's! The church is just as much a reflection of its times as anything else! Ask the Catholic church how they are doing trying to retain parishioners? They keep closing churches in my area, and we had a lot of Catholics in this area! Because Catholicism as its usually practiced feels old and worn out to many people, especially young people. Its about adapting to modern sensibilities, but not losing the traditional eye on biblical authenticity.

[@treeplantedbythewater5250]

@@inconnu4961 actually I would much rather the traditional look to a Catholic Church and the music there too rather than the modern building I lead worship in. I used to go to a Catholic Church. But I can’t follow the traditional and man made teachings which were added. It is all about doing what Jesus tells us to do, not what man made traditions that were passed down from false ideologies tell us to do. Just because it’s an old building doesn’t mean it’s a true religion. I definitely see where you’re coming from, but it’s not about that.

[@lolivingston6827]

I love this!! Holding one's colleagues accountable. Especially something like religion

[@millomaddix]

Im so glad you exist and speak in truth brother

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you so much for watching! Your comment means a lot, Millo.

[@millomaddix]

@@thebeatagp Allen, if you see this I would love for you to study or review the CEV translation. A fellow brother gave me this bible and it is a very hard bible to find outside of paperback. I grew up being die hard King James and refused to entertain other translations. It is my opinion that the CEV translation is perhaps the most accurate and it is also written in a way that would open the eyes . I mentioned this to the person who gave it to me and he said it was not until he found this translation that his eyes were opened. Just 2 cents. I do not preach publicly and I am 1 million miles away from being perfect however I do share the gospel as a whisper into those the Lord leads me to speak to in hopes that before their last moment they find God and reach for him to find his hand reaching back.

[@millomaddix]

By study and review I mean I would love to know YOUR thoughts on the CEV basically not sure if my message is clear. It’s astonishing to me that this translation is so hard to find and I think there may be a reason for that.

[@En2Hair]

Thank you so much for this video! You hit many nails on the head with this. It's so hard to find a church that has these things in order these days.