Church by the Glades Explains Why They do What They do

[@mr3817]

The FIRST problem is that the "Gospel" is NOT "God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life"...

[@ManoloSeFue]

@@Seraphina_Elihu amen amen amen to that brother.

[@RhythmAndRibs]

The reason they have to "make the gospel attractive" is for fame and THEIR gospel, not the Gospel of Christ. This is the secularization of church.

[@ReadTheBible33]

Yes! Right!

[@confidentchristian1989]

Amen!!!

[@shaunlubbe3731]

This is where the words of the late Charles H. Spurgeon came true. "A time will come when instead of shepherds feeding the sheep, the church will have CLOWNS entertaining the goats'"

[@waynehampson9569]

Yes!

[@johnwoodward1873]

Amen, ain't that the truth.

[@deanshepard8821]

Couldn't have said it better myself.!!! Keep praying for these churches

[@JesusmySalvation]

No difference between the world and the church. Powerless and condemned by entertainment.

[@pettifoggingpharisee]

Sola Entertaina - Let entertainment be the guiding principle.

[@meligarrett9197]

They’re trying to grow the church without the Holy Spirit. “And THE LORD added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:47 “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they SPOKE THE WORD OF GOD with boldness. “ Acts 4:31

[@dragoslav3859]

Wow, you nailed it. Well said, very well said. God Bless you.

[@craigdrury4756]

Getting ready for the antichrist

[@angelodoubel9653]

Amen 🙌

[@therealtrancelator]

Wrong. They talk about the Holy Spirit plenty. Yours is just an opinion from someone who wants everyone to conform to the way you want things. The world doesn't work that way.

[@cindykirkby8804]

There is a true saying that "what you attract people with is what you will attract them to"....this church is attracting them to entertainment so that's what they will be attracted to but Jesus said "If I be lifted up I will draw all men into Me"

[@jhowe5571]

I think at the 5 minute mark, what he says about people being amazed at what THEY'RE doing tells it all. Amazed at the glamour but, not amazed by Jesus Christ and what HE DID!!!

[@whisperstv2888]

Wow, exactly. Well said👌

[@zetbraz269]

Amen!! Well said. 🕊

[@Marlaina]

It’s all about ego! Making celebrities out of “average” people who wouldn’t make it in the secular industry.

[@Timbrock1000]

Did you notice nine seconds later (5:09) the scantily clad woman spinning on a swing?

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them...’. God does the work, not disco lights 🤦‍♂️

[@bubzilla6137]

"Performing in front of an audience this size..." I mean, I guess a congregation could technically be called an audience, but I feel like referring to them that way further diminishes the whole reason they're supposed to be there in the first place. The congregation should be the audience, but right now it's an audience that should be a congregation. 🤔

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

"entertainment is the devil's substitute for joy. The more joy you have in the Lord the less entertainment you need" - Leonard Ravenhill

[@Symbiote_phantom]

When targeting the younger age group Who usually fall asleep in some classical churches don’t you think this will keep them engaged and wanting to learn more?

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

@@Symbiote_phantom ..... By entertainment?? Fact!! ..... My husband and I were youth leaders at our church. Our youth pastors at that time would play metal music to 'draw' 'engaged' the kids. Sure we had nearly 200 kids if not alittle more! AND we sat in the 'dark' during the preaching. Which I didn't like at all!! And then afterwards we fed them pizza. Which I didn't have a problem with. HOWEVER!!!!!! These kids ONLY came to church for the music and the pizza! The kids were 'entertained!!' I even asked why they played metal music and their response was......'to draw them in!!' They were entertained!! They stayed in darkest! There was no messages about going to hell! Or run to Jesus before it's too late! Or draw close to Jesus and He will draw close to you! I didn't see any change in those kids because they were 'entertained!!' Over all these years, I've often wondered about them. None of them came to church on a sunday, just wednesday nights. Because that's were the 'fun' was!! Just like Leonard Ravenhill said!! "entertainment if the devil's substitute for joy!'

[@Symbiote_phantom]

@@reneeheknowsmyname6771 you know churches have a bad wrap especially to the younger generation. When I was a kid going to these classical churches I would literally fall asleep and not hear anything. When I moved churches I was more engaged learning and now A leader teaching youth groups. We serve a creative God, why can’t churches be creative? Yeah they have lights and cool music but with a lot of you aren’t understanding is that we’re all about Jesus and his word.

[@Marlaina]

@@Symbiote_phantom These concerts are fleshly and point to those who have talent and not pointing to Jesus. Especially when this specific church has been exposed for having anti biblical lyrics. There is no humility in one vocalist standing on the stage as the center of attention with an extravagant costume belting out a tune or someone shredding a guitar for applause and an emotional response that builds their ego. Guess what. If kids fall asleep because they find God’s word boring then that’s a sin that they need to repent from. Not to exchange one sin for a different one; idolizing the talent on the stage.

[@Symbiote_phantom]

@@Marlaina anti Bible lyrics? You mean the creative elements they add to break down the walls of the new people that tie in with the message? You know people that have never gone shouldn’t talk.

[@daverogg8701]

Odd how the church I go to continues to grow when there’s zero entertainment, yet “old school” worship and preaching. And every week the gospel of Christ’s redemptive work is within every sermon, with a call to repentance at the end. Thank you for ALL the videos you share with us, Sean!!!

[@lee-lee2418]

Yes! Their methods are desperation to get "numbers for attendance". Sadly the ones that go there can't be growing and wouldn't have a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. They are being duped into thinking because it says "church" it would mean that's a ticket to Heaven!

[@waynehampson9569]

"A time will come when instead of shepherds feeding the sheep, the church will have clowns entertaining the goats". - Charles Haddon Spurgeon

[@childoftheking2214]

This is sickening. These people will not be equipped for what is coming on this earth. When the fun stops many will fall away.

[@whisperstv2888]

I heard that “God has a plan for you” gospel for 20 years. My life truly changed when I heard the actual full gospel, that I was a sinner, an enemy of God, who could be forgiven bc of what Jesus did. Nothing else matters but that- I’m no longer chasing some huge destiny I thought I was entitled to. That first way is a vanity. Churches need to tell the real gospel but sadly- they don’t. Many people go to church for decades and never hear the gospel! Ty Revealing Truth, awesome vid👍💯☺️💛

[@songbird9444]

Amen..🙏

[@stanford2590]

🙏🙏🙏🇳🇦

[@93Current]

God does have a plan for you! He wants to kill you. He wants to pointlessly and barbarically torture you for all eternity. All because you didn't demonstrate enough faith because he only provided poor evidence. Of course, if you repent and believe in Jesus he may, just may, send you to heaven instead, just as long as you haven't transgressed some part of scripture. Of course, some of your loved ones will likely be suffering hell while you are living the life of Riley in paradise. But who cares? Not you.

[@phantomdragon3893]

@@93Current Yeah the opposite is true ,The word says I desire not punishment Turn turn. Repent turn from your way. Into his way. Christ said perfectly I Am, the Way,The truth, the Light. Yahweh is a Just and Holy God because He's God he has to be. He also patient and long suffering , he want people to go to to Him. If that was the plan The Father wouldn't give something so precious His own Son Jesus Christ to save us.

[@whisperstv2888]

@@phantomdragon3893 Wow, beautifully said!👍🙌

[@BrotherEugen]

the bible says "DENY YOURSELF" they say "LOVE YOURSELF"......

[@Marlaina]

Literally what the church of satan teaches, no joke. It’s the complete opposite of what Jesus taught.

[@lisashaw8]

Well done. My family left this church when it began these antics many years ago. Am in a solid biblical expository teaching church that sings praise worthy hymns and is growing by the grace of truly teaching and preaching the biblical gospel.

[@ApologiaBros]

"If the church uses carnal means to draw carnal men, it will be forced to continue and even grow in carnality in order to keep them." - Paul Washer

[@ReadRomans10]

"Brad from Carolina" ministry had a thumbnail on his channel today.. "Easy to draw a crowd, hard to make a disciple"

[@Izthefaithful]

👀

[@victoriacharlesworth7099]

I think those are exactly the words I was looking for

[@confidentchristian1989]

Amen!

[@Romeolmoore55]

I left "church-going" 2 years ago and Have gathered together with some fellow Bible-believing individuals to fellowship from home, and it has changed the way I walk with Yeshua.

[@juanitadudley4788]

I'm interested in finding a house church myself.

[@solideomusical]

On what authority did you do that if you are a believer?

[@thebibletrain8297]

My friend the church is not a building, if your gathering together with other Christians you are the church. May God richly bless you.

[@philiplewandowski2469]

@@solideomusical You don’t need authority to meet together with fellow believers to study the Bible, pray together, and worship together. That’s what we’re called to do

[@solideomusical]

@@thebibletrain8297 You sure about that?

[@benmiller8527]

This is just secular entertainment!!! Where is the reverence and fear of the One and only Holy Righteous God ???

[@mewnani]

I'd honestly argue it's the worst kind of secular entertainment because it just awkwardly shoves Christ into everything to make it Christian flavored. No substance, just fluff, and nobody really learns anything or leaves satisfied.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@mewnani You're right,this is just super loud fluff,Jesus's voice just would not be heard here amid the wailing guitars and super loud drums,and I've played drums in Church for over 35 yrs and I love giving God the glory through them so it's not like I hate drums or drummers.To me this is just a concert.

[@lee-lee2418]

Talk about them running out of ideas 😋

[@jeromedavis8575]

There is none.

[@simonallchin7436]

We are not called to live like the Amish , and need to be relevant to our 21st century culture , but a church worship service is neither a pop concert nor a circus but a gathering together of believers in the presence of God Almighty ... and this alone should be enough to convince non Christians of the truth of the Gospel .....

[@TheJpep2424]

The only thing that's relevant to a lost person dead in their sin is preaching the gospel that saves them from the wrath of God. Everything else is irrelevant.

[@charlesii4830]

The funny thing is. Every preacher when I was young always said. In the last days. Churches will look like nightclubs and bars. They were telling the truth the whole time.

[@hermanr5513]

There seem to be so many worldly distractions there, I’m amazed anyone walks away with an understanding of the gospel. You mentioned Living Waters and was reminded how the power of the gospel is displayed through a simple, quiet conversation between a guy with his dog on a bike and the people he meets-without any fanfare.

[@soldierofchrist4ever]

There is no denying, the genuine work of God; in brother Comforts' heart-especially when it comes to loving the lost. I can only pray to follow him, in so far as he follows Christ; in loving the lost in such a way, Lord help me.

[@johnwoodward1873]

What happened to what Jesus said " when He the Holy Spirit comes He will CONVICT the world of sin righteousness and judgment, not create ways to entertain people into the church. That's what they will get, adherents to a church, definately not disciple of Jesus.

[@heir_to_the_promise]

I remember watching a video about a pastor who brought another pastor here from Africa to see his church. It was a worldly church like this one. When it was all over, the American pastor asked the African pastor what he thought of the service. The African pastor replied, "It's amazing what you all have done here without the Holy Spirit." That was a "WOW" moment.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Africa, like probably all across the world, suffers also from emotionally charged "exciting" worship services that could easily be criticized by fellow Christians from the outside as "without the Holy Spirit". Then again, those emotional Christians could easily judge so-called Bible-Teaching communities as boring, cold and "without the Holy Spirit". A never-ending disagreement in the Church.

[@godmakesallthingsnew2626]

The message doesn't need to be repackaged in worldly things. That's just called comprimising & it's not the real Gospel at all.

[@whisperstv2888]

“So it’s about getting your attention with exciting things. I’m trying to remember the Bible verse that says that’s important.” Exactly. 👏👌You nailed that, wow. Excellent commentary.👍💯 God bless you brother Sean, your vids are just incredible anymore🙏💛☺️

[@mewnani]

Because it's not like there's exciting things in the Bible like, oh, all of the military battles, God parting the Red Sea for Moses, Lazarus getting revived, Elijah duking it out with the Baal prophets on Mt. Caramel... you know actual exciting things to base a sermon around that for some reason very few preachers seem to do properly. We don't need all this secular stuff in Christianity to be exciting, though then again, the exciting stuff isn't the whole point like it is in this church-themed concert venue.

[@whisperstv2888]

@@mewnani Wow, EXACTLY!! I couldn’t agree more!! Now that’s well said!!👌👍💯☺️ God bless you!!🙏

[@therealtrancelator]

Then stay in your lane and accept the Word in your own style. Others don't have the same point of view. Accept it.

[@Manbunmen65]

He said people are so distracted in order to get their attention....This nonsense is the distraction!

[@Taylor-xn8iv]

I went to this church before I left for college but I still go when I return home, but I go for the preaching. No church is perfect but I encourage you all to just please focus on your walk with Christ and if what the church is doing is wrong, then God will deal with them but God knows their hearts and he knows yours. If you are going for the right reason then God will see that in you.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

THANK YOU for speaking up and out with your opinion, and I agree with your take on God knowing our hearts. The fact you go for the preaching is a valid counter-point to outsiders slinging rocks at that church. Honestly, I don't know the church at all aside from an acquaintance talking down about them for doing "The Adams Family" there. My reply was, "Well, maybe that connected with Goths.....The Church has done a terrible job of reaching the Goths." He said he didn't care about that, but the Gospel. Well....actually, if a church disrespects a subculture then it's not exactly loving now is it. There are many ways to present the Gospel, God, Jesus, and Christians debate it endlessly, it seems. Anyway, glad you go for the preaching. Sounds like you are a fair-minded person, which is a godly trait.

[@theservantsresource3565]

I’ve gone to some churches that had a lot of gimmicks to get people to come to church, and gimmicks are very effective in getting worldly people in the door. The best churches I’ve gone to, with the most memorable sermons were ones that expounded on the Bible through expository preaching. That’s never boring, and never needs the bells and whistles that go along with “seeker-friendly” churches. “Seeker friendly,” in fact, is a misnomer. If they truly were seeking, they’d be satisfied with hearing the word preached verse by verse.

[@joburton1629]

It would be great if they did proper preaching of the gospel, people got saved, and then because they are excited and happy to have repented and are now following Jesus, they could celebrate with a clean concert after that, that would be putting the fun in the proper context

[@thebibletrain8297]

Unfortunately they’ve left the Bible and the Gospel behind. We should pray they return to the truth

[@ChristopherOBrien000]

The logic is disturbing, but all a part of the great falling away, and the watered down church, and Christisn. Unfortunately, many have been programmed to believe this sort of thing is okay, and no big deal. I'd ask myself in this situation: Would Christ be okay with this? Would Christ walk in, clapping His hands, and start be-bopping around? Would Christ put together a concert with worldly music and carnal shows, to get the people to listen to him, and think He's cool? No, of course not. We serve an Holy God, and what's considered normal today by nominal, at best, Christians, is an abomination. Just listen to the girls logic. These churches aren't about Christ, it's one big show, and money grab. Mick...no, a lot of people don't get saved at these churches. Alter calls are no indication of anyone being added to God's Kingdom, and life eternal. Alter calls aren't even scriptural, and they do nothing but cause multitudes to believe they're saved. Most respond to an alter call while being caught up in an emotionally driven moment, but are never changed, within. Anyone can claim to believe, and anyone can repeat a canned prayer, but neither has ever saved anyone. Once the mood of the evening wears off, all is forgotten, in most cases. Alter calls are a sham, because, repeat after me, prayers, are are mis-leading multitudes to their death; believing they're saved because they repeated a prayer, and then left to fend for themselves in this world. I was a false convert for many, many years, and it was because I believed an alter call, at the age of 13, at a summer bible camp, saved me. Alter calls would have people believe that multitudes are being saved around the world, when we know, from scripture, that the path to life eternsl is narrow, and few will find it.

[@ChristopherOBrien000]

@@Seraphina_Elihu Your definition of, the path/The Way, is right on..

[@deanshepard8821]

Thanks again Sean.for your work exposing these churches.!!!🙏

[@danielmcdaniel954]

Hello, I am a member of this church and I totally respect your interpretation and opinion of what you’re conveying cause it is unconventional their approach with their production for the worship portion. I can say without bias ashen I started coming to this church, I wanted to believe that their emphasis was on the concert/production value and not the word of god but the reality is that I was completely wrong. As a 30 year old male who went through his 20’s feeling alone in his Christian faith due to small percentages of people my age not having any faith at all. They have many 18-30 year old events and I can tell you seeing close to 400-500 young adults congregate together twice a month for their young adult program called Rally was truly incredible and made me feel connected to a group of young individuals who had also struggled finding social circles where Jesus our lord was at its emphasis. The pastor at this church after worship is concluded always brings a message rooted in the word of god and is not misconstrued or misrepresented in modern terms for attraction purposes only. He is a highly respectful and god loving pastor who truly just wants to get people into church so they can hear the word of god and not his own interpretations that dilute gods written word. My mother never wanted t on go to church and despised it and after convincing her to go with me her son, she has not stopped coming since and we have found the most beautiful and important thing on earth to bond over and spend time together with cause of this church.

[@simonedishelle6720]

in regards to the lady who was talking, I don't think she is convinced, just her body language says it in a way. These "churches" are like the ones described in Revelation that are lukewarm. They have an appearance of Godliness but denying His power. The power of the Gospel. I think sharing The Gospel can be presented in ways that are understandable because His word makes it that way through The Power of The Holy Spirit. This really grieves me because this is not the way we should be presenting The Gospel or introducing people to what is supposed to be standing out from the rest of the world. It affraims that there isn't a change or need for one. However, if anyone who goes there is truly His, The Holy Spirit will ALWAYS bring them out and lead them into ALL truth.

[@johnsavarese6365]

I came to Christ at a coffeehouse back in the early days of the Jesus Movement. None of the musicians from that coffeehouse ever tried to copy the world. All the songs they wrote had to do with salvation......"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son,so that I could stop my running"

[@1Pet-210]

Difference between "church" and the "Body/Bride of Christ"

[@timestealr2967]

They keep dropping the the term, "The Gospel" but it's nowhere to be found in their worship OR their teaching. To use worldly vices to attract people is NOT the Gospel but is in fact a tool of Satan. Blind them with brilliance and don't preach the Gospel is the way of the Glades!

[@retroman7331]

I thought we were supposed to be set apart from this world, not mimic it and say see God is cool too!

[@juliannebrancadora3476]

Exactly. The true gospel emphasizes repentance from sin.

[@GideonMetFan1981]

As a entertainment type of person Sean,Church of the Glaze absolutely have no self-control.Good intentions of representing the Gospel of Christ,but bad move when it involves entertainment ✝️. Pray for the discernment of the church ✝️

[@allensagalla1579]

I don't know if it has been commented already but I remember God's Word telling us: You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God (James 4:4). We would do well if we obey God's Word. Thanks for uploading Sean. Take care and God Bless ❤

[@With-one-wing]

This is definitely part of the great falling away. Come Lord Jesus!

[@samuelflores1419]

Wow! Secular and Sacred are not the Same! It's a Worldly Church for Worldly People! It Should be Called The Broadway Church! They are Taking Christ and The Holy Spirit Out of the Church! It's Not About God it's About the Entertainment and Numbers! This is Not About Preaching The Gospel! This is Not About Worshipping Our Savior! Enough Said! God Bless you Brother Sean!

[@bhagyamenon1659]

Looks more like a club than a church where people go to be entertained. Where is God in all this?

[@Noo-This-Is-Patrick]

The message after all of church songs

[@wross1972]

I believe we have a choice to enjoy our own music but to disgrace the church like this is disgusting

[@TheMistysFavs]

The Bible is clear to guard our ears, and to put NO foul thing before our eyes. One in Christ is NOT in the world, including their music.

[@historybuff0393]

These extravaganzas are expensive to put on, and they need lots and lots of contributions to fund them and make a profit for themselves. They're nothing more than empresarios who are putting on shows under the cover of religion so that the income is tax free.

[@martingagnon7631]

Continue shining the light on falsehoods, heresy, and blasphemy. Great job Sean.

[@danielleanderson684]

I attended this church and I thank God that He opened my eyes to the true Gospel. I was a new Christian and gave my life to Christ while attending Church by the Glades and I was eager to know who God was but I didn't get any guidance at all in that church. In fact I was told by a church leader that it wasn't about me but "them" ( the lost) Of course it isn't about me but God . But where did I fit in ? If I can't be fed in the church then where exactly do I go ? To their lifegroup which they promote earnestly? Well, I did attend a "lifegroup" but it is exactly what it sounds like, all about how to do life. Not to mention how eager most members wanted to match make in there. In 2019 I did what most Christians rarely do ...I read the bible from beginning to end for the first time . God transformed me and opened my eyes to His truth. Then I saw Lindsay Davis's video on Bethel church which led to the American gospel . And it was a strong good bye to church by the glades . I pray that other people's eyes are opened. While serving at Church by the Glades I saw many people who are lost and wanted to know Jesus but are given a water down gospel 😔 It's terrifying how many false converts there are every year that come from these mega churches . Pray for them my brothers and sisters 🙏🏽

[@RevealingTruth911]

Praise God for leading you in His truth!

[@therealtrancelator]

Oh yes! Pray for our souls! What a bunch of self right malarkey.

[@chrisburton8079]

These people Are like Moths Attracted to the light but they still prefer living in darkness

[@Ahuntrgw2013]

Thank you for posting this, Sean! Oh, I really have to wonder about these people. And at least ONE nails-on-the-blackboard moment for me: that guy in the red jacket, saying, “…performing before a [UH] audience…” No, dude, it’s “… AN audience…” 🙄 That said: again, thank you for posting this. I know yet one more pastor / “church” to mark and avoid.

[@bubzilla6137]

There are plenty of good, high energy worship songs that exclusively glorify God that any church is free to use in their service. For newcomers, the lyrics may not resonate at first but the beat, rhythm, and everything musical still can. Personally, I've been a born again, Spirit filled Christian for 13 years now so some of the songs I'm singing the words to God from my heart, but even I don't do that with every song.

[@tonywolfemusic5920]

Well, they’re definitely not free to use. Not the modern ones anyway. CCLI is problematic.

[@haydenhall7189]

Nothing is more exciting or beautiful than our Lord Jesus..this show is worldly full stop.. repent people and leave the circus act alone.. love,fear, and respect our mighty Father as we all should.. my love and blessings to you all ❤️🙏

[@Rapunzel2866]

Romans 12:1-2 and James 4:4. Nuff said!

[@songbird9444]

Why not call that place what it really is..A Musical Theatre...why call it a Church?.

[@retroman7331]

the "tithe" money they get by calling it what it isn't...a church.

[@Symbiote_phantom]

Bible says we serve a creative God, so explain to me why can’t they have a creative service?

[@songbird9444]

@@Symbiote_phantom Because the Gospel isn't being preached. This is all about entertainment..and being relevant to the non believer.

[@Symbiote_phantom]

@@songbird9444 have you been? No right? Why assume?

[@Symbiote_phantom]

@@songbird9444 in fact go in the page a watch a sermon. At the end of the day they teach The gospel same Bible same chapters different teacher

[@CoffeeScribe]

Sadly, I just left my last church because they went the way of the bar scene too. During 'worship,' I kept getting hit in my closed eyes with an over-bright strobe light that would scan the crowd... and was blasted out with overly loud music. I barely could hang on as it was so incredibly deafening and distracting.

[@husarodelrey2159]

The "pastor" says they do what they do to get people's attention, but at around 01:20, you see a woman looking at her phone while a singer prances onstage. LOL

[@Symbiote_phantom]

Oh the women who was probably recording to show to her friends and family or maybe even live streaming the service

[@brianinvt8593]

Sean perfect choices in your Scripture...Keep up the great work.

[@TheElizabethashby]

ITS A CIRCUS

[@retroman7331]

They have done circuses before. I dont remember what he "preached" on but they erected a circus on stage and went all out

[@trevormaxwellsy8600]

It Will Be Well With The RIGHTEOUS not unrighteous. So Overall the wicked is doomed. & The HOPES of the GODLY will result In HAPPINESS. While Beware of Brief Delight Linked To Lasting Shame. & BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS & FALSE CHRISTS. +THE LIGHT shines in the darkness & the darkness cannot overcome THE LIGHT !

[@dereklee2590]

I don't see much of the word of God scripture just the performance the show.Just trying to understand making sense of it

[@thomaskishmanii2675]

God Bless and thanks for exposing this false church. The big churches always seem to give the good news first without giving the bad news. God Bless in The Name of Jesus Christ.

[@blessed8995]

I don’t think they’re believers in Christ but they are entertainers drawing people to themselves instead of Jesus Christ.

[@retroman7331]

Yeah like the black guy said...performance, i perform, nervous, push through...he did not say nor mean "worship", but performance. He is in it to enjoy performing for others.

[@Symbiote_phantom]

@@retroman7331 “the black guy” his name was literally on the video. Have some respect

[@retroman7331]

@@Symbiote_phantom The black guy is not a put down. I guess you think it is lol backfire lol

[@timothyblevins6928]

"We will get your attention" I guess they don't understand that the holy ghost does not need their help. Preach the word and let it work.

[@michaelpark5764]

"If you use carnal means to attract men, you're going to attract carnal men and you're going to have to keep using greater carnal means to keep them in the church." - Paul Washer

[@erice2169]

come to me all you who labor hard and are heavy laden and i will give you rest for your souls. meek humble lowly. the world hates that

[@williamallen5369]

Very good video. One of your best. Especially the mention of the doctrine of election. Prayers for those caught up. And those pushing this should read scripture about the warning Jesus gives to those that promote/condone sin.

[@Motor71]

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 2 Timothy 4:3

[@LEGASItv]

Recommend reading John MacArthur's *Ashamed of the Gospel* 📖

[@thebibletrain8297]

Amen!

[@TheMistysFavs]

MacArthur denies there being ANY efficacy or power in the blood of Christ, calling it "Only red liquid". It's in his Study Bible. Jesus says to beware of false teachers, not read their books..

[@simson578]

Jesus entertained with signs and wonders and adapted to his culture. it's nice when people use their talents for god.

[@popjaw1andOnly]

"Entertained?" I think you have the wrong Jesus if for one second you see Him as a first century Criss Angel.

[@simson578]

@@popjaw1andOnly ok the word entertainment is not entirely correct. I mean attention. he made people listen to him with his speeches and even used images from ancient mythologies. a definition of entertainment, the inspiring entertainment was certainly also present in jesus. Btw. sorry if my english is not 100% correct. greetings from germany.

[@retroman7331]

6:34 at the bottom it says, "I make no apologies, this is me"

[@victoriacharlesworth7099]

No no, let’s do this properly...... it’s “God loves you maaaaaan” or “Jesus loves ya bruh” 😉

[@tad5_4512]

It’s hard to find a church that isn’t going in this direction.. I have walked out of many that try to entertain me with lights and loud music that has no reference to Jesus or the gospel

[@bookreader7108]

I so enjoy your videos! You present the truth! So many want to be entertained...tell that to the martys of the early church who "entertained" the pagans of Rome. So many being deceived.

[@abbiethomas1999]

If you appeal to the carnal man, you’ll gather the carnal man. You’ll encourage the carnal man, and you’ll feed the carnal man’s desires.

[@skyauth]

God bless you for "Revealing the Truth" literally. Ephesians 5:11 👏👏👏

[@markwallace1505]

The parable of the sower come to mind. Luke8:5

[@1699stu]

Beware of long answers with simple questions

[@solideomusical]

And Jesus said, *"If you love me, entertain my sheep."* When you strive to attract the young and wordly it is done at the expense of the old and godly.

[@themovingonpodcastshow]

I agree. I rather be entertained by the word of God than by a packed production material of music. I have been ushering at CBG for over 16 months now. I greet people and watch everyone as they walk in with a humble smile and be nice to everyone. But the truth is I do not go in to be entertained but to see what teaching of God I bring home. I love music don't get me wrong and music about God is beautiful but not the case here. I think church should be a place where the pastor teaches other about our God. A pastor who is willing to engage with the congregation and attention to any concerns, questions and one to one conversation with a pastor. I serve and honor only God and serve and protect God's followers.

[@eugenelayton5231]

So AMAZING. So VISUAL. So ENTERTAINING. So what does this have to do with worshipping God?

[@zetbraz269]

Thank you Sean, how sad that a man who calls himself a Pastor has for 20 years entertained his congregation instead of preaching the Gospel of Jesus. Have a blessed day. 🕊🙏🇿🇦

[@dickmcwienersonIII]

Doesn't he preach the gospel after the entertainment? Jesus himself lured in people using miracles.

[@therealtrancelator]

@@dickmcwienersonIII Exactly. Very well said. Too many people here acting as if the Word isn't preached just because the presentation doesn't conform to their way of thinking.

[@mimigutierrez948]

As Christians, we do not have to use worldly means to get people into the church to or keep there - that's the Holy Spirit's work. Our job is to give people the "Truth" of the gospel and the Holy Spirit will either drawl them or drive them. We are called to be separate from the world in all things. We are called to glorify God according His word! This no more than a night club entertainment. This reminds me so much of Bethel and Hillsong worship! Where is the modesty of dress. Some of the women in this video were not dressed like women of God?

[@Overthisworld7]

“Don’t fix what ain’t broke!” Is what churches like this need to remember, attracting by CARNAL MEANS can only lead to CARNAL CHRISTIANS, which is much more detrimental than good if they’re aiming to keep their attention and not just catch it for a moment‼️🤔💭

[@DebbieMason]

Sigh. They make me so very sad... and yes, they need much prayer. The audacity of thinking that God needs to be helped in His power to save is sad. Thinking "church is boring so we must make it exciting to attract unbelievers" is starting with all the wrong questions and arriving at all the wrong answers. And can we talk about how they pretty much just rip off Hollywood in their "creativity"? How groundbreaking. 🙄

[@georgefredericks2699]

I know David from the 1980s. I first met him when he came from Sheridan Hills Baptist Church as a new seminary graduate. He worked at our VBS. There were signs and beginnings at that time of this foolishness that is happening today at the Glades. He was given by the local Baptist association a church plant in Weston. During this time he had issues that caused him to leave the church. Granted he has good on-camera presence, but he goes way to far, and I believe the ones who will suffer from this will be the attendees. The Gospel is not given nor is it remembered at this church. What is remembered is the packaging. This is the sad state of the church. David knows better.

[@alamg043]

In 2 samuel chapter 6, King David went with his men, to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem, now in the book numbers, the ark should carry only on shoulder of the Levites, but king David brought a new cart, in verse 5, they're playing all kinds of music instruments, singing and dancing to God, while they're on their way, the oxen shook the cart, and a man who's name was Uzzah from the line of Judah, put forth his hands on the ark, and the anger of God smote him, and he died on the spot, what happened? The king was thinking new age, new style, but God never change, this should be a lesson for modern day christians, just as King David think he was doing his best, and feeling good about it, he was not pleasing God, his service to God, was not in line with his will, this is a lesson we should all taken in consideration.

[@williamjarvis3473]

Yes God loves you : however he never told Nicodemus untill John, 3:16 that God loves him. He told him first, "Ye must be born again", no fireworks no rock band, just a simple God breathed message. Thank you for the video

[@ramonrevilla3087]

Spot on analysis. Keep up the good work!

[@soldierofchrist4ever]

Lady says, "I was not sure if I was in a concert or not." *Scripture: "for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." (1 Corinthians. **14:33**)* I'm sure verse 40, is like nails on a chalkboard to them, which is why they ignore it. Even many of the unbelieving pick up on the deception, and end up feeling as if they were bait and switched. Deception begets deception!

[@yoditgebrezgie9733]

This is not the church of Christ! Entertainment industry make me feel good the way I am. Yes, Jesus will accept you the way you are but he expects us to change. I love David Wilkerson’s teaching about church’s entertaining congregation.

[@gyevideotube]

Their music is sacred, yet secular as the pastor admitted...🤦‍♀️...😤

[@smooothlegs]

from this area i assure you they make VERY shallow people!

[@chrisburton8079]

Why is David Hughes dressed like he’s just come off the Starship Enterprise ?

[@zetbraz269]

😅😅 He just finished his audition.

[@mariejackson9276]

1John 2 vs 15 -17 is what God tells us about this church ..

[@Jakegcmovieee]

We need to adjust ourselves to fit God not the other way around. God will not compromise his word to fill up heaven.

[@hauthang85]

Hell on earth for sure!!!

[@kateakintoye6507]

This is disgusting. The end is nearer than we think. Thanks Sean.

[@soldierofchrist4ever]

Great job by the narrator, really glad he also mentioned BezelT3's videos, as he has so many on this one church. That, and both channels are doing a really good job exposing these frauds. Brethren, keep marching on as soldiers of Christ; Soli Deo Gloria!

[@craigcrawford6595]

If they don't believe Moses and the Prophets they won't believe even if one was raised from the dead. .

[@alisoneveryday9110]

Madness if you ask me shaun,they are all deceived and the pastor is deceived himself.

[@krystal6879]

I started going to a church that did “movies” as a service. So they would put a movie at church and then between it, the pastor would “preach”. I was a baby in Christ back then and I started praying that God will lead me to a church that teaches the Bible and that does Bible studies and also to be surrounded by godly friends as I didn’t have any. I also prayed that He would guide me to a church that preaches about sin and hell. God delivered. I’m now at a church that is biblical sound. The main pastor preaches nothing but the Bible and I’m so grateful. Now that I look back, I just think that it’s all about entertaining people because I know people that go there and still remain the same, sadly 🥺

[@whitebeardInn]

This reminds me of the time years ago, when I asked a missionary why they didn't share the gospel until after they feed people. He said something like, "They won't listen to us on a empty stomach." Years later, I realized that feeding people first will NOT bring them to the gospel and that the gospel should be primary with feeding secondary. Just look at John 6. Jesus fed the 5000, but when he started teaching them, a lot of them went away and did not accept him as Savior. The gospel does not depend on a full belly or a song and dance show! It depend on Jesus and the Holy Spirit! Stop giving them the world then expecting them to "deny themselves and take up their cross and follow" Jesus. Look at the 3000 who became saved on the Day of Church by the Glades people don't read their Bibles very often.

[@ClipZ_Gaming_1]

The gospel is ENOUGH! Also when you listen to his entire sermons, like I have, it’s never the gospel. It’s just “God loves you and has a plan. Reaching your full potential, doing better, etc