Rediscovering Reverence and the Fear Of God | Doug Batchelor

[@tomlee71]

I don't tremble and seek the Lord in His Word. I have been a horrible example of a Christian. I don't deserve the love of God, but I will certainly take it! I want to be with God now and at the end of this world. Anyone who would happen to read this comment, please pray for me. I am struggling with sometimes overwhelming anger and frustration at myself and especially at this world. I have not kept the Lord at the front of my mind. When I lose my temper and include the word "god" in my cursing, I know even at that very moment that I am being horribly disrespectful to the Lord who deserves love from me from all that He has given me. I agreed with the ending prayer from Pastor Doug. I've raised my hand. I want to be with the Lord. Father in Heaven, please take me fully with your Holy Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen

[@williammcleroy558]

You aren't alone. But don't take it as ok. I'm guilty of the same Brother (I assume you are male by your user name). We should pray for one another. I have recently used His name in vain... It hurts when I do and I don't know how I can let it happen. This sermon is perfectly explaining why. I am losing my reverence of Him. What fools we can be! Let's pray for one another.

[@harshitchristian1965]

God is a forgiving Lord. When He blots our sins He never remembers them again. He says go and sin no more. That's what we need to remember.

[@roncompton5890]

The main point of that cammandment is not to claim you are teaching , preaching or repersenting God if you really aren't.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

The first step is confessing and you’ve done that and that’s good because by allowing believers to know what you’re struggling with it allows them to have mercy on you. And we should never underestimate the power of mercy. Though you’re probably not going to get a quick fix however let’s not rule that possibility out. It’s important to love God’s 10 commandments. Those who love them will have peace and won’t get offended. Psalm 119:165 KJV Great peace have they which love thy law: And nothing shall offend them.

[@williammcleroy558]

@@paulwilfridhunt True

[@truelove1391]

This message should be preached in every church… reverence has been lost a long time ago…. Thank you Pastor Doug … God speaks through you messages not only to me but to all the churches… Glory to God … 🙏

[@MrKemp65]

Excellent sermon! My siblings / friends and I talked about this all the time, how much irreverence there is in the sanctuary. Talking, eating, cell phone use, God is not pleased!!!

[@williammcleroy558]

Almost as bad as the money changing in the temple of Christ's time. Maybe we should get out the cat-o-nine tails and chase out the heathen... 😂 I'm joking, of course. But, we certainly need to say something. I'm guilty too. Not of eating or using a cell phone, nor talking during service. I am guilty of allowing my kids have their smart phones on during the Sabbath...

[@evonaustin9357]

YES Pastor Doug, It troubles me when our pastors look casual before congregations like they do in our non-denominational counterparts and others. Also trading hymns for only "praise songs"... children running all over the sanctuary without restraint, song leaders wearing T-shirts and jeans, like we're at a campout. Absolutely No respect for God's house!! We need to seek out the Holy Spirit to do God's Will and not our own. 💔😰🫣🙌🛟🔥🤐😡🤯

[@marvinmeeker5765]

I totally agree! The buzz of conversation in the sanctuary is definitely not any sign of reverence. Worse still is applause. In this current decade, reverence has been virtually absent from Adventist congregations!

[@victorcharlie7491]

God bless You Pastor Batchelor, Wonderful Sermon today, Thank-You! Happy Sabbath Everybody!

[@Cherbear609]

Thank you Pastor Doug for this lovingly bold sermon, you are always true to God’s Word. I am grateful.

[@MSB780]

Amen 💜

[@yvonnehillhill5596]

Amen and Amen

[@rosiecatungal1690]

What a wonderful sermon that wakes up my mind for the reverence for our Creator ,..

[@kiaraalizeedessources1293]

Amen! 🙏🏽 great sermon

[@myrnamcanally1536]

This message should be heard in all churches.

[@misskm4]

Amen, I agree.

[@LinXnerd]

A Blessed Sabbath for all who hear this message. 🩵

[@luosu432]

Amen. Phones ringing, people checking emails, social media, whatsapp in the presence of OUR HOLY GOD 🙏🙏🙏 .... We need to also be reverend in our DRESS... Men pants are so tight - i wonder how they sit! ... Women dresses so tight/short everything is printed including the dimples on their skin! 😭😭 We MUST REMEMBER THAT WE ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF A HOLY GOD! 🙏🙏🙏

[@adrialkumar3782]

Praise God ❤️✝️🙏

[@Lookinuptojesus]

Very important message for these times of lack of respect for everything. It flows from the top down. Honor God, you will honor your parents, your neighbors and your society.

[@ThomasAugust-l3p]

I am from Central America your cermon is good lots of examples and bible truth that’s a bible cherch god blessing

[@Dove325]

What a blessed sermon! Happy Sabbath brothers and sisters! 🤍

[@stevekesler8327]

Thank you for this message “The Church” in general needs this. I’m not SDA but I do see the lack of respect in the sanctuary of my own denomination.

[@janicebain3674]

. . . thank you Beloved Pastor Doug! excellent Sermon!. . . i. love you so much!

[@FlameLegend100]

Happy Sabbath pastor Doug. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@johnmcminnpatterson]

I of myself do not produce the fear, respect, awe, and reverence that our God deserves so l pray daily that He put these gifts in my life. Just like I don’t attempt to keep the Sabbath on my own, I ask God to keep His Sabbath in and through me. I love that He’s so willing to do in me what I cloud never do on my own because His bidding is His enabling and it’s Him producing the fruit of righteousness in my life, for my righteousness is as filthy rags.

[@jimmcc1140]

Dress as JESUS was giving the sermon. Someday He will. Praise His Holy Name! amen

[@rosiecatungal1690]

Happy Sabbath brothers and sisters in Christ..

[@312countrygirl]

Amen! We need to take our shoes off when we come in and not talk. Pray! We're in the House of God! Thank you Pastor Doug! 🙏✝

[@marilynmcdonald6899]

What a very timely sermon. I long for the reverence we used to have in our sanctuarys where you could feel the presence of our God and the angels.

[@azraelstowe8473]

happy sabbath amen god bless you all may you all have a wonderful rest of your day amen prey for all those out there praise god for letting see another day in life praise god remember to bless those who curse you bless those what you would do others remember to surrender to god the father let god go into you that he may change you into his image god is a wonderful god don't let anyone take that away from you god is here when we are in troubling times don't forget that have a good rest of your day praise god amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!

[@elicavalos07]

Reverence 🎉🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@mybabycat1969]

Good on you Dough for raising this issue. We are ALL guilty of this.

[@davidtwigger7292]

DOUGH ? RAISING ? 😂😂😂

[@pilgrimhere652]

God has mercy on me, I need his grace, I need his teachings , I need His Holy Spirit ,🙏Amen.

[@Lookinuptojesus]

Praise the LORD! What an important message!

[@Kevinproblem]

Amen LORD!!!❤❤❤

[@cynthiacalderon8321]

Beautiful sermon, it’s always a delight to be reminded of the reverence we should carry for our Father in Heaven ❤️ at all times 🤍 God deserves are very best!

[@PastorBatchelor]

Hello friend, thank you so much for your kind words! Pastor Doug does not respond directly here on this social media platform but we will be sure to pass along your kind words to him! May God bless you, and your encouragement towards Amazing Facts is very appreciated!  -The Amazing Facts Team

[@kathykaura7219]

If you are worrying, you are worshiping the problem. Fear not the problem but the One who delivers you from it (or sees you through it). ❤

[@kitwarjri7086]

Thank u Pastor Dough.i always wait for yr weekly sermon..all throughout the years,i hv learned a lot frm u..lately i hv been struggling with sin in one area of my life..i hv prayed,read the Bible to fight this temtation but i fail evrytime..So please pray for me that i can get over this sin,once n for all..Thank you..

[@PastorBatchelor]

Hello friend, thank you so much for your kind words! Pastor Doug does not respond directly here on this social media platform but we will be sure to pass along your kind words to him! May God bless you, and your encouragement towards Amazing Facts is very appreciated!  -The Amazing Facts Team

[@catherine8599]

Thankyou Pastor Doug....Another fabulous sermon!

[@thegreatdayofthelord3733]

Pastor it’s very important and relevant thank you!!!

[@helencordeiro1078]

Thank you pastor Doug

[@danceladyinred]

I love this message!

[@normaturner9214]

Amen, amen, so true. We come in the presence of God, not showing respect to Him, as if He's like man. Holy Father in heaven, help us to know that you are holy, and needs to be respected, in Jesus name, amen.

[@NjenwiJackie-ud3mw]

Wow wow i really appreciate what God is doing through pastor Doug bachelor. I learn a lot thank you lord Jesus Christ. Make me to fear you lord and bless pastor to keep teaching us your ways.

[@PastorBatchelor]

Hello friend, thank you so much for your kind words! Pastor Doug does not respond directly here on this social media platform but we will be sure to pass along your kind words to him! May God bless you, and your encouragement towards Amazing Facts is very appreciated!  -The Amazing Facts Team

[@susanpower7904]

A Wonderful message to His Faithful Family … REMEMBER!

[@normaturner9214]

Amen. Thank you pastor, for this message, God bless you.

[@jerrie1935]

So important to remember ❤

[@emmaroche5904]

Amen,God bless us all in Jesus

[@mariemaudecham2435]

Amen amen and amen .

[@angelmd43]

Hallelujah!

[@justusgwaromagangi7373]

Be Blessed, I watch from Kenya.

[@b_rich232]

Pastor Doug please pray for me

[@deavenalajenio6777]

Godblesssse☝🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Fearlessdove]

Beautiful singing! 😊

[@jestergodfield690]

I am WEAK and crippled by pathetic SINS, and every time I pray and repent, eventually I fall. It's always back to the this sad FILTH. I fear that I've burned my bridges with God, made a game of failing and trying again, trivialized my sins, with no true intentions of actually stopping for good. In the end I always fail, I'm left sad, gross, sin filled, and alone.

[@myattorneychrist]

@@jestergodfield690 Go to church , and invite the Holy Spirit to go with you . Please Please Please Don't give up no matter what , DONT GIVE UP 🙂

[@damseljt7181]

Happy Sabbath. This is my 2nd time asking in the past few weeks, if it's possible to raise the volume and to either add the caption or the transcript as I have lost 85% of my hearing in my right ear, and 55% in my left ear due to an injury to my carotid artery. This makes me sad because I'm missing out and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Pastor Doug is already so soft spoken so it's only fair that the volume should be raised up. Thank you for considering this matter.

[@davidstarr6604]

I agree. If the volume is too load I can always turn down my speakers. But if my speakers are going full blast and I sill have troubles hearing it, well something is wrong there.

[@myattorneychrist]

Yes yes today's sermon was a strain to listen to , tho my phone turns the audio down when it gets loud on its own I've looked into my settings so many times to turn the option off but I just can't find it , I would suggest getting some ear phones since this is going to continue , ive brought it up many times and has not changed I'm going to tomorrow to get ear phones . but have a happy sabbath brothers and sisters I love you all.

[@BrendaRockwell-u9w]

Perhaps to alleviate the low volume closed captioning could be explored. I too have hearing problems. Am in my seventies and due to industrial noise for years have some problems too. Am just glad pastor Doug came on my phone two days ago as attending church is quite difficult these days. If i miss something i can replay it. The word is worth it. Thank you for going on u tube.

[@pilgrim5217]

You can click on the icon for captions. It appears as 2 capital letter “C”’s

[@quintessentialbrick8452]

You can download an add-on to your browser which increases the volume. Alternatively, there is an automatically generated transcript available, as well as captions, but those are not 100% accurate.

[@Karen79954]

I agree with you Pastor!!!

[@KyleGD]

Amen.

[@Gary-vo9rm]

I love your eye-opening teachings. I catch a *_glimpse_* of an *_aspect_* of our Father that sure demands a level of reverence to me - filtered video of our sun, with all those opposing magnetic forces fighting against being contained providing a level of electromagnetic radiation we can't comprehend... and this is probably one of the *LEAST* displays of our Father's power. What could contain such powerfully opposing forces, *_in space without exterior pressure,_* generating incomprehensible energy? A force the world won't acknowledge - totally scientific and prophetic. Everything fits. The looming micronova, world history, prophecy and current events assures me the *coming of Christ is very close)* (my bet is on: *His return within a decade)* Of course I could be wrong, but I bet I ain't too far off :-)

[@emmaroche5904]

Amen and amen

[@loresalawrence8495]

Amen 🙏

[@dianaberry8708]

Yes, as a beliver there should be a reverence and awe of GOD. And yes, even a trembling fear. This should be our heart posture towards GOD in every aspect of our lives overall because of who GOD is. It reveals that we have and/or are intentionally developing a relationship with HIM, and we love HIM. Therefor it should be this way on our jobs, in our homes, in our ministries, gifts, talents and abilities. In our personal relationships, in the community at large, as a human race created in HIS image. As well as in our personal care, and amongst the brethen; how we treat each other within the body of CHRIST, etc. We don't want an outward display in the Sancturary on Sabbath with no evidence of a life changing transformation on the inside.The outward display should be a reflection of the transforming power of GOD taking place on the inside. It should be evident. And while I agree with the message of modesty, keep in mind that GOD created colors. Look at the array of floral and bird species around the world, the vegetation, nature and the universe at large are all dressed in their finest, each intricately created by the CREATOR. Being flamboyant is one thing, but modesty overall is about moderation, humilty, meekness; a lack of vanity. And includes more than just our clothing. Not to mention that colors come in different tones. Because wearing certain colors don't make you HOLY. Now if one women is able to take down fifty men in the church, within the body of CHRIST, "Houston we have a problem." that's a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Because it is written in Matthew 5:28-29. The problem didn't start with the woman. Sin begins in the mind and heart. People think about it before committing the act of sin. So if he is looking at women in the Sanctuary that way, you can best believe he's looking at all women that way. Inside and outside of the church community. And is more than likley entertaining other sexually immoral acts unbeknown to us. One of the fruit of the SPIRIT is self-control. As women we definately need to be mindful of how we present ourselves anywhere, and we are our brothers keeper, so should be the heart posture toward the women. They should be protecting our purity, not preying on us. Providing they are meditating on what is pure Phillipians 4:8. Only GOD can change a persons heart. Being feminine (not a femininist) is a part of who we are. We naturally have qualities and an appearance associated with being a woman. Those men fell because they were lustful and lacked self-control and are meditating on other things. If we don't take heed we will fall 1 Corinthians 10:12. These issues needs to be addressed within the body of CHRIST as well. Because GOD created the woman/females/ladies with curves. Would he not have to apply the same principles if he saw a woman half dressed on the street, in the store, in the parking lot, on the beach, at the pool...It starts in the heart and mind. Jerimiah 31:30 Love you. Be Blessed... ❤❤❤

[@pilgrim5217]

The volume on my end is perfectly fine. Not sure if the low volume issue is happening on some individuals’ devices.

[@Kathyann1234]

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[@QuirkieKim]

KZbin put a add right in the middle of the beginning prayer. I think there is a way to adjust that.

[@KyleGD]

🙏✝

[@dianamurga5261]

🙏🙏🙏

[@appelsinnadurai]

Listened to the entire message. This is a high-standard theological message which supposed to be the common preaching of every pastor. Unfortunately in these days Reverence in churches are turning to be uncommon because pastors have become yes-men to who seek entertainment.

[@mybabycat1969]

We could learn ALOT about reverence from other non sda churches and other belief systems.

[@myattorneychrist]

Turn up the audio. Up up up !

[@rejanedesevigne]

Im so blessed by your sermons. Thank you and God keep blessing you. Is it possible to record these sermons louder? Its very difficult to hear many times even with my volume at the very loudest. Thank you.

[@kitwarjri7086]

Can u please adjust the volume cz its too low..Thank You..

[@kenmcintosh6253]

Reverence is just not what Christians have for God, the Word Of God specifically tells a Wife To Reverence her HUSBAND. Don't water down God's Word, speak the truth without compromise. That's what Jesus Christ did. Too many families are in chaos now, they need the truth of God's Word, so does our nation. God created the perfect plan for family, the church should be shouting it from the rooftop, regardless of the anti-God forces and voices in our society.

[@klingerlurentt]

Awesome message!!!! The audio is low though…

[@michellebacchus3470]

Wonderful sermon Pastor Doug🙏🙏 can you tell me your understanding of women covering their head at church or when praying as a form of reverence?

[@PastorBatchelor]

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[@thomasbryce7151]

The Christian church in book of Acts came into being under the power & blessing of Holy Spirit's early rain.💞 Many signs & wondrous miracles took place during that time becos the power of God was at work. The story of Ananias & his wife Sapphira lying & deceiving with their "pretentious" sacrificial gift to the cause of God was a "wake up" call to anyone who thought they could lie, cheat & decieve their way into the Church. JUST THINK IF GOD DID THE SAME IN THE CHURCH TODAY ! IT WOULD BE A PURE CHURCH WITH NO FAULTS & ERRORS !! YOU WOULD EITHER BE 100% TRUE TO GOD, HIS TRUTH & HIS CAUSE... OR YOU'D DROP DEAD IF YOU TRIED ANYTHING DISHONEST OR DECEPTIVE!!! AMEN 💞

[@deannaskerry8356]

Will God forgive me for not being reverent in my life

[@Treqh]

So hard to concentrate on the prayer with the piano playing in the background..

[@camtoonz6619]

What does every idle word mean? Like falsely speaking?

[@mybabycat1969]

Yeah people are more reverent in court than church

[@WatchingItBurn502]

I would join an SDA church because I have researched and believe all of your doctrine to be accurate except for your views on hell and eternity. I have been listening to Pastor Doug for a decade.

[@kitwarjri7086]

Me too I hv a hard time accepting their doctrines on Hell, where the Bible says many times that it is an actual place where sinners who don't repent n those who mock him n persecute his servants will burn 4rver n ever but SDAs belive that it is not..This really don't sit well with me cz that is not wat I read abt Hell in the Bible.

[@bens1221sop]

You stand when the Bible is openned. Why? Because it is lilke God standing to speak, and you, by standing, are telling God that you are giving Him your full undivided attention. You're Creator is about to speak to you through the reading of His words.

[@mybabycat1969]

Sorry im not trying to criticise but just to let you know its very hard to hear you Dough online.

[@fredlast7556]

EGWhite, public prayers should be brief.

[@MrMoneyHelper]

NOBODY SHOULD FEAR GOD! Everybody should embrace God. The concept that we should fear the punishment from God in order to make society better is wrong. It makes God appear to be angry at people for breaking some rules. Why would God (an almighty eternal being that created absolutely EVERYTHING) need tiny humans to be good? Why would God need to punish such minuscule beings? God's creations are good. To us, lots of those human creations are idiots and some are evil. They affect humans. They don't affect God. Lots of the old testament was made up by priests wanting to control the population, along with other more ancient stories from eastern texts. The new testament contains actual testimony of those who lived with Jesus and quotations of Jesus. That is the set of books to read.

[@edithdotson5617]

Does Jesus share your view of the OT Scriptures? No. He quoted from them, encouraged His followers to obey them and taught that they would exist as long as the heavens and earth go on. See Matthew 5:17-20 Vain philosophy is destroying reverence for God and His Word.

[@ReallyNo.01]

A drunk man can be confused for bravery in his drunkenness.

[@StevenKual]

Brethren you are lost.....the scriptures Jesus based his teachings was the old testament.

[@mybabycat1969]

That goes for u too Dough. You sometimes waffle on and tell jokes which i dont think is right in God's house.

[@LaWay44]

Amen and Amen

[@dieudonnenadji8251]

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