did you go to church this week?

**BuffedGuy** · 02-03-2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bali

almost every week i go, boring but hey.

I don't find it boring. I used to watch Christian tv channels. Pretty interesting stuff.

**amcon** · 02-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by skinnykenney

it,s best to not worry about those things and go to worship God and his son and turn your problems over to Christ.
please don't let those few keep you from the glory of God!

i feel the same way about the politics but I won't let that keep me from giving God what I have to offer and to recieve what God has for me!

well put skinny!!!

**Bojangles69** · 02-03-2009, 10:49 PM

My mom goes to church everyday twice a day, god bless her.

I haven't gone to church since 2003. I always feel like I'm part of a group I never joined.

**skinnykenney** · 02-03-2009, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by amcon

I love church!!! we had a couples connection and it was about marriage and patience with your spouse

Ooooo.....this is one area I need help with!=patience with my spouse!

See this is cool, now I not only am thinking of my services topic but also thinking about your topic......it's almost like going to church 2n1. This is why I started this thread.

**skinnykenney** · 02-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by amcon

well put skinny!!!

Thanks Bro!
Best wishes to you!

**amcon** · 02-03-2009, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by skinnykenney

Thanks Bro!
Best wishes to you!

do you go to a bible study?

**amcon** · 02-03-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Playboy X

You should never have to go to a building/church/mosque, the mind is where your spirit needs to attend everyday.

i disagree for a few reasons:

one -it is a great place to raise kids (not flaming but i am speaking of non-catholic churches - no ill will ment)

two - great mentorship

three -great fellowship

four -it is a good checks and ballance of where you are in you spirtual life

five -great to hear the worship and singing

six -great to hear the preaching and different subjects that cause me to dwell deeper in to my bible

seven -great food

eight -down to earth people, who struggle like i do through life and i can go the a leader and get his opinion on something in a non judgmental way

**fit4ever** · 02-04-2009, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by Playboy X

and I'll agree for 1 reason... go ahead and go if you are confused, then you will find your strength to not rely on such gatherings of mass delusion.

Understood. But don't confuse salvation with "mass delusion". Fact is, there's a better than average chance that you store most, if not all, of your money in a bank. Why? Because it's safe and it's most likely recoverable in such a place. And while I respect you (even though I don't know you) and your opinion, you have more faith than you'll ever admit to. How do I know this? Well, you work out I assume. Which leads you to this board. And therefore, you have faith that your effort in the gym and what you eat will lead you to what you desire in your physical attributes. Some might say that it's hard work that results in such achievements and that's completely true. But in reality, you've been given the ability in life. Something that you didn't work for. Appreciate it. Love it. And most importantly....share it.

**WOLFCRAFT** · 02-04-2009, 01:02 AM

Yes. With a book of matches.

**BuffedGuy** · 02-04-2009, 01:48 AM

I went to church last week. I thought it would be my last time, but my stupid vest malfunctioned.

EDIT: Dear Mr. CIA/FBI man, the above was a joke.

**Lightsout2184** · 02-04-2009, 03:56 AM

i dont go to church but i wanted to support your thread. maybe ill start dating a religous girl again and start going again a couple times a year. jesus is my homeboy

**FLAMEHAIREDADONIS** · 02-04-2009, 05:14 AM

My religion is bodybuilding therefore my church must be the gym. So yes I have been 4 times this week. Also after my last kick ass session in the church I actually saw god he was staring back at me in the mirror.

**skinnykenney** · 02-04-2009, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by amcon

do you go to a bible study?

IMO. Bible study is a must!

**skinnykenney** · 02-04-2009, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by FLAMEHAIREDADONIS

My religion is bodybuilding therefore my church must be the gym. So yes I have been 4 times this week. Also after my last kick ass session in the church I actually saw god he was staring back at me in the mirror.

Come on Bro, stop!
Start an Athiest thread. I'll stay out of it and you can return the favor by staying out of this thread!

**amcon** · 02-04-2009, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Playboy X

and I'll agree for 1 reason... go ahead and go if you are confused, then you will find your strength to not rely on such gatherings of mass delusion.

hummm... i am def not confused about the Lord, dont take that the wrong way - i still want to grow in His knowledge

mass delusion - did you used to go to catholic church? sounds like you may

at my church when you leave you say " cool now i have another tool to use to help my self through life, or wow, that really made sence!! or humm, never thought of it that way and i go home and study the message that was preached...

never, go to get strenght from the church just to get knowledge of Christ and how to apply that to life.

AC

**amcon** · 02-04-2009, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by FLAMEHAIREDADONIS

My religion is bodybuilding therefore my church must be the gym. So yes I have been 4 times this week. Also after my last kick ass session in the church I actually saw god he was staring back at me in the mirror.

i realize you are just trying to be funny, i hope you were just trying to be funny... you body is a temple and you should take the best care of it you can, now after i said that, the two other parts that need attention (for all of us) in your mind - like reading and such, and your soul,

working out is a must but you need to be ballanced body, soul, and spirit... and i am not talking new age crap (if that is flamine against new age - oops sorry) but, our walk with christ is not just knowing the bible, but how to relate it to others so that it is interesting and challenging.

so look in to the mirror next time and talk to God - just ask him for salvation

**skinnykenney** · 02-04-2009, 12:35 PM

[QUOTE=WOLFCRAFT;4412197]Yes. With a book of matches
you did'nt mention any fuel? you really thought that through! LOL! Just a joke bro!
I think you are in the wrong thread. Please as a human be cool on here!

**BritishColumbian** · 02-04-2009, 12:46 PM

I really dont mind going at all, I always feel better when I leave than when I get there! its been a few months, BUT heres the thing, Its on SUNDAY my favorite day to do stuff, I usually have a hockey game on that day in the winter, My Gym is never crowded on sunday. Nascar is on sunday, Baseball and really good stuff like that, I wonder if they could move church to monday and make every weekend a 3 day weekend?

***RAGE*** · 02-04-2009, 01:05 PM

This saying has always stuck with me...

In god i found strenght
throught strenght i found power
through power i conquered all

**gst528i** · 02-04-2009, 03:51 PM

NO haven't been to one in like 10 years or so.

**Jakspro** · 02-04-2009, 04:58 PM

Nope. But I hope to make it this week. It'll be about a year or so for me... Feel like I'm the prodigal son.

Anyone ever read any of Brian McLaren's books?

***RAGE*** · 02-04-2009, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by BuffedGuy

I went to church last week. I thought it would be my last time, but my stupid vest malfunctioned.

EDIT: Dear Mr. CIA/FBI man, the above was a joke.

LMAO,,,,buff you are getting funny,,,keep it up and I love the short post.....lol

**Matt** · 02-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by BuffedGuy

I went to church last week. I thought it would be my last time, but my stupid vest malfunctioned.

EDIT: Dear Mr. CIA/FBI man, the above was a joke.

Lol i missed that

**sooners04** · 02-04-2009, 06:10 PM

Haven't gone in about 15 years. I can't come to understand why I would go to church to practice something I can do at home. I feel that I am looked down upon by other members of the church because I refuse to pay money for something that is supposed to be free. Church is a place that makes me feel unwanted and to put it bluntly, an asshole. I don't need it.

**opie308** · 02-05-2009, 02:10 AM

my grandfather was a Southern Baptisit Preacher. I haven't been since I was like 22..so 13yrs. I tell folks I am out on time served.

but I encourage anyone in any faith if it makes you want to be a better you and teaches you to help others...

**Matt** · 02-05-2009, 02:51 AM

No still not been..

**WOLFCRAFT** · 02-05-2009, 03:55 AM

In reality I've only been to church maybe 4 times in my life and the last time I was probably ten years old.

**PittBoy** · 02-05-2009, 05:00 AM

Wow never thought I'd see a thread like this on this board.

Do I go to church? Yep just went last night with my wife to an awesome seminar the lead pastors are putting on called marriage on the rock. It's a 5 week program designed for married folks, and people thinking of getting married. Our pastors do all kinds of cool stuff to help out the congregation we just recently finished up a weds night leadership program based on John Maxwell's 21 irrefutable laws of leadership.

My church is an assemblies of God affiliate with about 2500 members. Our Pastor is one of the greatest people I have ever met. He is intelligent, dead to self, and only does things for the Glory of God. Our church has grown leaps and bounds and he doesn't beg for money but let's God take care of the finances. He is the real deal.

I'm also on the security team which is pretty cool.

My testimony is crazy to say the least but God has really helped me through some things especially this pat year.

I'm also a firm believer in it's not what you do to impress other people in the church it's what you do when noone is looking that counts!!

**Matt** · 02-05-2009, 05:05 AM

Will i still go to heaven if i dont go to church??

**PittBoy** · 02-05-2009, 05:29 AM

You can

Church isn't a requirement to get into heaven

**Tock** · 02-06-2009, 02:18 AM

It's been a while. I used to play the organ/piano for a few congregations, was a sunday school teacher for a while, and sang in the choir in this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytHin...eature=related

almost went to a seminary, but I got kicked out of one church for being gay, and another seminary in Dallas wouldn't enroll me because they didn't like the (gay) church I attended.

After seeing Christianity used and abused for political purposes, and after being denounced from most church pulpits, and after reading and re-reading the Bible, I eventually decided that the christian religion wasn't for me.

**BuffedGuy** · 02-06-2009, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by Tock

It's been a while. I used to play the organ/piano for a few congregations, was a sunday school teacher for a while, and sang in the choir in this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytHin...eature=related

You're in this video?

**Tock** · 02-06-2009, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by BuffedGuy

You're in this video?

Nope. I played & sang with them before they recorded their church services. Actually, it was back when they were the Dallas MCC, before they changed affiliations to join the United Church of Christ.

**Matt** · 02-06-2009, 05:47 AM

Still not been..

**DSM4Life** · 02-06-2009, 06:15 AM

Ill be going to church this weekend.

Mad, meet me in the confessional.

**Matt** · 02-06-2009, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

Ill be going to church this weekend.

Mad, meet me in the confessional.

Ok but you can get on your knees this time...

***RAGE*** · 02-06-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by MAD MATT

Ok but you can get on your knees this time...

I am sure he will not have a problem with that...good lluck

**skinnykenney** · 02-06-2009, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jakspro

Nope. But I hope to make it this week. It'll be about a year or so for me... Feel like I'm the prodigal son.

Anyone ever read any of Brian McLaren's books?

great Bro! I would love to know that someone has gone to church when they haven't been in a while!
Let me know how it goes.
And please post about the message that is brought forth so I can learn more also.
Take care and best wishes Bro!

**spywizard** · 02-06-2009, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by amcon

i disagree for a few reasons:

one -it is a great place to raise kids (not flaming but i am speaking of non-catholic churches - no ill will ment)

two - great mentorship

three -great fellowship

four -it is a good checks and ballance of where you are in you spirtual life

five -great to hear the worship and singing

six -great to hear the preaching and different subjects that cause me to dwell deeper in to my bible

seven -great food

eight -down to earth people, who struggle like i do through life and i can go the a leader and get his opinion on something in a non judgmental way

nine - build one another up

**yourmom** · 02-06-2009, 10:26 AM

We go every Sunday. Now that Football season is over I can go to the later service. LOL. Our church just put on a drama called 'Heavens Gates, Hells Flames' good stuff!