Comments on: Megachurch unveils 30-minute-long worship service http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service Religion editor Frank Lockwood's spirituality blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:06:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: aaron http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-16470 aaron Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:55:51 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-16470 I think it's hilarious that I went on here to defend the 30 minute format and by the end it wasn't even an issue anymore. That tells me that some of the people leaving comments on here would rather spend their time criticizing churches and people that are trying to reach the lost (and the ways they try to do it) than actually trying to reach the lost themselves. Jesus said he would leave the 99 to reach the 1. I wonder what that sounded like to the people hearing Jesus suggest such a thing. I think it’s hilarious that I went on here to defend the 30 minute format and by the end it wasn’t even an issue anymore. That tells me that some of the people leaving comments on here would rather spend their time criticizing churches and people that are trying to reach the lost (and the ways they try to do it) than actually trying to reach the lost themselves. Jesus said he would leave the 99 to reach the 1. I wonder what that sounded like to the people hearing Jesus suggest such a thing.

]]> By: Cheri http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1253 Cheri Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:09:43 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1253 BTW, I never said my "mega-church" preached tolerance of homosexuality or adultery. We do not - both are an abomination to God. I know that whatever sins I have committed in the past (which I admit are many), and whatever sins I commit in the future (which will also be many), have already been forgiven and washed away because God gave His only Son to die for my sins at Calvary. As Jesus said to the woman who was caught in the very act of adultery and was to be stoned by her accusers, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." See John 8:2-11 KJV for the complete story. I am not an adulterer, but this can be applied to any situation where someone is accused of being a sinner. Bart is obviously a devout Calvinist. BTW, I never said my “mega-church” preached tolerance of homosexuality or adultery. We do not – both are an abomination to God. I know that whatever sins I have committed in the past (which I admit are many), and whatever sins I commit in the future (which will also be many), have already been forgiven and washed away because God gave His only Son to die for my sins at Calvary. As Jesus said to the woman who was caught in the very act of adultery and was to be stoned by her accusers, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” See John 8:2-11 KJV for the complete story. I am not an adulterer, but this can be applied to any situation where someone is accused of being a sinner. Bart is obviously a devout Calvinist.

]]> By: Steve http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1234 Steve Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:43:49 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1234 Ole Bart here would be quite humorous, if only he wasn't displaying just how completely LOST he is. P.S. "butt naked" sounds better. Ole Bart here would be quite humorous, if only he wasn’t displaying just how completely LOST he is.

P.S. “butt naked” sounds better.

]]> By: Larry Levin http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1203 Larry Levin Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:35:43 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1203 Bart, you can't even keep track of your own babblings. You're constantly telling people what to do and what not to do, which, according to your theology, is meaningless. Why do you waste the effort when everyone's fate is predestined? That's a rhetorical question, Bart. You don't have to answer. Spend the time looking in the Yellow Pages under "Mental Health Professionals." Bart, you can’t even keep track of your own babblings. You’re constantly telling people what to do and what not to do, which, according to your theology, is meaningless. Why do you waste the effort when everyone’s fate is predestined?

That’s a rhetorical question, Bart. You don’t have to answer. Spend the time looking in the Yellow Pages under “Mental Health Professionals.”

]]> By: Bart McQueary http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1197 Bart McQueary Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:59:43 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1197 Loony Larry! You will know the Elect by their fruits. What they do and say, how they behave, shows you if they are truly predestined for Hell. Attending some awful whorehouse mega-church is not a good sign. YOU are the one lacking the understanding. Loony Larry! You will know the Elect by their fruits. What they do and say, how they behave, shows you if they are truly predestined for Hell. Attending some awful whorehouse mega-church is not a good sign. YOU are the one lacking the understanding.

]]> By: Larry Levin http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1195 Larry Levin Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:48:07 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1195 Bart, you are absolutely incapable of understanding the doctrine of predestination, which you claim to believe. If people are predestined to be saved or not saved, it makes no difference what they do or say. There's no trial, no exhibit A. Get some counseling, for your own good. Bart, you are absolutely incapable of understanding the doctrine of predestination, which you claim to believe. If people are predestined to be saved or not saved, it makes no difference what they do or say. There’s no trial, no exhibit A.

Get some counseling, for your own good.

]]> By: Bart McQueary http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1186 Bart McQueary Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:16:26 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1186 Mega-pastor... listen to you! That will be exhibit A on judgment day for you rotten peach! All of you that sit silently while she blasphemes the Son of God will also have to account for it! Mega-pastor… listen to you! That will be exhibit A on judgment day for you rotten peach! All of you that sit silently while she blasphemes the Son of God will also have to account for it!

]]> By: peach http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1182 peach Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:28:55 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1182 Brother John: That would be that Appalachian "Bubba" slang I never got rid off. But-t does sound better. Bart: you seem to have forgotten that Jesus was the first MEGA-pastor; how do you think he would feel about you calling his Sermon on the Mount speech as coming from a mega whore-house? vile, rotten- bad egg, decandant peach Brother John: That would be that Appalachian “Bubba” slang I never got rid off. But-t does sound better.

Bart: you seem to have forgotten that Jesus was the first MEGA-pastor; how do you think he would feel about you calling his Sermon on the Mount speech as coming from a mega whore-house? vile, rotten- bad egg, decandant peach

]]> By: Bart McQueary http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1180 Bart McQueary Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:11:56 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1180 What evidence is there that she is one of the elect? That she attends some mega whorehouse? She screams about "tolerance" to fags and dykes? There isn't a shred of evidence that she is one of the Elect. All evidence points that she is going to burn in hell. What are her fruits? What evidence is there that she is one of the elect? That she attends some mega whorehouse? She screams about “tolerance” to fags and dykes? There isn’t a shred of evidence that she is one of the Elect. All evidence points that she is going to burn in hell. What are her fruits?

]]> By: John Sparks http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1178 John Sparks Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:52 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1178 Peach, I didn't notice this before, the expression's actually "BUCK" naked but I believe I like your version better. I suppose all the hot air coming from the pulpit is why that poor butt naked member doesn't catch cold. Peach, I didn’t notice this before, the expression’s actually “BUCK” naked but I believe I like your version better. I suppose all the hot air coming from the pulpit is why that poor butt naked member doesn’t catch cold.

]]> By: John Sparks http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1177 John Sparks Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:47:57 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1177 Not if she's one of the elect and you're not one of the elect, Bart, in that case she'll be in heaven looking down on you. Sound theology according to Fred. You would if you could but you can't so you won't, you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. Not if she’s one of the elect and you’re not one of the elect, Bart, in that case she’ll be in heaven looking down on you. Sound theology according to Fred. You would if you could but you can’t so you won’t, you’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t.

]]> By: Bart McQueary http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1175 Bart McQueary Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:05:43 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1175 Well Cheri, you are in for one HELL of a surprise! Well Cheri, you are in for one HELL of a surprise!

]]> By: Cheri http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1166 Cheri Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:43:28 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1166 Bart's ravings require no reply from me. He shows his true colors through his posts. I know that I am saved. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and He lives in my heart. I will be with Him in Paradise come Judgment Day, with "many crowns to put at His feet." Bart’s ravings require no reply from me. He shows his true colors through his posts. I know that I am saved. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and He lives in my heart. I will be with Him in Paradise come Judgment Day, with “many crowns to put at His feet.”

]]> By: Caleb Powers http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1137 Caleb Powers Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:54:02 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1137 Bart, your descriptions of hell always remind me of the sermons of Jonathan Edwards, if they'd been done by a professional wrestler. Bart, your descriptions of hell always remind me of the sermons of Jonathan Edwards, if they’d been done by a professional wrestler.

]]> By: peach http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1116 peach Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:08:48 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1116 Cheri: has it occurred to you about now that bart is a bachelor, and he is the only one who attends his church? According to his score card, any woman can sit butt naked in it as looooong as their head is covered, they are just fine. Cheri: has it occurred to you about now that bart is a bachelor, and he is the only one who attends his church? According to his score card, any woman can sit butt naked in it as looooong as their head is covered, they are just fine.

]]> By: Bart McQueary http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1108 Bart McQueary Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:09:24 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1108 Cheri says: "Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah!" You attend a whorehouse! How did you score? -100? -200? How much does your pimp make? That's what you would call the "pastor." $75,000 a year? $100,000 a year? Are you a silver whore or a gold whore? That of course is determined how much money you bring to your pimp, not how you live your life! Perhaps you can explain how I have "twisted scripture." That ought to be good! You're going to hell when you die, Cheri! Everyone is going to be judged! You foolish woman! Are you saying that I can avoid judgment from the great God Almighty by not judging anything on earth? Am I to walk around like some damn fool with my mouth hanging open and not utter a single word about right and wrong? Is that what Jesus did? NO! NO! NO! The Jesus Christ I hold to be the savior of mankind flipped over tables and threw people out of temples! He told people that they could not be saved. He said that very few people are going to go to Heaven. What, in your filthy arrogance, makes you think that you are one of the Elect? What are your fruits? That you attend some giant whorehouse church? One day, Simple Cheri, the Lord Jesus Christ is going to grab you by your throat and chokeslam your miserable butt into hell! There your "mega pastor" will be waiting for you. You will start clawing at him as the fire consumes you and your eyes burn like coals! The cursing that will come out of your mouth would make a priest blush with shame! And forever you will curse one another in torment only taking the time off to curse God for putting you there. So how'd ya score? Cheri says: “Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah!”

You attend a whorehouse! How did you score? -100? -200? How much does your pimp make? That’s what you would call the “pastor.” $75,000 a year? $100,000 a year? Are you a silver whore or a gold whore? That of course is determined how much money you bring to your pimp, not how you live your life!

Perhaps you can explain how I have “twisted scripture.” That ought to be good!

You’re going to hell when you die, Cheri! Everyone is going to be judged! You foolish woman! Are you saying that I can avoid judgment from the great God Almighty by not judging anything on earth? Am I to walk around like some damn fool with my mouth hanging open and not utter a single word about right and wrong? Is that what Jesus did? NO! NO! NO! The Jesus Christ I hold to be the savior of mankind flipped over tables and threw people out of temples! He told people that they could not be saved. He said that very few people are going to go to Heaven.

What, in your filthy arrogance, makes you think that you are one of the Elect? What are your fruits? That you attend some giant whorehouse church?

One day, Simple Cheri, the Lord Jesus Christ is going to grab you by your throat and chokeslam your miserable butt into hell! There your “mega pastor” will be waiting for you. You will start clawing at him as the fire consumes you and your eyes burn like coals! The cursing that will come out of your mouth would make a priest blush with shame! And forever you will curse one another in torment only taking the time off to curse God for putting you there.

So how’d ya score?

]]> By: Robert http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1097 Robert Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:59:56 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1097 Someone said once that no one ever went broke by underestimating the taste of the American public. Re this discussion, it might be added that no one ever went broke by feeding seekers only 30 minutes of pap spread a mile wide and an inch deep. Someone said once that no one ever went broke by underestimating the taste of the American public. Re this discussion, it might be added that no one ever went broke by feeding seekers only 30 minutes of pap spread a mile wide and an inch deep.

]]> By: Cheri http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1085 Cheri Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:57:32 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1085 Bart, I am glad I do not go to your church. Such intolerance!! It sounds like some of the snake-handling churches in the Appalachian Mountains. Anyone can take scripture out of context and twist it to say what they want it to say. Even the Devil quotes scripture. I am a Southern Baptist and attend a so-called "mega-church." We are a family that gathers at times other than what is set as worship times. We have Sunday School to teach the children and adult new Christians about God, Jesus, and the Bible. You know, the Bible also says one should not judge, lest he be judged himself. Think about it. I know where I am going when I die. Do you? Bart,

I am glad I do not go to your church. Such intolerance!! It sounds like some of the snake-handling churches in the Appalachian Mountains. Anyone can take scripture out of context and twist it to say what they want it to say. Even the Devil quotes scripture. I am a Southern Baptist and attend a so-called “mega-church.” We are a family that gathers at times other than what is set as worship times. We have Sunday School to teach the children and adult new Christians about God, Jesus, and the Bible.

You know, the Bible also says one should not judge, lest he be judged himself. Think about it. I know where I am going when I die. Do you?

]]> By: peach http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1073 peach Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:50:47 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1073 Eternity is longer than any two hour sermon. Any person who is intimidated by a 2 hour service-is going to the wrong church, try another one. Eternity is longer than any two hour sermon. Any person who is intimidated by a 2 hour service-is going to the wrong church, try another one.

]]> By: Bart McQueary http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service/comment-page-1#comment-1054 Bart McQueary Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:39:54 +0000 http://biblebeltblogger.com/index.php/religion/megachurch-unveils-30-minute-long-worship-service#comment-1054 Easter is a pagan holiday and God hates it along with all who celebrate it. Secondly, this is not a church we are talking about here. The Bible calls it a whorehouse! Elizabeth, see how this church and your own does on my New Testament scorecard: http://www.bartmcqueary.com/scorecard.pdf Be sure to post your score. Easter is a pagan holiday and God hates it along with all who celebrate it. Secondly, this is not a church we are talking about here. The Bible calls it a whorehouse! Elizabeth, see how this church and your own does on my New Testament scorecard: http://www.bartmcqueary.com/scorecard.pdf Be sure to post your score.

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