Another Sermon for the Starving Bible Believing Christians All Over the World Wide Web
2006 - Touchet Baptist Church, Touchet, Washington - Pastor Mike Paulson - 2006
Expounding the way of God more perfectly - Acts 18:26 - with the Scriptures Rightly Divided - II Timothy 2:15
"Modern Worship" Baloney
Sermon outline to audio sermon as preached way back in 2006...
Here we are in 2022; worship has completely taken over the local church!
2006 - Touchet Baptist Church, Touchet, Washington - Pastor Mike Paulson - 2006
Expounding the way of God more perfectly - Acts 18:26 - with the Scriptures Rightly Divided - II Timothy 2:15
"Modern Worship" Baloney
Sermon outline to audio sermon as preached way back in 2006...
Here we are in 2022; worship has completely taken over the local church!
Music worship today as designed and performed in: Rick Warren's Purpose Driven churches; ALPHA programs, all standard denominations, modern 'temples' and 'centers' along with more and more Baptist churches who are all trying to be modern in their worship all pretty much say the same thing and have the same purpose.
Come to church to worship with us!
Worship Leaders
Worship Teams
Worship Music
Worship Bands
Worship Orchestra
Worship Choir
Worship Programs, etc.
Worship; Worship; Worship - the new catch phrase for modern Christianity
You say they went TO Jerusalem to WORSHIP? Well, of course - it was OT. But today, we are not called to GO to church to worship! We are go to church to be fed and learn and grow together as brethren!
See Ephesians 4:12-16 - For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Today's 'average' denominational and non-denominational turn to Acts 2:41-47 as their church design and purpose so they use music to draw people to their particular church. They use music to smooth over the few doctrinal differences that are left in the churches today. Today, 2022, worship music is the greatest ecumenical tool as music has 'taken over' in almost ALL the church scene today. It says in the early Jewish church design, Act 2:47, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. So, pastors and peoples think that if all the musicians can get it together in their local church and really perform that worldly music, then that worldy music will bring them into their church. They think they can grow even larger by having that much more fun. And for the teen? Oh ya, let's bring in THEIR favorite music, and then they will come, too."
By changing the word 'melody' in Ephesians 5:19, to the word 'music,' they figure that they can use all kinds of music to worship and please God and will most certainly draw more people to their church.
So, if they would understand the design of music, they would see that rhythm is the element of music that is emphasized in the church music today. That rhythm, which appeals to the flesh, added to the great music tape accompaniments, all put together a great performance of flash and emotion, all in the flesh. Why else do you think people applaud now after a musical piece in their church services... or why do youth pastors use all kinds of music to reach out to their youth!
Satan's use of music already proven to the Jews. Unfortunately, pastors and people today do not realize that 'all kinds of music' will be used by the devil today as it was in Daniel's day. See Daniel 3:4,5 - Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages, That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up: And again in verses 7, 10, 15
Paul, of course, and as he always does, says it exactly the way it needs to be said today. See his sermon on Mars' Hill as he finds people worshipping their unknown God, of course thinking they are worshipping God - because as Jesus tells all of us, 'ye do err, not knowing the scriptures' (in any dispensation).
Acts 17:23 - Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
Note Paul's comment about music worship: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
"Worship Music" today is all flesh, as that was the design in those days and will be the design for the 'tribulation' - WITH the Spirit of God upon their flesh. Acts 2:16,17. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
However, there is no Spirit of God upon our flesh today - we are actually circumcised away from the flesh today. Colossians 2:11-15. So we are not to 'go to church to worship God.' He is not in the building, etc. He is IN US everywhere we go, 24/7.
Come to church to worship with us!
Worship Leaders
Worship Teams
Worship Music
Worship Bands
Worship Orchestra
Worship Choir
Worship Programs, etc.
Worship; Worship; Worship - the new catch phrase for modern Christianity
You say they went TO Jerusalem to WORSHIP? Well, of course - it was OT. But today, we are not called to GO to church to worship! We are go to church to be fed and learn and grow together as brethren!
See Ephesians 4:12-16 - For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Today's 'average' denominational and non-denominational turn to Acts 2:41-47 as their church design and purpose so they use music to draw people to their particular church. They use music to smooth over the few doctrinal differences that are left in the churches today. Today, 2022, worship music is the greatest ecumenical tool as music has 'taken over' in almost ALL the church scene today. It says in the early Jewish church design, Act 2:47, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. So, pastors and peoples think that if all the musicians can get it together in their local church and really perform that worldly music, then that worldy music will bring them into their church. They think they can grow even larger by having that much more fun. And for the teen? Oh ya, let's bring in THEIR favorite music, and then they will come, too."
By changing the word 'melody' in Ephesians 5:19, to the word 'music,' they figure that they can use all kinds of music to worship and please God and will most certainly draw more people to their church.
So, if they would understand the design of music, they would see that rhythm is the element of music that is emphasized in the church music today. That rhythm, which appeals to the flesh, added to the great music tape accompaniments, all put together a great performance of flash and emotion, all in the flesh. Why else do you think people applaud now after a musical piece in their church services... or why do youth pastors use all kinds of music to reach out to their youth!
Satan's use of music already proven to the Jews. Unfortunately, pastors and people today do not realize that 'all kinds of music' will be used by the devil today as it was in Daniel's day. See Daniel 3:4,5 - Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages, That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up: And again in verses 7, 10, 15
Paul, of course, and as he always does, says it exactly the way it needs to be said today. See his sermon on Mars' Hill as he finds people worshipping their unknown God, of course thinking they are worshipping God - because as Jesus tells all of us, 'ye do err, not knowing the scriptures' (in any dispensation).
Acts 17:23 - Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
Note Paul's comment about music worship: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
"Worship Music" today is all flesh, as that was the design in those days and will be the design for the 'tribulation' - WITH the Spirit of God upon their flesh. Acts 2:16,17. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
However, there is no Spirit of God upon our flesh today - we are actually circumcised away from the flesh today. Colossians 2:11-15. So we are not to 'go to church to worship God.' He is not in the building, etc. He is IN US everywhere we go, 24/7.
Our worship is to be in Spirit and Truth.
Philippians 3:3 - For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit,
and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Colossians 2:18 - Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels,
intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Romans 1:25 - Who changed the truth of God into a lie,
and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Philippians 3:3 - For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit,
and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Colossians 2:18 - Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels,
intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Romans 1:25 - Who changed the truth of God into a lie,
and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Truthfully folks, in today's modern church, the people are being set up by their 'worship leaders," etc. to be actually ready for the antichrist when he comes into the temple of God (Tribulation) and pretends to be God (Isaiah and Ezekiel) - and all those musical worshipping folks will be more than ready to worship him with all kinds of wonderfully performed music! In fact, most already are!
The verses about 'music' from Paul say it all when comes to worship today!
Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:19 - Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:19 - Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;