[Sans-Culotte]

Tried to go back to it, but simply couldn’t find a church that actually taught the Bible. Spent 3/4 of the service singing, or having announcements, or “special music” by someone, and then offering (can’t miss that), and if there was time maybe a 15-20 minute sermon with a nice, long story about something. Ya...not worth it.

The Bible teaching should come during Sunday School or Bible Study Class. One cannot get a lot of Bible instruction during the worship service. The singing of hymns, special music, reciting of creeds, etc are all part of worship. IMO, worship is for God and not for us.

[sevinufnine]

“The Bible teaching should come during Sunday School or Bible Study Class. One cannot get a lot of Bible instruction during the worship service. The singing of hymns, special music, reciting of creeds, etc are all part of worship. IMO, worship is for God and not for us”

As a child of a pastor, I know when my dad sang hymns it was from the heart. But many just go with the flow for outward appearances. I humbly disagree Bible teaching should be reserved to Sunday school or Bible study, although those are important. A sermon can and should hold important Bible teaching for the congregation.

[elpadre]

Well said Culette! God wants his people to praise him, to worship him. We are an imperfect people, but we try our best.

As for music; it has always been a way to enhance our worship, if done well.