Worship and Entertainment: Sesame Street’s Contribution to the Corruption of Worship
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Church, Worship, Entertainment in Worship, John, Acts, Ephesians, Philippians
Modern "church" worship has become little more, and in some cases nothing more, than side-show entertainment. "Why?" is the obvious question. Though there are certainly many factors that have contributed to the corruption of what should be the "true worship" of God, perhaps some of the problem started with Sesame Street. How so? Click the link below and see for yourself. (Note: Many preachers, elders, and teachers in the church have seen this trend of modern worship for years. Likewise, many have preached and taught against it, as have I. Though the work is not quoted directly in this lesson, Dan Chamber's book, "Showtime! Worship in the Age of Show Business" certainly was a great resource in confirming many things I had always thought about the problem, and was also the inspiration for this lesson.)
Worship and Entertainment: Temple of God or of Idols?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Church, Worship, Entertainment in Worship, John, Acts, Ephesians, Philippians
In the previous lesson on "Worship and Entertainment," we sought to establish the concept that our own appetite for entertainment has corrupted modern worship. This lesson takes two additional steps: 1) Is worship really "all about Him" with no consideration or regard for the worshiper? And, 2) How do we know what constitutes "true worship"?
Worship and Entertainment: Do “we” draw the lines in the right places?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Church, Worship, Entertainment in Worship, John, Acts, Ephesians, Philippians
This is the third (of four planned) lessons on the unholy mixing of "Worship and Entertainment." This time, three questions are put forth and answered: 1) When do sermons become entertainment? 2) Are our bible classes educationally entertaining, or vice versa? And, 3) Why do we sing the songs and the way we do?
Worship and Entertainment: Should Worship Services be an Evangelistic Tool?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Church, Worship, Entertainment in Worship, John, Acts, Ephesians, Colossians
If "worship services" are supposed to be about Him rather than us, should we even be attempting to attract and convert non-Christians through them? If we're supposed to be praising, honoring, revering, and worshiping God, should we be trying to utilize our services to convert the lost?
People of the Book
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Faith, Worship, Acts of Worship, Entertainment in Worship, Nehemiah, Psalms
This is a lesson taken from the text of Nehemiah 8. It outlines and discusses attitudes and actions of reverent and respectful worship that should serve as an example for true worshipers of God today.
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