'Worldliness in the Church"!! A.W.Tozer/Aflame4GOD !

[ChildOfGod1790]

You know what sir I am 21 years old 5 and a half years into Christ.Hear my testimony it took 3 years for me to meet a brother truly into Christ(whom God has raised up from the dead when he was eight months old).Till today and forever I know that it was God who has raised him from the dead and sent him to show me the way.I went to many Churches,heard many doctrines all were rotton, but none gave me the same satisfaction when I received Christ when I was studying 11th grade.Praise god for my life.

[l0v3truth]

The world competes for the love of Christians and one cannot both love it and the Father at the same time. 1jhn 2:15b "If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. " This means it is possible for a believer to have little or no love for God, because their orientation of heart is towards the world and you cant serve 2 masters. There are far too many Christians out there who have a love for God which is small, they have no power over sin and are unable to be salt and light.

[alphaldm]

If ones do not have the hunger and thirst to change and make sure after watching this Video that "they need to rethink on somethings"Then they truly are ones who could be in very serious trouble here on earth.

[24Revelation]

Amen.

[alphaldm]

very great aflame4GOD thoses comments on the video WE the CHOSEN and ELECT need to hear those truth!! really the ONES playing church or thinking they can be worldly and still be with GOD, A little poison no matter how little is still very DANGERIOUS it still can KILL YOU !!!!!!!

[cowmattress]

Our church is good this way thank the Lord and wins souls every week without compromising His word or truth, love Tozer great guy :)

[paddi707]

I thought " Who can help her!!!" The Lord spoke to my heart , to pray for her , of whom I am a part. Then He showed me another woman . This woman was tall and strong . She wore a simple white dress , and her hair flowed beautifully down her back . Her eyes were like fire; The Lord showed me that He would heal his church ,as she was brought into repentance by Him, and would come forth as this fiery woman .

[paddi707]

The genuine gifts [gold and silver and precious stones] I saw put away out of sight in a drawer, rejected . Her feet were smelly , unwashed , in impractacle shoes . She was not shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace, but was shod to fit into the fashions of the world, changeable., presenting a gospel mixed with the world . She was a sorry sight , and I felt for her ! She walked out into the city , and the people sneered at her,recoiled from her bad breath.

[paddi707]

The dress she wore had a low-cut neckline ; this represented the programmes of men used to LURE IN the unsaved, instead of the Gospel in all its power and sufficiency , being preached by Spirit Filled Preachers , with NO TRAPPINGS. In her private parts , I knew she harboured diseases ......because she was holding hands with psychology and flirting dangerously with New Age . She wore cheap tawdry jewels; these represented the spritual gifts ; they were flashy and cheap imitations

[paddi707]

The woman had rotton teeth and I knew she had bad breath. The rotton teeth were the result of the sugary preaching of a lukewarm gospel..."lollies and cakes and fizzy drinks "  instead of the good meat of he Holy Word of God ; the bad breath was also coming from her stomach, where anxieties dwelt , through hidden sin , unrepentance. Her clothes were flashy and gaudy and cheap....she wanted the world to notice her,she wasnt separated from the world , but was in both camps.

[paddi707]

So true ! Thank you for this vid . Years ago I had a vision of the church of New Zealand { where I live }  The church was depicted as a woman. Her hair looked as though she'd been to the hairdressers, set and laquered ....I knew this to be the area of praise and worship ....it was orchestrated , set in its ways , lacking the spontenaity of The Holy Spirit ; a woman's hair is her crowning glory ...we bring glory to God as we the church worship Him , Adore Him , freely.

[astral400]

Thanks for this brother....we need to hear these messages. God bless you for posting.

[cheryl7davis]

For those of us who could take no more of the self fulfilling worship in our churches; after much prayer and seeking The Lord we came away, withdrew & sort what The Lord Jesus would have us do.Quote."God wants worshippers before workers" A W Tozer Now we have grown through & by His grace.We now know what it truly means to be true Christians.Our lives are His.He is our Lord & Saviour & we now seek His will & not mans."Remember that all of your hopes are finite,but all of God's ability in infinite

[lifeishooey]

Can you say APOSTASY?

Great video with most important message for our time.

[EVERYKNEEWILLB0W]

... 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. ~ Eph 4

Thank You for keeping it real! (ps @4:16; 2 Tim 4:2?)

[aflame4God]

@EVERYKNEEWILLB0W Wow I MISSED THAT ONE ITS 1ST TIM4:2 !! tHANK YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW.

[EVERYKNEEWILLB0W]

I trust that this vid is not a message for the sake of condemnation, but an admonishment (to be heeded) out of love ...

.. 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to & fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,

[aflame4God]

@EVERYKNEEWILLB0W No it is a serious warning to the church that is in a lukewarm condition.Its diagnosis shows how far the church has drifted from the truth.At the end it says we need an army of godly leaders who will preach the truth which includes rebuke,correction and reproof.The O.T.men of God like Jeremiah and Isaiah said some very piercing things to the backslidden people of God.Tozer had great insight as a pastor of 34 years and things are worse now.

[aflame4God]

@EVERYKNEEWILLB0W Some churches now are totally apostate and have rejected the truth others have adotped many new thing to attract people but they hacve ceased to call people to repentance.Discernment and serious warnings are important.Some will not heed but some will.Thank you for your comments.Bro.David.Jesus said to the to the church 'be zealous and repent or I will vomit you out of my mouth' and when the moneychangers defile the temple HE drove the out with a whip WITH HOLY ZEAL.God bless.

[EVERYKNEEWILLB0W]

.. 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:

22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. ~ Eph 4

[EVERYKNEEWILLB0W]

34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. ~ Mark 8

[EVERYKNEEWILLB0W]

True. One example of why; “For many are called, but few are chosen.” ~ Matthew 22:14

[BuddsAppleFarm]

Simply beautiful How true! Love you Brother david and your family~YSIC~Paula

[CaribbeanBlueSea]

TOZER AND AFLAME hit the nail right in the head !! When will we wake up to the great apostasy in the church.Popular Christianity is not biblical Christianity !! We need men of God in the pulpits! We want real conversions not just church members !! 5 stars !!

[Matthew633Mom]

Wordliness is all to common in the church as is entertainment and itching ears love.Many churches..the 'seeker friendly kind' are built on this very corrupt man-pleasing false gospel. I agree with all this video points out and it offers solutions! Get back to preaching the Word of God.Many need to see this for all they know is 'The fun -time ' type of church.This could open their eyes! A unholy church does make God sick.And many do not seek a solution !

[mistercommentman]

There needs to be a radical surgery in many churches and it begans in the pulpit ! Correction,rebuke and warning is so lacking these days and before you fix the problem you have to expose 'what is the problem'.This video is blunt and to the point and shows how the glory has departed in many churches! Jesus warned in Revelation if they do not repent he will remove His Presence !

[FLYINGPILGRIM1]

THESE ARE THE VERY THINGS THAT HAVE KEPT ME OUT OF THE CHURCHES BROTHER...I WOULD LOVE A CHURCH THAT PREACHES REPENTANCE AND A PLACE WHERE GOD IS THE HEAD...NOT THE PREACHER OR THE DENOMINATION...I LISTEN TO OLD WORLD STYLE PREACHERS ON TV AND INTERNET...ALISTAIR BEGG, OF TRUTH FOR LIFE,.ORG, HIS MENTORS? ..DEREK PRIME & CHARLES SPURGEON...CHARLES STANLEY & JACK VAN IMPE ARE MY OTHER CHOICES....THEY PREACH THE WORD, IN SEASON, OUT OF SEASON, REPENTANCE IS NEVER LEFT OUT...GOD BLESS THEM!

[theseventhelf]

This piece is an inconvenient truth about the church. However, in as much as it's true, I would rather advice you as a leader to pray for this church, the church, OUR church. The truth remains & will always stand out but what do you do about it? Are you going to be Moses who stood for his people in fervent prayers & cause God to change HIS mind or will u forever reproach them for their evil? They too, like us, are all worthy for the the matchless prize he paid on calvary against all odds. PRAY

[raptureous]

This is the very reason my husband, son-inlaw , daughter and I have started our HOME CHURCH. We study, teach, listen, learn, move forward in God's word, share, pray, share the bread and wine and glorify God with all we do, simply becaue we believe Him and in Him. We meet to refresh our sould and spirits and to re-affirm our love for Him and His people. We confess, repent, we praise Him and we leave knowing that we have touched God and heaven, and He has certainly touched us in His grace again.

[expectmiracle]

@raptureous Great

[JohnNaumann]

Well done, right on point. I wish it were not true, though it's a huge problem in the best of local churches these days. This message has touched my heart, thank you for posting it.

[MrThorJackson]

The pulpit is sending the masses STRAIGHT to hell. My wife and I quit main stream (so called) church a while back. No preacher or anyone else can bring you to Jesus, only God can call you to the Cross. The "sinners prayer" is the leading cause of blissful hell bound sinners, I am an open air preacher any time and any place , if I can get them to stand still for a second I'm going to open the Book on them. I weep nightly for the ones I missed and pray all day that today will be MORE fruitful

[ForeverPraiseJesus]

Love your God-glorifying videos ! ! !

[WordofLifeMinistry]

Bro. Dave, I cannot express just how much I appreciate your ministry. I encourage you to continue to be a bullhorn declaring Yahweh's truth and righteousness. Blessings,

Michael.

WoLifeMinTv

[nurselainio]

amen and thank you for sharing

[vipaccess1]

John10:7 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but my sheep did not listen to them.

John 6:65 And he said, This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father. After this many of his disciple turned back and no longer walked with him.

[Truthseeker424]

Praise Jesus! Good job...

[servant1021]

I couldn't agree more with the resounding truth in this video! It is the sole reason I have had to remove myself from amongst the filth, corruption, and deception in practically every modern day church out there- or else I would be compromising! It sickens & disgusts me what is going on within & outside today's churches, by church pastors & people ... of course, they do it all in the name of the Lord - how repulsive! I stood & proclaimed truth, and they rejected it & me.

[holinesspentecostal]

I think I'll just quit going to my church after watching this video. The cotton candy has made me sick for a long time. The message in most conservative "holiness" churches today is "God's for ya"! 99% of what is preached in the pulpits of conservative and liberal churches in 2010 can be summed up in those three words!

;Whrere's the man who will preach "Who's for God?" Who's for TRUTH? Who will stand for the RIGHT?

Sure "God's for ya" if you are truly SAVED! Quit insulting my intelligence.

[InChainForChrist]

Such a great video.  Thanks.

[bellereve1]

... so true. Thank you so much for this message...

[believeluke418]

We are a blessed church with a Godly, praying man of the Word, filled with and directed by the Holy Ghost. Praise God!! We were not for a long, long time, but fasting and prayer removed and pulled down the disease and decay and God is pouring Himself out to us in grace and mercy--souls are being washed in the blood and transformed by the Word!! And to God alone be the Glory for it is Him and Him alone who is accomplishing the revival and renewal in our church among those who are sick of sin

[GenRev1611]

2:20 really is true. Great work on the video.

[BestLovedHymns]

Good, good video!! I thank the LORD that He placed me in a local church with a pastor who is faithful to God's Word. My pastor always ask us to pray for him that he will continue to preach and teach the truth of God's Word, especially in light of what passes for 'church' nowadays ...

[shellieida]

Love this Video.Thanks God Bless

[whomtheSonsetsfree]

WOW! Awesome.

[whomtheSonsetsfree]

This is SO TRUE! In fact I stopped going to a Church because something about the "showmanship" in the worship part of the service struck me wrong. Also even before that I could find no place to serve Him there. Thank you aflame4God for this! God bless you!

[BonzaiJakab]

Yes, the video is pleasing to me. It speaks much truth about the falsehoods in many churches.

Oh, one of the greatest needs of America is true Biblical preachers. We have a few, but they can't be omnipresent. We need men of God to rise up and stand for the truth. We need not be ashamed of the Gospel.

I hope that the project, I am working on (that I've spoken with you about) will help make that a reality.

May God bless you and all that you do in His name.

- Jakab

[PenelopeA57]

Hope you don't mind, I am sharing this vid on my Facebook!

[aflame4God]

That would be great!!! I PRAY many will see it .Thanks for sharing it plus your great comments.

[PenelopeA57]

Amen! Amen! Tozer was one of those rare "gems" of God. This is a great video with so much truth that I am crying as I type this.

I'm not real popular amongst a lot of Christians.....I tend to offend them with my forthrightness. I guess I'm just tired of the cotton candy diet that was fed me for so many years. Through hunger for deeper intimacy, He has shown me more of His character, and because of that I would rather offend a few Christians than offend my Holy Lord.

[Mar05u]

I like that you pointed one of the most serious problems

around the church lately. We don't have time for God,

we are busy following other things rather than Jesus.

I lfet my church because of its teaching, it was painful

but I'm glad I did it, our services used to be like a show

nstead of a place where people goes to find healing

and redemption.. and love and forgiveness...

It was a place where you were lost in the sound, and

the lights, and the "message" and at the end nothing.

God bless

[mrskittkitt]

I had a feeling i would like this vid.I dont find it being a very popular teaching that we need to stop sinning.I expect to get slammed for even implying it here.But hey, shall we go on sinning so that our grace my increase?NO!The truth is right there in the word of what God intends for us:godliness not worldliness.I need to get off this computer for awhile myself!Good to see you sharing the word and slamming worldliness, that spiritual adultery... Take care. Peace in Christ!

[jtaforJesus]

I wept as I watched this...just imagine all the innocent children being led astray by their "Christian" parents who go to cotton candy churches.

This video is fabulous Brother David!~ Yes, I will surely send this one along.

God Bless you and I thank you for your dedication to His service.

jennae

[blondi35]

Thanks you for sharing God Bless.

[aflame4God]

Thank you for watching this video and leaving your comments.The church is so lukewarm and we need a revival in our land.Tozer remarks are convicting and I agree 100 percent with him.Share this vid with a friend.Bro.DAVID!

[WLinesman]

*Nods softly* True & tragic, Lord have mercy & deliver us from all unGodliness.

'He does not raise His voice in the market place' Paraphrased.

*Huge brotherly bear hug*

The Lord keep you & bless you 'til comes The New Jerusalem David.

Your brother, friend & servant in Him by His grace alone.

[kathleenbreeze]

This is so true. I was at a church where the pastor brought a HORSE up on the stage as part of his story which was about himself, not Christ.

Thank God for fearless men who teach us God's Truth!

[BerthaBlabs]

This steps a alot of toes and it should!The church and the world are the same,there is no moral diffrerence because the pews are full of lost but religious souls.We must confront sin and not make excuses for it.

[mistercommentman]

RIGHT ON BROTHER!!!! The utter lukewarmness in most churches does make God sick.The cross reveals the love of God but also the holiness of God!!God hates sin and commands all men everywhere to repent.Acts17:30.Love the visuals that prove valid points.5stars for sure.

[GodlyWorship]

A great worship song and also great teaching.The churches these days are void of any real substance!! Alot of carnal entertainment and a lack of holy living.A real thought provoking video.5stars.

[santamara]

Awsome post! Thank you!!

Thank you GodlyWorship for sharing!

This is so beautiful!

[ONLYthroughTHECROSS]

Not everyone that says Lord Lord shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven but he that does the will of my Father who is in Heaven. Matt 7:21

[infoblitzkrieg]

YESSSSSS--That's what I'M Talking About--The Meat; NOT the Cotton Candy--Thank You for Sharing, My Dearest Big Sister

[aflame4God]

Amen and thank you for your comments and passing this along!I really need to get to part two.THANKS FOR THE PERSONAL MESSAGE!!

[GodlyWorship]

Talk is cheap,anyone can say they are a christian but they have no desire to obey God at all.They praise Him with their lips but their hearts are far from Him.Matt 7:21 says it all!

[Yvonneschalom]

.....wonderful......

[feba2]

I must say that I am sad after watching this video... come, Lord Jesus!

[aflame4God]

The church in the USA is FULL of all kinds of man made methods and entertainment and amusements that grieve the Spirit of God.

[musicmusing]

How do you know the difference between good teaching and legalism?i'm asking honestly...

[aflame4God]

Man made rules that must be obeyed in order to be accepted by God is legalism,but obedience to New Testament commandments is an expression of our true love for God.Most churches have no problem with legalism but with carnality and rank worldiness.We must obey God and live holy.

[Matthew633Mom]

Worldliness has taken over most churches and no one seems to care and raise a voice of protest.

[asv822]

That was an interesting video! I liked it! Thanks and God Bless!!!

[Conquer2day]

Thanks for posting the video, I really enjoy Tozer. Such insights are so uncommon in churches these days, and sadly undesired. He was a great man of God.

God Bless!

[purplepixelations]

I liked the sermon when Tozer said you gotta get out of the car give Him the keys and get in the trunk.

Very few God fearing men and women today. Sad....very sad.

[aflame4God]

Great point.Very few do not even know who Tozer is....we need a army of men like him.

[skintightpotato]

...that part about the preacher's "greasy smile"...I actually laughed outloud, although it's actually really sad, and so true. Visions of used car salesmen (and of course Joel Osteen, and his glistening pearly whites) come to mind. It's terrible how the modern-day church has corrupted the Truth. Thanks for sending this video! It was great!

[Used2bBlue]

Cotton Candy salvation is the major cause of truth decay in the church today.

[brazilianlover08]

very good video

[brent696139]

AAAMEEEEEN BRO!

[bibliosca]

without repentance there is no remission for sin.Jesus will remove his Spirit from churches with unsound doctrine and no evangelism.see Rev. ch. 2 - 3

[aflame4God]

Your exactly right. The doctrine of repentence is ignored in most churches. You end up with alot of false converts. Thank you for your comment.

[jn829]

Awesome video. You nailed it right on. This is exactly what's wrong with our churches. I've been telling my congregation this for years but some still don't get it. I pray God will open their eyes. I'm gonna use some of your quotes in my next sermon. Please pray for me if you can. My name is P.K

[jeanetteaw]

Thanks for sending the vid. It is a blessed reminder of God's word to the believer.

[MatthewWSmith]

Very good video.  May God use it in many people's lives to glorify Himself as he sanctifies them. Post more!

[aflame4God]

ITCHING EARS! These so called christians will not seek pastors who seek the truth. But will seek those who conform to their own selfish and worldy desires. They prefer preachers who will entertain and not interfere with their unholy lives. They do not want to be convicted of their sins. Many churches are like going to a self-help seminar. Shocking.

[Terri3210]

Sadly today the scripturally wrong use that itching ears scripture to justify their belief.

Pray for wisdom and understanding.

[disciplediane]

Thankyou for posting. A much needed teaching today. 5***** Repentance must be preached and practised! Be blessed.....Diane.

[Terri3210]

Awesome word for these times!

God Bless!!! may we walk in the Lord Jesus Christ..

Our God is the same today as He was yesterday as He will be tomorrow.

God does not change to suit the times or menits Satan that gets modern.

Rev 21:6-7 God is Alpha & Omega, Beginning & End

[Heart2HeartWJ]

This video is right on target! The Church I was attending, well most of the Churches I've gone to, never really preached repentance, nine times out of ten it was always "God loves you, all you have to do is come to him" worded differently but the same message... However, this video was very insightful, thanks brother!

[repentandfaith]

A HUGE AMEN!

[KarensFaith]

Great video! You hit the nail right on the head with this one! I love Tozer, he was truly a man of God. We just moved to where we live now and I am being very picky about finding the right church. It pays to be that way anymore, I have children and I want them in a Godly, Word-preaching and teaching church and not one that's all fluff and stuff. Thanks for this video, it's awesome! Can't wait for the rest!

Grace and peace,

Karen

[milviewgal]

Without a doubt this is one of the very best video's you have done on the condition of the present day church. Praise be to God! I got goosebumps watching it and found myself praising God for His Goodness and Faithfulness to His children. Your comments could not have been any more accurate. The Holiness and Character of God are missing in most teachings of today. I pray that many will see this video and share it with their family and friends. Blessing to you for your hard work.

[Blaze25z]

Good video.. Thanks..

[weeweelegs]

we're to be light in a dark world, we're not to let the darkness in to our churches, good video.

[nayanamay]

that was awesum

we need this in our churches

repentance,holiness,sin,judgem­ent,hell!

thats why r churches r empty cuz the full real gospel is not being preached

[GoldenRetriverXX]

Im 15 yrs old. I went to a youth service at a church. They showed a worldy PG13 movie that had nothing 2 do with God. It was very violent and filled with profanity. We had snacks after the service. The youth pastor made a joke about having communion with doritos and pepsi. I was very suprised about the "pepsi" joke. It wasnt expected from a pastor. After that he was fired.

[aflame4God]

Many youth groups just need to be shut down. There is alot of jesting and foolishness. They dumb down the gospel and there is a lack of seriousness about the things of God. Not all youth groups but most of them.

[iheartjoshg]

I'm using my daughter's Channel to leave a comment. I give it five ***** stars. It's always refreshing to remember the purpose of going to church is to worship God and not for entertainment.