sparkhouse at Christianity 21 - final video

Wow. Such negative comments. I wonder how many of these people leaving negative comments actually attended or had access to more of this event. It's very easy to just be negative. Try remembering though that our relationship with God is not just about rules and institution. We have a real and vibrant relationship with God... That IS personal. It DOES involve me.

Sorry, but I am not at all assured. It is not enough to use the word "gospel," nor that there be some references drawn from the Bible. Secular motivational speakers do that. What is needed is a firm grasp of the biblical gospel message of redemption from sin through the finished work of Christ. It is preaching Christ crucified that will build His church, not any combination of silly Emergent fads. If there was truly an emphasis on this Gospel at Christianity 21, it does not show in this video.

These videos area a collection of a few individuals thoughts and ideas about how to bring Christ's message to the greater community in the midst of what is a widespread shrinking of Christian congregations. I encourage you to add your own specific thoughts and ideas on how to rekindle that passionate fire of Christ's love and sacrifice in the hearts of people in your community.

Christianity 21 was full of people sharing their stories of Gospel-centric ministry. I heard several scriptural references in the video. Tickle talked about the early church (which is described in Acts and most of the epistles)...Wes mentioned the Last Supper and washing the disciples feet...Julie talked about our need to love God (1st commandment). Be assured -- these people are real Christians who love the Bible, confess the Trinity, and are passionate about living out the Great Commission.

I just forced myself to listen through again, and one fellow did mention Jesus washing the feet of the disciples. No mention, however, of His saving work or gospel message.

Did I miss something, or was the Lord Jesus Christ never mentioned in this "brilliant conversation"This is what happens when self-important people fall in love with their own thoughts rather than submitting humbly to the Word of God.

talk... talk... talk... talk... talk... meanwhile in the real world of ministry people are actually serving not just talking about it, actually sharing the gospel, and actually living in community instead of complaining and insulting the church. I used to be really interested in this emergent stuff... now it is becoming boring.

Remember that the gospel (not the community) is the power of God unto salvation.

Do you hear me me me me?So in order to be good Christians we must go back to the work based system? These people need to read their Bibles.None of them said we have to preach the Gospel to save people from Hell.

Yawn. Let me know if they come up with anything more profound than catchphrases and buzzwords lazily ripped from the Thesaurus of the 2003 Upper-Middle-Class American Church.

Phylis Tickle needs to "converse" with a dentist.