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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from swathdiver in Are Rock and Country/Western music wrong?   
    I hope you're not take that fountain as a literal fountain. Anyways this would be another topic if you wish to answer and talk about hymns that are not "Theologically" correct
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from Disciple.Luke in Which hymns do you believe contain bad theology   
    I'm not necessarily disagreeing with with bad theology in some hymns, but I do think we sometimes take liberty in assuming what the author of the Hymn was thinking. I only got to the first song so far and he/she mentions this for the song He Lives...
    Yes, I know the Bible tells me He lives, and the Bible also says He dwells within me.
    Eph 3:17 "17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,"
    I've always took that as the author of that song was using Scripture to say that He dwells in our hearts. 
    I wouldn't say it's theologically wrong as Scripture will back up what the song is saying, but I do think more can be added to the song.  Of course this not Scripture so it pretty much is opinion based.
    Shallow yes, bad theology...I'm not so sure
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from SureWord in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    I'm not anti-vax (we researched each vaccine before we gave to our kids and some vaccines we did not allow them to get, they don't need 80 by the time they are 8). I am against government over-control.  Our government ignores the thousand of illegal immigrants crossing without checking for covid, but demand American citizens get it? The vaccine is not pushed for your safety, it is pushed with your vote. 
    I know @Bouncing Bill will disagree and I have 0 problem with that. After all, I'm dumb ?
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from SureWord in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    Our present and previous  administration has failed us with the vaccine. They turned the vaccine into a political agenda and Biden lied about the vaccine just the other day in the CNN town hall meeting (not the part where he rambles about the men on the moon and aliens), and his administrations has not been transparent about the vaccine. It's all been about votes. Sad!!!
    Thus the hesitancy. I honesty believe this would be different about the vaccine if our politicians told the truth from the beginning. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in I'm impressed with Pastor John Wilkerson's memory   
    Two years ago I was at a conference and Pastor Wilkerson of First Baptist church in Hammond, IN was there and to make a long story short we ended up talking and praying together for about 20 minutes. 
    Fast forward to last month where our paths crossed again. He mentioned hello preacher, didn't I pray with you under the tent a couple years ago. How's your church Highpoint in Connecticut doing?
    Here I can't even remember what I had for breakfast or my kids names, but Pastor Wilkerson who pastors a very large church remembers almost every detail about our conversation. Why can't I do that? lol
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    I stopped watching after he rambled something about men on the moon and aliens.  Maybe he wants aliens to wear masks? Nah, they'll just come through Mexico with $100 worth of stuff from the hardware store to get over the wall. lol
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    Pastor Matt reacted to 1Timothy115 in Pastor Conferences and Meetings   
    You might hook up with Dan Bell Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist in Browns Mills, New Jersey. 
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Pastor Scott Markle in Do any of you use Bible tracts when you are witnessing? If so, which ones? Why?   
    Brother Matt & Brother Tony, are you interested in receiving a sample copy of the booklet?  If so, let me know your mailing address through private message.  Sample copy would be sent with no cost to you.
     
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    Pastor Matt reacted to BrotherTony in Pastor Conferences and Meetings   
    I used to, though I have never been anything other than a "pulpit filler" for churches who have lost their pastors. That was when we lived in Illinois and in Georgia. I haven't attended one in over 25 years. 
    I hope you have a refreshing time at the Pastors Conference you're going to attend. All pastors need and deserve a time of fellowshp and refreshing! 
    Blessings.
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Brother Lance in Asking for Prayers for healing next appointment Cleveland Clinic.   
    Hi My fellow Brothers and sisters in Christ. First I apologize my writing is not so great anymore. After years it has declined as my health. I have Lupus mixed connective tissue disease rumitoid arthritis severe Reynolds phenomenon fibromyalgia and emphysema as well mild heart issue. I'm 39 years old my health problems started at the age of 24. It has been a great impact on my life but by Gods good grace I'm here still writing today Amen! But over the last 6 months or so I have felt bad to worse. So many of the things I was still able to do slowly going away and becoming more difficult. I have 4 children at home 2 girls as well 2 boys and a great wife that stays by my side best she can. We attended grace Baptist Church here in Ohio as often as possible Wednesday nights for a hour service as well sundays from 10 until noon lunch at noon until 1. Then more preaching until 2. Are Church is a small country Church but the members we have are so loving and caring. As well my Pastor definitely Blessed to attend each service my health allows me to in The Lords House for worship and fellowship. I'm fully disabled and have been since my illness started and my wife required stay home by government help me through my hard days. Makes everything really hard on the family but Gods good grace we make it. I'm here again new to internet asking if you all please keep me In your Prayers with my appointments coming up as well my health declining now for doctors wisdom and most of all Gods healing hand to help me get better. Pray for my family The Lord help them as well through all of this. Please pray for a fellow Pastor and brother and sister in Christ they moved from Ohio to Texas after retirement a year ago now she is battling cancer really bad and in late 70.s early 80.s. As well my Aunt Karen in Arizona battling cancer the second time this time much worse as well a Baptist and sister in Christ. And another very loving aunt Hilda Baptist and sister in Christ going through serious health problems.  All of us need Prayers from all. Thank you everyone. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from swathdiver in Who defines 'false religion'?   
    Who defines 'false religion'?

    Pretty clear to me!!!
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    Pastor Matt reacted to 1Timothy115 in Government Increases Freedom Suppression   
    Great answer! Yes freedoms are given by God. God uses governments at His discretion to defend those freedom. For a government to do nothing when laws are violated is the same as condoning the illegal activity and threatens the freedom of the people of that nation. Government here in the states is doing nothing on multiple fronts. I won't take advantage of the current administrations lack of mental prowess to act on behalf of their own citizenry, others have aided and abetted them (i.e. Clinton, Obama, G.W. Bush). I pray for their salvation instead. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Who defines 'false religion'?   
    I'll echo what @DaChaser said. Doctrine is directly from the Bible, anything contrary to that is false. With that being said, God defines it.
    I'm not sure the intent of the original question. ?
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    I feel left out, BB didn't respond to my post. 

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    Pastor Matt reacted to John Young in Article on the "Post Pandemic" Church: Hybrid vs. In Person   
    While churches should never try to make an "online virtual church" (not a real church) they also shouldn't exclude any type of media because the great commission compels us to use all mediums to reach the world for Christ. To exclude TV radio, tracts news papers, online video, or audio podcast, etc. just to protest a part of the modern world would be a mistake. In the world but not of the world includes being salt and light online as well as at the door step.
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    You 120% missed the whole point I was making because you keep assuming what my intent is or it's because I'm a dumb poster, I'll try to increase my skills. lol
    Please re-read. You replied to me about the effectiveness of the vaccine and that was not anything near what I referring to. I don't know how we can have a conversation when your answers are nothing to do with the question. 
    My point is when the answer to the effectiveness of the vaccines has to do with aliens and men on the moon, then you don't have an answer and it confuses people to the point of not trusting authorities.
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    I'm not anti-vax (we researched each vaccine before we gave to our kids and some vaccines we did not allow them to get, they don't need 80 by the time they are 8). I am against government over-control.  Our government ignores the thousand of illegal immigrants crossing without checking for covid, but demand American citizens get it? The vaccine is not pushed for your safety, it is pushed with your vote. 
    I know @Bouncing Bill will disagree and I have 0 problem with that. After all, I'm dumb ?
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    Our present and previous  administration has failed us with the vaccine. They turned the vaccine into a political agenda and Biden lied about the vaccine just the other day in the CNN town hall meeting (not the part where he rambles about the men on the moon and aliens), and his administrations has not been transparent about the vaccine. It's all been about votes. Sad!!!
    Thus the hesitancy. I honesty believe this would be different about the vaccine if our politicians told the truth from the beginning. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from John Young in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    I'm not anti-vax (we researched each vaccine before we gave to our kids and some vaccines we did not allow them to get, they don't need 80 by the time they are 8). I am against government over-control.  Our government ignores the thousand of illegal immigrants crossing without checking for covid, but demand American citizens get it? The vaccine is not pushed for your safety, it is pushed with your vote. 
    I know @Bouncing Bill will disagree and I have 0 problem with that. After all, I'm dumb ?
  20. I Agree
    Pastor Matt got a reaction from John Young in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    Our present and previous  administration has failed us with the vaccine. They turned the vaccine into a political agenda and Biden lied about the vaccine just the other day in the CNN town hall meeting (not the part where he rambles about the men on the moon and aliens), and his administrations has not been transparent about the vaccine. It's all been about votes. Sad!!!
    Thus the hesitancy. I honesty believe this would be different about the vaccine if our politicians told the truth from the beginning. 
  21. I Agree
    Pastor Matt got a reaction from wretched in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    Our present and previous  administration has failed us with the vaccine. They turned the vaccine into a political agenda and Biden lied about the vaccine just the other day in the CNN town hall meeting (not the part where he rambles about the men on the moon and aliens), and his administrations has not been transparent about the vaccine. It's all been about votes. Sad!!!
    Thus the hesitancy. I honesty believe this would be different about the vaccine if our politicians told the truth from the beginning. 
  22. I Agree
    Pastor Matt reacted to John Young in Covid Thread (Covid topics are merged in here)   
    I could ask the same for government officials who think they can intrude on individual liberty. Sure I think everyone should get the vaccine who are advised by there doctor and those who don't can bare the responsibility for their own health and the ability or inability to receive care based on what is available but the government should not be allowed to force vacine upon them.
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in Government Increases Freedom Suppression   
    It amazes me how many people think that the government is the one that gives us freedom. Freedom comes from our creator. If anyone feels that we have not lost any freedom, then they themselves are enslaved to the government. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in Government Increases Freedom Suppression   
    Huh? Makes no sense. You always had the freedom to stay in the cottage. To now say you have the freedom to read and write is a lie because you always had that freedom as that was always your choice to be in or out of the cottage. Sounds a lot like what Hitler did to gain control. 
    To now call staying in freedom is a lie because you always had that freedom to travel or stay home. That's the mentality I see in dictator leaderships
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in Government Increases Freedom Suppression   
    Spoken like a true dictator 
     
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