TheGloryLand

Thank you, I started this website many years ago. Hopefully, it has been a blessing to many, that was my goal. 😇 I am not a mean or negative person. 

I don’t know Dr. Roberts or ever listen to him preach, but I personally stay away from all mega churches. Many of those mega churches preachers are too involved in politics and they earn way too much money. How much is too much? let’s say that person can pay their house off, with what they earn in one year. I’m talking about a big house. What amazes me is that Christians say they deserve it, the blind following the blind. Sorry for changing the subject a bit.

TGL, even in the smaller chuches there are many hunters. If I'm not mistaken about 40 percent of the men are hunters and over 30 percent of the women. 

There are some preacher-armed. They will protect their flock if they have to. During prayer, there’s always someone with their eyes wide open.

There are differences between coffee and water...coffee is hot and can scald if someone is not careful and  spills it on someone. Drinking-temp water is not/would not.  Coffee stains if spilled, water does not. Coffee stinks as it sits and dries if not thoroughly cleaned up. Water does not. As I mentioned earlier, coffee will also mold. Water will not. (now, granted, if someone is on the ball and thoroughly cleans the spill, there are not real problems...but when the church cleaner isn't thorough, or when a spill is not mentioned, problems come).
Aside from that, coffee is also a beverage that many folks enjoy while chatting with friends. No problem with that. But we have experienced the casual attitude that takes over when everyone's holding a cup of coffee (in some cases it was tea and hot chocolate - you can't say no to those if you say yes to coffee).  Anyone who is familiar with human nature knows that an irreverent attitude during worship service is a heart issue. That's not even my point...my point is if the pastor KNOWS that something is going to encourage a casual atmosphere and allows it, that pastor is guilty of encouraging what will likely lead to an irreverent - and then worldly - atmosphere, and heart issues amongst those who are irreverent. If you haven't experienced a church that is actually irreverent due to casual atmosphere, it's not uplifting at all.
Again, each church has to make its own decision. But I have to disagree that church is a  "private social club." God's church is not a club, social or otherwise, and shouldn't be treated as such. It is the called out assembly of believers joining together to worship a Holy God. Fellowshipping at church does not equate to the club atmosphere. True Christian fellowship far surpasses that of any social club. IMO.  (That does not mean churches that allow coffee during the morning service are sinning, FWIW.)
I don't think anyone is going to be able to point to scripture that forbids coffee during the worship service. But there are many principles regarding behavior in the House of God that might give folks pause.

There's nothing inherently wrong with drinking coffee or other beverages at church, but if there are clear rules about eating or drinking in certain areas during certain times, it would be respectful to follow those rules. My church doesn't have such rules, but when I attend churches that do, I follow them. 

Are there any good liberal Baptist churches out there that I can visit?

It is likely their tithes went up in smoke. ?‍?️

Having a strong relationship with police doesn't mean a thing. I'm sure that school in Uvalde, TX had one.
I conceal carry but I don't advertise about it. I'm sure there are other men in church who do also.

It can toast 500 marshmallows at one time, cool. ??

That’s funny… I thought God decided that. 

Glad to hear it. And I hope you have a great day, TGL.
 

You guys should stop complaining all the time. It’s okay to say, I don’t agree you TGL. GIF are funny, relax my friends. 

He is a true Christian, he supports gay marriages. He supports abortions. He supports all liberal movements, the LGBTQ Love him, Vote for him again. If you are a Christian liberal. Come on man…
 

These stupid GIF animations take up band width, someone has to pay for it...Pastor Matt.
This is a message board, people message on a message board, there is no need for endless animations.

The J6 commission is a sham run by a RINO who should actually come out of her closet as a Democrat. She has little in common with the "old Republican" party. The only sad day for America is her wanting to help the Dems to destroy a man who would do a lot more for America than the marionette who is in office now. 
The number of views, especially being dragged out over a period of two years, doesn't equate to positivity. Many who have viewed are "looky-lous" who are looking for negative reasons. 

I can promise you, this Christian voter will not be voting for anyone in the party which supports gun control, communism, sodomite marriage, sex changes, recreational drugs, or murdering babies; and we all know which party that is.

I don’t know Dr. Roberts or ever listen to him preach, but I personally stay away from all mega churches. Many of those mega churches preachers are too involved in politics and they earn way too much money. How much is too much? let’s say that person can pay their house off, with what they earn in one year. I’m talking about a big house. What amazes me is that Christians say they deserve it, the blind following the blind. Sorry for changing the subject a bit.

Not writing about Mr. Locke, but I thought that the statement you made about what preachers need to focus on needed a response.
My response is that this is not what preachers need to focus on; their focus needs to be on feeding their flock, that is their marching orders. 
John 21:15-17 (KJV) So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
This does not preclude preachers from winning souls for Christ, it is just not to be their main focus.

On the other side you have those that read the King James Bible all the time, but also they read a lost man made books, and they follow it. Like the lost Jehovah witness. Be carful not to become a fanatic of false teachings. I read the KJB in English and the Reina Valera Bible en Español for I am Spanish.  

Flipper Part 2 or Free Willy Son
 

Words are vehicles to convey thought; never more important than when we deal with Scripture. Regarding the last post that Bro. Scott made; the Scripture  says what it says; nothing more and certainly nothing less.
Any disagreement with what it says must be taken up with the author of the Scripture.

Liberals are soon to be in charge, thanks to all the christians that voted for the new liberal democrats. Many simply just hated Trump, forgetting everything what Trump did for the christians, and Israel. What comes to my mine is, when the children of God, demanded a King in the Old Testament. You want a liberal king or queen? A king or queen you shall receive, and all what comes with it.  ?
 
 

And the baby grew up to be a scuba diver?