I have had numerous Pentecostals tell me over the years that Baptists are fine people but that their churches are dead. I used to take issue with them when they said that to me by defending the truth for which we so tenaciously stand. I now believe that there may be some truth in what they are saying. I know that they are referring to a host of unscriptural practices (tongue speaking, Holy Ghost Baptism, slaying in the spirit, etc.) when they say we are dead. But, I believe that it goes further than that.
When the average church has a prayer and announcements, three songs, an offering, a 20 minute sermon and everyone rushes out the door to get to the restaurant before the Methodists, Presbyterians, and everyone else; and few show up on Sunday evening and prayer meeting and the worship time is 30 minutes of humdrum music and non participation by most of the congregation and the preaching does not stir the soul, you may be in a dead church.
If your church is alive and moving forward for Christ people can't wait to get there because they are wondering who will be saved next, or who will be getting right with God, or who will be bringing who to church for the first time. You will notice that people will come early and leave later because they love to fellowship and want to meet new folks.
David
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To answer the question... NO! Amen to the message!
Define humdrum.
humdrum (websters) lacking variety; dull; monotonous; boring.
what about music is "lacking variety; dull; monotonous; boring"?
Humdrum is humdrum brother. What are you wanting to say. Please be specific so that I can answer your question.
Music that is humdrum could be anything you might prefer. Whether it is traditional or contemporary, makes no difference. Just like preaching styles. Some will bore you to death others will stir your soul.
David
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