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Jesus yelled when he was rebuking others (not his followers). God is a God of order, but He does also say He would rather we be hot or cold not lukewarm...so, there is that. Yelling is not a fruit of the Spirit but occasionally yelling out of passion is ok; it should be directed toward sin. We should hate sin as God hates sin, with a passion. Some preachers preach the whole sermon yelling, I think this approach is much like vain repetition of words--simply for affect--it quenches the Holy Spirit and is ungodly.
I guess the question would be, should it be the volume that wakes 'em up OR the Truth?
If the former, they will eventually fall back into their slumber.
I referred to Johnathan Edwards earlier, who allegedly monotonously read his sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' and as a result a great revival (1st Great Awakening) ensued.
If the former, they will eventually fall back into their slumber.
I referred to Johnathan Edwards earlier, who allegedly monotonously read his sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' and as a result a great revival (1st Great Awakening) ensued.
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I think you have to remember that most preachers did not go from seminary to the pulpit and that only a tiny fraction of our time is actually spent in front of a microphone. During our schooling and after most of the time we are giving sermons ans lessons only by the power of our voices. Those with small voices tend to stand in the middle and turn as they speak. Those with much more powerful instruments tend to stand in front of a group.
When you listen to a loud preacher take note of the words he used and how he speaks them. Certain words to to fall flat even when yelled but change the way in which they are said and suddenly they carry a long distance. Most of what you in the congregation are experiencing is an ingrained habit that has been trained in. Most of the time, a preacher can tone it down but when the Holy Spirit is speaking we often lose control of our equipment so caught up are we.
That said, before you sit in church and let the power of your pastor's voice overtake you, stop my a hardware store and get some earplugs. I prefer the yellow squishy ones. I simply set them in across the opening of the ear rather than inserting them and it lowers the volume a bit but not so much that I can't hear the person singing next to me. (judge for yourself if that is good or bad)
In Christ,
Bishop SEH
When you listen to a loud preacher take note of the words he used and how he speaks them. Certain words to to fall flat even when yelled but change the way in which they are said and suddenly they carry a long distance. Most of what you in the congregation are experiencing is an ingrained habit that has been trained in. Most of the time, a preacher can tone it down but when the Holy Spirit is speaking we often lose control of our equipment so caught up are we.
That said, before you sit in church and let the power of your pastor's voice overtake you, stop my a hardware store and get some earplugs. I prefer the yellow squishy ones. I simply set them in across the opening of the ear rather than inserting them and it lowers the volume a bit but not so much that I can't hear the person singing next to me. (judge for yourself if that is good or bad)
In Christ,
Bishop SEH
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I know Jesus is our example, but i sometimes think people take this idea too far. Jesus didn't shout when he taught, so neither should we? Come on. Some people are just loud and excitable. Jesus may not have been that way, but that doesn't make it wrong or bad if someone else is.
And i'm sure some people do it on purpose, just to copy others. But we don't know why someone does it. If you don't like it, fine, i'm not a fan of it myself, but if that's how someone naturally is, or chooses to be, what do i care? I'll just go somewhere else and not worry about it.
And i'm sure some people do it on purpose, just to copy others. But we don't know why someone does it. If you don't like it, fine, i'm not a fan of it myself, but if that's how someone naturally is, or chooses to be, what do i care? I'll just go somewhere else and not worry about it.
J
ahhh..... I think when the SPIRIT gets a-hold of the preacher he will sometimes yell. THAT doesn't bother me. the occasional yell, grab your attention, getting excited with what GOD has shared with the preacher to give to GOD's people. BUT WHEN ALL THEY DO IS YELL CONTINUOUSLY IT GETS A LITTLE ANNOYING. ALMOST WANT TO STOP YOUR EARS UP WITH A COTTON BALL, OR A TENNIS BALL. DOES MY CAPS BOTHER ANY BODY????? lol.
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There's a guy on TV that I like not big into tv stuff but he always seems to get me engaged forgot his name Bishop something... Oh well need sleepy....
God Bless
Ps He's a yeller sometimes I'm worried he'll have a stroke I tell my tv to calm it down a bit but it doesn't get through need to work on more interactive tv....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
God Bless
Ps He's a yeller sometimes I'm worried he'll have a stroke I tell my tv to calm it down a bit but it doesn't get through need to work on more interactive tv....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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richie_2uk : Preaching loudly can be a legitimate way to preach the gospel. Your speaking with authority, with, passion, vehemence & conviction. It is a form of expression, not just what you say, but how you say it. The question we need to ask is: Is it genuine? Or just theatrics? A person certainly is at liberty to preach loudly. Are they being inspired by God to do so? I think they can be. Sometimes it's a genuine part of the preachers personality. Just like some preachers or teachers are more mild mannered, or soft spoken.
Teachers are a little different then preachers or perhaps I should say teaching is different than preaching. I once heard a minister say to teach is to explain, to preach is to proclaim. When explaining something it would seem more likely that one would be more unemotional, calm, & clear generating an atmosphere that would more enable the hearers to engage their minds. But preaching or proclaiming can be something meant to stir the heart. Preaching is more of a prophetic office. The speakers are speaking under inspiration from God many times. God sometimes wants to set a fire under people. They need it. Things need to be expressed with passion & extraordinary conviction.
Here's what I do. Anytime I'm listening to a minister I adopt a posture of receiving. I hold my hands palms up maybe just very discretely in my lap, other times I'll be more open & raise my hands to one degree or another. As I do this I pray to my self Father enable me to receive what ever it is you would bring to me thru this man & in like manner enable me to discern error or deception, knowing or unknowing.
Usually When I do this it enables me to receive something I wouldn't have other wise received. I'm saying "God I'm going to trust in you with all of my heart & lean not to my own understanding" Don't let personal preferences stop you from hearing a speaker. You've heard of those with itching ears?
Many Blessings <> Johnny
Teachers are a little different then preachers or perhaps I should say teaching is different than preaching. I once heard a minister say to teach is to explain, to preach is to proclaim. When explaining something it would seem more likely that one would be more unemotional, calm, & clear generating an atmosphere that would more enable the hearers to engage their minds. But preaching or proclaiming can be something meant to stir the heart. Preaching is more of a prophetic office. The speakers are speaking under inspiration from God many times. God sometimes wants to set a fire under people. They need it. Things need to be expressed with passion & extraordinary conviction.
Here's what I do. Anytime I'm listening to a minister I adopt a posture of receiving. I hold my hands palms up maybe just very discretely in my lap, other times I'll be more open & raise my hands to one degree or another. As I do this I pray to my self Father enable me to receive what ever it is you would bring to me thru this man & in like manner enable me to discern error or deception, knowing or unknowing.
Usually When I do this it enables me to receive something I wouldn't have other wise received. I'm saying "God I'm going to trust in you with all of my heart & lean not to my own understanding" Don't let personal preferences stop you from hearing a speaker. You've heard of those with itching ears?
Many Blessings <> Johnny
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