In the process of trying to find a church I've had the principle of simple obedience reinforced. Last Sunday I visited a local Baptist church and it was as stereotypically Baptist I almost laughed out loud a few times during the service. All suits and no emotion, I could guess every word coming next from my Baptist playbook for a good service. To their credit the people were very friendly and the message was definitely more scripturally solid than the large box church I visited that had awesome worship and could provide not only a college/career ministry, but also a young singles as well as a young professionals group. I didn't really think I would be much more impressed with First Baptist but wanted to give it a try out of respect for my father's wishes as well as the fact that a majority of men I have respected and learned from throughout life (and want to continue to surround myself with) have been active in the Baptist church.
I don't think I have ever felt as instantly comfortable in the setting of a church. It was just like goldie lox and the three bears, a great balance of worship style that I feel free in. (I know praise and worship isn't about myself and how I feel b/r about praising and worshiping Him, but a style that I feel comfortable in is much more conducive to me doing that) The message was topical and easy to apply but was pulled directly from scripture and more than just "good words to live by" It looked at the simple obedience of the disciples in John 21, and afterward I realized that through simple obedience to honoring your father/mother I think I may have found a church I feel in place, where I can grow and be put to work for His purpose. I'm pretty excited.
an audio copy of the sermon will probably be at the following link in a couple of days:
http://www.fbcfortcollins.org/index.cfm/pageid/575
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