How can you minister to people through hardcore christian music when they can't understand what u r screaming?
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If you want to get a message out, why would you want to limit the number of people who hear the message? Different people like different kinds of music. I would never listen to slow gospel music not because of the message but because of the style. I have heard some Christian rock bands and they have some good songs. I'm sure there are many other people who, like me, would only listen to songs with "Christian" messages if the music sounds good to them. By having "Hardcore Christian music" more people can be exposed to the same message, and they will be exposed to it in a way they will listen to.\n\nPeople who listen to hardcore music are generally quite capable of understanding what the words are.
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Just act as yourself.  No need to preach to them unless they ask.  Live by the word of God, and by the example of Jesus and they might ask why you live the way you do.
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you can tell htem but that will just make them want to listen to it more. so Just try monitoring wat he listens to. and not all rap is bad, some of it is really quite deep and heart felt.
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open up and listen. You have to understand yourself to understand others. Sometimes none of us make sense.
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Worship is not a 'church event', it is a way of life.  "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth".\n\nI would suggest that you begin in prayer and searching the scriptures diligently until you KNOW how God would have you worship Him with your LIFE, and if He calls or allows you to be involved in a music ministry that leads worship, He will equip you appropriately.\n\nI am a vocalist, with no 'formal' training, yet God has blessed my life of worship with many opportunities to minister to others in music, prayerfully leading them to a heart of worship.  This didn't happen until I (as a believer) truly understood what it means to worship the Lord with my life.
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well, thumping Bibles just ain't having the effects it used to have ... at least not in more educated countries.  in 3rd world countries where folks are lucky to find food let alone be able to read Bible thumping still works well enough, especially if a bowl of mush is offered along with the sermon. \n\none can often detect the frustration in some Bible thumpers.  oh how they must long for the good old days when all ya needed  was a Bible and a big mouth to have authority, all ya needed to do was to point at someone and cry "heathen" and that person would be ostracized from polite society.  nowadays heathens are proudly heathen and witches have a government recognized tax exempt religion.  oh how that must rankle those folks for whom preaching the Bible is their only source of self respect and power pretense.
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Surely they can. If you remember, God said that he will use all things to bring people to him. For instance, one of my favorite bands is a Christian heavy-metal band. They write uplifting lyrics and have a great style, but to call their music non-christian just because you don't like the style is, I'm sorry to say, close-minded. One of the glories of God is that he speaks personally to all of us, and what brings you closer to him (traditional music) might not work for me, but what works for me (rock music) doesn't work for you... it just simply means we have different music tastes but not that whatever we listen to isn't true Christian music. God made all the world and all the people in it, and he made everyone different from one another. Why would He have done this if He wanted everyone to worship Him in the exact same way with the same music? We all find God in our own way, and I'm glad there is such a diversity of music out there to honor Him (isn't He the source of ALL inspiration anyway? including all forms of music?). You don't have to like it, but don't put God in a box and say only this or that is pleasing to Him... open your mind and your heart towards others, and see that God uses all things for His good.
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I'm the screamer in my band and i personally just practiced a lot with diffrent songs from bands i like and i tried screaming along to it and after a while you just pick up on it but im still working on my scream.
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they are awesome. But i'm not going to tell you that. Why don't you listen for yourself. You don't need people to tell you what you should tihnk. Jeezzzzzz people these days are helpless. Ok i'll break this down for you. Alright first you buy a cd. Then you put it in the cd player. Listen to the songs. Then this is the hard part. Say "i like it" or "i don't like it"
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you should turn the lights down low, light some candles, turn on some good worship music and really worship the Lord... it is awesome... tell Him everything... and of course listen too.
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This was a little hard to follow, though I think I understand what is going on. There is obviously some bitterness going on; otherwise they wouldn't feel the need to insult this person. Show them I Corinthians 13, where it gives the characteristics of Christian love. And Philippians 4, where it speaks of thinking on "whatever is true, pure, right..." You shouldn't have to say much, the Holy Spirit will. Much prayer for wisdom on your part is necessary. James 1:8 says if we ask for wisdom, God will give it to us. Lastly, don't accuse them. Just tell them kindly that you felt that it may not be loving of them to do these things. Hope it goes well!
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The issue about music is a couple of days sermon on its own so im gonna try and condense it into a few words. please bear with me.Music is not just music. its about the spirit behind music.Whatever music u listen to the spirit of the person where the music originated from follows the music wherever it goes(see Davids example from the Bible 1 Samuel 16: the spirit departed from Saul because David had the Spirit of God within him which he played through the harp into Saul causing the evil spirit in Saul to leave since darkness and light cannot mix).So listening to music can open u up to spirit(s) that it is carrying.\n Also music is a form of worship to God and we all know how the devil tries to copy or at least pervert everything God does because the devil wants to be God. The devil was originally an angel of music til pride set in and then he was kicked out of heaven.(a word of advice stay away from pride dont praise yourself coz once u do u tend to lose focus on the fact that God gave u ALL you are) The devil didnt lose the gifts or talents he was created with so he uses those things to pervert  whatever he can. Now the devil knows that Christians still like entertainment and the devil intends to be worshipped whatever way he can so he cunningly infiltrated the music industry and will make you believe that anything goes as long as it has good lyrics. See i dont know where rap started from but i know half the time u cant hear what their singing anyway so they could say good stuff run thru bad stuff and youd neva know. The Bible says we should abstain from all appearance from evil(1 thessalonians 5:22).Rap appears evil- its hard to tell Christian rap from  secular rap if the two are just similar then shouldnt we stay away anyway. I definitely know about hip hop that it is a no no coz u will find that the form of music was started by people who claimed there was no God and that the black man was God. The spirit that started the music still hasnt left the music.It has just modified itself so it could appeal to more people. the devil will deceive u any way he can so dont think just because the lyrics sound right then all is well. Disclaimer i am not saying all the people writing Christian rap, hiphop, rock or whatever other kinds of music are not right i am saying the spirit behind the music isnt right.\n\n whether u know the truth or not the truth stil remains the truth. i hope this truth will set someone free. u dont have to take my word for this music thing. Go to God and ask that the Holy Spirit will tell you Himself more about this music issue.When Jesus was going to the Father after His ressurrection He promised to send us the Holy spirit to be our helper.(John 14:25-27) If u ask that He helps you , u will find that anytime whatever music is played your spirit man within will either be disturbed or be at peace. Also ask for the gift of discernment(1 Corinthians 12:9-11) that u may grow in this respect and live to please our Father in heaven. Take care y'all and may God bless you. with love. P
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Allow them to finish their prayer, bow your head and give thanks in whatever way you see fit to whom ever you see fit.  \n\nRespect their freedom of religion and they'll respect yours.  \n\nGive God a try!  Jesus loves you and so do I!\n\nDo I sound like a Bible beater??? ;-)
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I agree. Pastors don't do that in our church, though.  It's about the message; not how a pastor looks or sounds.  Too many make sounds to get the congregation going, but the message gets lost.  Back in the day, James Brown had a jam called, "Talkin' loud...but/and sayin' nothin'"; people would say, "He really preached today!" When they're asked about the actual sermon, the answer is "I don't know, but he really preached today!" "We had church!"\nPeople do things b/c others do them; did them.  They've been informally...maybe even formally taught to do this.  It is annoying...so is saying the Holy Spirit moves through you through the music...and when the music immediately stops...so do you.   Hmmmmmmmmm!  I wonder...\nThere's a difference between singing and screaming.\nI guess these days, I'll b accused of judging. I came from an era of questioning and discerning.  Oh,well, focus on God and His message.
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It does not matter whether they can understand or not. It is hurting the person doing the teasing. It's very bad for the soul because you set yourself above the target. This is a form of pride. When you were first disgusted with the film, that was your conscience talking. When you started to compromise the "voice" inside, it stopped. This is what the Bible terms "searing your conscience with a hot iron". Not to that extreme, but more and more steps will make that "voice" inside you grow dim.
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it is said in Deuteronomy that when we keep still, we'll here God's voice. often it is the chaos and clamour of the outside world that we hear and distracts, really annoying. as you are asking, you're seeking something spiritual. maybe stopping at a moment, reflect and open your heart. inviet GOd to talk to you. i'm sure He wont ignore you. just listen. stay out of the noisy world. be in silence with God, He'll speak to you..
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Don't worry about it.  Lots of folks are rude these days.  Email me about a pastor I know; wow have I got stories to tell.