Holy Mountain
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AKA We just low-key Can't announce it (can't announce) With the …
Asaad Gimme the cue (One spliff a day ah keep the evil…
Atlantic Thrills she walk in with the light on a dullness in…
Black Radio I ain't calling it my road To seek all the sacred…
Christopher Amott Brighter than a sunrise Deeper than the sea A shelter in t…
DJ Khaled Gimme the cue (One spliff a day ah keep di evil…
Elder Otis Jones Come to Calvary's holy mountain, Sinners, ruined by the Fall…
Gallagher Noel High Flying Birds Dance dance, if you do that dance I'm gonna let you…
Idle Cure Holy Mountain Have you ever been up to the mountain Have…

John Van Deusen Please lead me to your holy mountain, God I long to…
JW Francis Today's the day that we gotta get started On all the…
Midnite What the clock represent yeah as time get dread When the…
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Dance dance, if you do that dance I'm gonna let you…
Rotting Christ Holy mountain, brave mountain Mystic mountain, I'm free Mist…
Senses Fail Let go! Choose the passion you awoke in me The fire alive,…
Senses Fail (USA) Let go! Choose the passion you awoke in me The fire aliv…
Sleep Slumber killed by rays of the new red sun arising Dreamer…
Sleep (rock) Slumber killed by rays of the new red sun arising Dreamer…
Spiral Guru Holy holy mountain I can hear the others voices. Holy holy m…
The Cult I fell in love With your face Take down the walls Of this…
Tyler Kamen Verse 1 Love we share in the same sun, I wouldn't say…

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Sweet Surrender In my weakness You are strong You hold my hand and…

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The Introvert Gospel Music

3y↑2K

"I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church."
- Charles Spurgeon

Ty Hartz Music

3y↑48

Charles Spurgeon! We need more of his preachings.

cassie

3y↑12

Truth.

Tessa Logan

3y↑8

Perfect

MissJ

3y↑7

💯

Katerina Ad Victoriam ☦

3y↑31

Amen! Spurgeon is a wise teacher more need to read/listen to. Not these celebrity/worldly men who don't even preach the gospel but "feel good" sermons more akin to a motivational seminar or secular concert.

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Kelson Marques

3y↑725

“ as a Pastor you don’t represent what you think you represent what the bible says” 👏🏻

developer36able

3y↑85

It's unfortunate that he said "unfortunately" though before he said that. It's saddening to hear a Christian finding it unfortunate to represent Christ!

Steven Monson

3y↑48

@developer36able My thought exactly - how is it 'unfortunate' to represent Jesus?

Generation4_God

3y↑19

I’m genuinely curious how it’s unfortunate

Tinky Tonka

3y↑42

If a pastor does not represent what they think, and their thinking is not in line with the Bible and the very words of God....I think he has lost his way. If the Word of God is not the MOST important thing guiding you then there is a real problem internally with what Brian Houston believes because it isn't the Bible.

JeanV

3y↑2

@Steven Monson agree!

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Berice Frederick

3y↑86

One thing that we all MUST remember, is that none of us are perfect and without sin. My heart goes out to both the victims and the ones behind the victimisation. God both heals wounds AND forgives the darkest of sins. And let us all remember that though one of the body might fall and make a most hurtful mistake, the message of the cross does not change. Love. These young women need our prayers and love, and the ones who have caused this hurt also need our prayer and love. God bless you all.

Merritta Scott

2y↑6

If Brian knew nothing, he'd be innocent. But Brian is the problem himself. He also brought in savory characters he knew weren't legitimate Christians.

Priscilla Devi

@Merritta Scott Brian is a brilliant Pastor. Hard working. I respect him so much. Keep your comments to yourself if they are negative please. Get closer to God 🙏

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Nthabi

2y↑22

Every time I went to Hillsong(South Africa) I always left feeling peace, hopeful & my faith restored. May God continue work & touch lives through this ministry❤

Jake Simp

2y↑11

Keep deceiving yourself. They probably are telling people like you what you want to hear. Thats why so many of you are blindly following their nonsense

Marie Hiemstra

2y↑5

I went to Hillsong church in The Cape (SA) once , never heard of Hillsong before that, I had the opposite feeling leaving that church😒.. gutfeeling was NO!!...

Chick Bowdrie

2y↑2

But did it change your life? Did it cause you to sincerely follow Christ more or did you just feel good?

Erik

2y↑4

It's because they use emotions instead of teaching what the bible actually says. In some good churches you leave so convicted that you do not walk out feeling good.

Helle Post

@Jake Simp George Carlin 😉

Dallis Kay

3y↑49

well said: "as a Pastor you don’t represent what you think you represent what the bible says"

Patty Robarbe

That was a wise answer

Veedubayou

2y↑9

Need to realize what Hillsong did for people around the world that has been forgotten because of these scandals . Thank God for the goodness of things come into your life . Hillsong inspired me and I will never forget that

Human Person

2y↑3

So just ignore the real people who have been hurt, victimized, and silenced in all this?

Veedubayou

2y↑2

Ephesians 4:31-32 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Mark C

@Human Person he's not saying to forget that. He's simply saying not to forget the good deeds they did. They still need to be held accountable for their wrongs, but they did do a lot of good for people around the world. That's all he's saying and I agree.

Inarcidye Astrail

48w

Well , I'm glad some good came out of it , cause i was wondering did any positive come out of this church . I'm glad to hear you say that .

Serena

48w

God did not hillsong

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Alex Guillen

3y↑2.4K

A pastor isn’t a celebrity, he’s a leader, the one that guides the flock. He’s not supposed to be the focus, Jesus is. Everything true christians focus upon is towards Jesus and Jesus alone

Da Bajan Beauty

DossieSG

3y↑16

Thx for the post. Well said! So what , he sinned. We all do. Let’s not crucify him

DossieSG

3y↑8

zalgrade yet you may appear to hate them for judging you as much as you are judging them. Quite ironic

777God

3y↑21

False prophets

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Matt Sands

3y↑151

“But unfortunately as a pastor you don’t represent what you think, you represent what the Bible says.” Wow. That statement says a lot.

Lisa Mayo

3y↑27

Yeeeessss!! Also regarding gays and lesbians he said "AT THIS POINT we are conservative on that ....." What?? God's Word does not change. I am so disappointed. Glad I'm not the only one.

Monica Soyombo

3y↑13

Unfortunately???????? Wow.

Run From Bears

2y↑9

So sad. False teacher! Unfortunately!!

Sias Vosloo

@Lisa Mayo I also find it unfortunate that the Bible does not give clear-cut answers to many practical dilemmas faced by Christians with a non-typical sexual orientation.

Hectick Homestead

2y↑3

@Sias Vosloo Actually it is very clear. What are you looking for? I’d be happy to help

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Think Civil

3y↑8

As the director of men's ministries at a large church for 20 years, I can tell you that I spoke with more men about this problem than most people realize. This included a fair amount of pastors who became involved in the same problem that hurt their churches and almost destroyed the church's ministry. We are all human and we all sin, which is why Christ came and died on the cross for those who repent and turn to, or back to Him, and scripture is very clear on judging others. I discovered why it is so important for church leaders to establish accountability which would hopefully head off some of these problems. The churches ranged from the various mainline denominations to charismatic, to large and smaller independent ministries. What saddens me is the pastors and other "religious" leaders who have been posting reasons online why they no longer allow Bethel or Hillsong music in their churches any longer and they will go to great lengths (including taking videos of services and posting them online) to portray them in a negative manner. Instead of trying to bring down a ministry that has reached so many people that other churches have failed to reach, these people in positions of leadership who are throwing stones should be careful about judging and mostly about giving free advertising to the many people who are looking for an excuse to not attend ANY church. Look at the work and the people that were being reached prior to the scandal. If they were that concerned, these pastors and church leaders might have reached out to this ministry to see if they could do anything for them while the problem was being taken care of. Which is how most of these scandals are handled with most mainline denominational churches, instead of posting online. They instead are doing the work for those who are trying to bring down all ministries, and being in a position of leadership, they will be judged differently for their actions. Instead of fighting amongst each other, it is crucial in this day and age for churches to be working together and to look at the important issues that every church should be concerned with. Which is bringing people to having a personal relationship with Christ by grace through faith and not through works (Ephesians 2:8-9). When He walked this earth, we read in scripture that the only people Christ criticized and openly spoke out against were the religious leaders of that day who were threatened by Him, which is the same type of legalism that has become too prevalent within the body of Christ today. Jesus was more concerned with the one person who didn't know Him and came to HIm than the 99 "righteous" people (the Pharisees) who were trying to bring down His ministry and worked to keep people from coming to Him. In today's world, it is more important than ever for the body of Christ to be working together and be reaching out to those ministries who are going through a period of trouble, instead of working to destroy them.

MN Williams

Amen xxxx

Paul Collins

2y↑1

Well said.

Nashipai Koima

2y↑3

Praying for you to overcome this stronger and better.
You're a blessing. You can't please everyone.
I've been so blessed by your great worship songs and messages especially when I was down. It helped me.🌹

Pipo Shelves

2y↑2

He been caught himself, no human is a blessing to look upto , only Jesus!!!

Tam's Oh Well | Eh Bien Podcast

3y↑25

Huge respect to Brian Houston for this interview. I appreciate him even more now.

leavemealone

2y↑2

He’s false teacher

Priscilla Devi

I respect him too. Bless You !

Priscilla Devi

2y↑1

@leavemealoneRead the Bible. He teaches Biblically. His not false. Alot of people are jealous of him and bring Hillsong Church all the time

leavemealone

2y↑1

@Priscilla Devi i do read my Bible & okay 🤣

Valarie Scott

2y↑38

Wow!! This is not the first time this has happened in a ministry. God is cleaning house and He corrects us He loves us. What God allows to be taken down He will build back up. We are not perfect, people fail but God’s love never fails.

Java

48w

But God did this. Your religion did this. You did this. Hide from Hillsong's Sin and be rejected from Heaven

Trisha Gibbs

3y↑80

I have friends who are pastors, I am close to many pastors, I hear their cries about their church. Their struggles in their ministries, people, finances, you name it. I hear their struggles and I see it everyday. The pastors close to me are THIS CLOSE to breaking under all of that pressure. I praise and thank the Lord that He’s giving them strength to operate under such stress. To even put this scandal into perspective, I don’t even know how pastor Brian is dealing with it. Really, imagine leading 5+ diff churches worldwide, with their own unique problems and needs. Only by the grace of God that’s he’s able to not crack under pressure. Instead of criticizing the leadership, pray for the leadership because all in all the pastors are human. They do sometimes crack and break, hence they need prayers and support. We are the Body of Christ and we are supposed to group hug each other when trials and tribulations rise.

sylvia mack

2y↑1

I agree with you Trisha Gives🤗🤗🙏🙏❤❤💜💜

Scented-leaf Pelargonium

2y↑3

I think pastors and church leaders "crack under pressure" because it is a "one man system" led from the front, while the passive congregation listen. The New Testament cites an "all-body ministry" made up of pastors, prophets, teachers, evamgelists, etc. They are not meant to be carried out by ONE PERSON, which is why they get burnt out. A pastor is not a teacher and vice versa. They are two separate roles. Pastors are pastoral and care for the flock such as visiting and counselling etc, but a teacher is responsible for the promulgation of Bible reading and sound doctrine. If the two roles overlap (as in many denominational churches) then the concentration on one role will be diluted and compromised. The answer to all these 'failures' is in the Bible!

Matthew Maury Smith

2y↑8

I hope you're not sticking up for this horrible person and his corporate big money "church"
As a Christian I find mega churches like Hillsong absolutely tasteless and disgusting. And the people who support and go to these churches need to DO BETTER.
Go to a small local humble a legirltimate church.
Or stay home and pray and tend to your family and people in your life, or do something good for yourself instead of going to a rock show and sing vapid praise songs.

Matthew Maury Smith

2y↑2

@Scented-leaf Pelargonium prob not you, no worries... as a Christian guy who plays guitar for my church, i make a stand and I will not play hillsong, bethel, any of that kind of horrible stuff. I feel it's all wrong. There always seems something so empty and so fake and so put on about not just that music, but also the modern mega church services I've unfortunately been to.
And then I see the news about all the scandal and see what it is really all about ($$$$)
Stuff makes me sick
But here's the thing.
You don't have that horrible stuff without all the "Christians" that support it.
They need to do better.

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Carlos Bran-Miranda

3y↑68

Hillsong has made a great positive difference in my life. Jesus had a guy who played him bad within the 12. We are just humans and He knows what he does.

MaC

3y↑5

Hopefully it's been the Spirit of the Living God that's made a difference in your life Carlos. God bless and keep you - may He protect and shelter you beneath His wings.

Gerrie Lubbe

3y↑7

That’s not quite how it was Carlos - it was a man who had a devil within:
Jesus answered them, Did not I choose you the twelve, and one of you is a devil?
‭‭John‬ ‭6:70‬

Carlos Bran-Miranda

@MaC Thank you Margaret. 💕💙

Carlos Bran-Miranda

Mac cam can I ask why you mention these verses on this comment? Did someone at Hillsong harm kids?

Luiza 123

2y↑5

@Carlos Bran-Miranda it should matter that they’re bringing scripture. Jesus Christ IS the Word so we should follow every Word of God and accept every part of God. Hillsong avoids the Word and uses their own opinions rather than the Word of God. It doesn’t matter if they didn’t abuse children, they abuse their power and try to get rid of God to bring in the world which is death.

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Anna Griffin

3y↑390

Brian Houston: “As a church we are conservative...”. NO‼️ As a church we are OBEDIENT to the WORD of GOD✝️👑

Sammy Jay

3y↑29

Brian Houston is a false teacher and needs to be called out.

Antnj81

3y↑15

For what it's worth, most conservative values are derived from Judeo-Christian teachings.

Leslie Manuel

3y↑2

True that Anna,sadness is that people across the globe are looking up to the chruch,and bang,God gets the bad name because our bad habits,dragging the name of the church through the mud,thanks Anna

Joy Tiston

3y↑2

True. That should be the answer

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JJ

3y↑9

I have been to Hillsongs church for 5 years when I was living in Sydney. Out of all the times I have been to church, all the worship, music and preaching ("feel good" message) - there is only ONE time through ONE Preacher (I think he was a Pastor then) did I really felt God was in church. He was an old timer from UK - forgot his name now - but his message still stuck with me. I think he is no longer with the church.

Jennifer Cadilla

2y↑3

You are referring to Pastor Robert Fergusson, and he is still with Hillsong

Christine McCloskey

And that's on you. Not Hillsong.

JJ

2y↑1

@Christine McCloskey Yeah. I should have left earlier.

Christine McCloskey

@JJ That's good, God needs warriors right now not pansies. Bye bye.

Daimen

3y↑23

The message I get from Hillsong is that god loves us. They at Hillsong are doing a great job and people need to remember we can’t control what others do. Bless u all

Daimen

@debbie nelson can u elaborate

Daimen

@debbie nelson how so deb

Jonathan

3y↑1

@debbie nelson not true. Hillsong is biblical

Lyz Emali

God and not god. Wtf

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KAM Mildred

The journalist did a great job here, very respectful and enticing and got all the answers asked. The plaster as well, I'm ever so pleased with him. I find him personally very human and respectful. Nothing there to turn me off my faith. Their work is being done here in both respects. I am sad though for the victims and do believe they deserve to get the help and attention they need to get through this and heal. They deserve to be heard. It's good that this Carl guy has been let off. A chance for others to do better.

airplane800

3y↑1.1K

A friend told me once that the real champions you will see in Heaven you probably didn't know their names on earth.

Israel

3y↑29

I believe that

TheDrumerGamer

3y↑84

That’s biblically true, Matthew 19:30 “But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.”

Kiara Nicole

3y↑5

@TheDrumerGamer yup🙌

Hamish Cameron

3y↑17

God elevates strong leaders just as much as he does humble servants. There are a lot of “champions” that we know very well from the scriptures whom god loved very much as well.

airplane800

3y↑8

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. That is enough for me.

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Sean Park

3y↑306

LMAOOOO, I haven't gone to church in awhile. But whenever I saw this Carl Lentz guy, with his designer fashion and friends, I never really bought that a person like him could lead a religious community. Where is the humility? The humbleness? Not surprised by this news at all.

MIFNP

3y↑17

Humility is not about outward appearance it's about one's heart attitude. You can read where Moses wrote that HE was the meekest man alive. Not what you might expect when describing oneself! Meekness & humility is about our heart attitude and our response to glorifying Him.

R S

3y↑10

Humbleness has got nothing to do with clothes. As you said, you haven’t been in church in a while, so am sure you haven’t been ready your bubble for a while either

The Lumons Hawaii

3y↑5

Yeah, I quite agree. I hope you do come back to the house though!

Cyrus John

3y↑8

Church business, a huge religious business they are trying to build.

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Dimension Exo

3y↑16

Daly teaching from Hillsong TBN and other :
Online ministries has helped me renew my faith :
Remember,it's what you get out of the message :
Not who gives the message,or what's in the message 🙏🏽

Dimension Exo

Mac cam How did you get that response from my comment ?

Ethan Lenton

3y↑2

I was in rehab for a year & graduated. I'm not a Christian. Yet the rehab I was associated with was a Christian orientated one. We went to Hillsong in the hills. Which is the hills district. We also attended the conference and other events they held. Which was great because it would give us boys the chance to get out and do something ( it was a all male rehab - one80tc )
The only thing I looked forward to in that time of hardship was going to Hillsong.. to hopefully have Brian speak that night..

Bettylou

3y↑2

I grew up in a tiny Baptist church. Three of our ministers had affairs with members before I was 15 years old. It was an early lesson that no one is perfect and we are all sinners but we are also responsible to God for bad behaviors that may cause people to leave the church and never get to know Christ.

Paul & Steph

3y↑165

Hillsong introduced me to Jesus who saved my life. I’ll forever be grateful for them. No ones perfect.

jason palmer

3y↑9

Especially their celebrity pastors.

Tess W

3y↑30

Someone who walks in sin can still lead you to Christ. The point is to recognize they are not pleasing to God. We don't get into heaven based on people we lead to Jesus,we get to heaven by trusting Him and obeying Him.

Mupenzi Emmanuel

3y↑28

The Holy Spirit introduced you to Jesus, no man has the power to introduce you to Jesus.

Matthew

3y↑4

I’m sure they did 🤮

jonathanಠ_ಠ

3y↑2

Carl lentz is to blame. Dont blame anybody else :)

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Robby Myrick

3y↑13

Thank you Savannah, for asking the hard questions, for showing great respect for pastor Brian, and for expressing what many followers, and cynics, all feel about Hillsong Church, and faith in general. Excellent interview. 🕊

Luis Arocko

3y↑5

When is she going to ask the Joe Biden administration tough questions instead of what flavor ice cream he likes

Babatunde Adefusi

2y↑3

Regardless of what media says ,I still Love hillinsong church. I live in a Muslim country for over 10years . I have been more closer and closer to God more than I ever imagined through hillsong song misnistrations. I feel the joy of salvation and free. God Bless his church.

Jafuni

Be safe and God be with you always.

Trohn B

There’s good and bad within each of us. Not one of us can say we are better than another. The church is filled with sinners who have humbly asked and received FORGIVENESS.

Angela Pleffner

3y↑13

I love Hillsong Church I will continue on going I love all the pastors there I love the sermons and God bless everyone at Hillsong

Jonathan

3y↑1

Amen!! That’s good!! Keep going!

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Louisa Collins

3y↑84

"With great power, comes great responsibility."

RUReady4Adventure?

3y↑2

Spider-Man’s uncle right?

frostbite1

Uncle Ben

Nightporter

We're quoting Spiderman in relation to God now?

tyler soto

A measure of a man is what he does with power

Godly Counselling

3y↑15

Pastor Brian, I believe the Lord will be through in this dark moment. Take courage in the Lord!

bohemian rhapsody

@Brian Sloth exactly

Togny D

Whoopsie.

P MT

2y↑1

He was, praise His name! And exposed this heretical church

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MB

3y↑24

I can tell you one thing and it’s this. They’ve captured Jesus in a way that I can’t quite explain and I’m happy this interview was made no matter the motive because a leader like Brian is hard to find. He’s a great dude. The way they’ve handled these attacks and mistakes is amazing. Jesus shines through our mistakes. thank god

Hilorojo

3y↑5

You really need to research what has and does go on, this comment is really naïve.

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Bauman

3y↑102

You know who NEVER let’s you down? GOD! Don’t let things like this discourage you from seeking Him

Chris

2y↑1

Amen

Johnny Perez

Amen dude!!

Don Gray

2y↑1

Yes I do. Rick Astley

bust down thoughtiana

AMEN! I strayed so far from God because I was discouraged and focused on the bad in the Catholic Church. It was all part of His plan in retrospect...but I hope other people can just read the Bible directly so God can speak directly to them

Chelle P

Amen!

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DesiLu4ever

3y↑5

Accountability is key!!

Kalyan SP

3y↑142

"Unfortunately as a pastor, you don't represent what you think but what the bible thinks", the fact that you think that is unfortunate is really unfortunate

Kenny SFDG

3y↑17

Pastor B. was being an honest human. Don't steal it from its context. Simply put, it can be easier to give in and follow your flesh's passions, but following Jesus is worth it all. As one of their worship leaders/songwriters said, "faith's about becoming more like Jesus no matter what the cost."

Sam Flatley

3y↑8

@Kenny SFDG wrong. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Heb 11:1. These 'leaders' in these churches are not educated on the word of God. Sanctification, rather, is God's work of conforming us to the image of Christ. Stop listening to these people who have no idea what they are talking about.

and it is quite sad that he finds it 'unfortunate' because it just shows that he indeed does not desire to have that biblical view yet has to if he wants to keep the charade up.

Kenny SFDG

3y↑4

@Sam Flatley Bruh, that's legit what I just said - just re-worded. How petty.

Sam Flatley

3y↑8

@Kenny SFDG No it is not. You quoted ‘faith is about becoming more like Jesus no matter what the cost.’ This is not at all what faith is. That is sanctification, not faith. Totally different things :)

Catherine Grace

3y↑2

Also Houston just stepped down from Hillsong.

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Katy Diamond Hamer

3y↑2

I was an active member at Hillsong New York. In the choir and Creative Team. It had it’s issues, but also encouraged strong friendships and connections between people. I was fascinated by Pastor Carl and extremely disappointed with everything that has happened....but he is human. Pastor Brian seems so sad here.....and it’s understandable...they’ve lost so many from the congregation and I’m sure that includes donors as well.

Sammy Jay

3y↑15

This made me deeply sad. This man has so much influence and is so far from God and His purpose. It saddens me that young people who attend think that they are going to church - where the gospel isn't taught. The Bible, God, the message, the gospel never changes - and it should stay intact throughout the ages. It doesn't need flashy lights or loud music or pretty people. My God, may those who attend see the truth and find a church where they will actually be taught true salvation.

Kent Lau Chee Yong

2y↑1

In Malaysia. There is also a church I once attended, when I was really young, playing strong music, jumping here and there, celerity style, pastor always emphasize on cozy environment, missionary, demanding tithes of more than 10 pct, preaching how this member give faithfully and today earn big house, successful business, we all fall into the same trap.. So called prosperity teaching. I hope some Malaysian in Selangor/KL aware of this. Those pastor aren't follow Jesus teaching. Be aware. Well, they will say, I am jealous, envy of their success. Only God knows. I am not reveal any church name. But be aware, how they grow into mega church, they brainwash you to keep bring friends to the church, also check if the church is accountable to Hasil, maybe this could help some from falling into this trap.

Farmnurse

@Kent Lau Chee Yong When I was younger (mid 30s or so) we went to a fairly large church (not a mega church) and the pastor would call on people to give testimony of the good things God had done in their life but he would only call on those that menti
oned how faithful they were with their tithes. The church had some of the poorest people that went to that church because the church would pick people up from nearby homeless camps, when the head pastor shook your hand you always had a sense of while he was shaking your hand ✋️, he was busy looking for the next hand ✋️ to shake. He did run for city council. Once someone donated a jag to the church that he commandeered. We finally left the church after a few months because we felt that Jesus doesn't work that way 😪

Kent Lau Chee Yong

@Farmnurse the pastor motive has only one - to proof the sheep that "those who tithes will be blessed richly, unexpectedly", imply that "those who don't, will not be blessed"...but also..the secret code is - those who put money in my pocket, you will be blessed by God abundantly, quoting all the bible verse ..out of CONTEXT, yet claiming still applying to today's context. at the end of the day, only God knows what that pastor really thinks about it.

Julius Cooper

3y↑29

I don't get anything but sincerity from this guy. Pray for him and the community.

Elleheeyo

3y↑5

Too bad he was so evasive. If you look to the Bible and what Hillsong teaches they are opposing viewpoints

With Love, Ashley

3y↑5

@Elleheeyo yes complete heresy, narciJesus, and motivational speaking at best with little Biblical context. Same like Elevation and the dang near satanic Bethel “Church.” God can and has still used them though and then move people out of them. That’s a lot of sounds to lead astray and have to answer for before God. Scary! Got to watch the music lyrics of their’s too.

Claude Makelele

@With Love, Ashley exactly Ashley. Most mega churches now or pastors are motivational speakers (which to an extent isn't that bad) but most don't even preach the bible. They just encourage people. Never hear them preach about don't sin, repent, live a sinless life etc.

samy santarella

3y↑5

I thought his responses represented a critically self-reflective and constructive community assessment. Well done. Glad Hillsong has such an influence on the world. Bless the Houston family for listening to the call.

Russell Brown

Covered up the child sexual abuse of his father, no.

John Cool

3y↑2

A quote that I keep with me while
I’m serving the Lord. The Lord doesn’t say to us, “Good and famous servant” he says to us “Good and faithful servant”. We are all the same in the Lords eyes when it comes to serving we have to come under authority of our Pastors and Leaders. Everyone is welcomed. No famous people should be acknowledged in the church only the leaders that are sold out and serving Jesus whole heartedly and faithfully that’s who Jesus will
Come back to take when he returns to rapture us. Jesus is very near.

Abdo Abdo

From Dede Ezeoke Casablanca a student of Brian Houston during my ISOM very shocked to hear this Hllsong inspired me to have much faith in the Word of Jesus. Devil is at work sorry Brian Almighty God will see you through and I'll pray for you and your family. Remain blessed.

Tiporari

2y↑3

As a minister, I can attest we all have sin and darkness. What separates the good from the evil is love. God is love. If we have not love, we have not God. If what you are doing can't be seen as an expression of love... look out. God have mercy on us all.

Jc Carlos

There's a difference between naturally flesh sins and SEXUAL ADULTERY Immortality and Hypocrisy preaching about being faithful while cheating yourself.

Kyle Carroll

3y↑76

Brian Houston comes across as a respectable and surprisingly humble seasoned man. I appreciated his ownership of Hillsong’s public criticisms and ongoing staff problems.

Hannah Chase

3y↑2

He's ushering in CH RI SL A M with his boyfriend S c o v I d....look it up😞😳

Barry J

3y↑4

What video were you watching? He comes across as closed, uneasy and uncomfortable. All manipulators. Wake up

carrie b

@Brian Sloth he didn't report his father for child molestation, who did his molest?
If it was him himself I don't think he was under any obligation to report his own abuse as a traumatized child.

Truly feel man because I've not heard anything about that.

Brian Sloth

3y↑1

@carrie b The son is not the abused. Some children within the church were. In most states in Australia the law has been the same since the late 60's. In any institution, which includes churches as well as schools etc. any allegations of child sexual abuse must be reported to police. Even if the "victim" does not want it reported. The reason for that is that others may have been abused also, so the investigation has to assume that. And it is often the case that others are involved. This was not only an allegation, but his father admitted to the offending. Houston has admitted publicly that he did not report his father, but did have him removed from his position. Regardless of all that, it was also a huge conflict of interest that Houston made the decisions about his father, when his father was the alleged person, and proven perpetrator. Totally unacceptable. Brian Houston should have stayed right out of it. All he wanted was to protect the name of the church. And he failed, even if years later it all comes out. If police did not think they had a case, they would not have charged him. There is more to it that the media either choose not to report, or have to be careful with at this stage.

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The God Fashioned Girl

3y↑55

We love & appreciate you, pastor Brian! You handled this interview so well, appreciate your humility and leadership here and through every season! Believing for this next season to be one where God shows His redemptive power over the ministry and over the Church as a whole! 🙌🏽💛

MB

Amen🤍🤍

Elin

2y↑1

You're supporting a man who can't be arsed to report r@pe crimes within his church to the police?? Yikes..

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Michael Njuki

3y↑192

That’s why Paul kept writing letters…the news he received from some of the early churches were heartbreaking and this situation is still recurring

Ademilua Oluwaseun

3y↑5

Thank you.

At some point he instructed that two believers should not take themselves to court before judges. He said these things must not be heard amongst us.

Tabitha Butler

Awesome. A world known pastor that actually took a stand for the Bible..

Milly Maharani

I’m Christian and I went to Hillsong Bondi Junction about few times but my gut said “ this is like watching a music concert and listening lecture, plus always talking about money”

I rather go to a small group of church who’s really learning about Jesus is love and focus about loving your family, loving your neighbours and love humans, learning how to forgive others because that’s what Jesus did so if we claim ourselves as Christian we have to learn What Jesus did and be like him, not going to church looking at people clothes and worship the church leader and looking for Idols in the church. Thank god now I found a real church.

Pyeonghwas World

3y↑72

Whenever our Spiritual Leaders fall, we should help them find themselves again. We shouldn't say bad things about them, they are people like us. They don't have supernatural powers. Let's keep praying for them.

TheRisskee

3y↑3

Absolutely agree. Unfortunately, the world these days likes to tear people down and keep stomping on them. It's so sad.😔

Brian Sloth

3y↑13

I would suggest that committing a criminal offence is hardly a simple "fall", especially when it was to cover up child abuse and protect the church.

TheRisskee

Mac cam you do realize this has absolutely nothing to do with pedophilia, right? The dude was having an affair with a married woman, not a child.

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Adriana Quin

3y↑10

Love our church, great interview Pastor Brian, Hillsong church has deepened my relationship with Christ and has brought blessing beyond my wildest imagination. Our church is healing, getting better and I’m all in. To God be the glory!

Sailor Man

3y↑5

The indoctrination is strong in you Adriana.

Sailor Man

Michelle Herring You might have to explain what '💯' is supposed to mean Michelle?

Pelo Mocho

3y↑1

What is your thoughts on it’s theology?

Hilorojo

I hope you never find out the truth. But one day you will.

FrankJosef

Hello

lllchironexlll

3y↑8

Despite these scandals and not being a believer, I do believe ultimately that there are more positives than negatives when it comes to religions.

Elin

Lmao...

Joseph Miller

3y↑1

As a Christian, I think she asked fantastic questions. I was tracking ok with this guy (he was giving pretty solid answers) until she asked if it's possible that the church was TOO big. That answer to me exposed his naked ambition. He doesn't think it's possible to be too big. Red flag.

Rick Buhrmann

Job well done! I feel you did an extraordinary interview of professionalism: sticking to the facts, avoiding the sensational and allowing fairness across the board. Thank you for a job well done! Of which, in the latter days of "professional presentation of our news" is becoming harder and harder to find.

m

3y↑1

Some of the worst things happen within a religious group of people because church is a great place to hide. If you are a part of a church group, people automatically think you are a good person. But that just isn’t the case.

Jean klarence Comillo

I like the way you interview this founder, making him to realize the situation and take actions, I do believe there is no perfect person. Anyone could fall on that kind of issues but they have to be more careful on choosing their leaders be more observant cause everytime they commit that kind of problem will be the cause of their downfall they should prove that they are serving the true and living God because God is holy.

JDJ ENT

amen

Tony Al.

3y↑44

It doesn't matter how small or big a church is, there will be people who will try to hide from accountability.

Siya Ake

3y↑1

True.

Kudzi

3y↑1

Exactly

Christian Evans

2y↑1

She’s a very fair interviewer

D P

3y↑15

Awesome Questions. Honest responses. Don’t look past either one of these, Hillsong is a wonderful ministry that is less broken than most of us.

Adolfo Gonzalez

2y↑2

Now 2022, DP what you have to said about that brian houston,????

Jay T

@Adolfo Gonzalez, I was thinking about how very badly that comment aged myself.

Further, what has been ignored is the long tradition of Hillsong trying to play both sides of the fence. Carl Lentz could not condemn abortion on the view and spoke all around the issue. Both in Dallas and Sidney, they were caught again speaking from both sides of their mouth because the utilized gays and lesbians on their worship teams on the platform with little vetting. They put on programming that was sensual and not in accordance to the word.

KIM1OFAFRICA

2y↑4

Jesus!!! I can't believe it, Carl is one preacher I listened to without filters. Truly, the best of humans is nothing but a human. Jesus is our perfect example

Dr. Reviews from personal experience

Don't use The Lord's name in vain. Choose your words carefully when discussing The Son of the Most High God. Not all people who say Lord will enter in Heaven

Helle Post

@Dr. Reviews from personal experience “If I could stop a person from raping a child, I would. That’s the difference between me and your God.” Tracie Harris❣️❣️❣️

Noelene J

Hillsong is a GLORIOUS Church. Brian Housten CANNOT be accountable to EVERY person who attends, or is in Leadership. He's 1 man. He can only deal with things as they are brought to his attention. Well done to Brian and Bobbie Housten. I'm one Aussie, who is VERY THANKFUL for HILLSONG. I don't attend Hillsong, but Hillsong has changed my life for the good. Amen.

Radin, Keisha Mayenne R.

2y↑2

ive been hearing the controversy about the hillsong church and songs, but one time i knew a christian whom i am not closed with, and had a supernatural encounter with God, she wrote a comic about it and i read it just recently. as someone who also had an encounter with God long ago, i am very much convinced that he is not the author of confusion. and i understand that each on of us has a relationship with God and that is our biggest responsibility, keeping that relationship till the end. so i read one chapter about her being listless and laying on the bed, she played the hossana by hillsong, and then she saw angels on the door of her room singing along the song. and she said she's slept being assured, knowing she's in the presence of God.

nathan

3y↑1.4K

this is why you don’t look up to humans. they’re imperfect

Andrew Haine

3y↑15

Serving God is more about obedience which in turn gets translated into perfection, its not about perfection from a human standpoint because that would be impossible. God doesn't expect from us hat only he can do.

CC

3y↑2

So true!

Irish Independence

3y↑3

Remember when British Houston was hiding the horrible allegations against his father...

Kill pride before pride kills you

3y↑8

And that’s why we got to stop putting our leaders on pedestals. They need to be accountable for their actions just like the flock must be...

Dave O

3y↑7

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith

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Manuel Errivares Reyna

3y↑1

Brian da la cara como debe ser, una pena por la familia Lentz, no lo podría juzgar solo orar por la iglesia en NY, Laura y los niños que puedan recuperarse y poder salir adelante

primetime0104

3y↑5

Churches are motivational centres. Pump the people up, with emotional music and pep talk.

vianelle

3y↑4

At some point the songs of hill song heal my soul
Thanks Hillsong 😭😭😭😭.
I feel healed and loved when l listen to your songs

Toni Dueñas

Even inside the church there's a status and inner circles that only people that are on this level can join

Mukona Khalushi

Let's keep expanding Hillsong 🙌🏿, a church can definitely never be too large .
Even KFC, Mac Donald franchises and dear good & faith full Coca Cola have proved that entities can never be too large to reach every part of the world if there is a need , it is the 21st century people.

The world needs to know about JESUS, someone is waiting in another forgotten country to be saved. Hillsong exist for those kind of people, let's keep adding rooms Hillsong. We are a big family ❤️, growing pains will pass . Great things are ahead ☀️, exciting ⭐.

Helle Post

“If I could stop a person from raping a child, I would. That’s the difference between me and your God.” Tracie Harris❣️❣️❣️

Adriana De La Rosa

3y↑98

So good. Thank you for reporting on this so openly, objectively, and candidly.

Fidel Tshivhasa

3y↑5

Not sure if you noticed, but we didn't get much of what he said in detail as it was heavily edited. But it's always been the TV way I guess.

Bee Gee

3y↑1

@Fidel Tshivhasa That is typical of these types of interviews. I heard enough and read enough of his body language to not trust him.

Fidel Tshivhasa

3y↑1

@Bee Gee if you say so mate. But we can't hold someone responsible for another's behaviour.

Adriana De La Rosa

@Fidel Tshivhasa agreed. I don't have high expectations from mainstream TV reporting. I'm just happy there is some of what appears to me to be honest and objective reporting of a part of society that has not had much transparency historically.

Charlie Languell Holt

@Adriana De La Rosa Where are you from if i may ask?

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Jody Irwin

3y↑2

Hill song leadership are known for flagrant, over-the-top lives. They are as worldly as any celebrity. They cover for each other’s sin, and they are excellent at double-speak and not answering a question straightly. They step down only after they have secured their financial futures or they don’t step down at all, for anything! They belong to the world church, and can politely leave Jesus at the curb for the truly repentant and humble.

adriana Israel

Amazing man Brian kind and honest 🙂

Mako Musa

Thank God for Hillsong church, hope they move forward , wining souls and always knew that the devil is always against them

Cloudy Sky

3y↑2

Dear Brian and Bobby, I love you both and I thank God for you and your family, xxx

Margot Blanchette

Praying for our brothers & sisters in Christ is a must.
We can all become easily influenced, persuaded & deceived. None of us are excempt.
How many times do we make the wrong choices??
Even when we determine in our hearts to Focus 100% on Christ. The enemy will try every trick he can to take our focus off Christ
GRACE Is needed to keep us there.
I'm continuing to pray for Ps Brian Houston.
I know God is Cleaning House-Us.

Keiron Mc Kenzie

3y↑20

Thank you Pastor Brian for being a good example on how to address issues in the church and not shy away from it.

Elleheeyo

3y↑5

He was too evasive. Definitely hiding alot of what actually happens in the "church"

jeke terei

@Elleheeyo Your comment is laughable.

rf

@Elleheeyo True, he was very evasive and not fully addressing the issue

James Verner

3y↑4

I have not participated in Hillsong events BUT I thank God for the good work that has been wrought through this medium, albeit at a price. It is easy--and undignified--for uz to criticize people when they are down or when something fails. Shame on uz.

Rob Fiore

2y↑1

She actually asked great questions.

verona coetser

Humans make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. There are no perfect churches. We have to focus on all the good work that Hillsong has done and all the souls that have been saved.

Priscilla Egbe

He did well. No church is perfect..There are changes that need to be made but this ministry has blessed and changed many lives. I am glad he took accountability and stayed true to the Word of God. I love and respect Brian Houston with all my heart. I truly believe him and his family are authentic.

Linda Benabides

Praying for Pastor Brian and Bobbie love yall

Gregor Fong-Rose

3y↑21

I genuinely believe that Hillsong is a great church. Grace is for all of us and that's why even Pastor who fell can come back home to Hillsong.

Greg Wayne

I think you mean "Come back home to Jesus" Don't you? Hillsong is just a church of Christs. And just like the churches in the new Testament they need direction from Him and His power and grace, love etc. But perfection in any church looks like death. It becomes "religion" and not "Relationship" as Jesus wants with us. As it will not be a church that is trying to reach the hurting and lost. Dealing with hurt people is messy. VERY MESSY. So messy that we crucified our Lord when he didn't please the worldly, Sinful human within.

Priscilla Devi

Bless You !

Mwa Cirhalwirwa

3y↑1

Praying for restoration, guidance, and mercy. It is impossible to face the world or just be a true Christian in our world today without the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Being under pressure causes us sometimes to compromise our faith but may God help us to continually side with the word of God even when it feels like the opinion of the world is more advantageous. when one brother falls, it is the whole Christian name that is dragged into the mud.

Debbie Willoughby

3y↑13

Everyone of us is responsible for our OWN choices.
Let’s make our choices in line with Gods Word.

BOSS

2y↑1

Everyone made a mistake in this life! Lets not judge him

Elliot Alderson

Pastor Gene Kim's ministry (Real Bible Believers) is where i always listen to because it is pure word of GOD (KJV) no flashy lights, bling blings, simple yet overflowing with truth that centers on JESUS/GOD 💪🏼

Lage Deil

3y↑3

Grace and peace upon Hillsong and Brian Houston / Carl Lentz. We all need grace to be strong in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Michael Hagen

3y↑41

I am impressed, real journalism by TODAY, and good honest answers by Hillsong.

Princess Sophia Wise

3y↑7

I will never understand when people say they’re ‘heartbroken’ or disappointed in a church or faith, just because the flaws of the pastors are exposed. Were you there for them in the first place or for worshipping God?! 🤔

J A

As a pastor you hold a certain standard. Not to people but to God. You will be held accountable for the people you pastor. Nothing will stay in darkness in the eyes of God. All is revealed

Douglas Pinsak

1y↑1

I can't really imagine what it would be like to be in Brian Houston's shoes. That is a huge life, with huge expectations and huge responsibilities--I am not giving him a free pass, but it is very easy to say "do this" or "why didn't you do that?" when you are on the outside looking in. Take for example the fact that he forced his father into retirement, rather than reporting him to the police when he confessed to various molestations. Can you imagine your 80 year old pastor father confessing to you that he molested children and now you are expected to report this so he can be sent to prison??? I am not saying Brian did the right thing, but I am saying that I personally have to stamp that with a big "judge not that ye be not judged" because I have no idea what I would do in a situation like that. I will add too that I never trusted Carl Lentz and nothing that was exposed surprised me in the slightest.

My fundamental point here is that this is an immensely complex situation and I am not prepared to bash this man.

Val Sunzeri

3y↑1

A church is NEVER to big! This isn’t just in the church!

glen lynas

2y↑1

I believe as a church gets bigger and more popular, this can often go to the pastors head. The spirit of arrogance takes over, and these pastors start to think they are celebrities and they take their eyes off of Jesus and what they church is meant to represent.
I left my last church 3yr ago because of the way the pastor treated me and many other people. That pastor is now on the verge of losing his job because of scandal that has recently come to surface. These people forget who God is

Rachel Abbott

3y↑37

The pastor of my church when I was a kid had to step down because of adultery nearly 20 years ago. This is not the first time it’s happened so I’m surprised it’s gotten so much attention. I don’t think what he did was right, but people make mistakes... even Christians.

CapFam

3y↑1

AMEN!!!!

Aj Fet

@CapFam all hail burn daddy!

God Makes All Things New

3y↑3

If there's no difference & they're living in adultery, they're not Christian.

Tessa Erlandson

3y↑1

Absolutely!

Rachel Abbott

3y↑1

@God Makes All Things New you obviously haven’t read the Bible lol.

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Stephen Williams

3y↑2

Despite whatever this man has done, the love of God will never leave him. We all been Carl in so many ways, just he got caught and we didn't!

lala lee

3y↑7

Everyone is responsible for themselves don't blame Brian for someone else's behaviour and even Carl let's pray he repents and let's pray that people all stand strong in God's word

A R.

2y↑1

I love this church we are the church we have to make a change if we relapse we have to continue forward it’s not the church for is us we need to start changing in our hearts the right ways 🕊

Jewell Thomas

3y↑1

I STILL Love & Honor Pastor Carl Lentz. I know he sinned & I saw some issues. But I TREMENDOUSLY looked up to the guy. He's not perfect. None of us are. But he should LEARN from this & GROW from it. He's a hip guy. Johnny Selassie signing out.

Karolina M

2y↑3

You look up to an adulterer, plowing another woman while having a stomach to preach all about Jesus in the sanctuary? Adultery is a very conscious sin. He knew what he was doing and continued doing it for months. No real Christian look up to these cons.

Tuaere Edwards

Pastors are people just like you & I. They make the same mistakes coz they’re human, like us. We’re not perfect but we try to live good lives. I’m not a pastor, I believe in Jesus Christ & my heart goes to those who have made mistakes. Get up & take your cross again. Don’t give up Jesus forgave & always forgives each time we fall. He is faithful

Shalom Chipepera

3y↑10

This is a good man, a man of God, and you can just tell. The way he answers the questions, holds himself, very humble and just an aura of goodness about him.

The Burns Family

3y↑2

Really?! Even though he clearly said “unfortunately I have to follow the Bible”?

Argy Largo

3y↑1

@The Burns Family LOL point proven right there

Thomas Vick

3y↑1

Mark 10:18...there is none good ,only the Father which is in Heaven"

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Champ Says

3y↑7

“Do you ever think about what Jesus would have felt like sitting on Hillsong church?” Thats a very loaded and relevant question. I think deep down, a lot of Pastors would say ‘NO’ but their pride will keep them from that truth.

1Corinthians2:2

3y↑3

Jesus would be displeased. He said plainly that He was the way, the truth and the life....and Brian Houston says that Christians and Muslims worship the same god. FALSE!!!

Songs of the Spirit

2y↑1

It seemed when he answered that question that he had never thought about it before, which is disturbing in itself.

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Bonnee Dillin-Fontana

2y↑1

Brian Huston always spoke the true things of God..he honored Christ & will come back after sin &be a even better leader. He really loves the Lord
Love in Christ
Bonnee

Bianca Baptiste

2y↑1

Here’s my thing.. i understand these people are human beings and stuff… but just like I expect a nurse to provide care, cops serve and protect , I want my leaders in church to be decent practice what you preaching type of people. I can feel this dude sincerity…may God light the way

JianJ

Mistakes happens sometimes even to top Christian leaders but doesn't mean it is okay before God, but in every mistake we learn something. Carl must learn instead of backsliding and God still loves him and will to forgive.

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