Looking for a Church Home for Traditional Conservative Values

[mdmurrell]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

[Foxtrot]

St. Mark's on 42, a traditional Catholic Church with rock solid preaching and great music.

[Bay Kid]

First Baptist Church of The Villages. Don't take my word for this check it out for yourself.

[PoolBrews]

If you want a church that follows the bible - in it's entirety - and don't need fancy bells and whistles, Open Bible Lutheran Church in Oxford is fantastic. It's a very friendly congregation, and the pastor is amazing!

Services at 4:00pm on Saturday and 9:30am on Sunday. The Sunday service is far more heavily attended than the Saturday service.

[threeonemiles@outlook.com]

Freedom Fellowship in Wildwood. Under the big white tent

[Michael 61]

I can sorta relate to your question - though churches are many here in The Villages, most do not line up with my doctrinal requirements, and many don’t include doctrinally rich hymns in their worship services, but pop-like choruses that are shallow and sound like something you’d hear on the radio. (More entertainment-oriented than reverence worship of God). Also, most churches do not have pastors that preach expositionally (verse-by-verse from the Bible), but more topical and self-help type messages (think Joel Osteen), that refrain from such use of words like “sin” “repentance” “hell” etc.

I found an excellent church (in the John MacArthur vein), in Winter Garden, but the drive is just a bit too far, especially if I want to return for mid-week Bible studies and other weekly church functions. I have attended Faith Presbyterian in Oxford a few times. They are part of the smaller ARP denomination, and not the very liberal Presbyterian- USA. It is a smaller, but conservative congregation. Though I’ve never been a Presbyterian, I line up with this conservative branch of Presbyterianism on all major doctrinal areas, taking issue with a few very minor points of secondary doctrine.

Please feel free to message me if you would like to talk further. ������

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

What denomination?

[dwoodley1975]

Don't know churches. I left the church a long time ago. Hope you found a decent one.

[Pairadocs]

I can sorta relate to your question - though churches are many here in The Villages, most do not line up with my doctrinal requirements, and many don’t include doctrinally rich hymns in their worship services, but pop-like choruses that are shallow and sound like something you’d hear on the radio. (More entertainment-oriented than reverence worship of God). Also, most churches do not have pastors that preach expositionally (verse-by-verse from the Bible), but more topical and self-help type messages (think Joel Osteen), that refrain from such use of words like “sin” “repentance” “hell” etc.

I found an excellent church (in the John MacArthur vein), in Winter Garden, but the drive is just a bit too far, especially if I want to return for mid-week Bible studies and other weekly church functions. I have attended Faith Presbyterian in Oxford a few times. They are part of the smaller ARP denomination, and not the very liberal Presbyterian- USA. It is a smaller, but conservative congregation. Though I’ve never been a Presbyterian, I line up with this conservative branch of Presbyterianism on all major doctrinal areas, taking issue with a few very minor points of secondary doctrine.

Please feel free to message me if you would like to talk further. ������

You seem to have a handle on the more "typical" churches in the V's. Many many churches, but, when we began to visit different ones, found exactly as you described. I do think the move to more contemporary music and services are an attempt to draw back younger people, and probably rightly so as church attendance was abysmal before the "pandemic", and now the number of people who profess no religion at all, is frightening. We became much less denominational when we moved into the V's.

[lindapro]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

We found exactly what you describe at Seven Rivers Villages church on Powell Road meeting in the Wildwood Community Center at 1030 am on Sunday. It is a PCA Presbyterian denomination and you will not be disappointed.

[madelonrtyler]

Try North Lake Pres. Pastor Hosmer is just what you are describing. Searched several churches until we found him.

[Bness]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

Family Church Sumpter meets at 9 and 1030 Sunday mornings at the adult education extension campus down the 301 in sumptervill. Great congregation that is active in the community.

[julia@musicgalas.com]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

I’d highly recommend this church 5 minutes outside the villages in Summerfield. This is a group of friendly, compassionate people led by fabulous Pastor Isaac

[kenpoboy]

I would recommend to stop attending church as they no longer have a place in society for the intelligently aware individuals looking for spiritual direction. Look within for calm and do the things that bring peace and stability to your mind.

[dlebuis]

First Baptist Church of Leesburg on 466A. Three Sunday Morning services and great messages

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

I will pray for you.

[Bckaiser]

Bible lead, non-denominational services. Contemporary rock Christian music. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Give it a try.

[GizmoWhiskers]

I would recommend to stop attending church as they no longer have a place in society for the intelligently aware individuals looking for spiritual direction. Look within for calm and do the things that bring peace and stability to your mind.
Could a conflict exist between being "intellectually aware" and looking for "spiritual direction"?

"Religion" is man made but a relationship with a higher being, to some known as God, can solve that internal conflict. Communion to worship and have fellowship (known as "church") with other like-minded people that share a common faith (where intelligent awareness and spiritual direction meet) is a vital part of spiritual existence in which "church" cannot be irrelevant.

Advice to OP, keep seeking and find the church in The Villages area that aligns with your beliefs and speaks to you.

[ThirdOfFive]

Live Oaks Community Church (LOCC) behind Wal-Mart on 466. Good folks, pastoral staff who can relate to the congregation. Their strength is that they teach from the Bible, and emphasize "Christian" (some debate on what that means, I suppose) values in completely apolitical and non-finger-pointing sort of way. They treat visitors exactly the same as registered parishoners.

They also do a lot of outreach (packaging food for hungry children, helping the community members who cannot help themselves through a "honey-do" list as well as a program called "The Church Has Left The Building") where they have direct contact with people (as I understand it, not necessarily members of LOCC) and help them in various ways.

Bottom line: they're not Bible-pounders, and do not try to shove religion down your throat. To me they seem to live by the rule "let your life preach".

[paulajr]

I would recommend to stop attending church as they no longer have a place in society for the intelligently aware individuals looking for spiritual direction. Look within for calm and do the things that bring peace and stability to your mind.

This attitude is why society is on a rapid downward spiral….

[paulajr]

If you are looking for a church that has not waivered from its beginnings, come to Sts. Joachim and Anna Orthodox Church.
https://thevillagesorthodoxchurch.org/

[ThirdOfFive]

This attitude is why society is on a rapid downward spiral….
Indeed. Anti-religion (along of course with anti-wealth) has been the prevailing attitude of most self-appointed "intellectuals" probably since the concept of "God" has existed.

[silver.bullet]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

Please visit Hope Lutheran Church. We find they are very bible based and the pastors always have outstanding sermons.

[srpack]

My husband and I are members of St. George Episcopal Church and love Fr. Jim and our service. Sounds like this is the church for you. Come see. Our services are Saturday @ 5:00,
Sunday @ 8:00 and 10:00.



We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

[Gary33844]

Try First Baptist Wildwood.

[TedfromGA]

First Baptist Church of Leesburg on 466A. Three Sunday Morning services and great messages

8:30 service is traditional. Pastor Lee is currently in book of Acts. He goes verse by verse.

[fcgiii]

Check out Lake Deaton United Methodist Church on 44A. It is close to the south of 44 villages and the 10:30 service is traditional. It is a new church and growing.

[kayak]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

When it comes to patriotic you can't do better than Freedom Fellowship in Wildwood. I've been watching their services online and it's all about God and country and they are not silent about their conservative political views.
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[Dantes]

It’s not what we want to hear. We need to hear what God has to say The Bible is very conservative Souls Harbor Bellview

[dolpterry]

Try First Baptist Wildwood.

Great Church that's been there for a long time and has always been great, and never waivered from the teaching from the Bible. Lots of great people and a Wonderful Pastor.

[BobGraves]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend
Trinity Baptist Church Wildwood
Welcome to Our Web Site (http://www.tbcwildwood.com/)

[Ptmckiou]

Patriotic? Personally, I view church as spiritual and not a place for any political agendas. Thus, the whole reason for the 200+ years separation of church and state.

Thankfully, my relationship with God is only based on love and compassion. I don’t fear God, but I’m sure there are some churches out there that still want you to fear the devil AND God (God-fearing). Personally, that just doesn’t make sense to me. Good luck.

[dougjb]

Is there any church near the Villages that provides some good, old fashion bigotry? I like to hide my hatred behind the cloth of a church's preachings! That way I can say its my religion, not my intolerance of others.

[Vermilion Villager]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: BRAVO!!!! Did everybody see this… I sure did. You essentially touched every single dog whistle in your post. This may be the first TOTV post that essentially talks politics... Without talking politics.:bigbow:

[BlueStarAirlines]

Check out Lake Deaton United Methodist Church on 44A.

Did they elect to stay with the United Methodist or are they moving to the new Global Methodist organization?

[Larryjanem]

Your request for a church sounds just like Live Oaks Community Church. There are 2 campuses. One (Southern Oaks) is at 44 and Buena Vista. The other (Woodridge) is located behind Walmart on 466. Official address is 12070 CR 103, Oxford, FL 34484. Would love to have you come by either and check us out.

[Battlebasset]

I would recommend to stop attending church as they no longer have a place in society for the intelligently aware individuals looking for spiritual direction. Look within for calm and do the things that bring peace and stability to your mind.

Interesting you would feel the need to post this. If I read a post title of "Looking for a Church" and had no interest in church, I wouldn't even open it, much less read and comment. Sort of like when I see a post titled "Where can I get my cat groomed", not owning a cat myself.

And maybe some people find that going to church helps provide that calm, peace and stability to their minds? To each his own, right?

[Battlebasset]

Is there any church near the Villages that provides some good, old fashion bigotry? I like to hide my hatred behind the cloth of a church's preachings! That way I can say its my religion, not my intolerance of others.

I believe the "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" are always in search of new members. No hatred of others there.

If they don't have a chapter here I'm sure you can open one. All you need is an outfit and a few videos that mock others' strongly held beliefs that have been around for over 2000 years.

[airstreamingypsy]

When it comes to patriotic you can't do better than Freedom Fellowship in Wildwood. I've been watching their services online and it's all about God and country and they are not silent about their conservative political views.
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You know the Constitution wants the church and state kept separate right? Or is your religion more important than the Constitution?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You know the Constitution wants the church and state kept separate right? Or is your religion more important than the Constitution?

Pretty sure all the genuine Christian religions and sects remind parishioners to "give unto Caesar his due" - which refers to both tithing and respecting the laws where you are. So even the Church wants you to keep both state and church separate.

[JanRoberts]

If you or anyone is interested in a Bible preaching, Spirit filled, Gospel teaching, church planting, small group dedicated, Jesus exalting above *EVERYTHING* church, then Church@TheSprings is for you..... literally.....for you and your life!! Right now The Village campus is closest to TV but a new campus is being built in Middleton and preview services start in late September at Ezel rec.

[HomerSimpson]

Check out New Life Christian Church in Wildwood. Excellent Bible-based teaching sermons and Bible study. Beautiful church.

[Marsha11]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend
Village View Church. Summerfield. Everything you want or need.

[flymemom]

We love Trinity Baptist on 301 just south of Warm Springs. We go to the 9am service. They also have an 11am and bible study at 9. A small very warm and inviting congregation.

[EdWilliams]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

Consider St. Albans Anglican church on Lady Lake Blvd behind the American Legion. We are a bible oriented, 1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal and we preach the Gospel from the Pulpit not politics. See www.Stalbans.church or call 352-205-8567

[Cindy619]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend
• First Baptist Church of Leesburg
• 3 campuses:
• “DOWNTOWN Leesburg” (main campus):
220 N 13th Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
352) 787-1005
First Baptist of Leesburg, Florida, is One Church > Three Locations > One Message (https://firstleesburg.org/)

We love our church!

[MandoMan]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

This week the Southern Baptist Convention reconfirmed its earlier vote, 9,000 to 1,000, to expel from fellowship several churches that had women as pastors. They did this because they believed the Bible forbids “a woman to teach.” They want to do what the Bible says, what Jesus said. Yet how much of that do they ignore? Whitewashed sepulchers! I think Christian churches should deal with “our country’s desperate situation” by following Christ’s teachings, not by urging people to vote for T. or D or waving flags. I’m a patriot, but I don’t think that belongs in church. And it seems to me that the teachings and actions of the ex-president are the antithesis of what it means to be a Christian. After that vote, I’d say “Come out of her, my people!” The Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet are all three among us, and they can be found in the sorts of churches you are looking for. I hope you can find a church that will lead you back to true Christianity instead of the worship of what you call “traditional conservative values”. There are REAL traditional conservative American values to be found in a few churches, but they are churches where people spend long hours reading their Bibles, care for each other, pray together, and don’t think Fox News is the voice of God.

[Zenmama18]

Please visit Hope Lutheran Church. We find they are very bible based and the pastors always have outstanding sermons.

Yes, and many ministries to take the message into the community.

[cjrjck]

You know the Constitution wants the church and state kept separate right? Or is your religion more important than the Constitution?

Huh? The Constitution states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. How do you extrapolate that to mean that people of faith cannot be patriotic? In fact, the Constitution expressly protects their right to do so.

[DPauly]

My husband and I are members of St. George Episcopal Church and love Fr. Jim and our service. Sounds like this is the church for you. Come see. Our services are Saturday @ 5:00,
Sunday @ 8:00 and 10:00.
Agreed. We attend St. George Episcopal too. Fr. Jim delivers a fantastic sermon!

[justjim]

This week the Southern Baptist Convention reconfirmed its earlier vote, 9,000 to 1,000, to expel from fellowship several churches that had women as pastors. They did this because they believed the Bible forbids “a woman to teach.” They want to do what the Bible says, what Jesus said. Yet how much of that do they ignore? Whitewashed sepulchers! I think Christian churches should deal with “our country’s desperate situation” by following Christ’s teachings, not by urging people to vote for T. or D or waving flags. I’m a patriot, but I don’t think that belongs in church. And it seems to me that the teachings and actions of the ex-president are the antithesis of what it means to be a Christian. After that vote, I’d say “Come out of her, my people!” The Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet are all three among us, and they can be found in the sorts of churches you are looking for. I hope you can find a church that will lead you back to true Christianity instead of the worship of what you call “traditional conservative values”. There are REAL traditional conservative American values to be found in a few churches, but they are churches where people spend long hours reading their Bibles, care for each other, pray together, and don’t think Fox News is the voice of God.

And where in the Bible did Jesus say that?

[Escape Artist]

We are looking around for a church home that supports our traditional conservative values. As a couple, we are looking for open, patriotic, God fearing, folks that still know how to get things done while having a sense of humor. What we don't want is head in the sand let's ignore the reality of our country's desperate situation. If you are happy with your church and it fits this description please let me know.
M.D. Murrell
Marsh Bend

What’s a “church home”? Do you mean a congregation?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

This week the Southern Baptist Convention reconfirmed its earlier vote, 9,000 to 1,000, to expel from fellowship several churches that had women as pastors. They did this because they believed the Bible forbids “a woman to teach.” They want to do what the Bible says, what Jesus said. Yet how much of that do they ignore? Whitewashed sepulchers! I think Christian churches should deal with “our country’s desperate situation” by following Christ’s teachings, not by urging people to vote for T. or D or waving flags. I’m a patriot, but I don’t think that belongs in church. And it seems to me that the teachings and actions of the ex-president are the antithesis of what it means to be a Christian. After that vote, I’d say “Come out of her, my people!” The Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet are all three among us, and they can be found in the sorts of churches you are looking for. I hope you can find a church that will lead you back to true Christianity instead of the worship of what you call “traditional conservative values”. There are REAL traditional conservative American values to be found in a few churches, but they are churches where people spend long hours reading their Bibles, care for each other, pray together, and don’t think Fox News is the voice of God.

This Jewish-born-and-raised Agnostic supports your post 100% Thank you for expressing ACTUAL Christian values. It is a reminder that decent religious Christians still exist.

[Sursavage]

Did they elect to stay with the United Methodist or are they moving to the new Global Methodist organization?


We attended church there in April. They indicated they were staying in the UMC.

Since then we have been attending The Living Hope Church (formerly The First United Methodist Church of Clermont).
They recently disaffiliated from the UMC and changed their name. They are joining the traditional Global Methodist church.
It’s 30 minutes from our home in Newell but we feel it’s worth it for the straight forward conservative message.
Also very community and mission focused.

[Battlebasset]

This week the Southern Baptist Convention reconfirmed its earlier vote, 9,000 to 1,000, to expel from fellowship several churches that had women as pastors. They did this because they believed the Bible forbids “a woman to teach.” They want to do what the Bible says, what Jesus said. Yet how much of that do they ignore? Whitewashed sepulchers! I think Christian churches should deal with “our country’s desperate situation” by following Christ’s teachings, not by urging people to vote for T. or D or waving flags. I’m a patriot, but I don’t think that belongs in church. And it seems to me that the teachings and actions of the ex-president are the antithesis of what it means to be a Christian. After that vote, I’d say “Come out of her, my people!” The Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet are all three among us, and they can be found in the sorts of churches you are looking for. I hope you can find a church that will lead you back to true Christianity instead of the worship of what you call “traditional conservative values”. There are REAL traditional conservative American values to be found in a few churches, but they are churches where people spend long hours reading their Bibles, care for each other, pray together, and don’t think Fox News is the voice of God.

Curious. Any church/denomination you would recommend?

[Aces4]

This Jewish-born-and-raised Agnostic supports your post 100% Thank you for expressing ACTUAL Christian values. It is a reminder that decent religious Christians still exist.

It always amuses me when those who pontificate for their news channels, their faith point of view and so called political leanings, feel they can tell everyone else how wrong they are with their faith. Mando got busy and dragged his political aspirations into the conversation and you are right there with the back clap. POLITICAL view points are banned on this forum….

[Jeff Coats]

Calvary Chapel Villages…. A Jesus Revolution remnant church.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It always amuses me when those who pontificate for their news channels, their faith point of view and so called political leanings, feel they can tell everyone else how wrong they are with their faith. Mando got busy and dragged his political aspirations into the conversation and you are right there with the back clap. POLITICAL view points are banned on this forum….

The OP specified that they were looking for a church that supported patriots. If you sincerely have a problem with political viewpoints, rather than MY viewpoint, you would've started there. You just have a problem with MY viewpoint because it isn't yours. And that's okay. But don't pretend you have a problem with political viewpoints. No one is buying it.

[TedfromGA]

First Baptist Church of The Villages. Don't take my word for this check it out for yourself.
I will second FBC of Leesburg, the Village campus just down from Colony Plaza going toward 27.

[blueash]

As I read the thread and see that people have the perfect church, much better than that other church where they don't have exactly the same ideas about everything... I am reminded of the Emo Philips joke voted best joke of all time

Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it!" He said, "Nobody loves me." I said, "God loves you. Do you believe in God?"

He said, "Yes." I said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What franchise?" He said, "Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Baptist or Southern Baptist?" He said, "Northern Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist or Northern Liberal Baptist?"

He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region, or Northern Conservative Baptist Eastern Region?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region." I said, "Me, too!"

Northern Conservative†Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879, or Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912." I said, "Die, heretic!" And I pushed him over.

[Aces4]

The OP specified that they were looking for a church that supported patriots. If you sincerely have a problem with political viewpoints, rather than MY viewpoint, you would've started there. You just have a problem with MY viewpoint because it isn't yours. And that's okay. But don't pretend you have a problem with political viewpoints. No one is buying it.

Actually, if you’ve noticed, I agree with many of your viewpoints. Putting down Christians and their beliefs rubs against my grain. We are an imperfect people but from what I see, most Christians try to live within the tenets of their church. The original poster wants a conservative church, go from there and leave the cheering for who to back at the polls or watch on TV news out of it. Many of us are sick of politics and tune it all out when we can.:mornincoffee:

[rogerrice60]

Living Grace Church
1117 Citrus Blvd.
Leesburg.

Excellent teaching!
Teaching full Gospel including the infilling with the Holy Spirit l.

[JMintzer]

You know the Constitution wants the church and state kept separate right? Or is your religion more important than the Constitution?

Could you point out where it says that?

I mean, it does say this: "Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise."

But where exactly does it mention the "separation of church and state"?

[JMintzer]

Pretty sure all the genuine Christian religions and sects remind parishioners to "give unto Caesar his due" - which refers to both tithing and respecting the laws where you are. So even the Church wants you to keep both state and church separate.

Did you just make that up?

[JMintzer]

It always amuses me when those who pontificate for their news channels, their faith point of view and so called political leanings, feel they can tell everyone else how wrong they are with their faith. Mando got busy and dragged his political aspirations into the conversation and you are right there with the back clap. POLITICAL view points are banned on this forum….

They just can't help themselves...

Nothing but virtue signaling...

[JMintzer]

The OP specified that they were looking for a church that supported patriots. If you sincerely have a problem with political viewpoints, rather than MY viewpoint, you would've started there. You just have a problem with MY viewpoint because it isn't yours. And that's okay. But don't pretend you have a problem with political viewpoints. No one is buying it.

Since you had nothing to offer in the way of advice, it would have been better to keep silent...

But no, you just had to respond...

[JMintzer]

As I read the thread and see that people have the perfect church, much better than that other church where they don't have exactly the same ideas about everything... I am reminded of the Emo Philips joke voted best joke of all time

Brilliant joke from the slightly twisted mind of Emo Phillips...

[Kenswing]

Since you had nothing to offer in the way of advice, it would have been better to keep silent...

But no, you just had to respond...

Did YOU really just say that? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: there’s something about a pot and kettle that comes to mind.

[Papa Jim]

Try the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 231 Lake Griffin Road in Lady Lake. Just 1 block East of 441 / 27 where 466 crosses 441 / 27. Great Pastor who follows Bible!

[kkingston57]

This week the Southern Baptist Convention reconfirmed its earlier vote, 9,000 to 1,000, to expel from fellowship several churches that had women as pastors. They did this because they believed the Bible forbids “a woman to teach.” They want to do what the Bible says, what Jesus said. Yet how much of that do they ignore? Whitewashed sepulchers! I think Christian churches should deal with “our country’s desperate situation” by following Christ’s teachings, not by urging people to vote for T. or D or waving flags. I’m a patriot, but I don’t think that belongs in church. And it seems to me that the teachings and actions of the ex-president are the antithesis of what it means to be a Christian. After that vote, I’d say “Come out of her, my people!” The Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet are all three among us, and they can be found in the sorts of churches you are looking for. I hope you can find a church that will lead you back to true Christianity instead of the worship of what you call “traditional conservative values”. There are REAL traditional conservative American values to be found in a few churches, but they are churches where people spend long hours reading their Bibles, care for each other, pray together, and don’t think Fox News is the voice of God.

Well said and succinct. In todays world religion and conservative traditional values are not the same.

[JMintzer]

Did YOU really just say that? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: there’s something about a pot and kettle that comes to mind.

Notice how, since I had no advice, I DIDN'T post a derogatory comment in response to the OP's question?

Maybe some posting on this thread should try that...

[Two Bills]

Given how many are looking for, or attending the Churches of Hellfire and Damnation, I would hazard a guess that an order of The Brothers of the Spanish Inquisition would do rather well in TV area.

[Aces4]

Given how many are looking for, or attending the Churches of Hellfire and Damnation, I would hazard a guess that an order of The Brothers of the Spanish Inquisition would do rather well in TV area.

And the mocking of faith continues vs an answer to the op’s question. But that’s a good way to destroy a nation and put demonic principles to work, isn’t it!

[Two Bills]

And the mocking of faith continues vs an answer to the op’s question. But that’s a good way to destroy a nation and put demonic principles to work, isn’t it!

The OP's question has long been answered.
The was no mocking of faith either.
Many responses have mentioned they like some hell, sin, repentance, even a bit of flag waving conservatism, whats the harm with a bit of the good old Spanish Inquisition?
Are Christians so thin skinned a bit of ribbing is classed as mockery, or even Demonic Principles, and destroying the nation?
Come on. Get real!

[ThirdOfFive]

The OP's question has long been answered.
The was no mocking of faith either.
Many responses have mentioned they like some hell, sin, repentance, even a bit of flag waving conservatism, whats the harm with a bit of the good old Spanish Inquisition?
Are Christians so thin skinned a bit of ribbing is classed as mockery, or even Demonic Principles, and destroying the nation?
Come on. Get real!
In my experience, the more intolerant the opinion, the greater the insecurity of the person expressing it.

I'm pretty sure some here have seen the play "The Book of Mormon". We saw it several years back in Mineapolis. Ribald and irreverent scarcely begins to describe it. In the performance I saw people where either walking out in a huff or rolling in the aisles laughing. My wife and I were part of the latter crowd, and SHE takes her Christian beliefs very seriously. To be honest I cannot remember when I've laughed that loud or that long at anything.

The point? Simple. The LDS had every reason to be as miffed and insulted, given the content of the play, as any other religious group, had such things been leveled at THEIR particular denomination. But the Mormons were there laughing just as hard as the rest of us--and then handing out pamphets outside the door when we were leaving that said (in paraphrase) "The play was great--but would you like to learn the REAL truth?", along with a phone number and address. It was a totally adult, mature way of handling it, and I have no doubt that it earned the LDS church a lot of respect, and perhaps even some converts, that it would not have gotten, had they had a tantrum over the play instead.

[Aces4]

The OP's question has long been answered.
The was no mocking of faith either.
Many responses have mentioned they like some hell, sin, repentance, even a bit of flag waving conservatism, whats the harm with a bit of the good old Spanish Inquisition?
Are Christians so thin skinned a bit of ribbing is classed as mockery, or even Demonic Principles, and destroying the nation?
Come on. Get real!

Yeah, it was mocking and about as funny as bullying.

[Djean1981]

The Father's House in Leesburg..

[Aces4]

In my experience, the more intolerant the opinion, the greater the insecurity of the person expressing it.

I'm pretty sure some here have seen the play "The Book of Mormon". We saw it several years back in Mineapolis. Ribald and irreverent scarcely begins to describe it. In the performance I saw people where either walking out in a huff or rolling in the aisles laughing. My wife and I were part of the latter crowd, and SHE takes her Christian beliefs very seriously. To be honest I cannot remember when I've laughed that loud or that long at anything.

The point? Simple. The LDS had every reason to be as miffed and insulted, given the content of the play, as any other religious group, had such things been leveled at THEIR particular denomination. But the Mormons were there laughing just as hard as the rest of us--and then handing out pamphets outside the door when we were leaving that said (in paraphrase) "The play was great--but would you like to learn the REAL truth?", along with a phone number and address. It was a totally adult, mature way of handling it, and I have no doubt that it earned the LDS church a lot of respect, and perhaps even some converts, that it would not have gotten, had they had a tantrum over the play instead.

I agree, the snipers against religion here appear to be insecure.

There is humor to be enjoyed in theater pertaining to religion and many of us enjoy it. And then there is the perpetual sniping and condescending remarks by the same ole crowd anytime faith is mentioned. They are intolerant.

[queenpalmgirl]

First Baptist Church at the Villages on Rt. 42 (the Big yellow church)...Excellent Bible preaching messages with Wonderful choir and band. Very friendly congregation.

[mdmurrell]

What denomination?
Methodist. However, looking for one that doesn't join the WOKE mob.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Methodist. However, looking for one that doesn't join the WOKE mob.

You'll have trouble finding any Methodist church that doesn't "welcome ALL sinners," since that's pretty much the primary tenet of their faith.

Good luck.

(former Methodist youth group participant here)