Comments on: What is the Purpose of a Gospel Concert?

By: SouthernGospelBlog.com » Patriotic Songs in Gospel Concerts

SouthernGospelBlog.com » Patriotic Songs in Gospel Concerts — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:26:18 +0000

[...] couple of weeks ago, we discussed the purpose of a Gospel concert. There were many good answers, from a variety of viewpoints. I promised to share my own answer in a [...]

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:04:27 +0000

I think this is a great question and I’ve really enjoyed reading everybody else’s answers. I find myself agreeing with most of the responses and thank you Daniel, for bringing this up. It has helped me to evaluate what I look for in a Gospel concert.

By: GospelMusicFan

GospelMusicFan — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:45:30 +0000

All gospel concerts are different.
I wait until go to the concert.
A gospel concert that seems to be more of an entertainment variety would let me praise the Lord that God has some wholesome entertainment on his side.
I go to another gospel concert to see and hear the testimonies in word and action. It would go home saying that was “church” tonight.
I would think the early days of southern gospel was the later focus of the groups that barnstorming the countryside from church to church.
It just a simple as that if we could throw away the read a book becoming an “expert” analysis of every single point of southern gospel music from laying down the extension cord to stacks and tracks.

By: David Mann

David Mann — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:26:25 +0000

Yolanda: “Of course all the artists have product tables for you to help support their ministry by buying their products. I see nothing wrong with that.”

Exactly.

Growing up independent, fundamental baptist – I heard many of the accusations against the “profession” of gospel music. There is a great hypocrasy in these attempts to point at what Yolanda mentioned as something that would suggest they’re not in it for God’s glory.

I’d like to see someone get up and say, “Let’s stop supporting missionaries, let’s stop giving preacher’s paychecks, let’s throw all of our fundraisers out the window… after all – it’s for God’s glory. Who needs money?”

Foolishness.

Sorry, this was a tad off topic.

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:48:11 +0000

I agree, it depends on the groups giving the concert.

For me when I go to a concert, I want to be entertained through gospel music. I want to watch the performers on stage and believe that they believe what they are singing about – the love of God. I want to feel God’s presence during the concert. I want to leave the concert having been fully blessed.

The purpose of a gospel concert, to me, is a chance for Christians to be with other Christians and listen to music and be blessed. Also to win lost or uncommitted souls to Christ. Of course all the artists have product tables for you to help support their ministry by buying their products. I see nothing wrong with that.

By: Matt Baker

Matt Baker — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:01:16 +0000

amen to JD

By: J.D.

J.D. — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:11:30 +0000

I’m going to see the Booth Brothers this weekend and plan to be fully entertained and fully touched by God’s hand thru their music. My 7 year old is going b/c they are entertaining and I thank God for that. An SG concert is always fun!

By: Matt Baker

Matt Baker — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:07:56 +0000

but don’t get me wrong, WE SHOULD HAVE FUN WHILE WE’RE THERE

By: Matt Baker

Matt Baker — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:06:34 +0000

i agree with all. but i believe our PRIMARY objective should be to glorify God in what we do and give the gospel out. The Great Commission hasn’t expired. Everyone has been called to do that, whether they are a singer, a lawyer, a nurse, or a teacher. A Christian’s primary goal is to spread the Gospel. What better way to do that than through the wonderful avenue of music? Martin Luther said, “Preaching is the chance for God to speak to His people. But music is the people’s chance to speak to their God”. Gospel music is fun. It should be. Artists need to sell to stay on the road. So sell all you can. stay on the road. But don’t forget who called you, and why you are called

By: Grigs

Grigs — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:33:31 +0000

paste…not past.