1. Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding.

    Your voice is missing! You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer.

    We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless!

Should people applaud during a church service?

Discussion in 'Polls Forum' started by Marcia, Apr 19, 2009.

?

When is it okay to applaud during a church service?

  1. For children or teens performing

    13 vote(s)
    54.2%

  2. For a special guest's or visiting choir's performance

    10 vote(s)
    41.7%

  3. For the regular choir

    8 vote(s)
    33.3%

  4. For a guest preacher

    4 vote(s)
    16.7%

  5. For the regular preacher

    4 vote(s)
    16.7%

  6. For a baptism

    13 vote(s)
    54.2%

  7. For someone giving their testimony

    10 vote(s)
    41.7%

  8. For a drama performance

    14 vote(s)
    58.3%

  9. Other reason for applause

    11 vote(s)
    45.8%

  10. There should never be applause for any reason

    4 vote(s)
    16.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
Top Posters
Page 2 of 2
  1. EdSutton

    EdSutton New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    8,755
    Likes Received:
    0
    Supposedly, C. H. Spurgeon once preached a sermon on why people in church should offer affirmation with words of encouragement, such as "Amen!", "Yes!", and "Preach it!" and not applause, as he considered that as irreverent to the Lord.

    His audience was so impressed with the message that they gave him a standing ovation.

    Ed
     
    #21 EdSutton, Apr 21, 2009
  2. Samuel Owen

    Samuel Owen New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2006
    Messages:
    284
    Likes Received:
    0
    Wouldn't you know it!. :)
     
    #22 Samuel Owen, Apr 21, 2009
  3. rbell

    rbell Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2006
    Messages:
    11,103
    Likes Received:
    0
    I'm still trying to figure out how applauding when someone accepts Christ or is baptized can be considered a problem...
     
    #23 rbell, Apr 21, 2009
  4. Marcia

    Marcia Active Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2004
    Messages:
    11,139
    Likes Received:
    1
    I think maybe because applause is so connected to entertainment.

    We used to have a "traditional" service at 8:30 a.m. (we have 3 services). There was hymn singing and at first, more of the older people came to this service. It was quiter, more respectful, and I found it easier to be worshipful in this service. They did not applaud anything (though there were never any baptisms at this service).
     
    #24 Marcia, Apr 22, 2009
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 2
Loading...