Want to see what it looks like to have a pastor who loves God, God’s Word, and his sheep more than the applause of men? Give this sermon a listen. Pastor David Henneke, of First Baptist Church, Kingsland, Texas, walks his congregation through the Scriptures dealing with false teachers and false doctrine to explain why FBC will no longer use music associated with Bethel and Hillsong. He also warns them away from several other false teachers.
(This is also a good sermon to listen to if you’re confused about expository vs. topical preaching. This is a good example of a biblical topical sermon.)
(Technical difficulties? When you click the Play button on this video, you may get an error message. However, simply click on the line that says “Watch this video on YouTube,” and you’ll be able to watch. If that doesn’t work, copy and paste this link into your browser bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7R6AKFlWhI& or go to YouTube and search for “‘Why our church no longer plays Bethel or Hillsong Music’ Pastor explains false teachings”.)
Justin Peters and Todd Friel discuss the theological problems with Bethel, Jesus Culture, Hillsong, and Elevation music and why your church shouldn’t use their music in this video interview: Why Your Church Shouldn’t Play Bethel and Hillsong Music.
Is it wrong to sing songs from Bethel if they are theologically correct? In this episode of Redeeming Truth, Pastors Costi Hinn, Dale Thackrah, and Kyle Swanson provide insight into the dangers of supporting ministries like Bethel [and Hillsong, Jesus Culture and Elevation Music], that have a false understanding of who Christ is.
If you are looking for theologically accurate worship music to listen to or sing in your church, we have put together a Spotify worship playlist that you can listen to.
Additional Resources
The Mailbag: What Is the New Apostolic Reformation?
The Mailbag: Should Christians Listen to Reckless Love?
God’s Not Like, “Whatever, Dude,” About How He’s Approached in Worship
Thank you for speaking out about this ! Why would we want to align ourselves in any way with these false and heretical teachers ?!
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Very good sermon. I would be interested in the title of the hymnal he finds for his church with doctrinally sound hymns.
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We use Hymns of Grace in our home for our family worship time. Its published by Macarthur’s church.
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My church uses the Trinity Hymnal, published by Great Comission Publications of Georgia. It’s available online at https://hymnary.org/hymnal/TH1990 to peruse. Books can be purchased online too.
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Loved this video! Unless I am mistaken, I didn’t hear him say Beth Moore! She needs to be on his list too. LOL!!
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I know! I was listening closely and hoping he would mention her, but…one step at a time. :0)
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Praise God. So glad eyes are being opened! Praying more pastors would follow suit. They are to protect the sheep!
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I cannot find Pastor Pastor David Henneke’s church of First Baptist Church, Kingsland, Texas. It always says “This site cannot be reached.” Can you tell me about this?
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Hi Lori- I’m not sure if you mean the YouTube video of his sermon in the post above, or the church’s website. I’ve added a link to the post that you can use to watch the video. The church website is: https://firstkingsland.com/.
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Thank you, that is what I was looking for.
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Very telling of what kind of church this is that a pastor would spend his time with this “sermon” instead of just preaching the gospel.
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Yes, he’s very much like Jude, isn’t he?
“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3
Scripture says pastors are to preach the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27). And one of the qualifications for a man to even be a pastor is:
“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.” Titus 1:9
I’d say he’s doing a pretty good job of obeying Scripture’s instructions to pastors.
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