el chileno Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 does anybody have pics of churches like Houston's First Baptist, Second Baptist, Champion Forest??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 does anybody have pics of churches like Houston's First Baptist, Second Baptist, Champion Forest??? I wanna see some Lakewood pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smarts Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 This might be out of line, but I dont understand why churches like Lakewood and the new catholic church in downtown spend millions upon millions to build their churches. Seems to me that a simple church with adequate facilities would serve the same purpose as a mega church with expensive architectural designs to it. They sure look pretty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 This might be out of line, but I dont understand why churches like Lakewood and the new catholic church in downtown spend millions upon millions to build their churches. Seems to me that a simple church with adequate facilities would serve the same purpose as a mega church with expensive architectural designs to it. They sure look pretty though.But the same can be said about office buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, airports, performing arts centers, museums, hospitals, stadia, convention centers, etc etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 (edited) But the same can be said about office buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, airports, performing arts centers, museums, hospitals, stadia, convention centers, etc etc etc.except to some, when gettin' jesus involved, it justs seems wrong Edited May 12, 2006 by sevfiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWM Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 does anybody have pics of churches like Houston's First Baptist, Second Baptist, Champion Forest???Here are some pictures from Houston's First Baptist. There are a few pictures of the building, along with other pictures from the life and history of the church.http://houstonsfirstorg.actsgroup.net/main/photo_gallery.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Here are some pictures from Houston's First Baptist. There are a few pictures of the building, along with other pictures from the life and history of the church.http://houstonsfirstorg.actsgroup.net/main/photo_gallery.htmPretty cool history on First Baptist. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el chileno Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 wow, great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 welcome to the forum, el chileno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smarts Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) But the same can be said about office buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, airports, performing arts centers, museums, hospitals, stadia, convention centers, etc etc etc. Well, all those are used to generate money..... but I guess the same can be said about churches. Edited May 18, 2006 by Mr. Smarts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 This might be out of line, but I dont understand why churches like Lakewood and the new catholic church in downtown spend millions upon millions to build their churches. Seems to me that a simple church with adequate facilities would serve the same purpose as a mega church with expensive architectural designs to it. They sure look pretty though. A lot of money was spent on the inside of Lakewood, but this includes cables, wires, and other components that were upgraded--a lot. There's the monitors (3 large ones and a few amller ones) and of course the waterfall-like features. A quick note about the water features--they are under two of the screens and if it was a seating section, the people there wouldn't be able to see anything. I don't know how much more the water features cost than, say, just a banner over what would be consistenly empty sections, but as a member, I am glad they went with the water features. If anything, aside from the Lakewood sign on the outside of the church and the blue lights that highlight it, I thought that the architecture was pretty minimal and low key. Here's what I want to know--how many people here have been inside Lakewood more than once and gotten a chance to go all the way through the building. Contrary to popular beliefs, the only signs that are left of the bulding being a sports arena are the complete upper seating section and most of the lower bowl. Most of one end of the building (which would have been the behind-the-basket seats) was gutted and the stage, orchestra pit, and choir stands are there now. The old Lakewood had no permanent choir stands. Also, the old spaces under the floor that were locker rooms are all kids classrooms. The additional building is classrooms, a chapel for smaller functions, and another gathering area with internet-connected computers (Macs ) I can try to answer any other questions people may have about the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 This might be out of line, but I dont understand why churches like Lakewood and the new catholic church in downtown spend millions upon millions to build their churches. Seems to me that a simple church with adequate facilities would serve the same purpose as a mega church with expensive architectural designs to it. They sure look pretty though.Well, to a certain extent this isn't true anymore with the use of "modern" building materials, but one of the arguments for the high cost of building churches has always been the longevity of the structure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smarts Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Well, to a certain extent this isn't true anymore with the use of "modern" building materials, but one of the arguments for the high cost of building churches has always been the longevity of the structure.I can certainly see that. Some of the newer churches like the one of 59 north, La Luz something, looks like it was made by the Greeks. It looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el chileno Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 (edited) Church of the Holy Sepelchre This is the church of the Holy Sepelchre in Jerusalem..... First stab at pic posting, hope it works......... Edited May 29, 2006 by Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 creepy pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 This might be out of line, but I dont understand why churches like Lakewood and the new catholic church in downtown spend millions upon millions to build their churches. Seems to me that a simple church with adequate facilities would serve the same purpose as a mega church with expensive architectural designs to it. They sure look pretty though.One reason of course is longevity like HeightsGuy said. The other, as I have been told, has to do with creating an inspirational space. This idea goes back at least to the Gothic churches of late medieval Europe.I think the interior of the new co-cathedral is gorgeous and an outstanding example of elegance and restraint. That's not to say I don't appreciate the intricate beauty of the raredos of Byzantine churches - even modern ones like St. George's in West U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch King Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 But the same can be said about office buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, airports, performing arts centers, museums, hospitals, stadia, convention centers, etc etc etc. Why not ? They're all places of worship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderroller Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I love telling people that folks used to smoke weed, women used to show their bombs on the big screen, and people got completely wasted in Joel's "Church". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 except to some, when gettin' jesus involved, it justs seems wrongYep...WWJD, right? Would He build a million dollar church or would he feed and clothe the needy? I recall seeing an interview with W.A. Criswell, pastor of First Baptist in Dallas, back in the late 80's. I don't recall the subject of the interview, but do remember he gave it from his spacious and very, very expensively decorated office. Whenever I see this sort of thing I think about the Canterbury Tales and how some things never really change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderroller Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Jayzus is the easy way out and the explanation for all things.Pray for someone sick and he/she dies, then Jayzus wanted a new soldier in heaven.Pray for someone sick and he/she recovers, then Jayzus answered your prayers.In a nutshell, Christianity (aka "Jayzus Punch") is a no-lose religion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Jayzus is the easy way out and the explanation for all things. Pray for someone sick and he/she dies, then Jayzus wanted a new soldier in heaven. Pray for someone sick and he/she recovers, then Jayzus answered your prayers. In a nutshell, Christianity (aka "Jayzus Punch") is a no-lose religion. You've obviously never run into a real fire and brimstone preacher. That's not too hard to believe, though. Fire and brimstone has gone out of style in favor of prosperity gospel. Making people feel good pays better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 BTW...I don't intend my comments to be an indictment of Christians or Christianity in general, only some leaders who take advantage of their flocks. That's true of other religions also and a lot of non-religious organizations as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) I once visited this church in Sugar Land for a conference back in 2009. It was huge: this rock-concert-style auditorium (no stadium seating, though), a large lobby, six floors, a coffee shop, and a gift shop. A few years later, I watched the "Growtivational" video on YouTube (see above), which, even for my own college church service, hit a little bit too close to home (not to extremes, though). I switched to a smaller Bible study a few months later. Edited March 23, 2011 by IronTiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderroller Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Prosperity Gospel is such a joke.I agree with you on "leaders" who take advantage of their flock. But I have absolutely no sympathy for the idiots who flock.I know smart people.. intelligent people.... successful people..... then one day I hear about what pastor or preacher or church they follow.... and I literally lose all respect for them. I just don't get it. I do my best to prevent myself from knowing who or what anyone follows or believes in..... because I might end up losing all respect for them as a person. If I look up to you as the V.P. of my company.... then find out you follow Benny Hinn, John Hagee or the DayStar Network..... then... sorry.... I think you are a complete fool and I lost all respect for you.Anyway, so do you think that anyone who believes in and supported the Bush Doctrine has the right to any opinion on the new Obama Doctrine? (I don't).Praise Jayzus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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