Inside Hillsong, New York City’s Hippest Mega Church

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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2015
  • GQ gets to know Carl Lentz, the man who brought Australian mega-church Hillsong to New York City. Watching Pastor Carl tromp around onstage before 4,000 hipsters in Chelsea boots-saving souls with the gusto of a televangelist but the effortless cool of the guy at the record store-it’s easy to see how one might be sucked in by Pastor Carl’s charisma.
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    Inside Hillsong, New York City’s Hippest Mega Church
    Directed by Danielle Levitt
    Produced by Stephanie Porto
    Edited by Bradford Coleman
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  • @catme.7
    @catme.7 Před 3 lety +315

    Who's watching after the Carl lentz scandal broke out?

    • @smurfs126
      @smurfs126 Před 3 lety

      Meeee

    • @evansavage7955
      @evansavage7955 Před 3 lety +8

      Yup. Waiting for the greenroom lap dance scene....lol. But in reality...I remember the first time I saw Lentz speak at a conference...the first thought in my mind was "Welp, he's not committed to his wife."

    • @gigi-gc8gu
      @gigi-gc8gu Před 3 lety +19

      we as Christians are not suppose to judge a man for his sins after he’s apologized...

    • @reynaldogarcia643
      @reynaldogarcia643 Před 3 lety

      @@gigi-gc8gu 100%

    • @luciaharbour5488
      @luciaharbour5488 Před 3 lety +1

      Continue prayers

  • @remus2475
    @remus2475 Před 6 lety +268

    alarm bells ring when any pastor of a church is a multi millionaire.

    • @aydenlui
      @aydenlui Před 3 lety +24

      I agree he is not the best representation of the true Christian faith, but disregarding and judging someone because of their social class or economic class in unbiblical, and just as bad as saying “alarm bells ring when any pastor of a church is a poor peasant” stop putting so much emphasis on worldly things, and what other people have. Pay attention and put emphasis on what they say and how they preach. Putting people down because they are rich or poor is disgusting to me.

    • @remus2475
      @remus2475 Před 3 lety +7

      @@aydenlui mmmm....Luke 12:15, generally these pastors preach a message of greed to justify their existence and to fleece the flock.

    • @noahcolvis
      @noahcolvis Před 2 lety

      @@aydenlui he’s a very poor representation of what God really is he should not be allowed to speak on stage again

    • @aydenlui
      @aydenlui Před 2 lety

      @@noahcolvis agreed.

    • @tomascc9367
      @tomascc9367 Před 2 lety +3

      @@aydenlui if he would be at least a Christian man, he would give away his riches to the poor, as simple (average) Christian man do. He is just business man who use celebrity status.

  • @jesseordonez3361
    @jesseordonez3361 Před 3 lety +355

    Turns out it wasn't about Jesus. It was all about being famous.

  • @nataliakomarova8047
    @nataliakomarova8047 Před 5 lety +536

    Jesus is not cool.
    HE IS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY.

    • @pearlg3468
      @pearlg3468 Před 5 lety +11

      Amen.

    • @vinodrai7800
      @vinodrai7800 Před 5 lety +18

      He is coolest holy guy in the whole wide world. He is the one who created cool things.

    • @blackviper3233
      @blackviper3233 Před 5 lety +8

      I’m almost yelled a hallelujah in my room but amen dude 🙏

    • @SexyMustacheUnicorn
      @SexyMustacheUnicorn Před 4 lety +4

      Jesus is cool lol

    • @ping7364
      @ping7364 Před 4 lety +1

      Natalia Komarova well said , well said .

  • @gzSING
    @gzSING Před 5 lety +209

    This is a perfect example of how the church has not transformed the world but the world has transformed the church and the church has conformed to worldliness. Never compromise on the Gospel of Jesus - there is a cost to carry the cross and discipleship in Jesus requires sacrifice. Carl Lentz lifestyle and expenses speak nothing of Jesus's way of life and that of his apostles. Go google the extravagance of Carl Lentz.

    • @erickfana4466
      @erickfana4466 Před 4 lety +6

      Like music and band i love Hillsong.. Love 🙌..
      But like church 😓😖😖 its more a theater or fun club than a holy church

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
      check this out and find out the truth!

    • @hamzasat
      @hamzasat Před 2 lety

      & that's why we Muslims are proud because we practice the relegion the same way the messenger of God Muhammad pbuh did and as the prophets did before him like Abraham & Jesus & Moses..... we are The pure form of how God almighty deserve to be praised and worshipped 🤲

  • @platinumrubies85
    @platinumrubies85 Před 8 lety +270

    "the darker the room the brighter the flashlight." I like that. Thank you.

    • @stephaniewalker8007
      @stephaniewalker8007 Před 3 lety +3

      This is literally the only nice comment I've found so far

    • @kennysfdg471
      @kennysfdg471 Před 3 lety +3

      @@stephaniewalker8007 Same

    • @sese6227
      @sese6227 Před 3 lety

      He also said the worse the city gets, the better it is for them 🙄 This guy's an absolute fraud, & I'm happy this video exists lmao

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
      check this out and find out the truth!

    • @kennysfdg471
      @kennysfdg471 Před 3 lety

      @@cjaniciete6988 Can I ask where it takes me? I don't want sketchy or sinful things on my search history, sorry.

  • @iamdavid3498
    @iamdavid3498 Před 7 lety +190

    If the gospel ever gets watered down, you've compromised. There is a way to get anyone and everyone to come to the truth without tainting the truth... I like hillsong but a sense of me feels like they are compromising somewhere. All I know is that I'm gonna share the gospel in my life and will not compromise

    • @thecannon3448
      @thecannon3448 Před 5 lety +12

      The Way is narrow few find it. Jesus came to bring a sword- to divide. Few are willing to truly give up their life for his sake.

    • @zeejonesy
      @zeejonesy Před 5 lety +5

      I personally don't think that helping people feel comfortable to step foot in a church is watering down the gospel. He was preaching the gospel in this video, saying that "Jesus is the only way, and that you don't need anything else in life except Him". That's uncomfortable for a lot of people to hear. Their style brings people in, but it's their dependency on Jesus that is the ongoing sustenance.

    • @ziyalane
      @ziyalane Před 5 lety

      m.czcams.com/video/iAslQqrWpfM/video.html

    • @jewelp081
      @jewelp081 Před 5 lety +1

      God is powerful enough! we dont need to compromise..so sad

    • @portraitsbydouglas9861
      @portraitsbydouglas9861 Před 4 lety

      you really think they gonna post this ?

  • @cbrown3682
    @cbrown3682 Před 6 lety +236

    Nothing said about salvation through Christ or obedience to God. Maybe that was edited out, maybe it's never said.

    • @wildflowerdeepjoy8589
      @wildflowerdeepjoy8589 Před 5 lety +6

      C Brown Was never said

    • @cristianalva4332
      @cristianalva4332 Před 4 lety +2

      Was said. Just cut out.

    • @eb-pi1pv
      @eb-pi1pv Před 4 lety +11

      Christian Alva it should've never been cut out. Salvation is the gift God gave us thru Christ for us to be reconciled to Him.

    • @rebecca8958
      @rebecca8958 Před 3 lety

      Wouldn't surprise me at all if it was never said. Just doesn't fit in with the "cool" Christianity Hillsong and also GQ are going for. Sad. Without holiness and sanctification there is no salvation

    • @VansPeru25
      @VansPeru25 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rebecca8958 in church carl and others have acknowledged this fact. Let's keep praying for our brother's and sister's. God still wants us , all of us. Let's not give up on them. It is easier to point at others than to point at ourselves

  • @michaelcarroll9659
    @michaelcarroll9659 Před 3 lety +33

    Did this dude just call priests “weird guys” for giving you communion?

  • @MrNoodlesyet
    @MrNoodlesyet Před 8 lety +953

    Not going to lie, very odd for GQ to produce this video, but so powerful

    • @rshenster
      @rshenster Před 8 lety +15

      +Noodlesyet hillsong has a surprisingly big influence in pop culture, so maybe that's why. like justin bieber, anna sophia robb, among a few celebrities who are a part of it

    • @terryvideo
      @terryvideo Před 8 lety +7

      Yea. Praise the lord

    • @caseywalker1714
      @caseywalker1714 Před 8 lety +1

      +rshenster way more then a few. Very Hipster though

    • @NathanKwadade
      @NathanKwadade Před 7 lety +15

      Noodlesyet it's very odd that you would say that!
      The true light of God shines through to everyone on earth; even the outcast and untouchables

    • @donavoncash7739
      @donavoncash7739 Před 7 lety +34

      rshenster hillsong influence in pop culture? I'm a fan of hillsong but it's more that pop culture has influenced hillsong.

  • @LongRon6969
    @LongRon6969 Před 8 lety +404

    This is awesome that GQ would make this...I hope more come like this

    • @ImDougDimmadome
      @ImDougDimmadome Před 5 lety

      Yeliab Only if they just document it in a way that just presents the ideas and not tries to push it onto its audience

    • @JayyVee41
      @JayyVee41 Před 4 lety +10

      If GQ is coming to your church, pray for your church. It probably isn’t a church

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
      check this out and find out the truth!

    • @RapidObsessor
      @RapidObsessor Před 2 lety +2

      How are you feeling about this comment 6 years later?

  • @XVSting
    @XVSting Před 3 lety +40

    3:06 HAH. That line did not age well.

    • @richardsmith748
      @richardsmith748 Před 3 lety +1

      Hillsong - an illusion in a glass house.

    • @anandalux4774
      @anandalux4774 Před 3 lety +1

      also, 5:27 ...yikes

    • @sese6227
      @sese6227 Před 3 lety +1

      Did you see the end? 😳

    • @drblossomjose
      @drblossomjose Před 3 lety +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ef9088
    @ef9088 Před 8 lety +761

    The Bible states that EVERYONE will have an opportunity to have a relationship with our Lord and this is yours. If you're reading this today DON'T delay. Tomorrow is NEVER promised... SEEK HIM TODAY! It will be the best decision you will EVER make! He changed my life and He will change yours! God bless.

    • @karminmarie5040
      @karminmarie5040 Před 7 lety

      Hackin Nuts yes relationship

    • @karminmarie5040
      @karminmarie5040 Před 7 lety +2

      Hackin Nuts Read the book of John . Communicating with someone in a daily basis and trusting and loving someone is a relationship and with God its a spiritual relationship.

    • @waynedixon9739
      @waynedixon9739 Před 7 lety +5

      Hackin Nuts
      Have You Not Read Hebrews 8:11? The Word "know" in Greek indicates Intimacy as well as the Context. Secondly God had Angels Already to serve Him but He created Man in His Image...this is often misunderstood but image in context refers to man having dominion and also The New Covenant Believers are made Sons of God by Adoption ( Ephesians 1:5) indicating God was Interested in Family...that's why you can see the reflection in Humanity....Father and Son.( picture of God the Father and Children of God)Marriage ( picture of Christ and the Church).....yes we serve but we are Sons First....Romans 8:14 indicates Father as Abba( that's Daddy) so you need to read the Scriptures and seek understanding not religious assumptions

    • @waynedixon9739
      @waynedixon9739 Před 7 lety

      Hackin Nuts
      Your answer is below read it

    • @waynedixon9739
      @waynedixon9739 Před 7 lety

      Hackin Nuts
      Your answer is below read it

  • @litianaqalovaki2937
    @litianaqalovaki2937 Před 4 lety +72

    I hope someone would go in there and teach them the true word of god...

    • @ZachMcCordProg
      @ZachMcCordProg Před 4 lety +1

      AMEN! We need someone like Todd Aaron there.

    • @sofiabogado4876
      @sofiabogado4876 Před 4 lety +1

      Why don’t you go there yourself, and see if they know the true word of God or not? 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @Convexhull210
      @Convexhull210 Před 4 lety +2

      @@sofiabogado4876why do you sound so upset?

    • @sofiabogado4876
      @sofiabogado4876 Před 4 lety

      Matt Brown i am not upset lol sorry if it looked like that, i was just suggesting him to go there himself and see it irl and not to hold onto others opinions about hillsong, some people feel comfortable and really hears God’s voice in there, some don’t and it’s okay, i like to believe God works in different ways on different people and different places

    • @Convexhull210
      @Convexhull210 Před 4 lety +2

      @@sofiabogado4876but what about what God's word says?

  • @John-ih7gp
    @John-ih7gp Před 7 lety +166

    pray for this church

  • @sonsofpaletdom101
    @sonsofpaletdom101 Před 8 lety +846

    When you take the lights, cameras, music and stage away what will the people do. This is my fear for hillsong, do people go for jesus or do they go because of the community and event?
    Its not just hillsong, mega churches around the world are focusing way too much on the music and looking cool and small churches are now following suit. If you put the word out that there is a meeting of prayer and worship but with no names on the poster, how many would turn up compared to if you put Hillsong United, Bethel, Passion etc... on the list of "acts"?
    The bible warns of such churches, these churches need mega prayer, their potential is huge, if they relied on the father rather than how the world perceives them they will produce good fruit.

    • @joshuachao6480
      @joshuachao6480 Před 8 lety +47

      "The bible warns of such churches" Please show me where it directly warns of churches like Hillsong."these churches need mega prayer" Of course, mega churches need mega prayer. Even a completely healthy church (which is impossible with fallen sinful mortals) needs lots of prayer.

    • @babyjoker0000
      @babyjoker0000 Před 7 lety +58

      You should watch the video again my brother. Really LOOK at the video. Stop intellectualizing it, and just look at it. I understand you looking to the word for direction, but I'm not sure this is a conversation that needs to be had. however, I wont overlook your sentiments. It definitely makes me a bit skeptical at times, so I'll definitely pray about it because I go to this church. but in reference to that, It's hard to look at what Pastor Carl Lents is wearing, when youre looking at what he's saying. For people my age, 18-25, his content is very relevant. He speaks on how to exist in this world, and how to live for God while also being a light in this world. College for me was and is challenging, and Its great to have someone who understands that and can make it personal by preaching on it. You have to think about how many people he is going to be able to touch just by having a video feature in GQ. That in itself is a blessing. :3

    • @babyjoker0000
      @babyjoker0000 Před 7 lety +1

      *listening to what he's saying

    • @reformedcatholic457
      @reformedcatholic457 Před 7 lety +36

      dom roberts Amen dom. So true but yet so very little people see it. They are swept in by it. Those churches are not building up Christians but really a place where people go to have fun.

    • @2000naidster
      @2000naidster Před 7 lety +32

      When you feel the music you fall in love with God and Jesus...the music is just the start...yes I would go for Jesus but the music is what lead me there to begin with

  • @adventuresmore813
    @adventuresmore813 Před 3 lety +74

    I'm praying 🙏 for this pastor. No one is perfect! Let's never kick a man when his down.

  • @rohipsalm2370
    @rohipsalm2370 Před 8 lety +554

    you can't win the world by being like the world!

    • @bonmarchee
      @bonmarchee Před 7 lety +85

      Tenley terrell ummm...so why did Jesus hang out with prostitutes and tax collectors? we can't judge a church for loving people, can we? :) unless we can point to how this man and his church are contradicting the Bible, I'd say we need to give them credit, cos a lot of other churches were giving Jesus a bad rep. At least, people feel loved. Love reels people into a church, and then the word convicts them. Not condemns...but convicts :)

    • @waynedixon9739
      @waynedixon9739 Před 7 lety +48

      miss k
      Love without Truth is not love...that's called flattery

    • @johncarlolipa4328
      @johncarlolipa4328 Před 7 lety +70

      miss k Yes, Jesus hang out with Mary Magdalene and Levi (Matthew) but nowhere in the Bible says that Jesus become like them. In fact, it is them that became more like Jesus. As long as we are in the world, we are bound to each other, to humanity. But it is a decision to be like the world.

    • @EpicLionMusic
      @EpicLionMusic Před 7 lety +10

      If you don't like Hillsong then you are being the world.

    • @AWDTH1111
      @AWDTH1111 Před 7 lety +56

      You can't win the world by not caring for the world!

  • @Beinmo
    @Beinmo Před 7 lety +2

    So surprised to see GQ creating a video like this, but so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

  • @usviolin24
    @usviolin24 Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks GQ for showing this!! Mad props!

  • @isaacpeiris4775
    @isaacpeiris4775 Před 8 lety +290

    Amazing that GQ would do this. Blessings.

    • @candiigurl7893
      @candiigurl7893 Před 7 lety

      I didn't see it coming.

    • @2kaykim
      @2kaykim Před 7 lety +12

      26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

    • @karminmarie5040
      @karminmarie5040 Před 7 lety +6

      Kay Kim he's not a false prophet stop hating

    • @hillarynnoruka3469
      @hillarynnoruka3469 Před 7 lety +6

      Hello Kay Kim I don't think he's a false prophet. Moreover, there are so many people who speak ill of him. Just see the number of videos on CZcams alluding to his being an agent of the devil.
      It was the same in Jesus' time. So many religious people (read Pharisees) spoke bad of Him, yet so many people always followed Him about. Jesus' drawing crowds didn't make Him a false messiah, did it?
      The people Carl Lentz is reaching need to be reached for Christ. Amen.

    • @dee144k
      @dee144k Před 7 lety +6

      Hillary Nnoruka THIS is GARBAGE and he is a false prophet

  • @saltoftheearth8324
    @saltoftheearth8324 Před 7 lety +127

    🙏🏾🙏🏾 we'll hear the verdict on the last day

    • @bradhansen8506
      @bradhansen8506 Před 7 lety +43

      Sarah Wakenge best comment in this section by far. We don't have the right to judge anyone, only Jesus has that authority. We will all face Judgement day, so let's all focus on having faith in Jesus.

    • @Mr_burke90
      @Mr_burke90 Před 6 lety +1

      Sarah that's the best answer you can give sis, let us strive to not judge !!

    • @JeunessePuissante
      @JeunessePuissante Před 6 lety +26

      Actually, you're wrong. The Bible commands us in several instances to judge but judge with righteous judgement. Check John 7:24 ; 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 ; 1 Corinthians 5:3, 12 ; 1 Corinthians 6:5 ; 1 Corinthians 14:29 ; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 ; Ephesians 5:11 ; 2 Peter 2 ; 1 John 4:1 ; Revelation 2:2 and 1 John 2:18-20, for example.

    • @jacklamkang
      @jacklamkang Před 5 lety +1

      One of the best comment. God knows!

    • @sidneysaunders468
      @sidneysaunders468 Před 5 lety +1

      Jeunesse Puissante but whose judgement rules over all?

  • @EH-bm4do
    @EH-bm4do Před 7 lety +193

    For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;

    • @marcdrake7511
      @marcdrake7511 Před 7 lety +2

      I AM WHO I AM watch the video

    • @1luv1heartful
      @1luv1heartful Před 6 lety +6

      Anne Malietoa Erb So true. Eeeek a church of concerts filled with baphomets!

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
      check this out and find out the truth!

  • @desiretheKingdom
    @desiretheKingdom Před 8 lety +32

    Really glad GQ shared this! God Bless you guys!

  • @noahdistasio8685
    @noahdistasio8685 Před 8 lety +155

    not only does that man seem like a great leader but his fits are fire as well 👀

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 Před 4 lety +75

    This should scare you. Worship is become spectacle the entertainment that people go to because they want to be entertained not saved

    • @mortenandersson7134
      @mortenandersson7134 Před 3 lety

      Something has to be done not to lose more people to disbelief in God
      www.cam.ac.uk/news/why-do-some-religions-flourish-while-others-decline

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
      check this out and find out the truth!

    • @a.humphries8678
      @a.humphries8678 Před 3 lety

      It's a "production"

  • @jasz28
    @jasz28 Před 8 lety +2

    so proud to be part of this! home church!

  • @karim-a7469
    @karim-a7469 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for posting this, GQ!

  • @torqstranger1
    @torqstranger1 Před 6 lety +34

    I dont know who will read this but...i have to share it ...
    My name is Byron ,i live in Cape Town and ive seen so many huge "Churches" like those of Benni hinn and Joyce and TD jakes ..and many more..I looked at Hillsongs as just another huge church ...yes...i love their music ...a lot actually ...sooooo
    I needed to find out about this church...and i typed in The Truth About Hillsongs ..
    this was the first and only video i clicked on ...as i was watching,i was expecting anger ,was this a money making church ,but what i did find without knowing...Love ...the more i watched ,the More LOVE filled my office ...Jesus was showing me that He is with Hillsongs and i wont find sadness or hate among them...and then my tears started rolling down my face
    WOW ...was all that came out of my mouth ...That alone explained it all...Its Not About the Church at all...Its About no other...But Jesus the Christ ...
    Jesus
    Jesus
    Jesus
    Amen

    • @juliemoreno5151
      @juliemoreno5151 Před 5 lety +1

      I had the EXACT SAME experience. His Spirit just filled my office and it was so powerful and overwhelming.

  • @david_lifeandgames
    @david_lifeandgames Před 8 lety +5

    May God bless all your good efforts and journey, and everyone else that is in your church!

  • @BLacknesmonstaz
    @BLacknesmonstaz Před 8 lety +18

    GQ just went up a notch. well done

  • @kingdombanner2312
    @kingdombanner2312 Před 8 lety +319

    id rather find God in the wilderness the place where theres no food and water then in the comfort zone of men

    • @Solo_Videos
      @Solo_Videos Před 7 lety +8

      Kingdom Banner so true!

    • @aaronthant3507
      @aaronthant3507 Před 6 lety +1

      Hey Brother, I just wanted to say something regarding to your comment. If you are truly looking for jesus go on Google and type in the Church of (location) for example if you live in Sydney Australia type in Church of God Sydney there are alot of local churches around the trust me on this Brother

    • @aaronthant3507
      @aaronthant3507 Před 6 lety

      The Church the should not have any other name than God because 1 Corinthians Paul knows the situation of the Corinth but he started of buy saying the church of God in Corinth (the church is of God and the nature of the church is God) you will truly find light in the local church in where you live brother!

    • @donkbracken
      @donkbracken Před 6 lety +6

      You'd probably prefer being nailed to a cross too...Jesus already sacrificed for us...God wants to bless us in ALL ways...accept his FREE gift and focus on HIM not other believers.

    • @TheJohnneedham
      @TheJohnneedham Před 6 lety +1

      😂😂😂 that’s really intense bro and it sounds like you have a great heart, but going to a church with coffee and comfy chairs might be a little bit more doable on a weekly basis if you’re trying to be consistent

  • @blessingfinesse
    @blessingfinesse Před 5 lety +62

    When people feel welcomed, loved, accepted, and forgiven. It doesn’t mean that your church is false, it means that people are responding positively to the Gospel. There is nothing wrong with hillsong or mega churches in general.

    • @Selvinop94
      @Selvinop94 Před 5 lety +1

      Blessing Finesse no it means they’re pandering

    • @darthcole4668
      @darthcole4668 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Selvinop94 I'm guessing your church is the only one with "Real Christians" too isn't it?

    • @PresenceMusic
      @PresenceMusic Před 5 lety +1

      @Blessing Finesse Thank. 👏You.👏

    • @blessingfinesse
      @blessingfinesse Před 5 lety

      Darth Cole of course not lol. God bless u hunny 😘

    • @Rayman1971
      @Rayman1971 Před 5 lety

      Only Jesus can forgive our sins. We are messed up creations, and we need His blood that was shed to clean us. If this isn't being taught, it is false doctrine

  • @orlandosanchez8123
    @orlandosanchez8123 Před 5 lety +3

    This is so awesome. Good 4 this church to reach out to the masses. To God be the honor and glory.

  • @sethmatich6010
    @sethmatich6010 Před 3 lety +1

    Great choice of song, well done GQ editors 👏🏿

  • @nasia21love
    @nasia21love Před 8 lety +6

    Great job Putting this out GQ.

  • @carlosandmuriel
    @carlosandmuriel Před 7 lety +51

    Pastor Carl just preached at my church in Charlotte NC...I'm a New Yorker born and raised and all I can say is that is what God will do...use out of the box and obedient servants to get it done.

  • @colinsoder
    @colinsoder Před 3 lety +7

    Wow..."If we take care of our marriage...the church will take care of itself...Embodying what we believe means having real marriage stuff... it's definitely hard" and his wife just sitting there staring off into the distance saying, "yeah..."

  • @DaughterOfTheKingdom16

    I used to go to this church all the time when I was younger and struggling with alcoholism. it was such a beautiful place and I couldn't remember the name of this church for the dear life of me. Defintely wanting to go back.

  • @emmanuelibus
    @emmanuelibus Před 6 lety +2

    Praying for Hillsong NYC.

  • @scottguenther8720
    @scottguenther8720 Před 3 lety +6

    5:40 “I don’t have the right to have a bad day spiritually”
    Truth is, we all have the right to have bad days. This is the mindset that leads to keeping secrets and struggling in silence. Very common amongst pastors, who need help coping with attention and spiritual power. Every pastor deals with this, I can only imagine it’s much worse when you’re being interviewed by GQ.

  • @jacobmartinez1233
    @jacobmartinez1233 Před 7 lety +261

    I have my doubts about this specific pastor...this is a "feel better about yourself church" that probably tells them what they WANT to hear instead of what they NEED to hear.

    • @sexyrack1999
      @sexyrack1999 Před 7 lety +18

      Jacob Martinez no it's not don't be ignorant Jacob listen to his sermons he is a god seeking Holy Spirit-filled man he tells the people that God loves you but he loves you too much for you to stay the same

    • @jacobmartinez1233
      @jacobmartinez1233 Před 7 lety +1

      Chris Jones I mean I've seen few but maybe they just werent for me, like God wasnt speaking to me through his sermons.

    • @Solo_Videos
      @Solo_Videos Před 7 lety +11

      Jacob Martinez well they do discuss the Biblical view of sexuality which is a good sign. I can't say for certain though.

    • @esvinperez556
      @esvinperez556 Před 7 lety +14

      Jacob Martinez This church has conformed to the world... Hillsong is twisted!

    • @lorenzowiteout2653
      @lorenzowiteout2653 Před 7 lety +5

      Jacob Martinez did you even watch the video. .too quick to judge not good for you

  • @pineryfilms
    @pineryfilms Před 8 lety +2

    Love this!

  • @roichristianjuliano2718

    it starts with a song that made you realize and made you embrace your life and as it continues, it grows and it became not just a song that made you like hillsong or God or the church, it became the passion to serve, praise, walk, listen and be with GOD.

  • @sonnygaona24
    @sonnygaona24 Před 5 lety +19

    You said “not compromise in it” then why are you compromising holiness?

  • @crisgarcia286
    @crisgarcia286 Před 8 lety +8

    very good video!

  • @LYRIXSOUL
    @LYRIXSOUL Před 7 lety +13

    The Lord never changes ... His laws never change and we shouldn't either . We need to be like Christ and not follow false prophets .. the best time with the Lord is early am when he calls you.. when you are most tired and he knows this .. that's how you get to know Jesus .. its wonderful that many people are seeking the Lord but this church is not where you will find him .. Our God is peaceful and he is in the most holiest place .. churches should be as holy

    • @maranwe22
      @maranwe22 Před 5 lety

      👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @marleneholloway7775
      @marleneholloway7775 Před 4 lety

      Holiness,is separated to Christ and this is what is happening, Holiness does not mean that we can't experience Joy,We can dance like David did, and worship God with all we have.

    • @marleneholloway7775
      @marleneholloway7775 Před 4 lety

      Jesus can be found any where,.For He is everywhere.

  • @stickerlady1774
    @stickerlady1774 Před 5 lety +18

    ‘Follow the money.’ That’s the world. That’s not Christ’s message.

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

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  • @Solo_Videos
    @Solo_Videos Před 7 lety +81

    The thing I worry about with this, and with any mega church, is that the church is Christianity, not Christ. These people go for the environment, and not to be closer to God. I may be wrong, but it seems like these people are not going out into the world and living a truly Christian life. I'm sure some are, but these sorts of churches make it easy to love the music or the cool laid back atmosphere without loving our creator. I also worry that these churches become the people's identity, not Christ being their identity. Again I've never been anywhere like this, so I may be wrong, but that's what it looks like.

    • @vicd1359
      @vicd1359 Před 7 lety +14

      Solomon Umlah no you're not wrong, I go to a small church where it's all about identity in Christ, but We're apart of this larger group of churches where there is a huge church in Indiana which is the main church, but I've noticed every summer when my friends would go for a month to this really big church that they fell in love with the church, they didn't talk to me about god as much as they talked about the atmosphere

    • @Solo_Videos
      @Solo_Videos Před 7 lety +14

      It almost seems like idolatry

    • @vicd1359
      @vicd1359 Před 7 lety +8

      Solomon Umlah that's why I told myself no matter where I go in the future I will never join one of these mega churches

    • @Solo_Videos
      @Solo_Videos Před 7 lety +6

      Same here. At the moment I am not part of a church but I'm hoping one day I will be. If I was the sort of Christian who relied only on a church then my faith would be dead, but the centre of my religion (and my life) is our Father who exists even when there is no church.

    • @vicd1359
      @vicd1359 Před 7 lety +4

      Solomon Umlah yes that is very important, my church at the moment had been falling apart and we have noticed that only those who truly went to church to worship God stayed while many others who went for other things left after becoming angry over trivial things. I go to worship god and I also go because I'm in America and I have the privilege of going to one freely. In places like china many have needed to create secret churches even underground. But yes if you rely solely on the church for your "relationship" In God then you are definitely dead spiritually

  • @chrisAnAussie
    @chrisAnAussie Před 4 lety +19

    Looks and sounds like a pagan Rock Concert !

  • @xXOtakuHeartsXx
    @xXOtakuHeartsXx Před 8 lety +1

    Good job :3!

  • @deanconway8776
    @deanconway8776 Před 5 lety +10

    How easily people are deceived...wake up

  • @primalpower46
    @primalpower46 Před 7 lety +21

    "I don't want to lead the people anywhere I'm not going"
    THAT will preach

  • @MonieMuse
    @MonieMuse Před 7 lety +18

    Cool GQ went to church ❤️

  • @kylegriffin4570
    @kylegriffin4570 Před 5 lety

    So powerful! I really want to visit this church

    • @ViewThis.
      @ViewThis. Před 4 lety

      When I first saw this church on some of my local church channels, I didn't like it. But I've since changed my mind. I understand now. This IS Godly. I wish I could attend also.

  • @yourdailyfix5445
    @yourdailyfix5445 Před 8 lety +63

    I wanna visit this church so bad!!

    • @joshuachao6480
      @joshuachao6480 Před 8 lety

      +YourdailyFix They also have "sister locations" in LA, Seattle, London, Cape Town, Stockholm, Kiev, Amsterdam, 2 locations in Germany, Copenhagen, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Moscow, Sao Paolo, and various places in Australia.

    • @caseywalker1714
      @caseywalker1714 Před 8 lety

      +Joshua Chao Not the same padtors though

    • @nYamut10
      @nYamut10 Před 7 lety +10

      YourdailyFix visit church because you are INTERESTED of knowing Jesus and to have a deeper faith in Him not because it just looks "COOL"

    • @yourdailyfix5445
      @yourdailyfix5445 Před 7 lety +9

      JBV I never said I wanted to visit because it's "cool" lol those are your words not mine.
      But my relationship with God is none of your business. Thanks tho :)

    • @thisisjohnnym
      @thisisjohnnym Před 7 lety +1

      Hey! I attend Hillsong Buenos Aires, Argentina. Carl visited us a couple time. I can tell you if our campus is so great, the NY one's gonna blow your mind! We're waiting for you to us visit anytime

  • @TydenRickard
    @TydenRickard Před 7 lety +49

    This church is incredible! It totally takes away the "i don't fit in" feeling that so manny churches have. I love that

    • @fewblack1572
      @fewblack1572 Před 5 lety +1

      Tiffany Benson comment is gold

    • @darrellandsondraholden9457
      @darrellandsondraholden9457 Před 4 lety +9

      Don't be deceived. It's not about 'fitting in'; it's about finding who you are in Christ - not in this world.

    • @laurastreet7600
      @laurastreet7600 Před 4 lety

      Darrell and Sondra Holden amen! We went to a church very close to where we live. Naturally I was excited. But after a while, when the pastor said, "we re not part of the Amen crowd," it was time to move on.

    • @kellikocha7733
      @kellikocha7733 Před 3 lety

      No one should feel bad when they go to a church.

  • @I3iGZ3U5
    @I3iGZ3U5 Před 8 lety +17

    I'm Catholic, but I love the video and the message. It's through places like this and a more open and loving church that changes peoples minds on religion.

  • @jamiescottjames2662
    @jamiescottjames2662 Před 5 lety +1

    I've been to Hillsong church in Perth and they're all lovely people there. There's no watering down of the gospel. There's no trying to become like the world. They aren't trying to be like a nightclub as some have suggested. They are a church like any other foremost. They just praise Jesus louder and more passionately than anybody else. If you're going to condemn them for this then I feel sorry for you. God has blessed them and they're winning souls for him. There is a great revival at hand and I for one am joyful with the amount of our youth giving their lives to Jesus. I pray that Hillsong critics open their eyes and see how truly wonderful God's will is being made manifest through Hillsong ministry. Shame on those who are judgemental and resentful. For those traits are not of a true Christian. I will pray for you all. God bless you.

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      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

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  • @mickeyneway5142
    @mickeyneway5142 Před 8 lety +17

    Great video 👍👍

  • @Evan-up5py
    @Evan-up5py Před 8 lety +8

    Love hillisong so much, really amazing video guys

  • @israelblanco8923
    @israelblanco8923 Před 8 lety +9

    This is awesome

  • @duo65
    @duo65 Před 7 lety

    Awesome vid

  • @Alex-xh9cg
    @Alex-xh9cg Před 7 lety +2

    love hillsong 💗💗💗💗💗

  • @aldown
    @aldown Před 8 lety +131

    wow, this is crazy. A church for hipsters

    • @EpicLionMusic
      @EpicLionMusic Před 7 lety +28

      There are churches adapted for everyone. You have yours, and they have theirs. Respect that, you don't see them disrespect you.

    • @AsaphAce
      @AsaphAce Před 7 lety +15

      Christians can be hipsters too and there's nothing wrong with that lol

    • @wildinfernoninety
      @wildinfernoninety Před 7 lety +13

      aldown what if I told you Jesus never chilled with the mainstream during his time, he was always after those ignored by everyone else

    • @Jacob-Sent.
      @Jacob-Sent. Před 6 lety +14

      These aren't churches... these are social clubs.... and they used the Bible to make them believe in a permissive God, a God who allows you to be unholy.

    • @nycChristianChristJohn
      @nycChristianChristJohn Před 6 lety

      Jacob Luchador exactly

  • @buckfuddy79
    @buckfuddy79 Před 3 lety +13

    Yikes. This did NOT age well. Much like Carl Lentz's marriage.

  • @kristenday9566
    @kristenday9566 Před 5 lety

    this was produced with love

  • @yungprod0343
    @yungprod0343 Před 7 lety +1

    this is the church I need I've listened to their music for a while but didn't know they had a church in new York thought it was only in Australia this is a new addition to the bucket list

  • @zahara6355
    @zahara6355 Před 4 lety +26

    People who attend Hillsong just want to belong to an in-crowd.

    • @rachelsudarshan4681
      @rachelsudarshan4681 Před 4 lety +1

      So true

    • @charstar13
      @charstar13 Před 3 lety +2

      when I first started going there I didn't even realize how big and mainstream it is... but I cry in every service and am touched and inspired to make a difference every time I leave a service. Please lead with love and an open heart.

    • @zaema21
      @zaema21 Před 3 lety

      I tell you, this people are still living immoral and unholy life.

  • @godskidable
    @godskidable Před 8 lety +198

    It better be about repenting and turning to Jesus!! God is Holy and no immoral person will enter His kingdom!

    • @TimNewman1
      @TimNewman1 Před 7 lety +15

      godskidable if no immoral person will enter his kingdom then why did jesus die?

    • @TimNewman1
      @TimNewman1 Před 7 lety +8

      I believe Jesus forgave us when he died, if i forget to repent for something I dont believe it affects my salvation

    • @TimNewman1
      @TimNewman1 Před 7 lety +2

      Hope you have a good day too!

    • @TimNewman1
      @TimNewman1 Před 7 lety +5

      So you believe wether you get to heaven or not is based on your repentance? I believe repentance is important for out own good - in everyday life but i dont believe if I dont say sorry it affects my salvation - that was purchased by jesus when he died

    • @MayaLove777
      @MayaLove777 Před 6 lety +9

      Tim Newman God died for our sins so that we could be forgiven we must ask him for forgiveness

  • @rasikajayasooriya2563
    @rasikajayasooriya2563 Před 8 lety

    So inspiring

  • @dRBAR
    @dRBAR Před 6 lety +1

    5:41 - "I don't have the right to have a bad day spiritually" (Pastor Carl). YES!!! there ARE no bad days because our God reigns!

  • @jonathanvelasco7332
    @jonathanvelasco7332 Před 5 lety +7

    If you love the world and the things of the world, the Love of God is not in you. This is the perfect portray of worldly Christianity. (Which is not christianity at all). God bless and help them souls.

  • @zulkiflimohd2868
    @zulkiflimohd2868 Před 5 lety +16

    This is sad ... Feeling the “presence “ of god thru new media ...
    Guess The “Holy Spirit “ cannot speak to individuals anymore eh
    And thus The “church “ goes thru another reformation .... Is it any wonder why Christians are so confused when they see other form Christianity who say they are heretics ??
    Haiz each one is led by the devil but claim it is “Holy Spirit “

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
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  • @GetUnwoke
    @GetUnwoke Před rokem +2

    "we don't have a lot of room to not practice what we preach" 🤣🤣 well that aged like milk.

  • @DonP-gf5hn
    @DonP-gf5hn Před 2 lety +2

    If you want to see a person’s true character, give them money and power

    • @drjokerespect7068
      @drjokerespect7068 Před 2 lety

      S , money and power changes everyone

    • @DonP-gf5hn
      @DonP-gf5hn Před 2 lety

      @@drjokerespect7068 some for the better and worst……strong character stays the same regardless

  • @taygenlockyer3847
    @taygenlockyer3847 Před 6 lety +7

    Funnily enough most of the people judging Hillsong church have never attended a service before or are other Christians

    • @vitaliyburlaka691
      @vitaliyburlaka691 Před 5 lety +1

      Taygen Lockyer what other people is there on earth other than those who never attended and other Christians lol

    • @TardisInTheSkye
      @TardisInTheSkye Před 5 lety

      I was sent to Jesus camp. I've been to a religion based hospital where one of the building was named after Hillsong. and I can confirm there is a strong cult component to these services. No one gets hurt or anything but the emotional manipulation is disturbing and unsettling, along with the group mentality

    • @ritagaskins4887
      @ritagaskins4887 Před 4 lety

      Taygen Lockyer 6

    • @ritagaskins4887
      @ritagaskins4887 Před 4 lety

      Vitaliy Burlakan

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
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  • @karminmarie5040
    @karminmarie5040 Před 7 lety +16

    His daughter dancing was so cute

    • @castilloismael007043
      @castilloismael007043 Před 7 lety +15

      Karmin Marie so dancing to worldly music is cute? Why couldn't she be dancing to a praise song

    • @realpoetics
      @realpoetics Před 5 lety +9

      She’s dancing with the devil. That’s not “cute” at all.

    • @2_Bike_is_Life
      @2_Bike_is_Life Před 4 lety +6

      Ummm.. that was totally sexualized. She was pumping and going down with the music. Last I checked, our Lord was up above - not below.

    • @moonwalker9281
      @moonwalker9281 Před 3 lety

      Do not be conform to the world come out and be seperated

  • @petehadhlomo1557
    @petehadhlomo1557 Před 2 lety +1

    God is still gonna move through hillsong !! Prayers for them in this hard season and time .praying for restoration and healing

    • @tawan20082008
      @tawan20082008 Před 2 lety +1

      what if god has way more important things to do ?

  • @JR-ux3qw
    @JR-ux3qw Před 5 lety

    Bless hillsong and Carl lord ! Amazing Jesus

  • @Hllmnblk
    @Hllmnblk Před 8 lety +49

    I absolutely love this.

    • @yeshuaischrist9951
      @yeshuaischrist9951 Před 6 lety +3

      Adrian Carlos Really. You fall for this fake? Money hungry, drunk. Open your eyes. This is not God's people.

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

      incmedia.org
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  • @wilvels
    @wilvels Před 6 lety +18

    sorry to rain n yr parade, minute 104 regarding communion, NOT just any one can take it.....read the scriptures!

  • @samantharcregan23
    @samantharcregan23 Před 3 lety +2

    I am not saved but this is not a church it's a concert

  • @robinbenshimol4026
    @robinbenshimol4026 Před 7 lety

    i need someone like Carl in my life❤❤💯

    • @christie140
      @christie140 Před 4 lety

      His name is Jesus. Carl is paid to care. Jesus paid for you. Love you Robin.

  • @Pinesol605
    @Pinesol605 Před 4 lety +4

    "If you look like you just rolled out the club" 😳🤔

    • @jerrypeter6478
      @jerrypeter6478 Před 3 lety

      Hello, beautiful woman with a beautiful smile,how are you doing,how's your family and friends,oh my god you are looking very beautiful,your beauty is making me going crazy right now,I want to know more about you

  • @alexgonzalez6089
    @alexgonzalez6089 Před 4 lety +5

    Being hipp is the same as following and conforming to this 🌎 ....#RUNFORYOURSOUL.

  • @dt9538
    @dt9538 Před 3 lety

    why is the end like a literal nightclub lol

  • @Handsserve
    @Handsserve Před 3 lety

    Glad you can lead by example so the church can follow you

  • @faculuz
    @faculuz Před 3 lety +5

    3:07 got awkward fast, really fast

    • @faculuz
      @faculuz Před 3 lety +1

      add 5:00 to the list

  • @swilhelm3180
    @swilhelm3180 Před 2 lety +5

    Sure he made mistakes like all of us but he sure has a gift of preaching. One of the best in the world. So very dynamic.

    • @drjokerespect7068
      @drjokerespect7068 Před 2 lety

      What does he preach about , all about worldly pleasures and comforts . He doesn't preach about the truth at all

  • @krasenivanov9124
    @krasenivanov9124 Před 8 lety

    such a nice show

  • @trentonhindsley3782
    @trentonhindsley3782 Před 4 lety

    Love this church!

  • @grannygoes7882
    @grannygoes7882 Před 6 lety +3

    "Be still and know that I'm God." Everywhere they showed this dude's house there was a TV on.

  • @shrmn_k
    @shrmn_k Před 8 lety +18

    why so dark in there?

    • @thethrashpanda
      @thethrashpanda Před 4 lety +7

      kraei tin To create an atmosphere. Church is not about making a big concert, it’s about glorifying GOD. Why should it be dark in there?

    • @AnnaLifts11
      @AnnaLifts11 Před 3 lety +2

      @@thethrashpanda yes. And the way everyone is dressed like they’re attending a rock concert.

    • @joeybwalsh
      @joeybwalsh Před 3 lety +2

      I know you posted this 4 years ago, but it's such an appropriate comment. Every church I go to has a dark auditorium during singing, which is so off-putting to me. Congregational worship isn't meant to be a personal experience, shine some light and let's see one anothers bright faces.

    • @cjaniciete6988
      @cjaniciete6988 Před 3 lety

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  • @kazama2212
    @kazama2212 Před 5 lety

    The song at the beginning is my fav frm them

  • @maggieestradaa
    @maggieestradaa Před 7 lety

    I love hillsong!

  • @alexanderlopez9099
    @alexanderlopez9099 Před 3 lety +3

    "I'm not a saint but my boots are..."

  • @faisalasghar3227
    @faisalasghar3227 Před 8 lety +4

    great

  • @Furby2118
    @Furby2118 Před 3 lety +2

    This aged bad. Praying for Carl 🙏🏼

  • @MUNEAnAwakenedAustralia

    Good guy GQ.