Papillion -
Welcome to Web-Church.
The church is often called the body of Christ which expressly means the entire number of the Anointed ones. But as a "body" as compared to a single human body, we as members there-of are like so many cells that make up toes, fingers, ears, etc. because each of us serves a slightly different function.
In the same way, what is important to one Christian's focus is not necessarily the same as another's. It is logical that this should be so, because God has each of us in a different place and serving a specific function not precisely like any other's. For that reason, if some other Christian is saying something a little different which we are not comfortable with, just remember that maybe that's where the Lord has that person at this time so we must be slow to judge.
In like manner, if you study at home and are learning more, that's not surprising. Yet, there are some things that come from the podium that perhaps you would never think of studying completely on your own. So, it is good to study "alone" with the Holy Spirit, and it is also good to hear what others are saying from time-to-time and the Holy Spirit will quicken that which is important to you.
If you are longing for fellowship such as you want some other like-minded people involved, then I suggest that you start a home study with some friends whom you know share much of what you believe - even if only one other person. Sometimes even that is a sorting-out process.
I agree with you that much of what is being taught - especially with regard to End-Times Prophecy is false. And many sermons are "feel good" sermons which seem to say that where you are is good enough.
Shalom.
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