I definitely appreciate your thoughts here. I haven't really thought of this since I don't come from that background. I agree that if emotions are the focus and if they're being manipulated, that can certainly leave the soul dry shortly after exiting the church building.
I will say, however, that worship on a Sunday morning has become quite refreshing to me. It seems to recharge me regardless of whether or not I have an emotional encounter. In fact, I would say that the majority of Sunday mornings lack any sort of "experience" as you describe...at least for me from the stage. The songs I choose are chosen to relate to the message. Many times they're simply a prayer for me to pray as I sing. Sometimes they are exclamations of God's goodness which serve as a reminder to humble me before him. I wonder, though, if the purpose behind why I choose certain songs is passed on to the congregation. I should evaluate this and see how it relates to what you're describing and see how I can improve what I do on a Sunday morning.
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