Reading Phil 3 today. This jumped out at me: For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh -Phil 3:3 I don’t worship by my flesh. I worship by the spirit of God and I … Continue reading »
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2. It’s too loud
Don’t have a lot of time this afternoon, so I’ve decided to address the glaring, yet simple complaint with today’s worship music: “It’s too loud” I think this one can be summed up in 2 words: BAD MIX I’ve been in traditional Easter services where the Orchestra is pushing 110 Db and the entire senior … Continue reading »
4 Common Issues With Today’s Worship Music
Over the next few days/weeks, I’d like to address some common concerns and misunderstandings with todays new worship music. If your a young worship, I know you deal with these. If your an older believer, there’s a chance you have thought one or all of these things. Things like: “Todays new music is too loud” … Continue reading »
What is a worship leader? Part 5
So far we’ve talked about the role of a corporate worship leader as a teacher and as a prophet. Today, we will be talking about the role of: EVANGELIST! This word, much like the word prophecy, get’s thrown around a ton. There are “evangelical Christians” and there are “non-evangelical christians”. Some churches hire full time … Continue reading »
To The Glory and Praise of God
Whenever someone we respect tells us how or what they pray for, we listen intently. Why? Because it’s a snapshot of what they really value. In Philippians 1:9-11 pauls tells us what his prayer for the Philippian church is: And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in the knowledge … Continue reading »
Real Response to a Real God
Have you ever been really really excited. So elated that you couldn’t just contain it on the inside. So happy that people said things like, “Why are you always smiling?” If you read the book of psalms, you’ll see that David felt this was time and time again because of God’s works and unfailing love … Continue reading »
Zamar
Zamar – to make music or play an instrument Did you know that this word is used 35 times in the book of psalms? So many times, I get to an instrumental bridge of a breakdown in a song and I feel a sense of loss from the people I’m leading. And not just my … Continue reading »
Dignity vs Reverence
I had someone tell me once that dancing in church was wrong. He said it wasn’t reverent. I disagree, but I don’t think he meant reverent. I think he meant dignified. ”It’s not dignified to dance in church. I agree with that. Dignity is horizontal and inward. Reverence is vertical and outward. We aren’t called … Continue reading »
Ps 95 – Praise Vs. Worship
Reading Psalm 95 this morning and was struck by the contrast of praise and worship in the passage. Read Ps 95 before reading the rest of this. The Psalmist starts with an invitation to praise: “let us sing” “make a joyful noise” “come in his presence with thanksgiving.” The word used here for thanksgiving is “towdah.” … Continue reading »
Bill Johnson on Worship
This is the pastor of one of my favorite churches. Great folks seeing amazing revival: salvations, healings, prophecies, etc. And at the center of it all: WorshipIf you wanna check out some of there stuff. Here’s the church’s website. more about “Bill Johnson on Worship“, posted with vodpod
