The typical song set in any church is five to seven songs. There’s nothing spiritually intrinsically good or bad about that amount. The truth is that sometimes more than seven songs are sung during a service, but seldom are there less than five songs sung in church. I have been known to lead in only… Read More »
Dangerous Worship
There is a danger that we face. No, it’s not a criminal, an epidemic, or the threat of nuclear war, even though those threats may exist. The real danger that we face is making a mistake regarding why we will worship. You know what it is. It’s that subtle form of deception that can creep… Read More »
Worship in the Twenty-First Century
It’s inevitable. Change will take place. When I was a child, the only drum that was found in any church was a bass drum in the Salvation Army band. The instruments in churches were an organ and/or a piano. Along with hymns, congregations were singing tunes written by Ira Stamphill, Ralph Carmichael, and Bill Gaither.… Read More »
When They Saw Him
John the Revelator had a face-to-face encounter with Jesus Christ on the little island of Patmos. He wrote, “I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me”. (Revelation 1:12) John went on to describe the one he saw. John saw him clothed in a robe, not naked on the cross (v 13). He… Read More »
Forever and Ever
The worship of God goes on and on. It will never stop. Whether terrestrially or celestially, it never ends. Those who are in relationship with God have the future glory of searching and finding out just who God is. He has revealed himself in wonderful ways but not entirely. 1 John 3:3 tells us that… Read More »
Inspired Worship
So what inspires worship? Is it a rhythm? Is it good news? The Psalmists would often gush with worship at the understanding of God’s faithfulness. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of his benefits.” (Psalm 105:2). Amen! When we count our blessings, we can’t help but worship the God of Creation, but… Read More »
Worship the “I AM”
Each of us have been given a name at birth. As we grow, many of us are also given knick-names that describe us in some way. God also has many names. These name describe him in wonderful ways. They help us to learn more about who he is. One of the most amazing names that… Read More »
Worship: Delighting in the Lord
One scripture passage that is popular and often memorized is Psalm 37:4: “Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37 is not a prayer or a praise, but an encouragement: We are taught… 1. Not to fret (v 1) 2. To trust the Lord (v 3)… Read More »
Worship Throughout the Ages
A few years ago, I was complaining to God that I was moving into the middle-age years. I truly didn’t feel my age. It was hard for me to see myself in that time of life. I was having a pity party, but God spoke. He spoke deeply and definitely to my heart. His message… Read More »
Congregational Guidelines for Worship
There is much good teaching for the worship ministry of a church but one part of the worship ministry can sometimes be forgotten. The congregation. Yes, that’s correct. The congregation is very much a part of the worship ministry of a church. While it is true the whole church does not attend rehearsal, all members… Read More »