“The problem also arises from the congregation’s lack of instruction in the liturgy, so that the worshippers fail to understand the relationship of the various components of the service, even when these components might be well selected and in a proper sequence. “ If not, that’s exactly the problem!! “Expressing …
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Dr. Richard Joiner, a retired Baptist music professor, makes the following observation about Psalm singing in the past, worship in the present time, and the impact of a return to Psalm singing. “Our Psalm singing since the days of the early church and the days of post-Reformation Baptists has gone …
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Every Sunday, God’s people gather. On the first day of the week, there is a meeting between God and his people. Many fellow students in my classes at Liberty University are of the Free Church tradition. As a result, we spent much time discovering what worship is. When worship leaders …
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Sometimes worship is considered our contribution: it is what we offer God, and we can determine what that is. Comments about worship may relate to what we think about the worship service or our view on worship. Different views on worship even led to churches going separate ways… Oliphant Old …
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To understand contemporary worship, no better place than to consult the sources used for teaching contemporary worship. I bought some textbooks from an undergrad student. Although it is “extracurricular” for me, I find it very interesting, although I am just halfway. For example: Nine qualities of contemporary worship: 1. Worship …
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This afternoon’s sermon addressed the 10 Commandments: how they did not change, but when Jesus Christ fulfilled them, He rewrote them. Once written on stone, it is now written on our hearts. As the minister illustrated, Jesus takes the commandments to a deeper level. The sermon confirmed a thought that …
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Sometimes, I read a book by one author recognizing another author. In “Aiming To Please,” Wes Bredenhof refers to Bryan Chapell’s “Christ-Centered Worship” when he speaks about the Call to Worship. A Call to Worship should call people to DO SOMETHING. As a call to worship, a (familiar) Scripture verse …
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In a paper, I argued that “It is well with my soul” lacked a biblical foundation, and my point was not challenged. I know this song has emotional value, and I am not criticizing people who like this song, are comforted by it, or have memories. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮 …
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In a paper, I argued that “It is well with my soul” lacked a biblical foundation. I know this song has emotional value, and I am not criticizing people who like this song, are comforted by it, or have memories. I like the song too. Whatever my lot, Thou hast …
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