Sound in Worship
By Sound in Worship
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Sound in WorshipAug 23, 2021
The Local Church, Get off Facebook, and a Sermon
Talking about the local church, better uses of your time than Facebook, and a sermon.
If I Could Share the Gospel with My Old Self
The title explains it! If you're up for a talk about the gospel, listen in!
Reading Luke 2 with My Family!
Anna Beth, Silas, Kaylee, and I invite you to a real-life reading of Luke 2. Luke 2 reveals Christ coming into the world and we want you to join us as we read this account together. It is also very real-life and you will hear the natural sounds of us all. As in any family Scripture reading with little ones, there were bloopers...
How to Approach Singing in Worship
Music is a wonderfully created gift from God. He formed our ears and our ability to hear sound. He allowed our minds to have conscious thoughts, and gave us the ability to communicate with our voices. When we're speaking with each other, we know that our conversations mean something. When we sing with one another, we communicate an agreed upon truth in the beauty of His music notes. We're able to notice something special is happening in music. Glory to God!
Contemporary Worship in Truth Not Trend
Jesus, unsurprisingly, is clear about worship needing to be in spirit and truth. It's obviously a necessity and something that shouldn't be taken lightly. We can't worship with just any lyrics, only true ones.
Should Christians Avoid Certain Genres?
Christians seem to have different stances when it comes to this question. The question is asked in these kinds of forms:
- Should Christians listen to rock music?
- Should Christians listen to hip-hop music?
- Should Christians create Christian rock music?
- Should Christians create Christian hip-hop music?
- Should Christians avoid [insert genre here] genre?
In my own encounters with this kind of question in public forums, many seem to be passionate about their own stance. In this article, I will give my own stance, in which I intend to appeal to Scripture. If we base this on feelings or opinions we will end up with a meaningless answer.
Worship Music Doesn't Fall From the Sky
Addressing an argument that seems to be more and more common.
Your Way, Not Mine, O Lord
1 Your way, not mine, O Lord,
however dark it be;
lead me by Your own hand,
choose out the path for me.
2 Smooth let it be or rough,
it will be still the best;
winding or straight, it leads
right onward to Your rest.
3 I dare not choose my lot;
I would not if I might:
Oh, choose for me, my God,
so I will walk aright.
4 The kingdom that I seek
is Yours, so let the way
that leads to it be Yours,
or I must surely stray.
5 Lord, take my cup, and it
with joy or sorrow fill,
as best to You may seem;
Lord, choose my good and ill.
6 Lord, choose for me my friends,
my sickness or my health;
and choose my cares for me,
my poverty or wealth.
7 Not mine, not mine, the choice
in things or great or small;
Lord, be my guide, my strength,
my wisdom, and my all.
3 Songs That I'm Enjoying Right Now
Straw Man Worship Music Arguments
"I guess you think only perfect people can make worship music."
"Do not judge."
"There are plenty of hymns with bad theology."
"If you're worried about funding certain ministries, I guess you can't shop anywhere that's not Christian either."
The episode references the following article:
Responding With Scripture
After a week like this, it was time to simply respond with the Word of God. I read objections and Scripture that addresses them.
Worship Leader Explains Problems With Each Song: Before Leading Them
This week we take a look at an article that reveals the battle many churches place between the worship music and the sermon.
You can find the article mentioned at: https://www.soundinworship.com/explain
2 Awesome Worship Music Playlists
We talk about 2 awesome new Worship Music playlists that will update frequently.
Top Worship Songs:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kblYsXU5D7jzs22MTpBfw?si=da809a8788934371
New Worship Songs:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7phUt0cnVAc73sgvu8R4QA?si=545082c7ba5a47e4
Discipline of Worship
Prophet Worship School? Amazing 1776 Article on the Subject
In this episode, 2 articles are discussed. One is on prophetic worship from word faith leaders, and the other is an amazing discovery from the late 1700s that you have to see/hear to believe. You may not even believe it, but you should check it out.
Articles referenced:
https://www.worshipcoach.com/prophetic-worship-bundle
https://www.soundinworship.com/school
What We Are About
This episode talks about the goals of Sound in Worship, how you are a huge part, the resources at Sound in Worship, and other topics.
Might Get Loud, Careless Lyrics, Careless Words, Strange Bethel Clips
A full review of "Might Get Loud" by Elevation, and talking about careless words and careless lyrics. Plus 2 very bizarre Bethel related clips.
Breaking the Chains of CCM Lyrics
I talk about 18 songs with a "chain breaking" theme and why we need to do better.
The article mentioned: https://www.soundinworship.com/chain
For Perfect People Only
This episode is only for the perfect people out there. Sorry, non-perfect folks.
Top 20 CCLI & Lyric Comparison
I talk about the sad reality of the CCLI Top 20 and what that reveals about the church.
I compare the lyrics of "We Praise You" to "Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery".
Responding to a Bethel Church Defending email
I received an email from someone who took issue with an article on the website entitled "SHOULD MY CHURCH SING BETHEL MUSIC SONGS FOR WORSHIP?".
I did not reveal the email sender's identity, but instead, I responded to the claims that were made in the email. I hope I came across as caring. That was the intention.
Resurrecting - Elevation Worship (Part 2)
Bryan J Emerson from the Balm in Gilead podcast came on to finish his analysis of Resurrecting by Elevation Worship.
Thanks so much, Bryan!
Check out: https://www.balmcast.com
Resurrecting - Elevation Worship (Part 1)
Bryan J Emerson from the Balm in Gilead podcast graciously came on to break this song and worship music source down.
He has some great content around the issues with this song and Elevation as a "ministry".
Check out: https://www.balmcast.com
Worship Music Objections (How Not to Object)
Then we read online examples of what to do and what not to do when objecting or answering objections.
Worship Music Objections (Listener Objections)
We cover the objections that YOU have heard!
Worship Music Objections (How to Talk to Your Pastors)
www.soundinworship.com/how-to-tell-your-church
Worship Music Objections ("Addicted to Bethel")
The Article: www.soundinworship.com/worship-leaders-must
Worship Music Objections ("What if the Lyrics are Good?")
How to give to the Frasiers:
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Worship Music Objections (Part 1)
Raise a Hallelujah
A surprise episode of If Songs Could Preach on the song "Raise a Hallelujah" by Bethel Music artists.