The Languages of Worship: Baptism and Communion (Essentials Red)

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Sunday Setlist: 3/29/09

March 31, 2009 in Sunday Setlist with 0 Comments

When someone is in their final days, those who are close to the person often lean and listen hard to their final words. As Jesus hung on the cross, the Scriptures record Him saying seven final phrases that those who were gathered near Him listened to and recorded. What do they mean for us today, and why should we still listen to them?

This was the second week of our “Final Words” series. The focus was on the fact of Christ is our substitute. We looked at the the phrases found in John 19:26-27 and Mark 15:34 as Jesus because our substitute and was forsaken by God as the sin of the world was laid upon Him. We also drew in Psalm 22 which is what Jesus quotes from as He is on the cross. Continue Reading…

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March 31, 2009 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

If you’ve tried to access Journey of Worship over the past few days and haven’t been able to, my apologies. Apparently there were some server challenges, but everything seems to be back to normal. Thanks for your patience.

Sunday Setlist: 3/22/09

March 23, 2009 in Sunday Setlist with 0 Comments

We began a series this week called “Final Words” that will look at those seven phrases over the next four weeks leading up to Easter. Continue Reading…

Sunday Setlist: 3/15/09

March 16, 2009 in Sunday Setlist with 1 Comment

It was the final week of our Irresistable Influence series. Our senior pastor was back and preached the final message as we focused on unending poverty and Deut. 15:11 and 24:17-22. We looked at what the Bible had to say about the presence and needs of the poor, both in regards to physical resources and being poor in spirit.

Leading up to the message, we spend some time remembering and celebrating God’s grace and mercy toward us. We tried our hand at the acoustic set today with piano, acoustic guitar, and congas. We also had two vocalists. It was different, but I think it went well. I’m not sure I did the best job getting the “acoustic feel” as opposed to just doing our normal style with less instruments, but we’ll probably do it again from time to time. Continue Reading…

The Languages of Worship: Art (Essentials Red)

March 14, 2009 in Creativity, Worship with 0 Comments

For: The Institute of Contemporary and Emerging Worship Studies, St. Stephen’s University, Essentials Red Online Worship History Course with Dan Wilt

When I was first getting into the visual arts as part of worship ministry, I came across a quote that has stuck with me. It’s from a 10 year old book called “Out on the Edge” by Michael Slaughter. He said “the screen is the stained glass window of the 21st century.”

Even as a kid, I remember thinking how odd it was that the church was all about the auditory experience, when we are such visual creatures. That was during the church construction period of make-the-church-as-plain-as-possible-so-it-doesn’t-intimidate-people. Yet, people are drawn to color, significant architecture, pleasing interior design, and the like. Recapturing the expression of art in space and expression can only enhance our connection with God and draw our attention heavenward. Continue Reading…

[Video] Love Is Here by Tenth Avenue North

March 13, 2009 in Media, Songs with 0 Comments

Check out this video for the song “Love Is Here” from the group Tenth Avenue North.

I’ve recently come across their music. You can check out their album “Over and Underneath” here, or at their website where it’s currently on sale for 6.99. They’re also going to be part of the Rock and Worship Road Show coming to a city near you.

Thanks to blog.worship.com.

Words We Use When Leading Worship

March 11, 2009 in Worship Leading with 0 Comments

Mike Cosper, who is worship pastor at Sojourn Church in Kentucky, has a great article about the significance (and theological accuracy) of some of the phrases we use when leading people in worship.

I admit I’ve used some of these phrases, and this article was very eye opening. Check it out.